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  • JackandJanet
    I'm a little leery of "trickle chargers", because they don't know when to quit. They simply apply a small, steady charging current to a...
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    JackandJanet replied to the thread 1976 17’.
    That's great, and a nice bit of engineering! I'm sure the pictures will help anyone else wanting to do this modification. - Jack
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    I've had no problems with the sidewalls or roof on my 2007 (built in 2006) 17ft Towlite. It HAS been covered either with a sunbrella...
  • JackandJanet
    Yes, I suspect the roof is aluminum. The sidewalls have a fiberglass skin. However, there WERE rubber roofs installed too, but I don't...
  • JackandJanet
    Hi and welcome! Are you sure the 2004 models had fiberglass roofs? I thought roofs were either aluminum or rubber. I've not heard of...
  • JackandJanet
    JackandJanet replied to the thread Introduction.
    Hi and welcome! We're a friendly bunch and happy to answer any questions you might have. - Jack
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    JackandJanet replied to the thread Hydraulic cylinder.
    I suspect that might be possible, but you should lower the top a bit onto at least 4-2x4s that will support the top when the cylinder is...
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    JackandJanet replied to the thread batteries required.
    Also, I believe LiFePO4 batteries are not prone to "blowing up" or fire as are the ordinary lithium batteries. They don't overheat when...
  • JackandJanet
    JackandJanet replied to the thread 1976 17’.
    That's a nice bit of work, but I'm having trouble understanding how you would mount it as a "slide out". What space is it going to go...
  • JackandJanet
    JackandJanet replied to the thread batteries required.
    Interesting points about the DC-DC converter, Shaihulud, and you may well be right about not needing one. I was concerned because my...
  • JackandJanet
    JackandJanet replied to the thread Appliances needed.
    I don't know of any source for used ones, but have you looked into repairing the ones you have? - Jack
  • JackandJanet
    JackandJanet replied to the thread batteries required.
    Yup, you need Marine/Deep Cycle (M/DC) batteries. These are different from the starting batteries you see in the engine compartment of a...
  • JackandJanet
    Looking at his personal data in the posts, it appears he's in Connecticut (CT). - Jack
  • JackandJanet
    Is it in Ohio? Be good to let folks know how far they have to travel to get it. - Jack
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    JackandJanet replied to the thread Hand pump.
    Tom, I've never heard of anyone doing that. And, I have no idea where you'd find the part. I suspect it might be unique to HiLos. - Jack

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