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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 06-18-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
We ended up just getting some from an online...

We ended up just getting some from an online source for regular blinds, and it worked out pretty well. They have the ability to slide up or down, but not a setting where it lets only some light...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-19-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Hmm, interesting.... I just sprayed white lithium...

Hmm, interesting.... I just sprayed white lithium grease on all of the guide rails, but also, the door guide block was one that has been broken for a long time before we owned it, and consequently...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-18-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Good point.. although I knew that, because my RV...

Good point.. although I knew that, because my RV store always tells me to stop calling it a leveling jack, and call it a stabilizer jack. I should probably just call it by its correct name. :)

On...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-18-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
For anyone that has a problem with their freezer...

For anyone that has a problem with their freezer door not staying closed, here are the pieces that were broken in ours:

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/freezer_door_fix1.jpg
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-18-2012, 12:56 AM
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Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Here are the final pics that show how it looked...

Here are the final pics that show how it looked finished:

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/outrigger_mount6.jpg

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/outrigger_mount7.jpg
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-18-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Unfortunately, I have no experience on the end...

Unfortunately, I have no experience on the end cap replacements, but I can say, just unbolting the bumper covers has caused me issues getting screws to bite again, so I would be really cautious, and...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-16-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
I wish I could remove mine, they look like they...

I wish I could remove mine, they look like they are welded in, as they are part of a frame that hangs down a bit. Is yours a classic? I know ours are about 10 years apart, so they may be totally...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-16-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Jerry, it sounds like you have been very...

Jerry, it sounds like you have been very thorough. Like you mentioned, you probably don't need to remove some of the stuff that you removed, but if you have the time, it will only make for a better...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-15-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Our blinds are actually green cloth, and they are...

Our blinds are actually green cloth, and they are held at the top and bottom, and actually have three positions, open, closed with one layer (lets some light through), and closed with both layers...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-15-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
I also have fixed a number of the little issues...

I also have fixed a number of the little issues with the trailer that have been bothering us (and the previous owners) for a while. One of the issues, was that the Freezer door inside of the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-15-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
The tape that I used is standard caulking/tape...

The tape that I used is standard caulking/tape for encasement windows. Its almost like plumbers tape, is a light gray color and is 1/2" wide. I got some actual Butyl tape from an RV shop, and it...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-11-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
So true... fortunately, Lowes still stocks some...

So true... fortunately, Lowes still stocks some wallpaper, and they had a nice little selection actually. We got some that had some texture, and initially we were going to do the paintable stuff,...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-10-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Tonight we are actually covering the lower rail...

Tonight we are actually covering the lower rail covers with the same wallpaper as the walls, then tomorrow we will wall paper the front end, and prime the area around the front window so that we can...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-10-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Then we installed the wallpaper on both walls,...

Then we installed the wallpaper on both walls, and installed the windows last.

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/inner_wall_after3.jpg

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/inner_wall_after4.jpg
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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-10-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Yes, we reinstalled both windows with Butyl tape...

Yes, we reinstalled both windows with Butyl tape around the whole perimeter. They sealed up very nicely.

We got a ton of work done today, completely finished the inner wall. We decided to use...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-09-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
I only used the torque arms and the C-clips from...

I only used the torque arms and the C-clips from this kit, the rest I discarded.

Here is the finished window... works perfectly, all for $15

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/window_fix9.jpg
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-09-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Here are two pics of the kit that I ordered......

Here are two pics of the kit that I ordered... $15 shipped

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/window_fix4.jpg

https://www.vdubn.com/hilo/window_fix5.jpg

Here I have remounted the gear box with pop...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-09-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
We went over and put the second and final coat of...

We went over and put the second and final coat of roof paint on, and removed the perimeter tape and plastic (we had to lightly scribe lines at the edge of the blue tape so as not to lift any of the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-07-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
I mentioned that I would post the products that...

I mentioned that I would post the products that we are using for the roof and the walls.

We first used Black Jack Roof-Patch Elastic Crack Sealer and Repair to fill all the voids in the seams, the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-07-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
I also inspected the cables underneath, and they...

I also inspected the cables underneath, and they all look excellent. No corrosion, no fraying. They looked a bit dry, so I sprayed the whole length with PB Blaster spray... cables and pulleys.
...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-07-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Finally, I removed the door side lower skirt, and...

Finally, I removed the door side lower skirt, and found that there isn't much room to position the outrigger, but it looks like it will wedge into this corner nicely... I'll have to remove the wheel...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-07-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
We were able to make some more progress...

We were able to make some more progress tonight... We checked the roof, and it has cured nicely, but we will be waiting two more days for the second coat. So, we raised the top, and cleared out the...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-05-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
We also used the elastomeric paint to coat the...

We also used the elastomeric paint to coat the Air Conditioner cover, as the fiberglass was getting britle, and even cracked a bit in places. It makes the whole top nice and clean as well.
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-05-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
As for any holes or cracks in the aluminum roof,...

As for any holes or cracks in the aluminum roof, yes, there were two holes where the antenna used to be... I removed the antenna, and the cable that went through the ceiling inside, as we will mount...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 03-05-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,504
Posted By vdubn
Thanks sam! Jerry, you are correct, and...

Thanks sam!

Jerry, you are correct, and after reading the application instructions, I think that we are only going to be putting two coates on. We might opt for three, but we'll see. We are...
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