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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 02-15-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By czwieb
I am happy to report that after replacing the...

I am happy to report that after replacing the leaky hose the furnace fired right up. Yes, still useful during the 'chilly' Texas nights in the 40-ties.

Thank y'all for the feedback!

Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 01-14-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By czwieb
Identified a leaky hose which I need to replace...

Identified a leaky hose which I need to replace first before continuing with trouble shooting..

Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-07-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By czwieb
I am away from my Funlite until X-mas thus it...

I am away from my Funlite until X-mas thus it will be a while before I can check out your helpful suggestions. Will then report back. Thanks!

Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-07-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By czwieb
Thank you Rick for assuring me that the furnace...

Thank you Rick for assuring me that the furnace should be working with a good battery. I already have a "Big Buddy" heater which indeed helps but it is a bit costly.

Thanks again,

Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-07-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By czwieb
Use furnace without being plugged into power

In a situation where there is no electric power available could I ignite the furnace from the battery alone? I hear clicking sounds and the fan blows but only cold air. (Propane is connected and...
Forum: Exterior 08-21-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
Posted By czwieb
You can often get a piece of scrap plexiglass and...

You can often get a piece of scrap plexiglass and Lowes/Hope Depot cheaply. Even if you cannot find plexiglass that is thin enough, you can shave the top and bottom edges with a knife or razor blade...
Forum: Exterior 08-20-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
Posted By czwieb
see...

see https://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f17/sliding-window-fix-3318/

Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-10-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,929
Posted By czwieb
I recently replaced the screen on the door and...

I recently replaced the screen on the door and that was not too difficult. My question is about how to remove the screen frame from window.

Best,

Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-08-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,929
Posted By czwieb
replace torn window screens?

Is is possible to replace just the screen material that is torn and clogged with grease and cat hair? Is the screen frame somehow supposed to pop loose from the window frame? I can't quite figure...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-07-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,771
Posted By czwieb
Is is possible to replace just the screen...

Is is possible to replace just the screen material that is torn, and clogged with grease and cat hair? Is the screen frame somehow supposed to pop loose? I can't quite figure this out from just...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-11-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,631
Posted By czwieb
Thank you Rich for the service manual! /Chris

Thank you Rich for the service manual! /Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-11-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,631
Posted By czwieb
How interesting. Ants had built a nest in the...

How interesting. Ants had built a nest in the propane valve and adjacent parts. Dirt jammed the fan and smoke came out when the service guy tried to light the furnace. Need to order a new fan.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-09-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,631
Posted By czwieb
I read more in this forum as suggested and also...

I read more in this forum as suggested and also got good info at

Hydro Flame Furnace 8535 -II (https://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=4172.0)

and

Hydro Flame Furnace Problem -...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-07-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,631
Posted By czwieb
I have the owners manual for this Hydro Flame Co....

I have the owners manual for this Hydro Flame Co. Excalibur 8500-II. There could be a gas valve "If so equipped" but I cannot locate any. I smell some gas at the furnace which makes me think that...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-07-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,631
Posted By czwieb
Furnace not igniting

Hi,

Never thought it would be that cold in Texas! The furnace on my 1993 21 ft HiLo Funlite does not ignite, it only blows cold air. I have gas at the stove and have tried the startup procedure...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-18-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,263
Posted By czwieb
creyes 67, I purchased a 93 FunLite HiLo 21 ft...

creyes 67, I purchased a 93 FunLite HiLo 21 ft last fall, work in San Antonio, TX, and can try to answer your questions.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-18-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,371
Posted By czwieb
The handle is towards the inside and there are...

The handle is towards the inside and there are only the heads of two small brass screws between the slider and the main window. Used a cutting tool for plexiglass, see Shop PLASKOLITE Plastic...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-17-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,329
Posted By czwieb
Long story short, I just had to push the breaker...

Long story short, I just had to push the breaker all the way back to off a couple of times before setting it to the on position and now cool air is blowing again. Thank you Jerry for putting the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-17-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,371
Posted By czwieb
ok. Quality of the pictures is poor, but I hope...

ok. Quality of the pictures is poor, but I hope you get the idea. The plexiglass is difficult to see!:)
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-17-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,329
Posted By czwieb
Would it be OK to use this plug adapter, see ...

Would it be OK to use this plug adapter, see

Power Plug Adapter - NEMA 5-15 Plug to 5-15/20 | ShowMeCables.com...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-17-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,329
Posted By czwieb
Many thanks for the useful pointers! If there is...

Many thanks for the useful pointers! If there is indeed a separate fuse panel that is attached to the main power supply breaker panel, I should definitely locate and check that first.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-16-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,329
Posted By czwieb
ok, maybe these two pictures will help. One shows...

ok, maybe these two pictures will help. One shows the box under the bed (is this the converter?), the other the plug (right-angled contacts) for the AC in the back of the trailer. I have confirmed...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-16-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,329
Posted By czwieb
There is no power going to the outlet. There is a...

There is no power going to the outlet. There is a 30 Amp fuse switch at the converter box which I assume (meaning that I don't know :-) is for the AC.If there is a separate fuse for the AC, I would...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-16-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,329
Posted By czwieb
I was considering the GFCI. But there is no power...

I was considering the GFCI. But there is no power going into the receptacle. /Chris
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-16-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,371
Posted By czwieb
The plexiglass slider looks great! I had to shave...

The plexiglass slider looks great! I had to shave off some material from the top and bottom edges with a pocket knife to make it fit into the grooves. I made a little handle from a piece of deer bone...
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