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Mike g 02-18-2021 04:38 PM

2010 construction
 
Is the frame on 2010 Hilo’s welded aluminum? According to the brochure it’s aluminum

Brianagee 02-18-2021 05:03 PM

My 2007 has an all aluminum frame according to the label on the side of the trailer....

Mglanton 02-18-2021 05:24 PM

Thanks very much

campthewestcoast 02-18-2021 08:23 PM

The trailer frame is steel
The trailer wall construction and ceiling is welded aluminum square tubing

Mike g 02-18-2021 09:53 PM

Roof
 
Thanks for the info on the frame. What is the roof material?

Brianagee 02-18-2021 10:01 PM

My 2007roof is aluminum....I had a 2002 and 2004 that had EDPM rubber....

Mike g 02-18-2021 10:12 PM

Thanks. I’ve found a 2010 that had a leak in the exterior wall under the bedroom window. I repaired delamination on an motor home but knew what I was dealing with on the wall frames. I guess detaching the filon will be the same. Looking at the trailer on Sunday. Has two other problems that will have to be addressed but I need to get eyes on before I make a determination. Im going to buy the trailer but this gives me a bargaining price.

Brianagee 02-18-2021 10:16 PM

for resealing the windows, I find that quad max from Home Depot or Lowes works better than the putty tape they typically use....

Usagi5678 02-18-2021 10:57 PM

Buying a HiLo.
 
Welcome to the forum. Use the buyers check list. Many of us have done extensive repairs/rebuilds. Keep us posted.

Mike g 02-18-2021 11:25 PM

I’m going to have to pull the filon back to replace the plywood layer. Will use 1/8 marine plywood epoxied to the filon and foam. Done it before but it’s tricky and a pain. I’ll post pictures. If it was a wood frame I wouldn’t buy it.

Buyers checklist is a great idea and the sealer for the window.

Mike g 02-20-2021 10:59 AM

Rather than make an assumption, I’m going to ask. I can tell from the brochure that the top frame is welded box tubing. Are there wood frames also?

campthewestcoast 02-20-2021 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike g (Post 52337)
Thanks for the info on the frame. What is the roof material?

They had two different types pros and cons to both aluminum and rubber on my 2006 I have aluminum on top of aluminum framed roof

campthewestcoast 02-20-2021 09:15 PM

Before 2001 towlite Hilo’s where built with wood walls and 1” steel roof rafters then they switched to aluminum framing and roof rafters


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