One of my shades doesn't stay up so well anymore. The strings are not broken or anything like that. Any idea(s) on how to fix? Thanks.

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Nancy
2007 Hi-Lo 22T
2006 Jeep Commander

On the shade that droups, the string has slack in it. Correcting the problem is easy at the bottom of the shade, the string is attached to a spool give the string a extra rap around the spool. bring the shade to the top possion. If it stays up you fixed it, if not repette.
Sam

Thank you Sam that worked!

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Nancy
2007 Hi-Lo 22T
2006 Jeep Commander

Thanks sam.. Your suggestion is helpful to me. Thanks for it.

Just purchased, from the Official Hi-Lo Repair and Parts Store, a new day/night replacement shade for a window in our 2704T. As is this trailer, day/night shades are new to me; our old Hi-Lo had curtains, and years later I installed venetian mini-blinds.

So my question is, is it better to store and travel with day/night shades in the raised, or lowered position? Couldn't find an answer in the Hi-Lo Owners Manual, and the trailer/new shade didn't come with any documentation.

Thanks,
Jim

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1967 17' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1967-1969)
1969 19' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1969-2011)
2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2007 Chevy Suburban

I don't think it really matters. Just guessing I would say up, but the guy I bought my trailer from kept them down.

Jim, I have always had my day/night shades in the up position while traveling. This way there is less exposure of the shades, no strain on the strings (might snap from bouncing on rough roads in down position), dust/dirt blowing past the seal and getting the shades dirty, and it keeps the pleats in nice shape while in the up position. This is just my opinion.................

Bob

Thanks RC and Bob,

Your advice and logic seem very sound. I was thinking along the same line myself, just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something.

One of the reasons I'm replacing the shade is that it no longer retracts very well. The upper pleats just won't fold together anymore, and I'm thinking its because the previous owner kept the shades down all the time.

Thanks,
Jim

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1967 17' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1967-1969)
1969 19' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1969-2011)
2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2007 Chevy Suburban

I keep mine in the up position that way bugs and dust are easier to wipe off and also cleaning of windows during spring cleaning.

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Paul Schoenfelder
Fort Pierre, SD

2006 T&C Van
1996 21TL ( Tow-Lite )
1966 16' Voyager by ( Snyder )

Paul,

When towing your Hi-Lo, have you had any difficulty keeping the shades in the "raised," position? Or do they tend to drift down with the bumps of the road?

Thanks,
Jim

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1967 17' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1967-1969)
1969 19' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1969-2011)
2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2007 Chevy Suburban