In a message dated 8/8/00 10:16:54 AM, MNorona@amsuper.com writes:
> Both are dump models, the box frame swivels at the axle while the lunette /
tongue assy stays hooked up.
It is true you can dump this way but I think it is actually set up this
way to fold the frame up so the trailer takes up less space for shipping.
>I also agree with Jeff on the -A2 upgrade (hydraulic surge brake system).
>Though I don't have it, it just seems a natural safety factor to have more
>braking with a larger overall load. I'd like to find a kit for mine.
>Does this one have that setup?
I don't think there is a 'kit' to up grade to surge brakes. The A2 uses a
different axle. If you could mount wheel cylinders in the early drums you
could use a commercial brake actuator but this is probably a lot of work when
you could buy an A2. I used an actuator from Franklin Trailers (800-526-3358)
to convert a M105 to surge brakes. The guy I built the trailer for wanted to
pull it behind a 1 ton civi truck. The big trailers have wheel cylinders
already for the air over hydraulic brakes. A friend of mine just got in a
couple M101A2 trailers. One is $750 and the other is rougher so he'll take
less. Call Fred
301-937-4918. He'll give you an honest description. He's in Maryland.
Jeff
tacticalTruck.com
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