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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-14-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By Treeclimber
I'm with Jack on the FanTastic fans! Presently...

I'm with Jack on the FanTastic fans! Presently I've one in the Front end, the bath and soon one in the bedroom with rain detector. Very easy swap-out with the factory toy fan.
Treeclimber
Forum: Other stuff wanted 10-14-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By Treeclimber
Jungleterry, Hi There. Don't know if you've...

Jungleterry, Hi There. Don't know if you've checked out the resources section, but under Hi Lo Brochures, there is a "sticky" that shows most of the Hi Los back to the 50s. Could help you identify...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-26-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,674
Posted By Treeclimber
Just did mine like that yesterday Jack! Great...

Just did mine like that yesterday Jack! Great minds?
Tree
Forum: Exterior 09-10-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,918
Posted By Treeclimber
FYI this is the video I used to change my awning...

FYI this is the video I used to change my awning fabric. Perfect and only one of me!
Have the right tools at the ready, and all goes well.
Tree
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 08-28-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,535
Posted By Treeclimber
Lw, FYI Hi Los are measured from rear bumper to...

Lw, FYI Hi Los are measured from rear bumper to the center of the hitch.
Tree
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-23-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By Treeclimber
U4ic, Ran up here to Lowes to respond. Now I...

U4ic, Ran up here to Lowes to respond. Now I understand a bit better. That wasn't the static line. The PO must have replaced the PRESSURE line with a 300psi flex line. Trouble is, the reason Hi Lo...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-22-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By Treeclimber
U4ick, That orange line must have been a...

U4ick, That orange line must have been a replacement. As Jack stated that line is just a static line, meaning if you have an internal leak in the cylinder, that line will return fluid to the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-22-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By Treeclimber
Sometime you can have luck by TIGHTENING just a...

Sometime you can have luck by TIGHTENING just a tad before you loosen.
Tree
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-16-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,620
Posted By Treeclimber
As I said eailier, mine were replaced with...

As I said eailier, mine were replaced with locking hasps. The hasp has a large hole that goes over the lock, insert key and rotate lock 90 degrees-safe AND secure. Wish I had a pic. I'm in the...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-16-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,346
Posted By Treeclimber
craztjoe, hope I get thru this without losing...

craztjoe, hope I get thru this without losing internet. Good and bad news. Sound like you'll have to rebuild that cylinder. Good news is you could do it if you've the knowledge and tools plus a way...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-09-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,620
Posted By Treeclimber
I have a 2703 Tow Lite with the same cover and a...

I have a 2703 Tow Lite with the same cover and a lock on each bottom corner. Gas struts hold it up after unlocking it. It is well sealed all around and I'm sure it was standard equip. It is a piano...
Forum: Lift System 08-09-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,686
Posted By Treeclimber
wansorl, at the top of the opening page, click...

wansorl, at the top of the opening page, click the "search" header, type in "cylinder removal". There is a step by step procedure. Any reputable hydraulic shop can rebuild and pressure test the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-05-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,519
Posted By Treeclimber
Jake, what's in the black, flex looking cover? Is...

Jake, what's in the black, flex looking cover? Is it a rigid tube? One of those tubes goes directly to the cylinder, street-side. At the other end of the cylinder there should be a (nearly) clear...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-03-2020, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,519
Posted By Treeclimber
Jack & Jake, First photo shows there is no manual...

Jack & Jake, First photo shows there is no manual lift option added, but I'm a bit confused about the two hydraulic fittings on top pf the pump. If the one that is connected to the pump is rigid and...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 06-28-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,619
Posted By Treeclimber
Lori, typically that's not where the A/C is...

Lori, typically that's not where the A/C is mounted. If you look closely at his ceiling above that window, you'll see a boxed out frame, this is where a fan is normally located. 14" X 14". This is...
Forum: Routine Maintenance & Service | Winterizing 06-25-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By Treeclimber
wayne, eternabond is a tape like sealing system...

wayne, eternabond is a tape like sealing system that takes one person to put it on and six men and a boy to remove it. And, yes, it can be used on a rubber roof. About $48 a roll, but worth it, if...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 06-14-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By Treeclimber
hilltool, there is a false bottom in the...

hilltool, there is a false bottom in the cabinets. I use a stiff bladed putty knife about an inch and a half to pry those staples, then you can access those mounting screws on the bottom.
Tree
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 06-07-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,461
Posted By Treeclimber
AZfather, If that light switch is on the top half...

AZfather, If that light switch is on the top half near the shower, it could be the "safety switch" for the shower. With the bath light on, some Hi Los had a second switch for the shower only, worked...
Forum: New Member Intros 05-27-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By Treeclimber
Good idea. I'll remember that. Actually saw...

Good idea. I'll remember that. Actually saw someone at a rally use veggie oil!
Tree
Forum: New Member Intros 05-27-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By Treeclimber
lilgypsywagon, Welcome to the forum, from Bonita...

lilgypsywagon, Welcome to the forum, from Bonita Springs area! That screeching you hear might be dampened by putting a thin coat of oil or even Vaseline on those guide rods on the outside of the...
Forum: New Member Intros 05-24-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By Treeclimber
Don't be sad, I looked for years to find "the...

Don't be sad, I looked for years to find "the right one", since then I've owned three great
Hi Los and have an '86 to restore. I've also been blessed to have worked on a dozen or so with their...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-17-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By Treeclimber
Richard, In earlier days, the manual pump was an...

Richard, In earlier days, the manual pump was an option, not sure about the later years, but mt '86 doesn't have it.
Tree
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-16-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By Treeclimber
Ah yes,but if an internal leak at the piston head...

Ah yes,but if an internal leak at the piston head is severe enough as to not raise the top, then that static hose becomes the return line back to the reservoir. Each time a Hi Lo owner and myself has...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-16-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By Treeclimber
Sorry, but at that price and the maintenance of a...

Sorry, but at that price and the maintenance of a compacting unit, I'd go back to the outhouse or just dig a hole.
Kidding, that'll do it.
Tree
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-15-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By Treeclimber
If it is by-passing internally, then that plastic...

If it is by-passing internally, then that plastic static hose will have fluid in it. Possibly FULL of fluid! I'm sure you can find a hydraulic shop in an industrial park. Fort Myers has several....
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