Which is better for a FSJ? M416 or M101 trailer

[madmikeX3]

Just wondering if anyone has either of these behind there FSJ. The M416 Trailer looks to me to be better suited for a Wrangler, But the M101 Trailer looks to be larger and wider thus seeming to be better for a FSJ. Here are two pictures of both for Reference.
The M416 behind a Wrangler for Comparison.
http://image.4wheeloffroad.com/f/bigdogself/8279733+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/2004-jeep-tj-tj-w-m416-trailer.jpg
The M101 Series behind a M715? for comparison.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2722/2061/6803530006_large.jpg

[LTS06]

The 416 has an empty weight of about 500# and a GVW of about 1000.

The 101 I believe has an empty weight of about 1300# and a GVW of 3500#. So it may do well behind an FSJ. When I was hunting for my 416 I found quite a few 101's in useable shape for cheap...around $200-400. The 416's have become higher priced due to more demand I think...I paid $690 for mine.

[5quarter]

here is mine that i drag behind the M715, i pulled the front frame tongue bolts and replaced with hitch pins to make it a dumper

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/246/m715a064kp3.jpg

[TPICherokee]

I think the M101 would be a better fit. Plus they are cheaper since they don't fit just right behind baby Jeeps.

Here is mine with some 1100R16 Michelin tires (about 39")

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/jeeps/m101a1tires.jpg

[The PIG Smith]

Depends on what you want to use your trailer for, depends on which one works best.

My issue with the M-416 is the trailer deck height.
It is as tall if not taller than a a standard pickup truck bed.
This makes it a challenge to load and unload.

For a hardcore off road trailer with a maximum payload, the M-416 is hard to beat.

[tgreese]

Depends on what you want to use your trailer for, depends on which one works best.
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Exactly. If you want a utility trailer, the M101 has a bigger payload and handier size. I expect it would handle a scoop of gravel just fine... garden supplies, lumber, bricks, trash or scrap, whatever. You could eliminate needing a pickup if you owned a M101.

The M416 and other Bantam-sized trailers are more suitable for camping, IMO. I prefer to travel light enough that I don't need a trailer, but to each his own.

[grand_wag_85]

My 416 weighs in at 700lbs dry and rolls along perfect behind the FSJ. Converted the military lights to 12V.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1954/601/29882800025_large.jpg

If you're looking for the M101 try to find the M101A1 with the surge brake setup. The standard version just has a parking brake IIRC. The 416 had a surge brake on the later M416A1 and A2 models but that is rare to find.

[madmikeX3]

I would like to use a use a M101 series or later becuase i want to keep FSJ with a larger matching trailer. I like what people do with the M416 but I want to do the same with the larger M101
This is nice. But i want bigger to match a big Jeep.
http://bmonday.com/images/m416_5oClock_apr22.jpg