M416 Hitch Install - Overland Trailer Build Part-1

This is the first video in my M416 Overland trailer build series. In this video I design and install a hitch on the trailer. I am going to build an overlanding trailer that we can take on our adventures. We love the outdoors but don't have enough room travelling across the country in our jeep wrangler. This is going to be a fun build with lots of exciting projects!
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[@mcelveen04]

Awesome work man. Really enjoying the 416 build vids. I just picked one up and getting ideas.

[@backyardhotrods9885]

Thanks I appreciate it. They are kool little trailers. I can't wait to use it this summer!

[@mcelveen04]

@@backyardhotrods9885 yes they are. I previously had an old bantam civilian trailer ,,it was too rusted out to do anything with. Recently got us a 416 that is pretty solid. I’m about to get it set up first it’s for trip. We are taking our first trip with it Memorial Day weekend. Nothing big ,, just the East Texas 450 route. Gonna be a good time with good friends. Can’t wait

[@derekstewart5900]

Curious about why you didnt slide tube all the way in to lip of c channel and make it flush with original body line and reach underneath to install lock pin. You would have maintained most of original look, no banged knees. Assumption is bike carrier would extend out enough to allow tube flush mount. Good idea.

[@backyardhotrods9885]

that is a real good idea actually and but i didn't think of that. It would make accessing the bike lock difficult being under the tub...but it would be manageable. thanks

[@paulstravellife9555]

are you concerned about weight distribution at all? are you adding weight on the tongue to compensate?

[@backyardhotrods9885]

@@paulstravellife9555 I am because it was very tippy like this. Since I have added an electric cooler/fridge in the front of the trailer on the driver side. I also added a 21G water tank inside of the trailer that is mostly in front of the axle. I will test it tomorrow actually to see the weight distribution and I’m hoping it’s good

[@paulstravellife9555]

@@backyardhotrods9885 hope the weight distribution test went great.
Another question: Would the company that made you the bracket have the model saved so anyone can call them up and order it? if so, do you still have their contact info?

[@backyardhotrods9885]

@@paulstravellife9555 it tows great with two bikes thanks. Just made it to Nebraska will be in CO tomorrow. I made the CAD file. If you want it shoot me an email and we can discuss it. [e-mail].