Thanks for the info Pete. I'll look into the government liquidation site
that you mentioned. In the meantime, the Canadian trailers seem to be a
good prospect if they can be found near the West coast. FYI, 4x4 Trailers
is no longer in business. I agree though, they are a nice trailer.

"Pete Elton" <elton@wiz.jeep.ard.com> wrote in message
news:6YSnc.10388$te.2354@fe39.usenetserver.com...
> Steve wrote:
> > I'm looking for an M416 trailer to purchase in the Southwest. Does
anyone
> > have one to offer?
>
> Try http://www.govliquidation.com/
>
> You'll need to register for an account (free) and
> bring lots of patience. I just picked one up for
> just over $800 in Barstow in March.
>
> Their search agent is great.
> I have one setup with the following options:
>
> Keywords: m416
> Category: 2330 - Trailers
> Location: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
>
> You can set the option to e-mail you if desired.
> When I run the agent, it's very accurate about getting
> just what I am looking for.
>
> As said before though, patience is key. The M416s
> come up for auction about 2 to 3 times a year.
>
> You could also try http://www.owens-export.com/
> They have some in rough shape listed on their website.
> They may have others that are not listed.
>
> You asked about the M416 specifically, but you may be
> interested in these: http://4x4trailers.com/
> They are here in Vegas and their trailers are really
> nice (Note, I am not affiliated with them in any way).
> They even make a kit if you know how to weld:
> http://4x4trailers.com/New%20items/Trailer%20Kit.htm
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Pete
>
> --
>
> Pete Elton
> 2002 Solar Yellow TJ (Wrangler X)
> 1950 Orange CJ-3A
> m416 trailer http://vegasauto.net/m416/
>
> remove the '.jeep.' for the correct e-mail address.
>

 

Thanks for the info Pete. I'll look into the government liquidation site
that you mentioned. In the meantime, the Canadian trailers seem to be a
good prospect if they can be found near the West coast. FYI, 4x4 Trailers
is no longer in business. I agree though, they are a nice trailer.

"Pete Elton" <elton@wiz.jeep.ard.com> wrote in message
news:6YSnc.10388$te.2354@fe39.usenetserver.com...
> Steve wrote:
> > I'm looking for an M416 trailer to purchase in the Southwest. Does
anyone
> > have one to offer?
>
> Try http://www.govliquidation.com/
>
> You'll need to register for an account (free) and
> bring lots of patience. I just picked one up for
> just over $800 in Barstow in March.
>
> Their search agent is great.
> I have one setup with the following options:
>
> Keywords: m416
> Category: 2330 - Trailers
> Location: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
>
> You can set the option to e-mail you if desired.
> When I run the agent, it's very accurate about getting
> just what I am looking for.
>
> As said before though, patience is key. The M416s
> come up for auction about 2 to 3 times a year.
>
> You could also try http://www.owens-export.com/
> They have some in rough shape listed on their website.
> They may have others that are not listed.
>
> You asked about the M416 specifically, but you may be
> interested in these: http://4x4trailers.com/
> They are here in Vegas and their trailers are really
> nice (Note, I am not affiliated with them in any way).
> They even make a kit if you know how to weld:
> http://4x4trailers.com/New%20items/Trailer%20Kit.htm
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Pete
>
> --
>
> Pete Elton
> 2002 Solar Yellow TJ (Wrangler X)
> 1950 Orange CJ-3A
> m416 trailer http://vegasauto.net/m416/
>
> remove the '.jeep.' for the correct e-mail address.
>

 

Thanks for the info Pete. I'll look into the government liquidation site
that you mentioned. In the meantime, the Canadian trailers seem to be a
good prospect if they can be found near the West coast. FYI, 4x4 Trailers
is no longer in business. I agree though, they are a nice trailer.

"Pete Elton" <elton@wiz.jeep.ard.com> wrote in message
news:6YSnc.10388$te.2354@fe39.usenetserver.com...
> Steve wrote:
> > I'm looking for an M416 trailer to purchase in the Southwest. Does
anyone
> > have one to offer?
>
> Try http://www.govliquidation.com/
>
> You'll need to register for an account (free) and
> bring lots of patience. I just picked one up for
> just over $800 in Barstow in March.
>
> Their search agent is great.
> I have one setup with the following options:
>
> Keywords: m416
> Category: 2330 - Trailers
> Location: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
>
> You can set the option to e-mail you if desired.
> When I run the agent, it's very accurate about getting
> just what I am looking for.
>
> As said before though, patience is key. The M416s
> come up for auction about 2 to 3 times a year.
>
> You could also try http://www.owens-export.com/
> They have some in rough shape listed on their website.
> They may have others that are not listed.
>
> You asked about the M416 specifically, but you may be
> interested in these: http://4x4trailers.com/
> They are here in Vegas and their trailers are really
> nice (Note, I am not affiliated with them in any way).
> They even make a kit if you know how to weld:
> http://4x4trailers.com/New%20items/Trailer%20Kit.htm
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Pete
>
> --
>
> Pete Elton
> 2002 Solar Yellow TJ (Wrangler X)
> 1950 Orange CJ-3A
> m416 trailer http://vegasauto.net/m416/
>
> remove the '.jeep.' for the correct e-mail address.
>

 

I believe this company did at one time:

http://www.whiteowl.com/trailers.html

Steve wrote:

> Thanks for the info. on the Canadian trailers. Nice looking setup. I did a
> little checking on two places that are offering them, Surplus City (your
> link) and an outfit in BC, Canada. Their prices were $750 and $1650
> respectively. Wow, what a ------! I would seriously consider the one
> offered from Surplus City but they seem high priced. Do you remember who
> had them for $600?


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tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

I believe this company did at one time:

http://www.whiteowl.com/trailers.html

Steve wrote:

> Thanks for the info. on the Canadian trailers. Nice looking setup. I did a
> little checking on two places that are offering them, Surplus City (your
> link) and an outfit in BC, Canada. Their prices were $750 and $1650
> respectively. Wow, what a ------! I would seriously consider the one
> offered from Surplus City but they seem high priced. Do you remember who
> had them for $600?


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

I believe this company did at one time:

http://www.whiteowl.com/trailers.html

Steve wrote:

> Thanks for the info. on the Canadian trailers. Nice looking setup. I did a
> little checking on two places that are offering them, Surplus City (your
> link) and an outfit in BC, Canada. Their prices were $750 and $1650
> respectively. Wow, what a ------! I would seriously consider the one
> offered from Surplus City but they seem high priced. Do you remember who
> had them for $600?


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

I believe this company did at one time:

http://www.whiteowl.com/trailers.html

Steve wrote:

> Thanks for the info. on the Canadian trailers. Nice looking setup. I did a
> little checking on two places that are offering them, Surplus City (your
> link) and an outfit in BC, Canada. Their prices were $750 and $1650
> respectively. Wow, what a ------! I would seriously consider the one
> offered from Surplus City but they seem high priced. Do you remember who
> had them for $600?


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________