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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 01-19-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By Johnnie
Thanks for the reply. It looks like you crossed...

Thanks for the reply. It looks like you crossed all the t's and dotted all of the i's. After reviewing all of the changes I would have to make to change over to lithium, I am leaning toward a solar...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 01-19-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By Johnnie
Another potential problem. Removing the lithium...

Another potential problem. Removing the lithium batteries in the winter because lithium batteries don't like cold temperatures.
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 01-19-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By Johnnie
I have been thinking about upgrading to lithium...

I have been thinking about upgrading to lithium batteries on my trailer. I have two 100 ah agm batteries and two 100 watt solar panels. One free standing panel and one on my roof. If I up grade to...
Forum: Exterior 06-27-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By Johnnie
HiLo awning shorter than Standard Trailer?

I just had new fabric put on my HiLo 15t. The new awning comes out further than the old awning. If I pull it all the way out it will come out of the track. I am going to mark the track so I don't...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 02-28-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,367
Posted By Johnnie
Thanks for the reply. Last year I adjusted my...

Thanks for the reply. Last year I adjusted my cables to compensate for stretch. I had to remove the wheel to have good access to the cable adjusters and was reminded of the requirement to let the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 02-27-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,367
Posted By Johnnie
Lift cable breakage

I had a lift cable break years ago. I replaced all of the cables. Big job! Fortunately this happened in my drive way. I needed 2x4s, cinder blocks and a farm jack just to lower the top. Since then, I...
Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles 09-23-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By Johnnie
I have had a problem getting my tire off and...

I have had a problem getting my tire off and worse to get it back on. It took my son and I with the air out to get the tire back on. The tires are Good Year 205 t/75r15. Looks like a design flaw. ...
Forum: Lift System 09-23-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,991
Posted By Johnnie
The photos are in the forum under”Upper Pulley...

The photos are in the forum under”Upper Pulley Access Mod”
Forum: Lift System 09-23-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,991
Posted By Johnnie
I have pictures on my IPad. I know how to send...

I have pictures on my IPad. I know how to send them to someone but I have no idea how to put them on this forum. I clicked on the photo icon and it said to put in a http//
Forum: Lift System 09-22-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,991
Posted By Johnnie
Maybe I used the wrong term. I put in inspection...

Maybe I used the wrong term. I put in inspection ports that allows me to inspect and lube the upper pulleys. I felt if I took off the trim every year I would end up stripping screws. Now I could...
Forum: Lift System 09-22-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,991
Posted By Johnnie
Thank you. That makes me feel better. I don’t...

Thank you. That makes me feel better. I don’t want broken cables. I was sooo lucky that when I had a broken cable it was at home. I replaced them all. I also put in lubrication ports on the trim...
Forum: Lift System 09-22-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,991
Posted By Johnnie
I just checked my cable adjustments. The best I...

I just checked my cable adjustments. The best I can get is 31 inches rear and 30.5 inches front to the outriggers. The top appears almost perfectly level with the bottom with a four foot level. I...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-07-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,478
Posted By Johnnie
Has anyone used Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion...

Has anyone used Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection Waterproof Lubrication for lift cables and pulleys. It says it was developed by the Boeing Company. It is recommended for marine, bicycle,...
Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles 06-26-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,716
Posted By Johnnie
I don't know what they did. I think Campers...

I don't know what they did. I think Campers World puts the trailer on a lift under the frame because I saw a lift when I went there. This small trailer repair shop does mostly small utility...
Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles 06-26-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,716
Posted By Johnnie
I just had my wheel bearings repacked on my 2008...

I just had my wheel bearings repacked on my 2008 15ft Towlite at a small trailer repair facility. I was informed that it was hard to get off the driver side wheel off and on and impossible to get the...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 12-21-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,400
Posted By Johnnie
Thanks for the reply. I guess my big problem is...

Thanks for the reply. I guess my big problem is I am paranoid about a failure away from home. I read on this forum that the cables fail from leaving the top up for long periods of time. I now keep...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 12-20-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,400
Posted By Johnnie
Cables

I have a 2008 15t Hi Lo and in 2016 the left front cable broke in my drive way. I purchased a special jack to lift the left front corner to enable the lowering of the Hi Lo. I can’t imagine what I...
Forum: Hi-Lo's wanted 10-10-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,557
Posted By Johnnie
I have tried to post twice now and after going...

I have tried to post twice now and after going into details I loose my internet connection and my post.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-07-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
I thought I read somewhere that it is good to...

I thought I read somewhere that it is good to take the tension off the cables when the top is up by hitting down after you hear the click. I'll be sure the raise the top after I test the safety...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-06-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
I've installed the cables and the top is going up...

I've installed the cables and the top is going up and down. The top is level when it is up. The cables are just snug when the top is down. But when the top is up in the locked mode I hit the down...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-04-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
Up date. I ordered cables from J&R and they have...

Up date. I ordered cables from J&R and they have been very helpful on the phone. I purchase a Farm Jack and have the top up with 2x4's supporting the top. Everything is level top and bottom. Ready...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-02-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
I just got back from Lowes looking at cable. ...

I just got back from Lowes looking at cable. They have 3/16 galvanized steel cable for $0.50 per foot and 3/16 stainless steel for $0.58 per foot. I am curious, for $0.08 per foot more and given...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-01-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
Again thanks for all the tips. I found the trim...

Again thanks for all the tips. I found the trim cap. I found the 3/16 dia galvanized cable on line. But I don't know how I am going to put the fittings on the end of the cable that go through the...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-01-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
Thanks for the tips. I religiously lubricated the...

Thanks for the tips. I religiously lubricated the cables under the trailer but it didn't break under the trailer it broke a few inches above the attachment point on the top. I don't even know how...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-01-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,814
Posted By Johnnie
Left Front Cable Snapped

My left front cable just snapped about two inches from where it attaches to the underside of the top. What now? I don't know if you spice a piece on or buy a cable. But where? Any suggestions. I...
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