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Loaded cargo was protected by a simple, reinforced, grommetted, rectangular tarp, roped with separate pieces of hemp to tiedown hooks strategically located around the trailer's cargo body. Lighting was a standard period, six-volt military black out and service light, and was connected to the standardized jeep through a military trailer plug and corresponding receptacle on the jeep. A mechanical "pushbutton" release hand brake kept a BT3 or MBT from accidentally "rolling into combat." The trailer could be parked in a near level position by simply dropping its "landing leg" located just behind the lunette. Towing was accomplished by means of a lunette receiver hitch used in conjunction with the military pintle hook that was mounted on the rear of most military vehicles of the time period.
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The trailer's single axle was supported by conventional leaf springs and direct acting shock absorbers. When the two floor drain plugs were sealed shut, the trailer became amphibious and could be either motored or man-handled across rivers or bodies of water. The BT3 and MBT trailers consisted of a sheet metal construction cargo body welded to a separate frame. The Bantam model number was BT3 or Bantam Trailer - 3 (also called T3), while Willys used MBT or MB Trailer. The story is that Bantam was given the design and a contract to make the trailers, to make up for its loss of the 1/4-ton light reconnaissance vehicle contract. It is not known for sure who did the initial design work on the trailer, but most people credit Willys Overland. During 1942 a quarter-ton trailer design was standardized and designated "TRAILER, CARGO, AMPHIBIAN 1/4 TON." It is known that by 1943 this trailer was being produced by both American Bantam and Willys Overland. WW II Light Amphibious Trailers (Willys MBT, Bantam BT3)īy late 1941 a need arose for a small cargo trailer as a companion for the jeep. No mention of the trailer was made after 1938. The Bantam Trailer Sales Company was organized to handle sales for the $159.50 trailers, but those sales never materialized. capacity and measured six feet 10 inches long inside. Advertised for use as a camping trailer or as a utility trailer, it contained 95 cubic feet of usable space, had a 750 lb.
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Two versions were available: One had twin side windows which could be covered with folding awnings, and the other had flat side panels with small windows on the front quarter panels. But, its been sitting for over a year, so it has a nice patina.Return to the Jeep Trailer Spotter's Guide by John Hubbard.īantam management always had economy on their minds, so it only seems natural that they would find a way to convert the Panel truck body into a utility trailer. The body was sand blasted and I then lightly coated it with weld thru primer. Hell, the wheels are worth 2/3 of what I'm asking for the whole set up. I'll throw in the set of 4Runner wheels so you can have a matching spare. I have the floor already cut which is 1/8" tread plate. Other new parts are a tongue box, stabilizer legs for the rear, tongue jack, 3 axis coupler, LED lights, Jeep style fenders, a 4' x 8' sheet of 16 gauge sheet steel and 1" x 3" rectangular tubing (some surface rust) for the lid build. The trailer has a 3500lb Dexter axle (no brakes) with 6 lug Toyota / GM bolt circle with new Monroe-matic shocks and lower shock mounts. I may consider a trade of equal, to me, value. Somebody please come make it complete and use it. My route for outdoor adventure travel has changed and I hate to see this little gem waste away. Plus, there are too many parts for this thing to haul even if it was.