With the installation of the ARB Simpson III roof top tent on the M416 Military Trailer it became necessary to have adjustable jack stands in both the front and rear of the trailer. For the front jack I used a normal crank up jack and the install can be seen here. For the rear I…
Expedition Trailer
The M416 trailer has been modified for use as an off-road expedition trailer.
Expedition Trailer
M416 Military Trailer Adjustable Jack Stand
by tomas •
With the addition of the ARB rooftop tent to my expedition trailer came the need to be able to level the trailer. The existing trailer stand is of a fixed length and to level the trailer required stacking rocks. To make the system more function I have added a crank up jack stand to the…
Expedition Trailer
M416 Military Trailer Rooftop Tent Rack
by tomas •
Having just purchased an ARB rooftop tent to evaluate I needed a place to mount it. I had thought about using the rack on top of the FJ but that would have require relocating a number of items. I also want to be able to setup base camp and leave the tent in place while we use…
Expedition Gear, Expedition Trailer
ARB Roof Top Tent
by tomas •
I just installed the new ARB roof top tent on my trailer and will be doing a full review soon. All I can say at this point is nice!
Expedition Trailer, Gear Reviews
LP Tank Added to M416 trailer
by tomas •
I installed my new light weight LP tank on the M 416 trailer today. Empty the tank weighs in at 9 lb. which is half the normal tank. For our adventure travels I am trying to drop as much weight as I can. The lighter the trailer the better. The tank is made of fiberglass…