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Old 03-27-2018, 01:41 PM   #1
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new to hi-lo's. we just recently bought a 1983 one. it is in good shape, not great but good. going to do some repairs and update a little. so far everything works. took us 3 days to figure out how to put the ac on lol. just outside of the window over the sinks there is a plug up above the window. used an extention cord. plugged it in and ran it threw one of the windows to the gsi plug in the bathroom. bazamm. works great. now on to the stove. like i said , i am new to this and camping. figuring everything out now. planning a trip to the alabama coast in may. should be alot of fun. so, from me to you, hello and good camping.
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new to hi-lo's. we just recently bought a 1983 one. it is in good shape, not great but good. going to do some repairs and update a little. so far everything works. took us 3 days to figure out how to put the ac on lol. just outside of the window over the sinks there is a plug up above the window. used an extention cord. plugged it in and ran it threw one of the windows to the gsi plug in the bathroom. bazamm. works great. now on to the stove. like i said , i am new to this and camping. figuring everything out now. planning a trip to the alabama coast in may. should be alot of fun. so, from me to you, hello and good camping.
Welcome to the forum. If you don't have an owners manual, take a look around the library. Find a year that's close to yours and it should get you started. Also check out the videos. Good luck!

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thanks. it will help out alot.
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Check out the operational videos as mentioned. Don't forget preventive maintenance. We are a great big friendly group. Love to answer questions and help in any way we can.
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Hi-lo. This site is very informative because of the long time owners. I'm still learning a lot and we've had our trailers for a few years now.
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new to hi-lo's. we just recently bought a 1983 one. it is in good shape, not great but good. going to do some repairs and update a little. so far everything works. took us 3 days to figure out how to put the ac on lol. just outside of the window over the sinks there is a plug up above the window. used an extention cord. plugged it in and ran it threw one of the windows to the gsi plug in the bathroom. bazamm. works great. now on to the stove. like i said , i am new to this and camping. figuring everything out now. planning a trip to the alabama coast in may. should be alot of fun. so, from me to you, hello and good camping.
Check out Bay Breeze RV park in Gulf Shores. Park is right on the water, cash or check only, no credit cards. We have stayed there twice.
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thanks. we are going to bay breeze in may. can not wait.
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thanks. we are going to bay breeze in may. can not wait.
Sounds like you know your way. Have you been to Camp Morgan when in the area? If not, a great historic site to see.
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Sam - where are those videos?

I’ve been through the library a lot, never saw video links. Are they in a particular section, or am I just *completely* oblivious?

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Sam - where are those videos?

I’ve been through the library a lot, never saw video links. Are they in a particular section, or am I just *completely* oblivious?

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http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f49/...-youtube-1233/
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You the man. Thanks Ruben!
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