I have searched, and I can't find any information on the dimensions and weight of the M7 generator trailer. I am trying to determine if I can tow it a short distance with my 1 ton truck.
Thanks,
Bruce
M7 trailer dimensions and weight
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The Searchlight trailer which I own as I recall is 5,100 lbs and would be just slightly heavier then the M7.
It is VERY wide. If it has brakes (which it should), you should be able to tow it. If no brakes (electric by the way), DON"T DO IT!!!!! You won't be able to stop it!
It is VERY wide. If it has brakes (which it should), you should be able to tow it. If no brakes (electric by the way), DON"T DO IT!!!!! You won't be able to stop it!
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The TM is now posted on the M7 web page.
http://www.cckw.org/G221_specs.htm
Weight trailer 5,180 pounds
176 inches long
92 inches wide
I believe the brakes are 6V and not 12 Volt (as your truck is)
Bill
http://www.cckw.org/G221_specs.htm
Weight trailer 5,180 pounds
176 inches long
92 inches wide
I believe the brakes are 6V and not 12 Volt (as your truck is)
Bill
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The M7 trailer is huge almost the same size as a GMC
You need at least a GMC to tow the trailer safely on the road, maybe a 6x6 Dodge will do also
You can tow the trailer without brakes with a "big" truck still you have to be careful.
You need at least a GMC to tow the trailer safely on the road, maybe a 6x6 Dodge will do also
You can tow the trailer without brakes with a "big" truck still you have to be careful.
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The M7 series does have 6v brakes unless you rewire them like I did for 12v. The only real problem I see with a smaller truck (assuming you are using the electric brakes) is that they do not like to change course easily. I tried mine with the M6 Chev Bomb Truck and it could tow it great, and I never did get to monkey it around, but it had a hard time stopping it with a load.
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1943 CCKW closed cab cargo w/M32 MG mount
1944 CCKW open cab LeRoi Kompressor
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1942 Chev cargo
1942 Chev K51 Panel
1944 Chev M6 Bomb Truck
1942 GPW Jeep
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1943 CCKW closed cab cargo w/M32 MG mount
1944 CCKW open cab LeRoi Kompressor
1944 CCKW open cab F1 Aircraft fueler tanker
1945 CCKW open cab cargo w/artic cab
1942 Chev cargo
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trailer TM
The link to the TM does not work, is there any other way to access it?
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weasel_nut wrote:The TM is now posted on the M7 web page.
http://www.cckw.org/G221_TM.htm
Weight trailer 5,180 pounds
176 inches long
92 inches wide
I believe the brakes are 6V and not 12 Volt (as your truck is)
Bill
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The link has been fixed.
http://www.cckw.org/G221_specs.htm
That information is in the G221 trailer section of the main site.
Note: This link problem was a SNAFU due to to the move from a Microsoft Server to a Linux server. Linux is totally unforgiving syntax ie small versus capital letters. If anyone encounters any more of these problems anywhere on the site please email me the link location.
Bill
http://www.cckw.org/G221_specs.htm
That information is in the G221 trailer section of the main site.
Note: This link problem was a SNAFU due to to the move from a Microsoft Server to a Linux server. Linux is totally unforgiving syntax ie small versus capital letters. If anyone encounters any more of these problems anywhere on the site please email me the link location.
Bill