M101A1- Anybody got one? Pics? mods?

[Road]

It is an old design. The Wildernest company was based out of Boulder, CO but went out of business in the 90’s as I understand it. As soon as the doctors tell me I can get back to my life, it will be getting a full build out to include axle with electric brakes and matching pattern to my XJ. Here is a pic of the plan.

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Ambitious project, starting with a good solid foundation on which to build. Hope your back improves and that the Docs give you the green light soon!

 

[303JETSET]

Ambitious project, starting with a good solid foundation on which to build. Hope your back improves and that the Docs give you the green light soon!

Wife won’t give me the green light until they do. Chomping at the bit. We used it once in its current configuration with an air mattress in the bed. Kids love sleeping up top. It will be a slow build up. Build of the lower bed area first. My back doesn’t like air mattresses anymore.


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[Road]

Wife won’t give me the green light until they do. Chomping at the bit. We used it once in its current configuration with an air mattress in the bed. Kids love sleeping up top. It will be a slow build up. Build of the lower bed area first. My back doesn’t like air mattresses anymore.


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I have a galley setup similar to the one you have in the drawing. Here's a pic of mine without awning or tent yet:






And from the opposite side with everything set up and attached. You can just see the end of the galley table with faucet:


Makes for a really pleasant basecamp set up. Not a M101a1 trailer, but damned similar. In fact made by the same folks who make military trailers for govts around the world.

 

[303JETSET]

I have a galley setup similar to the one you have in the drawing. Here's a pic of mine without awning or tent yet:

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And from the opposite side with everything set up and attached. You can just see the end of the galley table with faucet:
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Makes for a really pleasant basecamp set up. Not a M101a1 trailer, but damned similar. In fact made by the same folks who make military trailers for govts around the world.

Excellent setup. I love the XV2. My galley plan is based off that setup.


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[AnvilWillys]

He is my M101A3 with a Wildernest cap. The project stalled when my back went out. I’m between surgeries right now, but hope to get back to it very very soon.

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Looks fantastic... what topper did you use?

 

[B Keith Mcadams]

I have 2 M101A1’s. First is my primary build and they one I use all the time. Aluminum split top with a truss support for a Smittybuilt RTT. Have 210 aH of battery with 100 watt solar panel set up as primary power and ability to run a 900w gene if necessary. I put in a 46 gal water tank with a 12v on-demand 3gpm water pump. And at request of my significant other, a 3gpm on-demand propane water heater for a shower. I carry an extra 24gal of water in 6gal containers for a total of 70gal. Longest trip was 11 days, totally off grid. Pic 1&2

The second one is a project trailer for my son and I. We have a raised aluminum truck cover. Have a single bunk with under bed storage. Have 90aH batter with 100w solar charging. There is a 8 gal solar water tank on top with faucet for shower hook up. Pic 3&4