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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-04-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By plevasseur
Hello Campers, I needed gas struts for the...

Hello Campers,
I needed gas struts for the tip-out on my 2805C I found that 35 to 40 lbs. is the force needed. I purchased a 2 pack of 20-inch 40lb/178 Gas Strut Spring Shock off of Amazon. They...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 02-15-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 719
Posted By plevasseur
Hello, This happened to us when we tried to...

Hello,

This happened to us when we tried to raise our 2805C on unlevel ground. I was fortunate in that J&R still sold parts. The rod has a hole in one end that has a compression spring clip which...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-27-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By plevasseur
I have the size of the strut. I do not know the...

I have the size of the strut. I do not know the working force they come in 20, 40, and 60 lbs. force per strut. If I get one that is too weak the door won't stay up. If I get one that is too...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-26-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By plevasseur
Thanks for the quick reply. PL

Thanks for the quick reply.
PL
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-25-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By plevasseur
Hi, I notice you have a 2808C, I have a...

Hi,

I notice you have a 2808C, I have a 2805C. Do you have any information on the gas strut associated with the tip out? I have one that went flat but there are no markings on it.

Thanks,...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-25-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By plevasseur
Part Number or Force for 2805C Gas Strut for Tip Out

Dear Campers,

I have a gas strut on my 2805C tip out that has dropped pressure. I understand that gas struts usually have an attached label these do not. Does anyone know the pound force of...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-14-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By plevasseur
Hi Ed, When you crank the jacks into the upper...

Hi Ed,
When you crank the jacks into the upper most position do you add additional torque? It sounds like your jacks are well lubricated. Do they wabble when they are moving down towards the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-14-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By plevasseur
Hi Dave, I cannot find what size Hi-Lo you...

Hi Dave,
I cannot find what size Hi-Lo you have...just curious. I have a 2805C Hi-Lo which I pull with a 5.7L Tundra. I have not had issues with the setup. I too have blown a tire and now have an...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 06-22-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By plevasseur
Hi, My thought would be if it is not broken do...

Hi,
My thought would be if it is not broken do not fix it. Keep it as a backup. I blew an inverter when we had the air conditioner running the post blew a braker. This cause a spike on the line...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-22-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By plevasseur
Hi, Yes, that molding is necessary. It is a...

Hi,
Yes, that molding is necessary. It is a water deflector. These windows are not waterproof in driving rain, even if you torque the windows closed hard. This rubber shrinks due to to drying...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-16-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By plevasseur
Hi, Are you referring to the cap over the...

Hi,
Are you referring to the cap over the window?
There are screws hidden in the flaps of the fabric.

Pierre
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-26-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By plevasseur
Hydraulic lift system.

The bottom guide bar needs to be greased. Looks like you have fluid on the guide bar it can stick if there is rust between the bar and the plate. Try to get the guide bar smooth with sandpaper and...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 04-02-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,236
Posted By plevasseur
Your pictures are confusing. Did you have four...

Your pictures are confusing. Did you have four cables? I see three pullies, were you lifting with three cables only? The plate must be balanced on the ram or damage may result. The ram cannot be...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 08-24-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By plevasseur
Need Help Rebuilding Lift System

Hello,
I am asking here because I could not find how to start a short post. I have a 2805C and just finished a rebuild of the lift system. I mistakenly used a brass fitting for the high pressure...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-12-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,410
Posted By plevasseur
There used to be a Hi-Lo dealer called Stahmann...

There used to be a Hi-Lo dealer called Stahmann Sales Co.,
2021 FM78, Seguin, TX 78155
They used to service the trailers and may have someone that remembers how to do it.

Good Luck!
Pierre
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