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Forum: Interior 03-21-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 237
Posted By oldcarguy
Thanks very much for posting this. A couple...

Thanks very much for posting this.

A couple of years ago (while J&R was still in business), we ordered replacements for 4 of the blinds in our 2307 - when they came in, 2 were new new, 2 were new...
Forum: Other stuff wanted 03-15-2024, 01:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 247
Posted By oldcarguy
Not in your area, but we have an RV shop here in...

Not in your area, but we have an RV shop here in Sacramento CA that does a lot of RV dismantling and has a good sized warehouse that is packed to the rafters with parts - fair chance they can come up...
Forum: Other stuff wanted 03-08-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By oldcarguy
A few years ago I looked into getting a similar...

A few years ago I looked into getting a similar replacement curved windshield made for a car restoration project I was considering (we have a 2307 C so I know exactly what you have) - at that time...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-20-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By oldcarguy
No intent to be judgmental - just makes me sad to...

No intent to be judgmental - just makes me sad to see irreplaceable pieces of history being allowed to rot, especially when there are folks ready, willing and able to bring them back to life before...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 12-15-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By oldcarguy
I wonder the same thing when I see a muscle car,...

I wonder the same thing when I see a muscle car, sports car or an expensive boat that's been allowed to fall into disrepair. I've knocked at the door of more than one house that has a tired, faded...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 12-08-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By oldcarguy
The jack knife sofa/sleeper in our 2307 Classic...

The jack knife sofa/sleeper in our 2307 Classic was pretty uncomfortable when we got it - in addition to the joint between the back & bottom, the bottom cushion had been replaced with high density...
Forum: Hi-Lo Photo Album 11-18-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By oldcarguy
Good luck with the project.... Just a guess,...

Good luck with the project....

Just a guess, but getting the overall weight under 500 lbs may not be possible - likely the frame, axles, wheels & tires, lift mechanism and upper body framing alone...
Forum: Routine Maintenance & Service | Winterizing 10-27-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By oldcarguy
Great idea - have had a couple of $200+ HiLo...

Great idea - have had a couple of $200+ HiLo specific covers that lasted only a couple of winters - not doing that again. Last couple of winters I've used a big silver tarp from Harbor Freight...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 09-07-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By oldcarguy
If your awning is a Dometic unit, parts for the...

If your awning is a Dometic unit, parts for the arms should be readily available - we've had both a hinge and a slider latch break on our 2306C over the last couple of years and had no problems...
Forum: New Member Intros 09-02-2023, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By oldcarguy
If you have the more or less standard square...

If you have the more or less standard square crank-up skylight, you may want to consider replacing the whole unit with a new Fantastic Fan vent. I replaced one of the two in our 2307C a couple of...
Forum: New Member Intros 08-24-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
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Views: 390
Posted By oldcarguy
Assuming the broken window is one of the side...

Assuming the broken window is one of the side windows, it should be flat - if so, any decent auto glass shop should be able to make a replacement in either tempered or laminated safety glass.
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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 07-26-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By oldcarguy
I noticed some sag at across the door opening on...

I noticed some sag at across the door opening on our 2307C some time ago - with no indication of leakage, I'm reluctant to open up the wall to try to reinforce it, but I did want to keep the problem...
Forum: Curious about Hi-Lo Campers? 06-23-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By oldcarguy
Just a guess without knowing more about the...

Just a guess without knowing more about the trailer's history and how long it's been stuck "up", but it could be something as simple as a missing or dead battery, low fluid in the pump & hydraulic...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-25-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By oldcarguy
Thanks Jack - that's exactly the info needed. I...

Thanks Jack - that's exactly the info needed. I need to be able to raise the upper section in the carport for maintenance, and definitely want to have room to raise it when parked next to the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-24-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By oldcarguy
Anybody know 23C height with the upper section raised?

We're in the process of changing houses - the new place has a driveway extension that wraps around the side of the garage and drops down to an out-of-the-way corner of the back yard. Plans are to put...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 04-07-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By oldcarguy
Guessing this is still in the "concept" stage -...

Guessing this is still in the "concept" stage - wonder if there's an operational prototype, or if the video on their web site is computer generated?

Will be interesting to see how it develops...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-01-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,837
Posted By oldcarguy
Depending on how and where the door is sticking,...

Depending on how and where the door is sticking, you might have some distortion in the door opening. If it's the upper door, check to see if you're getting any sagging across the door opening -...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-27-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,837
Posted By oldcarguy
Sounds like you're making progress - hopefully...

Sounds like you're making progress - hopefully you're past the worst of it. Out of curiosity, how far off-level was the frame?
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 03-22-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,359
Posted By oldcarguy
Heard back from the seller - trailer's been sold

Heard back from the seller - trailer's been sold
Forum: Hi-Lo's for sale 03-20-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,359
Posted By oldcarguy
Daughter in OR is looking for a small HiLo (17 or...

Daughter in OR is looking for a small HiLo (17 or 19). I'm in the the Sacramento area - not far from you if your trailer is still for sale.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-20-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,837
Posted By oldcarguy
Keep us posted on your progress - will be...

Keep us posted on your progress - will be interesting to see what turns out to have been the issue that's got your upper section stuck in place.....
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-18-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,837
Posted By oldcarguy
If binding does turn out to be the issue and...

If binding does turn out to be the issue and you're able to correct it and lower the top section down to the "travel" position, it would probably be a good idea to re-level before trying to raise it...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-17-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,837
Posted By oldcarguy
Going back to your original post - chances are...

Going back to your original post - chances are the frame is not bent, but there's at least a small possibility that if the trailer is parked on uneven ground, wasn't properly leveled, isn't supported...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 03-03-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By oldcarguy
Might want to check with boat shops, particularly...

Might want to check with boat shops, particularly ones that work on sailboat rigging. I'm in the Sacramento area as well, but it's been years since I owned a sailboat, so I'm no longer up on who's...
Forum: Exterior 03-02-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By oldcarguy
I think Ruben's correct and it's probably more...

I think Ruben's correct and it's probably more work than it's worth.

Can probably cut down a black ABS drain fitting to make a snap-on guard for the lever (body of the fitting about the diameter...
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