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Forum: Hydraulic lift system 03-03-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 363
Posted By kirby
my mechanical opinion- just replacing the seal is...

my mechanical opinion- just replacing the seal is apparently, not what was needed. it doesn't take much of a nick to kill a hydraulic seal. the cylinder should have been rebuilt which would have...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 10-06-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By kirby
cut; piano hinge and pop rivets

cut; piano hinge and pop rivets
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 09-23-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 481
Posted By kirby
i would guess most people would not operate the...

i would guess most people would not operate the fridge while the top is down and Hilo probable had that thought too, but as jack said, fan should only operate at temp. so maybe yours is straight...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-23-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By kirby
I have yet to do this needed job on mine, but are...

I have yet to do this needed job on mine, but are you asking lift cable or electrical wire, if cable, i would put 2 bys on both sides of the pully, overkill yes but sturdy
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-19-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By kirby
yes oh yes check date codes even on new looking...

yes oh yes check date codes even on new looking tires, the spare on my 99 was original also and because of it's cover, it still had the blue and pink lines on the treads. i will add also to your...
Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers? 12-18-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,307
Posted By kirby
what is the difference in the wire for led

what is the difference in the wire for led-bigger or smaller?
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 12-18-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,213
Posted By kirby
my opinion I agree with too much power/voltage...

my opinion I agree with too much power/voltage being drawn through too small of a wire- uncle tried but no - and agree there is no reason to be plugged into both 30 amp AND 50 amp as shown in pics-...
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 11-08-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,089
Posted By kirby
thanks but too far for me

thanks but too far for me
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 11-04-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,089
Posted By kirby
uhm where is it located

uhm where is it located
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-11-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,246
Posted By kirby
my guess is - when you bumped it, probable hard....

my guess is - when you bumped it, probable hard. i think it jumped off all 4 pullies and that, in my opinion, would explain the 85% raising height. the cables seem or present longer b/c they are...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 08-04-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By kirby
my opinion - probable not a problem till an...

my opinion - probable not a problem till an avoidance or emergency type swerve and the water sloshing back and forth will push the swing of the trailer even more and make it more uncontrollable and...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-29-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By kirby
ball size should be stamped somewhere on the...

ball size should be stamped somewhere on the hitch/ ball receiver
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 06-29-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By kirby
jack , i guess we could blow smoke in the black...

jack , i guess we could blow smoke in the black tank drain and watch for smoke coming out the top or in the camper
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 06-29-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By kirby
the vent tube, whether it be pvc or abs, from top...

the vent tube, whether it be pvc or abs, from top of tank to top of hilo roof CAN NOT be glued air tight because it has to move up and down, period - i did not use hard pipe - i used flexible blue...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-26-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By kirby
i agree with '' you risk deforming '' b/c I have...

i agree with '' you risk deforming '' b/c I have put too much pressure on the stabilizing jack near the door and found within a day the door didn't latch correctly
Forum: Interior 07-21-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,289
Posted By kirby
yea I would be a millionaire too

yea I would be a millionaire too
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-10-2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By kirby
would you mind telling the cost

would you mind telling the cost
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 04-10-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By kirby
may i ask why you replaced the axles

may i ask why you replaced the axles
Forum: Exterior 11-17-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By kirby
my 99 does the same thing, at first i would put a...

my 99 does the same thing, at first i would put a screw jack under the frame directly in line with that side of the door but later learned to leave the stabilizer a bit loose on that corner -...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 06-12-2020, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,926
Posted By kirby
exbert I was telling I used the blue drain hose ,...

exbert I was telling I used the blue drain hose , I feel the vac hose would be too stiff and kink when lowered completely
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 05-22-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,926
Posted By kirby
my 99 came with an elastic cloth plastic lined...

my 99 came with an elastic cloth plastic lined flex hose. Once while camping I had to use one of wifey’s hair scrunchies to reattach it up top, which was forgotten till the elastic degraded and I...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 01-19-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
Posted By kirby
we don't use our shower either

we don't use our shower either so I used wire to hang a dowel / actually a broom handle in the shower curtain rollers
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 09-25-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,033
Posted By kirby
wow, please tell which hilo you have so I can try...

wow, please tell which hilo you have so I can try to remember to never buy one b/c if '' the battery is inaccessible when the trailer is down.'' then all I see is plenty of potential problems ...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-14-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,396
Posted By kirby
sounds like the battery is dead or near. I have...

sounds like the battery is dead or near. I have those beeps when the battery is dying. found this the hard way. currently am using a new smart charger and disconnecting the battery when not camping....
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 06-28-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,465
Posted By kirby
I used a piece for a double pane window, the...

I used a piece for a double pane window, the spring loaded latch that allows the window to lean out for cleaning. pop riveted on top right corner of freezer door; marked the slider on the inside wall...
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