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Old 03-22-2017, 07:40 PM   #1
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Hello everyone. I have a 2001 traillite 22 ft anyone know how hard it is to replace the cables mine broke. .
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Old 03-22-2017, 08:29 PM   #2
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I would recomend you replace all four cables. Here is the fifteen page post Cable replacement in my 1998HiLo24TD Dated 3-3-2010. A member in our HiLo club has replaced his on two different RVS. He claimes to have invented some new words in the process.
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Hello Sam . Would this work on my 2001 model .also I can not see the 15 pages . Thank you for your help
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Go here and then click on the attached file:
http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f61/...1998-24td-125/

Cable replacement is basically the same on all years and models. The main difference is the length of the cables from model to model.

If you don't want to make up your own cables you can call J&R Repair, http://www.jrrepair.embarqspace.com/# or Midget RV & Trailer Service, http://www.hilotrailerparts.webs.com/ and get made up sets of cables.
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I added to my above post, in case you didn't see it. You can buy made up cable sets rather than doing it yourself.
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Thank you so much
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You don't happen to have a you tube video of that do you?
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Also I see the cables are about $600. Is there any where that sells them cheaper?
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Yup, make your own. The cable itself is fairly cheap at hardware stores like ACE or Home Depot. You have to buy the fittings and apply them yourself. You'll also use something like an eyebolt at the adjustment end.

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Click on the link Rich R provided 3-23-2017. It show how to do this job from Ato Z. Much more cost effective to make up your own cables.
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Can you get the fittings at the hardware store as well?
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I plan on looking at the guide but I am much better with a visual when learning something new
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You should be able to find the fittings at a hardware or home improvement store. If you decide to "swag" the ends you'll need a swagging tool, which is like a big crimping tool. It is expensive. You might find one to rent somewhere.

There are screw-on type things that can be used in place of the swag devices. I don't know what they are called, but they are usually found near the bulk cable.

If you take one cable off, you'll see what is needed to functionally duplicate it. As I said, you'll probably have to use eyebolts in place of the OEM adjustment bolts.

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Default I just posted this on my thread yestarday.

it's called Star Supply Bargain Outlet its at
875 Mahoning Ave.
Youngstown. Ohio Exit5/680
open Mon - Sat. 9 to 5:30
They state great buys on aircraft cable
various sizes of cable from 1/8" to 1/2"
by the spool or by the foot.
various size thimbles, clamps, hooks, pulleys, eye bolts.
hope I helped someone today. I may out there see what they got. yeah alli used on mine were the cable u bolts. also at an electrical supply store the clamps they use to attach wiring have a screw inside a housing made of heavy brass work even better than the 1/8 inch wire cable u bolts. much easier to use also.
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Would this work on my 1969 tow low?
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Would this work on my 1969 tow low?
If it has cables, it should work.

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Well hubby and friends decided to tackle this project this weekend and are in the final stages. I think they also discovered those new words Can't find any reference as to if the HiLo should be in the up or down position when doing the final attachment of the cables to the anchor bolts. Assuming in the up position but once you cut the cables. . . so would like to be sure lol
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lower the roof all the way down, even it up. set you cables and tensions.
I have this explained many times in my posts pleas read through them
I try to help not hurt. tho right or wrong , don't matter, not trying to give wrong advice.it gives you a fresh new beginning to start with.
then go from there. like I said 1" or 2" side to side or front to back is always removable, or addable, or replaceable, and not even noticed, except by a perfectionist, who cant stand it. which I am not. front to back or side to side. 1 or 2 inches is moot to me.
with the proper new j hooks and cable you can build it 20 feet high if you like. do what you feel like doing and build off of it.
sorry if I am wrong! usually am tho.also I am beginning to think someone from lexall caulk is givin kickbacks to this website. LMAO!
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Well hubby and friends decided to tackle this project this weekend and are in the final stages. I think they also discovered those new words Can't find any reference as to if the HiLo should be in the up or down position when doing the final attachment of the cables to the anchor bolts. Assuming in the up position but once you cut the cables. . . so would like to be sure lol
In the UP Position, although it's probably done by now! That way, the Cables are nearly fully extended with no slack around one of the Pulleys! Makes adjusting the height easier for making it level. Then down a few inches and back up a few times for Fine Tuning!
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