Trailer cover
 

HELP!!!

Does anyone know of a place that sells trailer covers for Hi-Lo. The only covers that I have found that fit my trailer have come in at around $900.00. (Sunbrella) I can't afford that. It seems that the longest available trailer cover that anyone stocks goes up to 28ft. I need one that goes to 31ft. 6in. I have looked everywhere on the internet that I can think of, to no avail.

If anyone has any ideas, I'm open to any and all.

Thanks,
Bear :confused:

Look around for boat canvas places. Winter is their slow season and you may find one that will make a cover for you. It may still be expensive, but probably not as much as you've been quoted. Most of them use Sumbrella, but some also use generic fabrics that perform much like Sumbrella for less cost.

Bear - what is the length of your Hi Lo? I was in the same situation as you with my 24' 2002 Towlite, but when I actually measured the portion that needed to be covered (excluding the spare tire mounted on back bumper and the gas bottles on the tongue up front) I discovered that I only needed a cover that was 20' in length. Are you going by the length provided by person whom you bought your Hi Lo from? I read somewhere that the actual length of a HiLo, for discriptive reasons and title reasons, is taken from the rear bumper to the hitch on the tongue. I found that Camping World is the most reasonable place to buy covers. As a matter of fact, I just ordered one the other day for under $200. If your actual "cabin" is 26' or less than either item # 49137 or 24423 would fit and these are designed to fit Hi-Lo or TrailManor models up to 102" W and 60" H when lowered. Hopefully this will give you another option.

Gary

From your info ... I like those prices, but must question their quality. Anyone? Yeah or neah?

Quality of Covers
 

Wrascal - over the years I have had several of them and found their quality as good as any others. They're name brands at best, Tyvek and SFS Aqua-Shed. Living here in central Indiana they are exposed to rain, snow, sleet, high winds, extreme temperature swings and intense winter sun. I only say I have had several is because I have ultimately ended-up including them in the sale of previously owned pop-up campers.

Hey guys,

Hello MansizIN, I know the covers you are talking about at Camping World. They are made by ADCO, and have now added Sunbrella to their lineup. They also told me that to get a Sunbrella cover it has to be custom made. Cost $775.00 plus tax and shipping. ADCO only makes two covers to fit Hi-Lo, one that fits a trailer from 22' to 24' and one that fits 24' to 26'. If anyone wants a good measuring diagram go to WWW. Calmark.com and go to the Hi-Lo section. The way a trailer is supposed to be measured is the box itself, not the spare tire or the bottles up front.

Wrascal, if you are ever coming over this way, let me know and I'll give you my phone # and address. You sound like the kind of good ole boy a guy can sit down with and just talk about whatever comes up.

Happy camping and be safe,

Bear :D

Gomer Plye "well gollllly"
 

with a hearty Danke Schoen.

Trailer Cover
 

Gary- I have a 2705T which has a box of approximately 23.5 feet and I have a roof mounted AC . Do you know which ADCO cover would fit? Since you ordered one I thought you could give me some guidance. There is a great sale going on at Camping World at this time and there are only 2 sizes to choose from.--up to. 22.5 fits. Up to 24' and----- 22.7 to 26' fits up to 28'.....
Joe Jones

JJ
 

It seems to me that you'd need the larger of the two covers.

My reasoning is ... your stated (measured?) box is 23.5' and the smaller cover only goes up to 22.5".

I'm looking at the smaller cover as my box is approx. 20' on my 2001 camper (2401TD) which has an overall length of 24' (measured rear bumper to tongue). My box is 20' + 3' tongue + 1' rear bumper = 24'.

If my intuition is correct then your model 2705T means that your 2005 model year campers overall length is 27'. Subtracting a comparable 4' (for overhangs) and you'd come back to a box size of about 23'.

Rv cover
 

What is confusing is the ad says "up to 22.5" and then it states it can fit 24' models? So, with you thoughts, a 24 ' model would be a 20' box which leaves 2.5 feet for extra space to handle room taken up by AC unit,etc. Right???Joe

JJ
 

You're confusing the inhabitable box length with the overall trailer length with the trailers height.

HiLo calls your camper a 27 foot long trailer (measured bumper to tongue) but it only has a box of about 23 feet. You don't need a cover to fit tongue to rear bumper, rather only the livable box.

The roof mounted AC has no effect on the covers length, that'd only effect the height. As I recall, going by memory when I looked at these covers, they all had a height of 100 inches (a bit over 8 feet). I don't remember the claimed width.

Friday I hope to be in town (nearby to our Camper World) and will hopefully put my eye-balls on these items.

You may try Amazon.com: Classic Accessories 79363 PolyPro III Grey Deluxe Class C RV Cover, Fits 23' - 26' RVs: Automotive
for a cover. Pretty reasonable. I used them for my cover for my 17T.

May be a better deal.

used ADCO cover
 

I have a used ADCO cover model #42241 fits 20'1" to 22' regular travel trailer so it would need to be adapted to work with the lower height of a Hi-Lo. An upholstery shop can do the work fairly easily. It has been patched in a couple of places where there was wear (See pictures). If anyone wants it for $75 plus the cost of shipping let me know.

The ADCO cover models indicated are designed to specifically fit the Hi Los. I'm on my 2nd one since 2007 for my 2707T. When CW has sales, prices can be very good. They unfortunately deteriorate pretty quickly. It seems that any somewhat sharp point on your trailer will cause a rip. I have managed to make them last through about 3 seasons with duck tape patches.

Not sure if the more expensive brands would last longer.

If you take a piece of styrofoam from something that was shipped to you and smash it on the sharp edges, I bet it would make your cover last longer. That's what I do.

I'm thinking that 2-3 years will be plenty of time for me to decided if I'll continue camping and if so, upgrade. I've already spotted one I like, just a bit higher in price than I'm willing. I'll give it another month (sitting with for sale signs) before I approach.

Nope, it's not another HiLo; it's a 2003 26' Dutchman w/ LOTS of extras (asking $8250).

Anyone know anything about this brand?

sob trailer
 

You could still use our check list to check sob trailer. It will be harder to tow and take a bigger towvehicle. Also more gas. Check the price on the NADA website.

sob trailer?
 

SOB to me means two things, neither of which make sense in this context.

Son of Bianca
Small of Back.

getting a trailer
 

In nursing sob means short of breath. In the context of camping sob means some other brand.

Hey Wrascal,
A Dutchman in Trailer talk is kind of like Lincoln or Cadillac in car talk. If that's all their asking, I'd jump on that like stink on stuff. Can't really say what I mean here, might offend the ladies and get me in trouble with the moderator. Sounds like a good deal though.

Bear :D

Sounds like a good approach. My technique has been to wrap rags around some of the sharp spots conducive to that.

A Dutchman in Trailer talk is kind of like Lincoln or Cadillac in car talk. If that's all their asking, I'd jump on that like stink on stuff. Sounds like a good deal though.

Bear


I'm thinking that was meant as a compliment - but only if you believe in the brand. I gave up GM products in the mid 80's and have lived quite happily since changing allegiances.
Anyone else attest (or condemn) the brand?


Now back to the subject (covers) ... today I was in camping world, looking to spread $200 for a cover. After about 10 min looking for help I gave up and left. Other than a door greeter I never spoke to an employee. Inside I only found one employee who was busy with another customer. Where were all the others?

I'll order one on-line.

The model number that fits the 27T is 12253.

Last night, while the employees of my local Camping World were smokin' & jokin' in the employees break room I went to their non-stop internet sight.

Maybe all of five min to order (and charge) this cover: https://www.campingworld.com/shopping...4-model-/49136

$181 delivered.

From #16 (above)
 

2003 26' Dutchman w/ LOTS of extras (asking $8250).


He's now down to $7495.

There is also an 04 Forest River, very similar in amenities and same 26 foot. I think he wanted $8200. Also willing to trade, wonder if he'd like an older HiLo?

Now that I have my HiLo, I'm in no hurry to see where these two go - but if either drops to $6000 I'll give them a call.

Note: I looked/waited 5 years before I purchased this HiLo.
Patience, GrassHopper.

Back on topic: UPS advises my new cover will be delivered Friday.

In Aviation, it means "souls on board"; to avoid confusion if the plane goes down with a cadaver on board.

So what length would be better for outside Winter Storage? Covering the box, or the whole shebang? I've had my 2308C in a shed for a few years now, and it looks like this next winter, (in Canada) I'll be storing it outside.
Next question is: How can I lower or raise the box, when the batteries will be out for the Winter? In the shed, I had a plug in charger set for one hour a day, but now........no AC available for that.

This coming Winter, I'll be storing the 2308C outside for the first time. anybody got any info on how these ADCO covers will stand the 'gaff'?
Also; how can I lower/raise the box when the batteries will be out for the winter?

Manually, or, add wiring or jumper cables so that you can connect an external battery to the positive and ground cables in the trailer. It's fairly easy, actually. I'd go the jumper cable route.

- Jack

A buddy of mine used to fly charters for a small outfit in Louisiana. They often would do flights to transport cadavers for local mortuaries. He told me that he always specified the number of SOBs on the flight plan and would also specify the number of dead ones in the remarks section. He wanted to make sure that in case of an accident the responders, investigators, etc, would know how many total (dead and alive) were aboard.

He also told me that it was spooky flying with cadavers in body bags. They often tended to move around with the changes in air pressure.

Trailer cover
 

I live in Niagara Falls,NY. You weather is just as brutal as ours. I would invest in a good sunbrella cover. It will be expensive but worth it to keep the HiLo protected.

I was afraid of that. I kinda thought the same way, but was looking for an easier way.

Hee, Heee, Heeee! They DO don't they!

Actually, I think it's about time for me to trade my HiLo in for an Airstream.
The HiLo is a great little RV for what it is, but I prefer a more comfortable bed to sleep in.
Also the shape of the Airstream lends itself to more stability in high winds, as well as more aerodynamics in towing.

Good point. I remember reading an aerodynamics paper in college regarding truck body shapes vs stability in cross winds. They put a number of scale models in a wind tunnel and measured side loads and rolling moments. The truck bodies with rounded top edges were much more resistant to cross winds. Unfortunately, rounded edges take up volume and are more expensive to manufacture; so most trucks have squared off edges.

wanting an Airstream
 

Mel If you are serious about wanting an Airstream get on the www.Airforums.com website for an extensive period of time. DH has an interest in them because he is a retired sheet metal fabricator. They command a good buck even if used and new is very expensive. They have less storage and the beds are terrible from the factory. The units leak and need extensive repairs/upgrades costing at least 10 to 15 thousand for parts. Forget about all of your evenings and weekends for three yrs. while you labor with repairs/restoration. They are said to tow better and many just love them as much as we love our HiLos. Just saying.

Camping Word ADCO cover
 

I have had an ADCO cover for 3 years. While I have no doubt that the Sunbrella fabric covers are superior, the ADCO has worn well through brutal winters and seems to be a good value.

Sounds good to me!

Hmmm! Worth considering. I've heard about the leakage problem, where they tried to 'cheap out' several years ago. Apparently they had to go back to the old 'tried and true.'

Given the low profile of the hi-lo, I would be interested in seeing further reviews on the effect of crosswinds compared to an Airstream. Asthetically and from a "cool: factor0 I get the Airstream. I love that "railroad car" design! From an unscientific observation, I have a buddy with an 18ft CASITA, which is VERY rounded and light- and he experiences more issues in winds with THAT than I do with my 22 ft hi-lo. That said- If I was looking to go to a rounded type of travel trailer, and spend airstream money, I would check out ESCAPE TRAILERS out of Canada. Molded fiberglass and no leaks. Plus- they have a pretty cool fith wheel model these days.

Rick