Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
03-23-2011, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 1
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towing and spring bars
I was given a tip on this forum before putting 'er away for the winter. Took 'er out of mothballs today and tried the tip. Worked so well I thought I would repeat it for other new campers, like me....
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-15-2010, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
Tongue weight with bathroom scale
Ran across this on the internet. Hope I can explain it well enough.
Stack up two sets of boards a known distance apart, maybe three feet. One stack goes on top of a bathroom scale, the other on...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-13-2010, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-12-2010, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-12-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
Hello to you!
In part, due to the great answers I've received on this forum, I dared to venture out to Charleston, SC for three days. Extended my distance to 150 miles.
I learned something there from another...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-08-2010, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,676
Hitch Placement
OK, I'm drivin' you all nuts with questions!
My TV has the spare tire mounted underneath the vehicle. Consequently, the ball mount only slides into the mounted hitch to the first hole before the...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-08-2010, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,550
Thanks!
All makes sense. Sad story on the gas station accident. We very wise Hi-Lo owners don't have to worry about that! Hopefully, one day I'll be answering questions instead of asking them all.
BTW,...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-08-2010, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,550
Sewer Hookup
Well, despite our first practice camping trip's rather humorous calamities, we're trying again and extending our distance. I have a space reserved that has sewer hookup. Do I connect waste hose and...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-03-2010, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,929
Tow Vehicle Shock Absorbers
My TV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport rated to pull 5000 lbs. I've had a few people comment, when I hook up, that the TV drops too much in the back. One guy commented that the shocks may have...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-01-2010, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,895
Great!
Thanks, I love this forum!!
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
11-01-2010, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,895
Trailer Weight
Where does one take their camper to have it weighed? And how is it set up to determine tongue weight?
Thanks
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
10-27-2010, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
A little more info re: fuse
Thanks, Rich, for your input. Don't want to beat this horse to death but I found a reference on the forum to the Dexter manual. This is a wonderful forum!!
For four brakes, the electromagnets,...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
10-27-2010, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
Problem solved
Fuse blew when controller was cranked up to 7.5 or above. The higher the setting, the firmer the brakes and the more current drawn. Turns out wiring package and controller were separate packages...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
10-27-2010, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
Brake Controler Fuse
I have a 10 amp fuse from the car battery to the trailer connector for the electronic brakes. As soon as I step on the brakes, the fuse blows. Is a ten amp fuse big enough for double axle (four...
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Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts
10-25-2010, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,703
J&R Repair, FYI
Emailed J&R Repair Sunday with a description of a part I need. Got a response 2 hrs. later...on Sunday! They even sent pictures of parts for me to identify exactly what I needed. All this for a $25...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-25-2010, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Roadside
I decided on Good Sam. My understanding is there is no towing mileage limit as with AAA and they will tow trailer and tow vehicle if necessary. Also, I get the idea that they are trailer...
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Forum: Travel and Adventure
10-24-2010, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,136
First Practice Trip
Made a one night, first time practice trip yesterday. Only went 10 miles down the road to a State Park. Had some surprises. Thought I was going to 'get away from it all'. The park had about 25...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-19-2010, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Good Sam
Very helpful, thanks. I'd about decided on them and just needed some conformation. I think AAA has a towing mileage limit and, as I said, someone commented that AAA phone contact doesn't know the...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-19-2010, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Thanks
Been doing some more research. Something commonly said for Good Sam's or Coach Net is that they know about campers where as AAA normally only deals with cars and the people on the phone are of...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-19-2010, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Roadside Assistance
Is it wise to buy roadside assistance service for towing and tire changes, etc.? Could someone please suggest the best company to sign up with? Does AAA cover travel trailers?
Thanks for any input.
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-17-2010, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
Black Tank question
From what I've read (haven't been camping yet), after dumping the black tank you should stick a spraying wand down the toilet to help clean residue. What's the best procedure? If the dump station...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-17-2010, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,795
Took me two years to find what I wanted. I had...
Took me two years to find what I wanted. I had decided on a hybrid because I couldn't find a HiLo. Then a HiLo showed up on Craig's List only 10 miles from home. Just bought it a few days ago. ...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-16-2010, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,323
Thanks!
I know I've been testing the "there are no dumb questions" adage to it's limits. Put in new battery and up/down works like a charm. Finally inside for awhile, I found all the proper controls,...
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion
10-14-2010, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,323
Several questions
Picked up my 2002 23XL today. Got it home but needed my neighbor to back it into my driveway! What have I got myself into? Have several questions if someone would help. Read manual three times and...
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Forum: New Member Intros
10-09-2010, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,191
Newbie
Been thinking about a camper for a year or so. Loved the concept of HiLo but never saw them for sale. Began looking at Hybrids...didn't want a huge camper having never towed one before and have...
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