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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-26-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,202
Posted By Beach Papa
Power drain

My 24' has a refrigerator with a 3 way switch. Gas-AC-DC. Are you sure you have turned the refrigerator to OFF and not to DC power? We NEVER use the DC power option. We thought to pre-cool the...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-13-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,652
Posted By Beach Papa
I have a 2002 24' Tow Lite. Unfortunately, when...

I have a 2002 24' Tow Lite. Unfortunately, when they cut the holes in the walls for the windows, they overcut the openings and the window frame barely overlapped the exterior wall. There is very...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-05-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,162
Posted By Beach Papa
I routinely put 4 jack stands under my camper...

I routinely put 4 jack stands under my camper during storage. I lower the tongue jack as low as I can and put a set of jack stands as high as possible just behind the rear axle on the side beams. I...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-25-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,150
Posted By Beach Papa
I have a 2002 24'. Your safety bar looks exactly...

I have a 2002 24'. Your safety bar looks exactly like mine. (2 pieces of different thickness flat metal welded together.) However, the thicker bar is suppose to slide across the top of the cylinder...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-19-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,328
Posted By Beach Papa
The pump that energizes the hydraulic cylinder...

The pump that energizes the hydraulic cylinder has a manual lowering valve. Try using the manual lowering valve. If that doesn't work, there is a procedure to clear the lowering valve of debris that...
Forum: New Member Intros 08-19-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By Beach Papa
It is sad to say, but in my case of leaking...

It is sad to say, but in my case of leaking windows and rotted walls and beams, it was that the opening in the wall for the window install was cut too large and in an irregular rather than uniform...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 07-31-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,651
Posted By Beach Papa
Sorry I did not see this sooner. Here is a link...

Sorry I did not see this sooner. Here is a link to the exact pump on my 2002 24' unit....
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-31-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,495
Posted By Beach Papa
My 24' 2002 HiLo Silver does have three...

My 24' 2002 HiLo Silver does have three outriggers on each side. Unfortunately, on the curb side, the welds holding the middle outrigger to the frame have cracked at the top and the outrigger sags. I...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-15-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,747
Posted By Beach Papa
info@heathandalyssa.com Heath and Alyssa are...

info@heathandalyssa.com Heath and Alyssa are newly married full timers and have written a couple books and have a blog which I do not subscribe to. I am sure you can find them with a Google search....
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 07-05-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,250
Posted By Beach Papa
Same problem with my 24' 2002. After several...

Same problem with my 24' 2002. After several failed lifting experiences after towing the camper with the fridge on DC, I just don't use it on DC power anymore. We freeze some milk, ice tea and orange...
Forum: Routine Maintenance & Service | Winterizing 06-26-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,178
Posted By Beach Papa
Montana, Did you ever figure out the problem and...

Montana, Did you ever figure out the problem and accomplish a repair? I am having the same problem after the transmission fluid being low in the hydraulic system. Never had a problem before this...
Forum: Travel and Adventure 06-07-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,251
Posted By Beach Papa
I have learned the hard way that you have to...

I have learned the hard way that you have to check the tire pressure before every trip and at every overnight stay. I have a 2002 24' towlite with the smaller tires. The fully loaded weight of the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-17-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,306
Posted By Beach Papa
Well, it looks like I am a day late and a dollar...

Well, it looks like I am a day late and a dollar short. Yes, it is the fridge switch, given its location. In my 2002 24' Hi-Lo silver model, there is a similar black switch on the bulkhead wall...
Forum: Exterior 09-02-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,812
Posted By Beach Papa
Earlier this summer we finally had a chance to...

Earlier this summer we finally had a chance to take the camper out for a test. We were gone 2 weeks and in the middle it rained for 3 days straight. Not a drop of leaking anywhere. We are happy...
Forum: Exterior 07-10-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,812
Posted By Beach Papa
If anyone needs more information, I would be...

If anyone needs more information, I would be happy to provide, just send me a PM if I don't respond to a post, because I don't always go into the forum. Regarding the attachment of the bulb seal,...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-09-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
Finally finished the restoration

Hey Sam, and others who may be following this thread. Trying to figure out how to use this Forum is like trying to rebuild a Hi-Lo. One step at a time. We have competed our repairs and I posted a...
Forum: Exterior 07-09-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,812
Posted By Beach Papa
Major repairs to walls, windows & Beam 24' - 2002

2002, 24 foot Hi-Lo Camper Window, Wall and Beam Restoration
Summary: Last summer (2013) we were on a camping trip and raised the day-night shades when we arrived at the campground. Unfortunately,...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-02-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
Sorry to hear you are still being attacked Sam. ...

Sorry to hear you are still being attacked Sam. We will continue to pray for your complete recovery and healing..... Sad to say but I did not separate the camper enough to replace the beam behind...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-30-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
Well, after a little more then 5 weeks of work on...

Well, after a little more then 5 weeks of work on the camper most every day, I am just about finished. The rotted wall and beam sections and the bulb seal has been replaced, with the cables now...
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 05-20-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,678
Posted By Beach Papa
Where to get Hi-Lo parts

I was a little confused when I tried to obtain the neoprene bulb seal for my 2002, 24' Tow Lite Hi-Lo. This forum was very helpful in that regard but there is soooo much information here I can...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-07-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
Hey Sam, Unfortunately, my repairs have been...

Hey Sam, Unfortunately, my repairs have been temporarily side tracked again with a raccoon in my attic wall. However, clearly my struggles do not compare to what you are going through. Our prayers...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 04-30-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
WOW!! It has been a while since I started this...

WOW!! It has been a while since I started this post last year. A lot has happened, my mother-in-law broke her femur in August and then once she recovered from that she had several bouts of internal...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-07-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
Unfortunately, you explained it very well Sam. I...

Unfortunately, you explained it very well Sam. I am still in the planning stage. I think I understand what I will need to do. I will photo document what I end up doing so hopefully others will...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-07-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
Sam, I just looked at all your restoration...

Sam, I just looked at all your restoration photos. You did a great job on the rebuild. It took me a while to navigate this site to find your 11-7-12 post, but I got there eventually. My camper is...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-07-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,505
Posted By Beach Papa
I am afraid I may be looking at the same kind of...

I am afraid I may be looking at the same kind of project once I get into it. Since the beam extends behind the refrigerator, I assume you had to separate the upper section from the lower section and...
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