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Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 10-08-2022, 11:17 AM
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Views: 1,112
Posted By fredetl
It's been sold!

It's been sold!
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 08-27-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,112
Posted By fredetl
There are no rust problems and no leaks. I will...

There are no rust problems and no leaks. I will consider any reasonable price offers. Please contact me at my direct email fredetl@ksu.edu for more timely responses.
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 08-14-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,112
Posted By fredetl
Selling a 1999 Towlite 21TL in NE Kansas - Sold

I am selling our 1999 Towlite 21TL. After two long vacation trips, we decided to upsize. I am asking $5500. Everything works perfectly. Even on a recent 10-day 95 degree trip, the A/C kept us cool...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-05-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By fredetl
Need a fridge part!

The AC/Gas/12v selector switch plastic knob on my Dometic RM2453 refrigerator just broke off in my 1999 22TL. Does anyone have one that I could buy, like from an old fridge that no longer works?
I...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-06-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By fredetl
Bottom Door Latch

My trailer is away at my storage location so I don't have a photo but I surface mounted the slide bolt on the top edge of the lower door. Here is a link to the bolt I used:...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-04-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By fredetl
Bottom Door Latch

I added a latch to the top edge of my 1999 Towlite 22TL bottom door. I Had to drill a hole in the door frame to allow the latch bar to slide into it but by selecting a flat style bar latch, there...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 08-30-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By fredetl
Angel; what kind of paint did you use to re-paint...

Angel; what kind of paint did you use to re-paint the outside? What advice/lessons learned do you have for someone thinking about doing it?
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-25-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By fredetl
Axle lift kit

Please keep us all informed what you find out and how it works out if you decide to install them on your HiLo.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-09-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By fredetl
furnace question

It just had one 15# tank on it when I bought it. I plan on putting another 15# tank on also because they are easy to find "swap outs" at places like Walmart, etc. I just wanted to get some variety of...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-09-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By fredetl
Furnace question

I recently bought a 1999 21' Towlight and I will be taking it to Yellowstone this July. I am wondering if the furnace will be sufficient for the night time temperatures that average in the upper...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 11-26-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,931
Posted By fredetl
Securing top Rail

The way I secured the wood to the steel frame was to drill through the steel frame from the outside and then use 2.5" self-tapping screws into the new wood rail every 6". The screw heads look like...
Forum: Exterior 11-20-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By fredetl
I am happy to report that I have fixed the...

I am happy to report that I have fixed the problem. I had a piece of 3/16" plate steel cut in a "U" shape. I let the top down a couple of inches on the 4 pieces of 2x6 like I had planned and it...
Forum: Exterior 11-17-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By fredetl
re: door flexing

Thanks for the ideas guys. Today I cut 4 equal length 2x6 boards slightly less than the full length of the full up length and let the top down on them. I then checked and the door closed properly...
Forum: Exterior 11-16-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By fredetl
Door flexing

I recently bought a 1999 Towlite and have a problem with the door not closing when the top is up but closes fine when the top is down. I measured the width of the opening in both the up and down...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-26-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,931
Posted By fredetl
Lower Side Rail Repair

Roland J, Here are the answers to your questions from over the weekend;
On my 1999 Towlite, the frame is 1" square steel with a 2" x 3" wooden frame rail attached to it. The factory one was 2...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-11-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,931
Posted By fredetl
Replacing wooden lower rail

jms, You can replace the lower wooden rail without taking the top off the trailer. I am in the process of replacing them in my 1999 21' Towlite and have the curbside long 16' one done already. Just...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 10-10-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,910
Posted By fredetl
VIN location

I just located mine on a 1999 Towlite on a label located on the curbside front corner of the body. It is a stick-on label that is so faded it is hardly legible. I intend to get the numbers stamped...
Forum: Other stuff for sale 10-05-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
Posted By fredetl
Parts wanted

If you decide to part this out, I am looking for the wall brackets that that the drop down bunk clips into when it is in the up position. Contact me at fredetl@ksu.edu.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-22-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By fredetl
Putting up new ceiling paneling

Hey, GK, I watched your 1$ HiLo rebuild video and was very impressed with the jig you made to push the paneling up to the ceiling and hold it there while the glue dried. I am going to need to do the...
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 09-18-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By fredetl
Trailer Still Available?

Doug,
Is the trailer still available? If it is, perhaps you could give me a call at 785-564-1345 to discuss the amount of damage. I live in Kansas so I would need to be able to dismantle enough of...
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