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Old 06-06-2018, 11:11 AM   #1
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Hi,
We bought a 1999 hi-low. it was in some sad shape and a friend could not make the repairs so he gave it to my wife for a great price.
Now this will confuse many of you, she wants to convert it into a Vardo, AKA "Gypsy wagon"
I have gutted EVERYTHING but the kitchen sink base, toilet & tub base.
we plan to run this in the raised position 100% of the time.
My question is will the suspension handle this.
I have no doubt I can make the halves secure and I can change the appearance into something unrecognizable to most.
I just need to know if it is time to find a new tandem axle to put under the thing. I don't want to take a turn and find her on her side. I have removed all the weight up high. The only thing left is the AC on the roof and I will remove it if it will save me from replacing the axle.
I will be happy to share pictures if you are interested.
This is my 1st Hi-Low trailer but my 3rd major build to a trailer.
A good electrical diagram would also be helpful. I plan to add solar panels and I figure I could connect that in line with the ac to dc charge system.
Many Thanks,
Crazy Dave
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Old 06-06-2018, 01:52 PM   #2
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Hi,
We bought a 1999 hi-low. it was in some sad shape and a friend could not make the repairs so he gave it to my wife for a great price.
Now this will confuse many of you, she wants to convert it into a Vardo, AKA "Gypsy wagon"
I have gutted EVERYTHING but the kitchen sink base, toilet & tub base.
we plan to run this in the raised position 100% of the time.
My question is will the suspension handle this.
I have no doubt I can make the halves secure and I can change the appearance into something unrecognizable to most.
I just need to know if it is time to find a new tandem axle to put under the thing. I don't want to take a turn and find her on her side. I have removed all the weight up high. The only thing left is the AC on the roof and I will remove it if it will save me from replacing the axle.
I will be happy to share pictures if you are interested.
This is my 1st Hi-Low trailer but my 3rd major build to a trailer.
A good electrical diagram would also be helpful. I plan to add solar panels and I figure I could connect that in line with the ac to dc charge system.
Many Thanks,
Crazy Dave
Might check with Dexter Axle to get their feedback on the conversion.
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Old 06-07-2018, 01:35 PM   #3
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Thanks Gary
did Hi-low use Dexter on the 1999 trailer builds? or is it just a reliable vendor?
I am working on replacing the 1" tube around the kitchen window today. It looks like when these things leak the open cell foam they used trapped the moisture creating severe rust. I am hoping I can have this done for a 10 day trip in Colorados foothills.
Thanks again
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Thanks Gary
did Hi-low use Dexter on the 1999 trailer builds? or is it just a reliable vendor?
I am working on replacing the 1" tube around the kitchen window today. It looks like when these things leak the open cell foam they used trapped the moisture creating severe rust. I am hoping I can have this done for a 10 day trip in Colorados foothills.
Thanks again
I don't know when Hi-Lo started using Dexter axles, but when I had my 1999 21T. it had a Dexter.
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