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Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

11-03-2013, 01:30 PM

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Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

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Posted By JackandJanet

Hi Ralph - I'm reasonably certain the dent on the...

Hi Ralph - I'm reasonably certain the dent on the inside (caused by cable tension) is caused by attempting to raise the top too much at that point. Once the bulb seal makes contact, the top is not...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

11-01-2013, 11:39 PM

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Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

Views: 5,772

Posted By JackandJanet

Thanks, Ray. In my case, the repair was pretty...

Thanks, Ray. In my case, the repair was pretty simple. The part the lag screw went into was not damaged. The "denting" was on the inside wooden strip - but it didn't seem to be pulled away.

- Jack

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

11-01-2013, 02:04 PM

Replies: 25

Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

Views: 5,772

Posted By JackandJanet

Ray, I finally got home and took some pictures of...

Ray, I finally got home and took some pictures of the repair I made on my cable attachment point. My trailer, like yours, has a wooden block (strip) on the inside of the wall, but I'm certain it's...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

10-29-2013, 07:46 PM

Replies: 25

Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

Views: 5,772

Posted By JackandJanet

Yes, C-clamps would have worked, but, YOW! Ray,...

Yes, C-clamps would have worked, but, YOW! Ray, your damage looks pretty severe to me.

You've got metal damage and it looks like there may be wood rot. I fear you need to get to the inside of all...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

10-29-2013, 06:45 PM

Replies: 25

Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

Views: 5,772

Posted By JackandJanet

Hi Ray - Doubt that I qualify as a "genius", but...

Hi Ray - Doubt that I qualify as a "genius", but I AM an engineer, so maybe that gives me a tiny advantage.

I'm 90% certain the bolt at the attachment point screwed into wood. I remember it being...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

10-29-2013, 04:19 PM

Replies: 25

Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

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Posted By JackandJanet

Joe, the L-brace fits along the bottom and inside...

Joe, the L-brace fits along the bottom and inside of the rail. The vertical portion of the "L" reinforces the repair and keeps the horizontal portion from bending under the load produced by the cable...

Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion

10-28-2013, 11:41 PM

Replies: 25

Lower Rail on Upper Half Cable Attach Question

Views: 5,772

Posted By JackandJanet

Mine had a similar problem when I tried to raise...

Mine had a similar problem when I tried to raise one corner too much.

I filled the indentation with epoxy and then cut a piece of aluminum L-bracing that I placed over the damaged area to...

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