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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 01-03-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By sam
Sent you a PM

If anyone has a better way to do or explain how to break the halves apart please add to the conversation.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 01-03-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Seperating halves of HiLo

Dh says initialy we didn't have enough knowledge to properly seperate the halves. Then we had to replace the seals. DH says to measure on the drivers side how much thread is left on the cable bolts...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 01-02-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Wall repairs

I strongly encourage to bondo the inside fiberglass. This seals up any pinholes you can't even see. For larger gaps you can use greaat Stuff expanding foam. If need be shave it flat. Maybe it comes...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-29-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Repairs

I'm guessing that any broken metal would have to be welded. Some of our metal frame broke by the read door. DH used pipe inside of pipe and stainless steel hardware. We couldn't weld as it would have...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-29-2016, 02:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Wall repairs

One more tip. Don't use flex seal as I read a review that said it doesn't work. Lexel caulk is to be used anywhere that needs to be sealed up. It is about $8.00 a tube and can be purchased at Ace...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-29-2016, 02:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Wall repairs

Use a multi tool to get off the wall material until you are down to fiberglass. Treat all rusted metal with rustoleum paint. Treat the inside exposed fiberglass with bondo. Use Heavy Duty liquid...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-17-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
sealing interior fiberglass.

Kool seal is not the right product to use for this repair. Walmart sells Bondo or any auto store like auto zone. I only used a small can that I bought at a speciality auto paint supplier. After a few...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-02-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Fixing funlite

You should be okay since your dad is a welder. We had rusted metal frame on our classic. Then we wire brushed and coated with rust oleum primer and rust oleum paint. Consider doing this step that was...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 01-18-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Bends in metal.

DH is a retired sheet metal fabricator. Any good sheet metal welding shop will have a power brake that can bend metal into any specifications that you need.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 01-14-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Big water damage repair.

dannylvin2009,You can do this just take your time.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-30-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Finding water leaks.

You have found several of the usual spots for water leaks. Here is a back post by a service advisor for HiLo. 7-31-2010. Reattaching awning bracket by Sam Shields. DH did this repair and it works. ...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-28-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,359
Posted By sam
Replacing steel tubing.

I,m thinking you have a Funlite with a steel tubing frame. We have done extensive wall rebuilding due to water dammage. I have not had to replace tubing. I would weld in another piece of steel. All...
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