PPansini10's M101 CDN2 Overland Trailer Build

Finally got myself a new project. I plan on converting the trailer to an overland trailer that I can tow in and out of state parks and other camping areas. As much as I love the RTT I think it'll be a nice luxury to be able to set up camp, then go explore without constantly setting up and breaking down the tent/setup. I've always loved these 1/4 ton military trailers and to me the M101 CDN2 is the best 1/4 ton option out there. Here's the trailer as I bought it:





SPECS:
1992 M101 CDN2 1/4 ton military trailer
3500lb axle w/ SUA leaf spring setup
Lever-activated Hydraulic parking brakes
Original weather-proof canvas cover

WORK ALREADY DONE:
24v to 12v electrical conversion
Recessed LED tail lights
Custom tailgate

TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY:
Complete teardown of trailer
Temporary paint job
3500lb replacement axle w/ matching Toyota hubs
Electric Brakes
Re-wire trailer for new brakes
SOA leaf spring setup
Replace shocks
33s or 35s w/ Toyota rims
Rack system for RTT

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
Professionally sandblasted and painted
Steel Lid
Collapsable Rack System
Extend trailer tongue
Max Coupler or Lock N Roll
Battery Setup
Whatever else I can think of

Tow Vehicle:

 

More pics of when I brought the trailer home:

 

Pictures of the teardown:



25 year old brake assembly:


Torn down

 

That thing is badass! I always wanted one, will be cool to see the conversion. Sub'd

 

Looking good

 

here for ideas since i just picked up a military trailer and planning the same thing

 

Did some more tearing down today.. took of the tongue and mounts.. This should be as much as I tear down. Bought all new hardware today also to replace the old stuff

 

Sub a dub dub I'll be in this boat next year. Where'd you snag it? Price?

 

I picked it up from a expedition portal member in Maryland.. He had it all converted and set up for camping and overlanding, but converted it back to sell. About 2 hour drive each way, not bad.. He actually had 25 of these trailers imported from Canada for part of a group buy on portal, guy was real cool about everything.

 

Subbed

 

Some updates on the trailer.. got a lot of new parts for it over the past few days. New axle, electric brakes, wiring harness, and some meats. @philnj let me take his old tires that are collecting dust in his yard. 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. Im gonna buy some FJ steelies to use, they're cheap, and look great IMO

 

Where did you go for the break parts?

 

Following this build, Sub'd

 

A lot of websites sell brakes, almost every trailer website i looked at had brakes available.. you just gotta make sure they are compatible with your axle. I wound up getting these off some store located out west. They are electric brakes, but can still use a parking brake which I like a lot about the CDN M101

 

New shocks came in also, $20 ea plus shipping. They are NAPA replacements with almost identical specs to the stock military shocks.

 

Rims came in.. Decided to go with 17in FJ Cruiser steelies. Love the look, and the price too!

 

Subd

 

Subd! This looks awesome! I just recently started building my own trailer. EXPO TRAILERS FTMFW!!!

 

Hell yeah man, I've been following it since the beginning its really coming out great.. I don't have the welding skills you have so a conversion is more in my alley then starting from scratch