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Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 01-24-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By Lvnv
Drain hose requirements for fresh water tank?

I managed to break the hose running from the fitting at the bottom of the fresh water tank to the drain valve on my 2004 Hi-Lo Towlite 17'. The tubing seems to be brittle, more brittle than I would...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-26-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Lvnv
The top is now level when raised, thanks to the...

The top is now level when raised, thanks to the great reference supplied by RCReyes. no broken cables. The diagram of cable routing was extremely helpful.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-26-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Lvnv
Thanks for the excellent reference. I too have...

Thanks for the excellent reference. I too have heard a serious BANG when the top got near its normal raised position. I had no idea what caused the noise and now I have a prime suspect. We'll see...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-25-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Lvnv
17T top is not level

The top for my 17T is 1 inch out of level. I want to adjust the cables to make all the corners the same distance from the 'top is down' rests. Can I safely assume that the arrangement of the...
Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers? 06-23-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,376
Posted By Lvnv
too tall HiLos

I think the distance between the rim of your tires and the floor/ground will let you know if your trailer will fit through the 7' door.

I have thought about the same problem here in...
Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers? 09-28-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,958
Posted By Lvnv
One more dimension should be considered regarding...

One more dimension should be considered regarding putting it in the garage, the height.

I have a 17' 2005 Hi-Lo and I think I could put it in the garage if I let air out of the tires, the...
Forum: Other stuff wanted 07-21-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By Lvnv
Sofa Cushion -- I agree with Usagi's comment. I...

Sofa Cushion -- I agree with Usagi's comment. I have a 2004 17 footer. I just replaced the seat cushion for the sofa, with higher density foam from an upholsterer. It was expensive, but for my...
Forum: New Member Intros 04-22-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,410
Posted By Lvnv
The comments about looking at the clear (mostly...

The comments about looking at the clear (mostly anyway) plastic return hose from the hydraulic cylinder are right on the money for troubleshooting.

I had the same problem a few months ago and...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 03-06-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,119
Posted By Lvnv
if it keeps a boat afloat....

I had a very small leak at that joint, a seeping leak. I decided to try Flex-Seal to stop the drip. If flex-seal can turn a screen door into the bottom of a boat, I figured it just might work. I...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-17-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Lvnv
Apparently it is self-purging as there were no...

Apparently it is self-purging as there were no hydraulic problems raising the top following the procedure of making a few small steps (6" or so) up and down before lifting all the way.

Adjusting...
Forum: New Member Intros 12-15-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By Lvnv
Sorry if you already know this, but it doesn't...

Sorry if you already know this, but it doesn't hurt to make sure.

It is clear you are aware that the master switch needs to be in one position to raise the top, so you are probably also aware...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-15-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Lvnv
Can anyone with experience removing and replacing...

Can anyone with experience removing and replacing the hydraulic cylinder relate their experience with respect to removing the air from the system so it functions properly? That is the last step I...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-14-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Lvnv
The fluid path to the cylinder is a dead end, in...

The fluid path to the cylinder is a dead end, in and out through the same steel tubing, so the fluid will never return to the reservoir with the pump running constantly, only when the pump is off and...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-14-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Lvnv
Final steps hydraulic lift repairs

I've removed the cylinder, had it to the shop, and now am in the final stages of the repair. Boy, was it ever fun to 1. get that cylinder out and 2. to put it and all the parts back in properly.
...
Forum: New Member Intros 12-14-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By Lvnv
Your comment about no power to lights or...

Your comment about no power to lights or hydraulic pump suggests that electricity is your more immediate problem. If you have checked the breakers and they are on, perhaps the battery and/or the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 11-21-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,495
Posted By Lvnv
a more specific question or two

I followed treeclimber's directions up to the point where it talks about zip-tying the cables around the pulleys and removing a bolt and washer. The following might seem like common sense to some...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-25-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,495
Posted By Lvnv
I appreciate RCReyes' response. The main...

I appreciate RCReyes' response.

The main question I had still remains, should the top be raised for this repair, or lowered?

"Some posts seem to me to be suggesting that the top should be...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-24-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,495
Posted By Lvnv
clarification fixing lift hydraulics

I have a 2004 17 footer. The lift system does not lift the top more than a few inches, then poops out, no amount of additional time running lifts the top any further.

Reading over earlier posts...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 10-20-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By Lvnv
In the process of figuring out what is going on...

In the process of figuring out what is going on with the refrigerator in my 2004 17' Towlite, I have been consulting a number of different manuals, (can't find the specific one for my refrigerator)...
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 09-25-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By Lvnv
Have you considered paying a tow truck to take it...

Have you considered paying a tow truck to take it to the scale? Or maybe you have a buddy/relative in the used car business with access to one of the temporary plates thye use for demo drives?
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-17-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By Lvnv
This may or may not be useful: My brother got...

This may or may not be useful:
My brother got real tired of the noise level from his Dometic A/C (he and the missus have been living fulltime in their 30' or so Avion for a few years now). His...
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