Forum: Exterior
10-21-2015, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 8
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It definitely started on underside of the...
It definitely started on underside of the aluminum sheets. In some areas the exterior surface of the aluminum looks fine, while the underside is starting to corrode.
If you look carefully at...
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Forum: Exterior
10-21-2015, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
That's what I thought the issue was, but there...
That's what I thought the issue was, but there were no screws protruding in the corroded areas. Moreover, there were no rust spots in the wood. This would have been an indication of steel slivers...
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Forum: Exterior
10-20-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
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Forum: Exterior
10-20-2015, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Roof Replacement
Last year I noticed a few small corroded spots on the roof of my 2408T. The spots were around 1/8" in diameter and were concentrated in about three areas. The aluminum was corroding from the...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
06-01-2015, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,057
There are many factors that affect crosswind...
There are many factors that affect crosswind stability; so it is hard to make generalizations. Having said that, the area of the side of a vehicle, as well as it's height are definitely a factor. ...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-18-2015, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,057
Good point. I remember reading an aerodynamics...
Good point. I remember reading an aerodynamics paper in college regarding truck body shapes vs stability in cross winds. They put a number of scale models in a wind tunnel and measured side loads...
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Forum: Boondocking
05-15-2015, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,909
One think to keep in mind is that there are...
One think to keep in mind is that there are different types of pumps.
The Amazon and Harbor Freight ones are impeller pumps. These pumps are self-priming. Unfortunately, these pumps do not...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-07-2015, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,057
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-05-2015, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,624
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-04-2015, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,624
As other mentioned, check the circuit breakers...
As other mentioned, check the circuit breakers first. Hopefully that's all it is. If not, you may have damaged the electric element. The heater is a standard RV type, so spare elements should be...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-04-2015, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,914
Incidentally, some older scales only have one...
Incidentally, some older scales only have one platform; so you can't weigh individual axles at once. If you encounter one of these you need to first weigh the front TV axle, move forward and weigh...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-04-2015, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,914
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
05-01-2015, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,105
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
04-30-2015, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,039
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-28-2015, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,674
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-28-2015, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,411
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
04-28-2015, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,439
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
04-27-2015, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,439
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Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers?
04-27-2015, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,788
2. How do you get up into the bunk over the...
2. How do you get up into the bunk over the dinette?
Some people use a store-bought or homemade ladder. Do a web search for RV bunk ladder for ideas.
4. We have seen discussions on using pool...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-26-2015, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-22-2015, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Michele,
I'm about an hour south of...
Michele,
I'm about an hour south of Anacortes and keep my Hi-Lo at home (I actually keep a boat in Anacortes). If it would be helpful, I can go over the various systems on my trailer with you. ...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-22-2015, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
The manual pump/override was an option on later...
The manual pump/override was an option on later Towlite trailers like the 17' one. It was standard on the heavier Classic models. I understand that most dealers ordered the option for all trailers;...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-22-2015, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
I personally like the idea of a manual...
I personally like the idea of a manual pump/override for the raising/lowering mechanism. The reason is that the battery is inaccessible when the top is down.
As an alternative, some people have...
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Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album
04-21-2015, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,057
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
04-21-2015, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
You are correct.
When boating we don't need...
You are correct.
When boating we don't need to be connected all the time. We usually anchor in remote areas for 2-3 days; then we come to a marina or anchor near a marina for a day. This is when...
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