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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-29-2013, 03:52 PM
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Views: 1,553
Posted By donm449
With mixed feelings we are selling our Hi-Lo

Well with mixed feeling we have decided to sell are 1999 21' Hi Lo. Hoping to get around 5K for it but we will see. We bought a used Georgie Boy 34' motorhome class A over the weekend. It will...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-15-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,734
Posted By donm449
thanks

thanks I'll check it out..
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-14-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,734
Posted By donm449
Carrying Bicycles?

I have a 2005 21' Hi Lo. Any suggestions for the best way to bring along a couple of bike's? Thinking about a bike carrier that fits over the spare tire but not sure if it is strong enough? Your...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-03-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By donm449
discounts

For us Passport America works well...we live in florida and enjoy camping in the off season for 3 or 4 days at a time. We often will take a longer trip for a couple of the weeks up to the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 01-21-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,386
Posted By donm449
If the pump runs and won't go up could be the...

If the pump runs and won't go up could be the cylinder, under the camper, had to rebuild mine. If that is the case you won't be able to raise it with the manual pump either...good luck. donm
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-30-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By donm449
I had an issue this summer where the hydraulic...

I had an issue this summer where the hydraulic cylinder seals went bad and would not raise the unit. What was surprising was how little warning of the problem we had. Had been working fine and on...
Forum: Hi-Lo Links and Useful Resources 09-17-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,725
Posted By donm449
Florida??

I checked the list and did not see any in Florida. Does anyone know of a dealer/service center that "knows" hi lo's in the central florida area...thanks.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-25-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,339
Posted By donm449
Just wanted to give all an end to my story of...

Just wanted to give all an end to my story of lift problem. Had pump motor gone through and all was well on that end....so the it was the cylinder. With the help from forum group got it removed,...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-16-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,517
Posted By donm449
Thanks Ed, Good info. Waiting to get mine...

Thanks Ed,

Good info. Waiting to get mine back the shop, should be ready Monday, said the rebuild would be about $78.00...was leaking fluid back throuh..much cheaper then buying a new one. Plus...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-14-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,517
Posted By donm449
Thanks....I got it out....quite a bear...not as...

Thanks....I got it out....quite a bear...not as easy as I thought it would be. Of coarse I had limited space to work on it and lying on your back makes jobs like this fun,,. Now off to get it...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-14-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,517
Posted By donm449
hydraulic cylinder removal?

Does anyone have any advise on how to remove the hydraulic cylinder.
Does it matter if the top is up or down?....any help would be appreciated.thanks.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-07-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,339
Posted By donm449
Hydraulic lift pump rebuild/refurbish

As some will remember I recently had a problem with my hydraulic lift pump. I got lots of help and info from members and contacted J R who was also helpful. Likely a cylinder problem but could not...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-15-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,475
Posted By donm449
farm jacks?

I've seen folks talk about using farm jacks to raise top. In order to raise the entire top, not just one corner, would you need two jacks. Placed on each side and in the middle, or four, one on...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-14-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,246
Posted By donm449
thanks for the reply's.....might just bite the...

thanks for the reply's.....might just bite the bullet and buy a new one to have the peace of mind.

noticed some folks carry farm jacks to raise if needed.....will two work if you put in middle of...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-13-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,246
Posted By donm449
Lift pump rebuild

Anyone know where you can have the lift pump gone through and rebuilt?
Would like to have it completly checked out and rebuilt like new....seems like it should be possible as it is a hydraulic...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-13-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Posted By donm449
Ref: my pump still not sure of exact...

Ref: my pump still not sure of exact problem.....had communicated with forum a couple of weeks back and J R. Pump runs but does not seem to have preassure to raise or hold up once raised. Went...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-12-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Posted By donm449
Actually I did and he replied "my guess is as...

Actually I did and he replied "my guess is as good as his" so I guess without seeing them togeather he did not know.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-12-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Posted By donm449
forgot to add the 97 pump is from a towlite the...

forgot to add the 97 pump is from a towlite the 99 is a funlite...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-12-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Posted By donm449
liftpump ?

Does anyone know if a lift pump from a 97 hi lo will work in a 99 hi lo. Seen pictures and it has similarity's but is deffinetely differant from the one that
is in mine? Thanks.
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 07-10-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,097
Posted By donm449
lift pump

Do you know if the lift pump is in operating order.....and is it the original or ever been replaced, repaired, etc. Let me know..thanks..Don M.
Forum: Other stuff for sale 06-29-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,736
Posted By donm449
Just wondering if you still have the hydraulic...

Just wondering if you still have the hydraulic lift pump? Let me know.
Forum: Lift System 06-29-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,783
Posted By donm449
Thanks again all for info. Still trying to...

Thanks again all for info. Still trying to isolate the exact problem. I did talk to, via e-mail, Rob from J & R who thought it might be a bad cylinder if pump is working. He said check the return...
Forum: Lift System 06-28-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,783
Posted By donm449
Answers

Thanks for the replys...The pump runs when you attempt to raise with a continuous sound....seems like it always did when going up not when it reached the top.

When it came down when partially...
Forum: Lift System 06-28-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,783
Posted By donm449
Hydraulic lift problem/question?

Just got back from a good trip with our 1999 21' Hi Lo funlite. Had made a number of stops and on our last morning breaking down to depart for home could not get the safety bar to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 05-28-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,952
Posted By donm449
Thanks...I plan on filling it with water this...

Thanks...I plan on filling it with water this week and see if I can actually see
where it is coming from.
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