M105A2 Trailer used on a M38

barnman · Post by **barnman** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:35 pm

I was wondering if any one out their has tried using (towing) a M105A2 trsiler behind a M38, Is this trailer to big for it ? , brakes are air on it but could be modified, any thoughts on using one of these trailer , Best Regards Barnman Maine

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:12 pm

Yeah, that won't work. Here's a pic of an M101a2 behind my M38a1 - the M105 is about twice the weight and MUCH bigger - it is pretty big even behind my 4x4 Silverado!

Here's a pic pulling my M100 before the 'a1 was finished - much better (and the Jeep handles it much better too)!

baios · Post by **baios** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:48 pm

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wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:56 am

Post by **wesk** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:17 am

Barnman,

The basic rule is the towed load must be less then the towing vehicle's weight.

M38 = Empty weight 2635 Max towed load 1500
Max Gross weight 3825 Max towed load 2000

M105 = Empty weight 2750

Specifications
Model Cargo Trailer (M105A2)
NSN Number NSN 2330-00-141-8050
GVWR 5,750 Lbs.
Curb Weight 2,750 Lbs.
Tires 9:00x20, 8 Ply - Tube Type
Wheels 20x7.5, 6-Hole, Disc Offset
Axles 10,000 Lbs. Rating
Suspension System Heavy Duty Leaf Spring
Frame Construction Formed Steel Channel
Towing Style Lunette (Pintle Connection)
Front Landing Leg Telescopic & Retracting
Brake System Air/Over/Hydraulic
Lights and Service Military Style 24 Volt System
Cargo Tie-Downs MIL-STD-209
Width 83"
Length 166.5"
Height 95.5" With Bows & Tarp
Environmental Corrosion MIL-DTL-53072 (CARC Paint)
Prime Mover Towing Pintle Connection

The correct trailer for the M38 is:

M100 = Empty weight 565
Max Gross weight 1315

Balvar24 · Post by **Balvar24** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:59 am

Pulling is only part of the equation. Stopping is usually where you run into issues.