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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-03-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By renoites
Jack, I do agree with you about which is the most...

Jack, I do agree with you about which is the most efficient.
I threw the other in since, if you have the ability to use 110v it is just much easier.
Arti
It is a shame that there is so much wrong...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-03-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By renoites
Arti Glad u had a good time. The 110v power...

Arti
Glad u had a good time.
The 110v power is best for refrig, second is Propane. Your 500W Honda is NOT up to the task of running the refrig. You will need a considerably larger generator than...
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 08-29-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,137
Posted By renoites
I had no problem getting mine fixed at a local...

I had no problem getting mine fixed at a local hydraulic repair shop.
Yeah Maui will have them also.
Take the entire fixture. It may have to be honed out or ?
It is a simple repair and made of...
Forum: Travel and Adventure 02-13-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,324
Posted By renoites
Why do you not want the converter to charge...

Why do you not want the converter to charge battery.
That is one of the perks of camping with power.
It also removes a recharge of the battery everyday.
This is one of the important functions of...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 09-13-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By renoites
Dale the running light covers just pop on....

Dale
the running light covers just pop on. screws are inside light to secure light to body.
Generic covers that are available at Harbor Freight or Ebay.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-14-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,132
Posted By renoites
does the bar engage when lifting past this point?...

does the bar engage when lifting past this point? Top may not raise high enough.
Bar bent so it doesn't engage?
Mine also creeps down, until it engages safety bar. So I always let mine down until...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-14-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By renoites
vague description, but I also think it is the...

vague description, but I also think it is the water heater cycling. The cooling/heating of the tank will cause a "KA-THUNK.

Next time out, don't fire up the water heater and see if sound...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 07-20-2018, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,475
Posted By renoites
I believe that the wire bundle you refer to is...

I believe that the wire bundle you refer to is the wires to the lift switch/drop.
There is a relay on mine just before leaving the battery box. it goes to the switch.
This has nothing to do with...
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 07-17-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,977
Posted By renoites
I have a 20' 1985 hilo funchaser in good...

I have a 20' 1985 hilo funchaser in good condition.
i live in Reno but will be coming to Grand Junction Colo. later in 10 days, July.
I could bring and u pic up in GJ.

Everything works on it,...
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 06-19-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By renoites
1985 20' funchaser

Sleeps 4, interior and new upholstery upgraded in 2013. AC works well, 3 way rebuilt fridge and works well.
New stove top, furnace works, water system and tanks no leaks and work. new manual awning....
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-31-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,675
Posted By renoites
Front of trlr on the A frame curb side. Mine...

Front of trlr on the A frame curb side.
Mine was approx 1 foot from trlr body.

May be under coats of paint. Sticker, not metal plate on mine.
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 05-19-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,231
Posted By renoites
replying to a 7 year old post will not get you...

replying to a 7 year old post will not get you the info you requested.
Contact JR parts. the number I have is old,(419-883-3001) but others will chime in with new I would think.

steve
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 05-18-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By renoites
I put 2 fans on the interior rear of the refridge...

I put 2 fans on the interior rear of the refridge cabinet.
I works well for keeping the fridge cooler.
Do a search, there are many posts on the subject.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-15-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By renoites
Ok. Power is running converter, interior trlr...

Ok. Power is running converter, interior trlr lights work.

Now the 2nd system.
You have power to the 7 pin on the TV. And all of the turn signals, brake lights, etc work at the 7 pin?
Now, plug...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-15-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By renoites
these are straight circuits. Have you tested...

these are straight circuits.
Have you tested if power at 7pin plug when activated?
Have you tested the continuity of brake/running light wires?
Are the interior lights working?

re did wiring...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-15-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By renoites
Air Cond needs the 120volt power, or large gen. ...

Air Cond needs the 120volt power, or large gen.
The small gen will work on the batteries. I use my Battery Tender to charge while camping on 120v.
I use a 1KWatt gen and still takes 1-3 hours for...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-15-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By renoites
Hooking up to the TV gives you the ground for...

Hooking up to the TV gives you the ground for driving lights!

Trlr lights, not including the running or brake/turn, are fused in the trlr elect. box. Yes they are fused.

The interior lights and...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 05-14-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By renoites
A 3 day forum post is not an old post. I...

A 3 day forum post is not an old post.

I think she hasn't gotten much response because the hilo refer is an anomaly.
Exhaust is included in the design.
I have rebuilt my refer so have good...
Forum: Interior 05-10-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,841
Posted By renoites
I also have an 1985. I did remove the...

I also have an 1985.
I did remove the couch/bed and installed a table and side seating. Can access the storage from above, under seating.
The bed unbolts from a wooden frame. It is bulky and...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-08-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,796
Posted By renoites
Go under the front of the trlr. View the pulley...

Go under the front of the trlr.
View the pulley cables and see if they have come off of the pulleys. Unusual.
There may be damage.
Or the cables have broken.
Unusual that both broke
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 04-19-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,865
Posted By renoites
Since you are doing a custom install with unknown...

Since you are doing a custom install with unknown venting.
I strongly suggest that you also install a battery(AA) carbon monoxide alarm.
They are cheap insurance!

I live in a tourist town and we...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 04-18-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,865
Posted By renoites
Jim has given you excellent advice. YOU WILL...

Jim has given you excellent advice.
YOU WILL NOT SMELL WHAT KILLS YOU!

12v Power to refer comes from 12v transformer box circuit. It is fused. 120v power comes from 120v circuit box/fused
There...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 04-18-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,149
Posted By renoites
i would use a large basting syringe and draw out...

i would use a large basting syringe and draw out the fluid and crap in this photo.
Then purge the system several times with clean ATF. Let it drain if it will, with the drains fully open and...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-22-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,708
Posted By renoites
Greg I may be able to help. I have a 85...

Greg I may be able to help.
I have a 85 funchaser 20'.

1. I don't have a bunk bed. I converted a jack knife couch/bed into a bed like you have now. 2 bench seats and table that becomes the bed. I...
Forum: Routine Maintenance & Service | Winterizing 03-06-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,660
Posted By renoites
NOW...go camping more problems will arise in...

NOW...go camping

more problems will arise in due time. All is repairable.
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