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Forum: Other stuff wanted 03-09-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,587
Posted By mikew
I appreciate all the feedback. I would think...

I appreciate all the feedback. I would think there are several of us out there who have snagged a low slung limb, or shanked a Titleist, and have had to deal with this problem. I just needed to try...
Forum: Other stuff wanted 03-06-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,587
Posted By mikew
Factory Air Conditioner Cowling for Emmerson Quiet-Cool 1100

I have restored my 1998 Funmaker but one sore point still remains - the air conditioner cowling has become brittle from sun exposure and has broken in several places. I would like to replace it with...
Forum: Library request 03-06-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,714
Posted By mikew
Need Owners Manual for 1988 Funmaker

I need an Owner's Manual for a 1988 funmaker. Anyone out there have one I could make a copy of?
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 03-03-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
Partitions (2 of 2)

To keep the partitions in a closed position when not in use, I devised this roof-mounted latching mechanism. It's a wooden wedge with a piece of FRP plastic that was leftover from the ceiling...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 03-03-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
Partitions (1 of 2)

For the partitions, I used moulding similar to that shown to make a frame. Fabric was sandwiched between the two pieces. I used "square" reinforcing hardware to secure the 4 corners.

Hinges were...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 02-22-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
'Sorry, no before/after photos. Looking back I...

'Sorry, no before/after photos. Looking back I should have documented the renovation process but it just didn't occur to me at the time. My guess is that if you have rotted cabinet mounts, the...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 06-07-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
*I applied Scotts liquid gold* My cabinet...

*I applied Scotts liquid gold*

My cabinet doors were badly dried-out and looked terrible. I used lemon oil on them and they look great, but they are now much darker than the *fake* wood used...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 06-07-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
*how were the cupboards fastened to the wall* ...

*how were the cupboards fastened to the wall*

The cabinets have a false bottom loosely stapled into place. Beneath the false bottom there is a 1x1 inch strip along the back edge attached directly...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-24-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,493
Posted By mikew
Once again, thanks to everyone for your quick and...

Once again, thanks to everyone for your quick and expert assistance. I'll keep the bars for now and start looking into the price of the W/D ballmount.

But, just another general question from...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-23-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,493
Posted By mikew
Extra Pieces Left Over In The Box

In my blissful ignorance, hauling boats back and forth to the lake on weekends, occasionally helping a friend move by towing a U-Haul, or otherwise finding an occasional use for the Reese receiver on...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 04-22-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
There was another post that I found quite...

There was another post that I found quite helpful... Hi-Lo camper travel trailer forum > Maintenance and repair > Hydraulic lift system > repairing bottom glides of top half

'Nothing to it......
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 04-22-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
First I had to clean the tree sap off the whole...

First I had to clean the tree sap off the whole roof with a wire brush and a scraper followed by a thorough cleaning with a 50% clorox solution to get it down to the bare metal.

In the two worst...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 04-21-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,208
Posted By mikew
1988 Funmaker for FREE!!!

Sorry, I didn't mean to be misleading, but I'm not giving it away for FREE - - I got it really cheep and plan to use it myself for many years to come.

This one was purchased new and moved once to...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-23-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,209
Posted By mikew
Thanks for your suggestions and the pointer to...

Thanks for your suggestions and the pointer to the service manual. I had already isolated and excluded gas pressure as the problem. By turning off all lights and disconnecting the fridge, the...
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 12-23-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,697
Posted By mikew
I can't say enough good things about these guys. ...

I can't say enough good things about these guys. Somehow they're able to provide new parts for my 1988 Fun Maker. When I needed tail lights, the original supplier (Reflect-O-Lite) had gone out of...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-23-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,209
Posted By mikew
Heater Re-ignition Problem

Heater wouldn't work in 1988 Fun Maker w/Suburban furnace so I removed the unit, opened it up, and cleaned out a dirt dobber nest. Now it works, somewhat... when I switch the thermostat on, I get...
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 10-18-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,534
Posted By mikew
Thanks

I emailed J&R on Saturday and got a same-day reply from Rob L. They have exactly what I needed. Thanks everyone.
Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 10-16-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,534
Posted By mikew
Need plastic lift-guide followers

I am replacing the dry-rotted interior walls and the bottom band/seal on the upper half of my recently purchased 1988 hi-lo model 2088d. I need the following parts:

On the lower half of the...
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