Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
09-20-2011, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,372
Brake controller problem solved
Thanks for all your help, guys. I was on the road traveling and didn't have wifi until this morning. Price RV Repair in Oklahoma City, OK diagnosed the problem and fixed in a snap. The trailer...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
09-19-2011, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,372
thanks sting
good suggestion about fuse - forgot that's what it could be. But, I'm just looking for reliable brake repair and wondered if Hi-Lo trailer would be easy for anyone to work on. Called Good Sam and...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
09-19-2011, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,372
Need Brake Repair Oklahoma
So, had U-Haul take a look at my prodigy brake controller (newly installed) to see why not working., and he says it's my brakes that aren't working - even the breakaway switch doesn't work. Newly...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-18-2011, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,303
safety catch on raising
Want to be clear that Stahmann RV maintenance didn't TELL ME that the weight of the top would be on the safety "BAR" when you back it down a bit to a stop position after raising. I cannot remember...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-17-2011, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,303
safety bar
When I had my 17ft unit at Stahmann RV in New Braunfels a couple of weeks ago, they told me to raise my unit all the way up (little after you hear the safety bar catch) and then back it down onto the...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-28-2011, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,049
New Braunfels
Be sure to check out Gruene, TX - some maps may show it to be part of New Braunfels - wonderful little historic piece of Texas. Lots of artists, pottery, great food, oldest dance hall in Texas I...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-28-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,049
Stahmann's in New Braunfels, TX
These people really know what they are doing. So glad you found them. Was just there last week and Gene completely re-built the motor for the hydraulic lift system. They also checked out condensation...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-06-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
High pressure water regulator?
Am camping in my Hi-Lo for only second time this weekend and the campground has a notice that says: "Park has high water pressure (90psi).Brass fitting on water tap is a backflow preventer, not a...
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-18-2011, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,961
absolutely no heavy hitting....
Thanks, Sting -- for clarifying - he really did just tap it, and I'm pretty sure it is a case of brush corrosion. I'm going to look around for someone who specializes in re-building these kinds of...
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-18-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,961
Let there be raising!
Hero of the Day!
RV Mobile Repairman
https://www.mobilervrepairhouston.com/
Office: 832-858-7986 service@mobilervrepairhouston.com
He showed up around 5:30 yesterday at my daughter's house in...
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-15-2011, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,961
Battery issue...raising
And, if the cells are not reading correct, then what's the fix?
I'm really, really, really lacking in knowledge about mechanics and electricity and realize that a Hi-Lo trailer might not have...
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-09-2011, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,961
battery or motor
Good info about the motor not running when lowering. I found that out from Monarch today when I called. The trailer had been plugged in for about ten days prior to this problem starting, so hard to...
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-09-2011, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,961
Jumping batter to test motor
The service tech did plug in to 110AC to test to see if it just needed more electricity - would that be same as jumping the battery?
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Forum: Hydraulic lift system
03-09-2011, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,961
2003 17ft towlite - won't raise - is it motor?
Trailer hydraulic motor will not come on to raise the trailer. It will lower it - had master certified RV service technician out to look at it - he troubleshooted for almost 2 hours and came to final...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
01-25-2011, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 20,158
Tow capacity
Thanks, maybe the 4WD Honda Pilot at 4,500 towing capacity would be a better choice. Have gotten mixed answers on this question from people outside this forum and really appreciate hearing from...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
01-25-2011, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 20,158
Towing vehicle for 17ft
Am about to purchase both a used vehicle and a 17 ft towlite. The trailer GVWR is 3840 and the UVW (empty) is 3,113 lbs. I'm looking at a 2006 Honda Pilot that is rated to pull 3,500 lbs. It's a 3.5L...
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