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Old 02-24-2012, 09:30 PM   #1
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I was thinking about jacking the HiLo up off of the tires for storage. Is there any problem with jacking the entire HiLo up so the tires can clear the ground?
..and where is the best place to position a floor jack without bending or warping the frame? I have a 2207 Hilo. I was going to place a padded concrete block under each side. Thanks.
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:53 PM   #2
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You would be better off to not jack it up, it could do harm to the frame. Pull it onto planks to get the tires out of direct contact with the ground and increase the tire pressure a few pounds above normal. If you want to cover the trailer use a cover made of a breathable material like Sunbrella. Do not use plastic tarps, they will trap moisture underneath which can cause damage to the trailer. You would be better off not to cover it at all.
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drive on to wood panels(2X12) just to get the tires off the ground, and get a portable 10x20 carport to cover with, lets camper breathe, but keeps the sun and water off
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Give your HiLo a good washing and wax job before storage. We use Gell Gloss on ours and it looks shiny in the winter. You can buy special covers for the wheels and ac,vent covers. Search the internet for the best prices.
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Thanks a lot..I have already built a shed for it; I was concerned about the tires. I built a shed because the 2 Avco covers lasted about 2 years and started rotting. I have lubed the cables and pulleys and installed a solar panel to keep the battery charged. That is working great.
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Honkmon,

Other than parking your Hi-Lo in a garage or barn, it doesn't get much better than having a shed! Good job.

For those who don't have facilities in which to park your Hi-Lo: After owning the same Hi-Lo since 1976 and maintaining it since 1969, before passing it on to my son last year, trust me when I say that the secret to having a long lived trailer is keeping it covered, or at least under shade, in the off season. The big culprits of damage to trailers are sun exposure and moisture. A good cover keeps the sun off and a breathable cover prevents moisture, mildew and mold build-up. Of course the exterior stays pretty clean, but its also amazing how much cleaner the interior stays!

Our "new" 2704T is plastic on the outside, with a rubber roof... all of it vulnerable to long term sun rot. Since I plan to make this the LAST rig I ever buy, and since I hope to get in at least another 20 years of camping, putting on a good off-season storage cover was a high priority from the beginning.

A good cover can be expensive, but is the best investment you can make if you want to keep your trailer for many years.

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