Overlanding with a T3-C

Stock Bantam T3-C complete with bows and canvas.

Currently undergoing restoration.

Also wondering if anyone has mounted the tailgate with a pair of Willys tailgate hinges so it’s removable.

I think the WWII holders on Youtube appear to be mounted notably lower than required.

That tarp hook tends to get in the way of raising the jerry up high.

I have not ruled out the idea of mounting the Jerry’s on the tongue area.

But first the spare mounted location will effect that decision.

Tailgate mounted spare is out; so the spare must lie under the tongue area or on top the tongue either flat or vertical.

Hopefully the chains don’t come loose and cause the tailgate to bounce itself out of the open type hinges.

Being way back on the trailer, one likely would not see the problem emerge while driving.

So have you had any problems with Bantam tailgate “S” hooks bouncing loose ?

I have had a problem using Bantam cheapie chain hooks; so I made a set of longer chain hooks that resemble the Willys hooks.

I have an aluminum box mounted on the tongue that contains the small motorcylce battery that powers the 12v RV water pump thats mounted underneath on the frame. Water is discharged thru a hose with a sink spray nozzle on the end at the left rear of the trailer. A toggle switch turns the pump on/off. I have used this set-up for over 25 years with no issues.

I have had no issues with the tailgate hooks coming out of place.

I only carrry the 1 spare tire on the back of the Jeep; the Jeep and trailer all have the same wheels/tire size.

Good luck Ken with whatever you decide.

I like the idea of undermounted spare - especially if gas/water cans mounted on the front (adding to the tongue weight).  I suspect the tire behind the axle would help balance a bit.  I've seen several over on the g503 trailer section.  This approach seems good:

It shifts the weight back toward the axle and less room for foreward slosh or surge when braking. 

The bottom of jerry is 2” above the leaf spring.