Forum: Hydraulic lift system
Yesterday, 11:18 PM
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There's a thread on cylinder removal that was...
There's a thread on cylinder removal that was posted by Treeclimber, It's here: https://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f22/how-to-remove-and-replace-the-hydraulic-lift-cylinder-5818/
I wouldn't trust...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
03-26-2024, 09:13 AM
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Welcome to the forum, gunnysack! Removal of the...
Welcome to the forum, gunnysack! Removal of the battery is pretty simple.
Look for a metal, U-shaped rod that goes over the width of the battery and then down both sides. UNDER the box, you should...
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Forum: Hi-Lo's wanted
03-26-2024, 09:02 AM
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-22-2024, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 238
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-21-2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 238
Thank you Rahn, it's about what I guessed after...
Thank you Rahn, it's about what I guessed after doing my first print. The Bambu Labs printer is certainly a much more high end unit than mine, but I suspect mine will give good results too. I printed...
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Forum: Off Topic Lounge
03-21-2024, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-20-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 238
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-19-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 238
And, I went ahead and printed a complete guide...
And, I went ahead and printed a complete guide block using PLA. It took about 24 minutes as I remember and used surprisingly little filament. It feels VERY strong and since PLA is generally somewhat...
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-19-2024, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 116
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Rahn, I know what you mean about power tools. I...
Rahn, I know what you mean about power tools. I had a kickback one time on my table saw, (because I wasn't using the riving knife). The piece hit my hand and it was really painful! I'm glad it wasn't...
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-19-2024, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 2,357
I've just added more to the Guide Block file...
I've just added more to the Guide Block file thread I started. https://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f22/3d-printer-files-for-guide-blocks-8469/#post57516. Everyone is encouraged to add to it if they have...
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-19-2024, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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OK, now that I have my printer up and running,...
OK, now that I have my printer up and running, I've learned a few things. But first , my printer is a Flashforge Adventurer 5M which was on sale for $299 through Amazon ($100 off) and I'm pleased...
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-19-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 2,357
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
03-19-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 6
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I like Rahn's thoughts on this.
In my...
I like Rahn's thoughts on this.
In my experience, the bearings in my trailer have always looked in great shape every time I've repacked them. I use high quality bearing grease and they are not...
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Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers?
03-18-2024, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 250
I can't really answer your question in the way...
I can't really answer your question in the way you asked, but this link:https://www.etrailer.com/question-219064.html talks about the size difference. As you see, the 185/80 tire is 0.3" larger in...
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-18-2024, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 2,357
97towlite, I'm sure a pulley COULD be printed,...
97towlite, I'm sure a pulley COULD be printed, but I'm concerned the bearing would need to be added and without it, I doubt the pulley would work particularly well. Treeclimber posted a thread...
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Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers?
03-17-2024, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 250
Yes, DO follow sam's advice, but the trailer...
Yes, DO follow sam's advice, but the trailer looks quite good to me. And, if you've been reading RahnA's thread on his rebuild, you know anything can be fixed if you have the interest in doing the...
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-17-2024, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 2,357
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-17-2024, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 2,357
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Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers?
03-17-2024, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 250
Nick - It sounds like you know what you are...
Nick - It sounds like you know what you are doing!
I suspect the two 30A fuses you found blown are for the battery charging circuit. They tend to be a weak part in the electrical setup, in my...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
03-15-2024, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,601
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
03-14-2024, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 214
That would work, but if you raise the rear at...
That would work, but if you raise the rear at all, you put more torque on all the guide blocks, which can break them. If you can raise the top with the lift motor, it should lift the front first,...
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Forum: New Member Intros
03-14-2024, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
03-14-2024, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,601
Eld, J&R and Midget Trailers are indeed out of...
Eld, J&R and Midget Trailers are indeed out of business. So, I don't think the guide blocks are available commercially. But, I've recently posted some 3D printer files that were supplied by one of...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
03-13-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 214
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks
03-13-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 98
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