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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-18-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By slider
Its all about watts. A 2000 watt HONDA generator...

Its all about watts. A 2000 watt HONDA generator is good for around 1600 watts constant (I think). My buddy bought a window unit that pulls ~1100 watts which works out to around 10 amps. The HONDA...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-18-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By slider
I caught that too. My wife did not understand my...

I caught that too. My wife did not understand my excitement. LOL

Rick
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-18-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 57,080
Posted By slider
I rebuilt my Mansfield toilet flush valve today...

I rebuilt my Mansfield toilet flush valve today because, well, I am tight like that. LOL
NOT for the faint hearted. I "should have" taken a LOT more pictures of it as I disassembled it but...
Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers? 07-06-2015, 11:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,855
Posted By slider
1968 15 years stored behind barn In wet...

1968
15 years stored behind barn
In wet Missouri
Dont spend a nickle until you look at it. I was just in MO for vacation and saw my cousins 2000 Play Mor that was destroyed by water leaks. Such a...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 06-25-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,120
Posted By slider
If empty it will not raise and will make nasty...

If empty it will not raise and will make nasty grinding noises like a cars power steering pump low on fluid when raising.
Lowering the top should refill the tank SOME and if too full it will not go...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 06-25-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,562
Posted By slider
I have an 81 model and can tell you this from...

I have an 81 model and can tell you this from experience. The putty tape has dried out and is past its service life.

Remove every trim piece on the outside and reseal them. I personally used...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-25-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By slider
I have a 1981 model and yours is newer than mine....

I have a 1981 model and yours is newer than mine. 84 may be accurate.

Rick
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 06-23-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By slider
I seem to recall a high density black foam seal...

I seem to recall a high density black foam seal with sticky on the roof side (double sided tape).
Don't use the 1 side sticky foam used to seal a camper to pickup bed. It will leak through.

I...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 06-23-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By slider
It has been close to 40 years since I removed an...

It has been close to 40 years since I removed an AC unit but the 4 bolts is all that holds them on.
I don't recall the seal but you will need 2 people. Put 2 pieces of plywood, 4x4 will be fine, to...
Forum: Exterior 06-21-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,357
Posted By slider
Correct Sam. What I always remind myself is these...

Correct Sam. What I always remind myself is these are trailers, not homes, and it is what it is. :(

Staples, when done correctly, are very strong.
In the past 6 months I have helped my son...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-21-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Posted By slider
Dang Sam. Good those don't come around very often...

Dang Sam. Good those don't come around very often and glad you got everything under control.
You can be my wingman any day. ;)

Rick
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-17-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,036
Posted By slider
Why rubber? I am working on a customers Tioga...

Why rubber?
I am working on a customers Tioga motor home with a leaking rubber roof (side job for $). It is only 16 years young.
A new rubber roof would co$t at least $5000 and I must ask WHY? WHY...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-26-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,244
Posted By slider
HOLY COW. Thanks for the video link. I just...

HOLY COW. Thanks for the video link. I just added that to my must do list. I put velcro on mine. :rolleyes:

Rick
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-30-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By slider
My 1981 Fun Chaser has both and they have...

My 1981 Fun Chaser has both and they have separate dump valves and Y into the same dump hose.
They "should" be visible underneath. If not my guess is they broke and owner removed them.

Rick
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 08-29-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,636
Posted By slider
I=E/R Translated. The higher the voltage the...

I=E/R
Translated. The higher the voltage the lower the amperage. Put a meter on the line and let us know what the voltave is.
My RV buddy was fighting a popping breaker and it ended up being a...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-29-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,816
Posted By slider
Try some WD-40 and let it run for several...

Try some WD-40 and let it run for several minutes. If it frees up then use heavy oil or thin grease.
Hopefully you will get it freed up. The WD-40 will act like a solvent and very light lube.

Rick
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-07-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By slider
That is what I did. Dremil a slot and hit the...

That is what I did. Dremil a slot and hit the screwdriver to drive it in snug and back the screw out. I had 6 on one side on the drivers side top trim piece.
In another place the heads broke off but...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 08-07-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By slider
My '81 only has a sheet of 3/16 paneling under...

My '81 only has a sheet of 3/16 paneling under the aluminum top. That is more than most use and yojrs may not hae that paneling there.

IMO the easiest way to access this from the inside is to see...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 07-21-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,289
Posted By slider
Greg, I always use sillicone and seal the base to...

Greg, I always use sillicone and seal the base to the trailer.
There are different ways to do this but a light in good shape will have a good seal to the base so all you should need to seal is...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-18-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,086
Posted By slider
I dont normally share trade secrets but... I...

I dont normally share trade secrets but...
I dont know what the board looks like or how accessible it is. If accessible get something to turn on and put a heat gun on the IC's. Not too much heat but...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-17-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,280
Posted By slider
Wrascal You don't want to hear this but if you...

Wrascal
You don't want to hear this but if you have over 100k on your TV you should replace all 10. They are a wear item and OEM ones can be had way cheaper online like fleabay...the fuse is lit
...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-17-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,280
Posted By slider
Buy an IR thermomoter. One that works from a...

Buy an IR thermomoter. One that works from a distance. Even HF sells them for under $40 at times.

Dead cyclinder will be cooler at exhaust manifold/head area compared to the rest

Rick
Forum: Exterior 07-11-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,820
Posted By slider
For what its worth, over time the puddy tape will...

For what its worth, over time the puddy tape will dry out, lose adhesion and shrink regardless of the fit. I just resealed all of my windows on my 1981 FC and they fit correctly BUT everyone of them...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 07-11-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,183
Posted By slider
This may be the one. A fellow member shared this...

This may be the one. A fellow member shared this with me a few weeks ago.

SeaLand SE314349 Water Valve Kit:Amazon:Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XBBISO?me=&ref=olp_product_details)
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-11-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Posted By slider
I agree on its the formaldehyde in the paneling....

I agree on its the formaldehyde in the paneling. Its worse in the heat.
When I worked on park models we would open them up for about ten minutes in the summer with a fan helping to vent the unit...
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