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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-24-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By HiLoToGo
I store mine under the upper bunk mattress

I store mine under the upper bunk mattress
Forum: Exterior 10-24-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,466
Posted By HiLoToGo
Hockey Pucks?

I had extras laying around.
https://www.hotpursuit.net/Driving/Projects/94HILO/94HILOPuckModification.asp
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 10-18-2020, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,044
Posted By HiLoToGo
I have similar issues with mine. Food next to the...

I have similar issues with mine. Food next to the heatsink will freeze, but the rest of the frige will be pretty warm. The freezer seems to work pretty reliably on mine. As with all refrigerators,...
Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers? 10-17-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,802
Posted By HiLoToGo
Hydraulic systems in generally are very reliable,...

Hydraulic systems in generally are very reliable, so while that may seem like a likely failure point, it's not. I do two things with the hydraulic lift system: lubricate the pulleys under the trailer...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 10-01-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By HiLoToGo
Part of the charging challenge is low starting...

Part of the charging challenge is low starting voltage at the alternator. To fully charge a lead acid battery requires a charging voltage between 13.8 and 14.1 volts DC. The battery will still...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 10-01-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By HiLoToGo
Cost control. On my Mustang, Ford found it...

Cost control. On my Mustang, Ford found it cheaper to run two 10 AWG wires to the alternator, rather than one 6 AWG.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-10-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,165
Posted By HiLoToGo
That popping can be caused by the heads of screws...

That popping can be caused by the heads of screws backing out of one or more of the guide rails and then gettting caught on the guide block until the hydraulic ram's force snaps the head of the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-04-2020, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By HiLoToGo
One way to run the battery down is to have the...

One way to run the battery down is to have the refrigerator switched to DC if it has that option.
Forum: Hi-Lo's wanted 08-15-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By HiLoToGo
Generally, you should only tow at 50% of the...

Generally, you should only tow at 50% of the rated capacity, since the manufacturers are trying to sell cars, not provide an ideal tow. If Florida is completely flat, you might be OK, but the first...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-15-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By HiLoToGo
I agree that a impact driver is the way to do...

I agree that a impact driver is the way to do this. For some reason, it removes them without damage.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-15-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By HiLoToGo
I have a 94 HILO and used a flat plastic sheet...

I have a 94 HILO and used a flat plastic sheet cut to size. Is it that your latch is the part that doesn't clear with the flat plastic solution? If it clears with flat plastic, then all you need is...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-14-2020, 01:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
Those photos are really helpful. I had...

Those photos are really helpful.

I had already gathered that their was a weird gap in the upper section width framing (photo 1, black rectangle in the middle lower part of the image). If I put a...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-12-2020, 02:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
So I got part of the fix in place. I put 1"...

So I got part of the fix in place. I put 1" perforated steel box tube along the top of the longitudinal top rail along with the L steel brackets above and below the corner. The box steel was...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-03-2020, 01:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
Mine rests on the frame in 6 places based on the...

Mine rests on the frame in 6 places based on the original gray rubber bumpers installed on the underside of the top section. I do like the idea of adding two additional 2" square tube outriggers.
...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-01-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
I couldn't think of any reason at the time to not...

I couldn't think of any reason at the time to not use the pucks at full height, but I suppose if the seal between the top and bottom were functional, maybe that would be the reason.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-01-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
The image below shows the underside where I had...

The image below shows the underside where I had installed a bracket to brace the corner.
Aws you can see this and the mirror of this bracket I installed on the inside failed by bending when the top...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-01-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
This photo shows the front rests where the...

This photo shows the front rests where the problem is occuring:
https://www.hotpursuit.net/Driving/Projects/94HILO/Thumbs/FrontRests.jpg...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-01-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
This picture shows the only outriggers: ...

This picture shows the only outriggers:
https://www.hotpursuit.net/Driving/Projects/94HILO/Thumbs/RearOutrigger.jpg (https://www.hotpursuit.net/Driving/Projects/94HILO/Full/RearOutrigger.jpg)
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-01-2020, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
It has the side outriggers, but they are aft of...

It has the side outriggers, but they are aft of the door. It ideally would need two more, which I suppose is another way to fix the issue. The L plates is what bent. I had one on top and one...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-31-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
I did post the photo above with the circled area,...

I did post the photo above with the circled area, which is the front right corner. Are you able to see that photo, or should I zoom out? The circled section should be flush with no offset. The...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-31-2020, 02:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By HiLoToGo
Front Upper Corner Construction

Does someone have photos or know how the front corner is constructed? My front right corner is structurally broken and my previous two repairs have failed due to the weight of the top resting on the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-24-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,612
Posted By HiLoToGo
If you have Pick n Pull salvage yards around you,...

If you have Pick n Pull salvage yards around you, they have a selection of vehicle jacks at low prices that you can pick through to find one that is lightweight and works well.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-24-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,446
Posted By HiLoToGo
I have had guests at 230 lbs up there and slept...

I have had guests at 230 lbs up there and slept under them with no issues on my 1994 FunLite. I've never used a ladder, but I do have the double bed underneath, so stepping up from the couch corner...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-03-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,825
Posted By HiLoToGo
Gotcha, I may resort to that for the forward one,...

Gotcha, I may resort to that for the forward one, but the second one back is behind the fridge; so I would need to remove it.

I was considering welding a square drive tip to a piece of steel to...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 06-21-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,825
Posted By HiLoToGo
Guide Block Replacement

1994 Funlite 24FLL
I have two bad guide blocks (two at the front left) and have received my replacements. I was able to remove the rails easily. The screws for the guide blocks are too long to...
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