Here's where I reveal my ignorance. Keith, what is TSC? I probably should know. I'll definitely check it out, as I'm not opposed to spending a little extra up front to save some time and hassle later.
Tractor Supply .
M416 1/4 ton military trailer....
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The TSC route is cheaper but you can't deny the cool factor of an M416. I'm still saving my pennies.
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The TSC route is cheaper but you can't deny the cool factor of an M416. I'm still saving my pennies.
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Well, during lunch yesterday I went to TNJ Murray in Dover....your friendly neighborhood all-you-can-eat military vehicle surplus store. They had two M416s in stock. I forgot my cell phone, and the sales manager PROMISED to snap some pics and send them to me. I'm still waiting. Anyway, like any 40-year-old trailer, the best of the two needs some work. He thinks he can get "the boss" to come down to $600. I'm thinking of low balling him with a $500 offer, but I'd like to hear from the peanut gallery on this one.
BTW, there are lots of the newer, larger Army utility trailers at Murray. (Being a good warrant officer, I ought to know the proper nomenclature, but I don't.) They are truly bad-a$$, but their empty weight is around 1,600 pounds, I think, and they are very wide. They are pristine and are less expensive than the beat-up M416s!! So, if that's your thing, you really need to get over there...Persimmon Tree Lane in Dover.I'm hoping Brian Hoyt will chime in here. I'm pretty sure bought like that you will have a helluva time getting it through DMV.
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I'm hoping Brian Hoyt will chime in here. I'm pretty sure bought like that you will have a helluva time getting it through DMV.
Yeah.
The military doesn't title their trailers and DE DMV isn't going to birth one for you.
And the old standby of registering in Maine is drying up too.
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Wonder if you can get it titled as home made. That is how mine is titled.
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Wonder if you can get it titled as home made. That is how mine is titled.No.
You have to show receipts for materials bought.
And they aren't idiots at DMV.
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BTW, there are lots of the newer, larger Army utility trailers at Murray. (Being a good warrant officer, I ought to know the proper nomenclature, but I don't.) They are truly bad-a$$, but their empty weight is around 1,600 pounds, I think, and they are very wide. They are pristine and are less expensive than the beat-up M416s!! So, if that's your thing, you really need to get over there...Persimmon Tree Lane in Dover.M116A3....3/4 and 1 Ton. Not quite as heavy.....But yes on the wide.
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It should be more than sturdy enough to support a folding tent setup, complete with two consenting adults and a giant adjustable man-wrench.
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M116A3....3/4 and 1 Ton. Not quite as heavy.....But yes on the wide.Cool! Is that real that it only weighs 800 lbs empty? What does something like this cost?
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Cool! Is that real that it only weighs 800 lbs empty? What does something like this cost?
Check out reply#3 in this thread.
They sell them on an online auction right around the The Port of Wilm ( Just letting you know I'm no way affiliated with these people ) Most of the time right around $500 depending on condition.....I've been thinking about getting one to haul firewood out of the woods ....Of coarse I need to get one of the 5 Ton tractors they sell too...You know, to help out with the wood recovery......Wish me luck with the wife.
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Ohh my.... :o http://www.govliquidation.com/…nId=8404031&convertTo=USD
Looks at that?!?!?! What would you have to do to get one of those through DMV? Wonder what that would look like behind the DMV.
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Slap a "Farm Tag" on it and call it good
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Just chiming in... I'd like to have a good off-road trailer if I do another expedition out west again. Currently toying with one of those small military trailers with a wood lid and hinged fold-out wooden floor panels to give an elevated platform for sleeping bags and retaining storage access under. Then a 10x10 ez-up with walls to surround the trailer for sleeping. Seems like a much cheaper alternative to a roof-top tent.
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Ohh my.... :o http://www.govliquidation.com/…nId=8404031&convertTo=USDLooks at that?!?!?! What would you have to do to get one of those through DMV? Wonder what that would look like behind the DMV.
Very difficult. If nothing else listen to what multiple people are saying. If there in no title u have a very very slim chance of passing the dedmv. U may be able to do an out of state thing but understand u may be wasting your time. Last trailer i had with not title, but had a vin that was tracable in de, i was able to get a reissued title through a shop that specializes in abandoned car stuff. That took over $500 and a year to complete. Btw if u throgh a farm tag on it u are just asking to get pulled over. Most cops are not dump and will see an easy ticket expecially if u cross state lines.
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Jim,
Another option worth looking at is to build one from scratch.
I built a 5'x10' utility trailer a few years back and it was a great project.
Google "trailer plans" and you will find a lot you can purchase and even if you choose to customize it to your needs it makes for an easy start.
And avoid the temptation to use an old boat trailer or even an axle from one, they really aren't well suited to what you are looking to do.
Save all your receipts and then you can go to DMV and get a "home made" title.
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Like Keith said, build a frame, title as home made then buy this to top it
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=8373491
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