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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 04-04-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,344
Posted By JMDoering
Sher, The only RV mechanic, in the Treasure...

Sher,

The only RV mechanic, in the Treasure Valley, that I absolutely trust with my Hi-Lo, is Rich at Bretz RV. Bretz is located on the SE corner at the intersection of Broadway and I-84, in...
Forum: Hi-Lo Owners Manual 03-04-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,029
Posted By JMDoering
Actually, Hi-Lo trailers, particularly later...

Actually, Hi-Lo trailers, particularly later models, really didn't change very much, and the manuals have always been somewhat generic. Our 2704T is virtually identical to a new 2709T we inspected at...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 01-30-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,020
Posted By JMDoering
Hi Mike, Welcome to the HTF, and to the...

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the HTF, and to the world of Hi-Lo camping!

Regarding things to check/inspect, please don't neglect the one thing that makes your Hi-Lo unique from all other brands of...
Forum: Events 01-25-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,658
Posted By JMDoering
Hi Rich, The Registration Form file opens...

Hi Rich,

The Registration Form file opens perfectly. Nice work, and just what was needed!

Thanks,
Jim
Forum: Events 01-24-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,658
Posted By JMDoering
Rich, Sounds like a plan. There's plenty of...

Rich,
Sounds like a plan. There's plenty of time before the Rally...I'm just in my January Hi-Lo trip planning mode. LOL, it's my coping mechanism for dealing with camping withdrawal, and being...
Forum: Events 01-24-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,658
Posted By JMDoering
Hi Rich, Did that first. No reply....

Hi Rich,

Did that first. No reply. :confused: Just trying another option.

Thanks,
Jim
Forum: Events 01-23-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,658
Posted By JMDoering
2015 National Rally Registration Form

Hi Kathy,

Any chance you could post the subject form, as an attachment, here on HTF? That way we could grab the form at will and just send it back to you after we've completed filling it out.
...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 01-21-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,732
Posted By JMDoering
This is exactly what we did! After our experience...

This is exactly what we did! After our experience with the paper-like covers commonly made/sold for travel trailers, we decided to spend a bit more and have one made that would: 1. Fit the trailer,...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 01-12-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By JMDoering
Off topic

Hi Jim,
Are you and Faye spending the winter in Florida?

Hope the New Year finds you both happy and healthy!

Jim and Jeanne
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 01-09-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,422
Posted By JMDoering
"Wow Jim, that is heavy for a trailer that size....

"Wow Jim, that is heavy for a trailer that size. Just purchased a 64 model, same length, will get it weighed next spring but wonder if they were already using square steel tubing by then? Would you...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 01-02-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,422
Posted By JMDoering
Our 1969 Bon Voyage was the top of the HiLo line...

Our 1969 Bon Voyage was the top of the HiLo line when made. Ball to bumper length is 19 ft. Actual box length is approx. 15 ft. Yes, it is heavy for its length when compared to other trailers of the...
Forum: Exterior 09-20-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,470
Posted By JMDoering
Take a finger nail file and clean all the copper...

Take a finger nail file and clean all the copper conductor blades in your trailer plug and the car's receiver socket. Pay particular attention to the ground wire conductors. Of course the safe thing...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-19-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 56,987
Posted By JMDoering
I tend to agree with Jack. Wood in compression is...

I tend to agree with Jack. Wood in compression is still vulnerable with these kinds of forces. Wood is plastic when compressed, but it's not elastic. It never returns to its original shape...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-19-2014, 03:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By JMDoering
Greg, the 2015 Tahoe is working out very well...

Greg, the 2015 Tahoe is working out very well with our 2704T.

Before reading further, be aware that except for the occasional short passing speed burst, we NEVER tow at speeds over 65mph. The...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-18-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By JMDoering
Becoming a "Senior Member" has nothing to do with...

Becoming a "Senior Member" has nothing to do with how long one has been in the HTF. It's all about how many posts one has made. Could be wrong because it's been a while, but I believe once you pass...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-17-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 56,987
Posted By JMDoering
Prepped it for one last camping trip before...

Prepped it for one last camping trip before putting it in dry lay-up for winter.

Leaving tomorrow and traveling to beautiful McCall, Idaho, and Payette Lake. ;)

Just wish our Hi-Lo was built...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-17-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By JMDoering
Weight of the trailer. Hi-Lo probably should have...

Weight of the trailer. Hi-Lo probably should have also put three axles under the 31 footer.
Jim
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-14-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By JMDoering
The longest production HiLo I've ever heard was...

The longest production HiLo I've ever heard was 33' long. It was built with 3 axles. Have no idea what it weighed. Not many were made. Somewhere in the HTF, there are photos of one.
Jim
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 09-14-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,915
Posted By JMDoering
I'd never even heard of an electronic digital...

I'd never even heard of an electronic digital angle gauge, when I saw them on a sale bench at Woodcrafters. After reading the packaging and finding out what it could do (it's designed for setting...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 09-14-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,580
Posted By JMDoering
Sam, Great original question!:) We bought...

Sam,
Great original question!:)
We bought this clothes drying rack that clamped on the rear bumper of the trailer. Took ten minutes to put up, and then tended to fold up whenever we hung a towel....
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-05-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By JMDoering
Along this same theme, check / clean the...

Along this same theme, check / clean the electrical connections on the hydraulic pump motor. Minor corrosion can definitely keep the motor from working...speaking from experience!

Please let us...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 07-26-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,256
Posted By JMDoering
Gomisery, My 1969 Hi-Lo upper half DC system...

Gomisery,
My 1969 Hi-Lo upper half DC system was grounded to the lower half through the lift cables. The original lift cables were galvanized steel, and over time a zinc oxide layer formed, on the...
Forum: Events 06-17-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,708
Posted By JMDoering
Hi Ruben, Unfortunately, no. We didn't have a...

Hi Ruben,
Unfortunately, no. We didn't have a category for "most extreme" Hi-Lo. Honestly though, we had no idea that Bill and Freenie were going to show up and treat us all to a look at their rig....
Forum: Events 06-16-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,708
Posted By JMDoering
Hi Tom, The morning after the award ceremony, I...

Hi Tom,
The morning after the award ceremony, I was informed that there was an even older trailer at the Rally...a 1991 model. The owner had not filled in the year of manufacture on the Rally...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-15-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By JMDoering
DFW, Built-in toilets were an optional item...

DFW,

Built-in toilets were an optional item on those older models. Our 1969 had a factory installed toilet and it shared a holding tank with the sink drain (trailers were simpler back then).
Due...
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