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bkwudz 
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 Topic: New trailer to tow the willysPosted: 13 Mar. 2016 at 11:02pm |
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I'm pumped, just got a 7x16 enclosed trailer to haul the Willys. With the roll bar on I have to let some air out of the rear tires to fit in the door, but it fits, i didn't want to special order a taller one. It didn't have any tie downs, so the dealer said they would install them for $100 each, plus another $20 for the tie down, and they were not going to weld the backing plate to the frame.
They said, and etrailer.com confirmed that it's not needed, they are rated for 5000lbs each, i don't belive it. Screw that, did It my self. First one took an hour, the others 45 minutes or less and they are welded to the frame.      |
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Mike S
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2016 at 4:42pm |
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Very high class trailer -- and room for pit crew and extra goodies.
I am thinking for selling my Airstream and buying a beefy toy hauler to carry me, my dogs, and the Jeep. |
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'47 CJ2A -- #114542
Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires |
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TowMater
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2016 at 6:50pm |
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Now that's a Trailer! Very Nice.
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2016 at 7:35pm |
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Nice trailer, lots of possibilities.
Are you planning to build in some living quarters for when the Jeep is out side the trailer and you need to be inside? I have seen from basic to elaborate camper setups in trailers similar to yours at a couple of Jeep runs. |
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01TJ "Tigger" 52 M38 Severely demilitarized, "Popeye" The Coast Guard Jeep. 14 JK "Jake" To Trust Government Defys Both History and Reason. PUBLIC LAND Owner/User |
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2016 at 8:51pm |
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I like it!
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2016 at 9:48pm |
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wow, that is way nicer than my tractor supply single axle open trailer. Congrats! One day ill get one...for the option of storing inside for the winter
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bkwudz
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Posted: 14 Mar. 2016 at 11:30pm |
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No fancy plans for inside, maybe a couple fold down bunks in the need arises. Storing the Willys in there during the winter is a good idea. Then I can fit my truck in the garage when it snows
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mbullism
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Posted: 15 Mar. 2016 at 1:09am |
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nothing but jealousy here
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mike in oregon
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Posted: 15 Mar. 2016 at 1:58am |
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Very sweet |
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bkwudz
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Posted: 19 Mar. 2016 at 8:42pm |
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Got the ramps and was able to test fit the Willys, perfect fit. With the tires aired down, I have an inch of clearance above the roll bar. Just need to find the sweet spot for the jeep. Where I had it, the height at the hitch dropped 1-1.5". That left the truck nice and level. I need to take it for a ride and test it out.
    Found a sweet spot to store and secure the ramps, 
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Lee MN
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Posted: 19 Mar. 2016 at 11:32pm |
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Very nice, I have been looking at trailers for a coupe years but have not pulled the pin yet. Any reason you did not get a ramp door ?.
Lee 
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bkwudz
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Posted: 19 Mar. 2016 at 11:40pm |
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When it parked in my driveway, it's in front of the garage and too close to open the ramp door. The barn doors I can open. Still, I was in the fence between the 2 types of doors, Sales guy said take the barn doors and I'll knock $400 off the price. Made the decision a no brainer!
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Posted: 20 Mar. 2016 at 12:09am |
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And since this isn't officially a car carrier. The doors were only rated for 1000-1500lbs...which probably would have been fine, I didn't want to take a chance
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Posted: 21 Mar. 2016 at 1:43am |
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"Still, I was in the fence between the 2 types of doors, Sales guy said take the barn doors and I'll knock $400 off the price. Made the decision a no brainer!"
Same thing here, plus since I'm using mine as a camper as well, I wanted to put a window in the back door, and with a ramp-door, sure as heck, somebody would step in the window. Also, with the barn doors, I can open one of them and let a breeze blow thru in the summer. I want to get a screen curtain made to Velcro into the opening when I do that. BW
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It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep.
Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You! We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep. |
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Posted: 22 Mar. 2016 at 5:47am |
. . Sharp looking set-up! . . |
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Posted: 24 Mar. 2016 at 7:08pm |
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Nice setup. Take weight of trailer, ramps, jeep and anything stored in trailer during travel and total that up. DO NOT exceed 15% of the gross weight on the tongue at the hitch. Also I hope you have electric brakes on both axles. If not it will be a handful going down hills.
It's also a good idea to get a torsion bar leveler hitch for it. These suggestions come from actual experience with my Jeep trailer and also hauling loads with a pickup and trailer for a living. A balanced load, load leveler hitch and electric brakes on both axles is needed and not just a suggestion.
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bkwudz
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Posted: 24 Mar. 2016 at 7:39pm |
Thanks, I want to check the tongue weigh, need to borrow a scale. but I believe I am okay. And I'm not even at 75% of the trucks capacity. I have brakes on both axles, a good controller, amd no desire to go more than 60-65 while towing...I'm getting old I guess. I just towed a new project home, 130 miles. Without a weight dist hitch. It towed good, didn't seem to need it, the ass of the truck dropped about 1.5" when all hitched up and was pretty level. But I agree, it would only make it better |
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Posted: 24 Mar. 2016 at 8:48pm |
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I have a smaller enclosed trailer, not big enough for a Jeep but it will hold three motorcycles. A trailer is sort of like having a pickup. Once people know you have one you get to help them move or they will borrow it. My trailer has been across this country a few times.
My trailer didn't come with tie downs either so I installed 8 to tie the bikes down for a trip to AZ. One trailer place wanted $16.00 each for the same thing you showed. A farm and ranch place up the road wanted $4.88 each.
Mine seems to be used for storage now. At least it's mostly Jeep parts and camping junk.
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