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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-02-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,169
Posted By Luisa48
As Jack said, your water is 120VAC. Therefore, it...

As Jack said, your water is 120VAC. Therefore, it will work while dry camping if it is dual propane/AC.

If you can find your AC breakers, there is probably one marked "HTR" or similar.

Good...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 03-17-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,199
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks for the post, Jeannie! I too have a...

Thanks for the post, Jeannie!

I too have a HiLo that won't Lo.

Plan is to lube all the cables and pulleys anyhow and I've added your fix to the list of things to look at.

Luisa
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-27-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By Luisa48
I agree that cables should be protected against...

I agree that cables should be protected against corrosion. My HiLo is stuck in the UP position, likely due to that. So now it's propped up with 2x2s until I get a Round Tuit:
...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 08-21-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks, Jack, that's what I remember from my...

Thanks, Jack, that's what I remember from my engineering days.





I'm abit puzzled by "passes" and "transfers" but I don't have an AC wiring diagram for my Hi-Lo.
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 08-20-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Luisa48
Inverter answer

Dee,

Any electronic assembly has a property called "mean time between failures" (MTBF). This number is for a fixed set of conditions: ambient temperature, humidity and stuff. The number is useless...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 05-30-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By Luisa48
What Richard said. Also, an electric cable...

What Richard said.

Also, an electric cable locator system might work. One attaches a signal generator to one end of the wire which then radiates a signal which can be located by a detector. Can be...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-08-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Posted By Luisa48
1703T fixed a heating problem

Problem was that the heater accessory in the A/C unit developed a ground fault which was tripping the A/C itself, not good here in Gulf Coast Texas. :(

Not liking fans in the camper anyway, I...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 06-15-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,568
Posted By Luisa48
Just completed a blackwater tank repair. I used a...

Just completed a blackwater tank repair. I used a kit from Plasti-Mend:

Plasti-Mend Black (https://www.plasti-mend.com/cart/index.php?route=product/category&path=59)

Comes with MEK*** primer and...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 05-30-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,215
Posted By Luisa48
Hello, Haven't been at it long but have...

Hello,

Haven't been at it long but have already found the following invaluable:

A scissor jack to be able to raise the trailer front when connecting/disconnecting to/from the Jeep so as to get...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-29-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks, Jack!

Thanks, Jack!
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 05-29-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
Posted By Luisa48
Fixed an A/C problem (1703T)

On our last trip, the A/C cycled on and off (as it should) for half a day and then it stayed on permanently and we woke up freezing. Turning the thermostat knob though it's range produced...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-28-2017, 04:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,688
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks for the further info which is both of...

Thanks for the further info which is both of great interest and food for thought, especially as to loading of the tow hitch and the effects of braking/acceleration.

Points perhaps to advice about...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-27-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,688
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks for the advice. For the 1703T with my...

Thanks for the advice. For the 1703T with my diesel Jeep Liberty, the only instability so far has been pilot-induced. :)



What are the mechanics of such an event? As a retired Engineering...
Forum: New Member Intros 05-27-2017, 01:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,582
Posted By Luisa48
Hello Barb, First you put your pic up...

Hello Barb,

First you put your pic up somewhere on the internet . . Google+, DropBox, etc.

Copy the location (URL) and then click on the image icon like so:
...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-24-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,390
Posted By Luisa48
Got the slide valve removed. Was hoping to remove...

Got the slide valve removed. Was hoping to remove the elbow than joins to the tank by completing the parting of the sealing material but no - it looks like I'll have to drop the tank after all. Such...
Forum: New Member Intros 05-24-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,582
Posted By Luisa48
Plus, when the top is resting on the safety bar...

Plus, when the top is resting on the safety bar for some reason, the seals around the lower part of the top are not fully touching the body on my old 17T.

Ted
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-24-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,390
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks all for info on the slide valve....

Thanks all for info on the slide valve. Unfortunately, the leak is definitely at the joint where the 4" drain enters the tank. Pull down on the slide valve a bit and I can see a gap opening and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-23-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,688
Posted By Luisa48
Yes, my 17T tows well whenever I remember to...

Yes, my 17T tows well whenever I remember to lower the top. ;)

Wife wants a bigger one but we tow with a diesel Jeep Liberty and I am reluctant to go any bigger . . .

Ted
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-23-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,390
Posted By Luisa48
1703T anybody removed the black water tank?

I need to drop the tank because the drain connection is dripping. Looking underneath, I see a couple of straps and the electrical connections for the level sensor. Is it that simple? Is there...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 04-09-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,215
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks, Jack & Bob. The mouse pad suggestion...

Thanks, Jack & Bob.

The mouse pad suggestion is interesting. It's quite a pain in those cramped quarters to gain access to the said pump, so please forgive me if I don't do that right away. The...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 04-09-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,215
Posted By Luisa48
1703T: replacing the water pump

Hi All,

Mr Clever (me) took insufficient precautions during a rare hard freeze here near Houston. :mad:

On trying out the water system, the previously very noisy water pump was suspiciously...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 02-28-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By Luisa48
Some fun with 1703T stabilizer jacks

Though I'd share this little saga with y'all:

In a hurry to leave site, while loading the poop hose into the back, I temporarily placed the jack crank on the spare tire, duh. Arriving back at the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 11-30-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,312
Posted By Luisa48
Excellent. I just went out there and, in the dead...

Excellent. I just went out there and, in the dead of night, I set the mystery switch to ON (the gas was already on) and, lo, a noise came from the forward port side under the bed. Don't know whether...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 11-30-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,312
Posted By Luisa48
Please identify this 1703T mystery switch

When we bought the camper, the Seller pointed at it and mumbled something but I've long forgotten what he said, duh, and male pride prevents me from asking after a few months have passed.

Here it...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 11-29-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,231
Posted By Luisa48
Thanks to All for your help . .

. . now that we know which heater Luisa was talking about . .

. . and thanks for info about the efficacy of the 'heating strip' up there in the roof A/C.

Since we camp mainly at sites with...
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