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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-08-2016, 08:42 PM
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Posted By RichR
We are always happy to help. Congrats on selling...

We are always happy to help. Congrats on selling the Hi-Lo but that doesn't mean your allowed to leave the happy Hi-Lo family.

Good luck in your endeavors and keep us in the loop.

RichR
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-29-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
If working normally the top should go up in about...

If working normally the top should go up in about 12 seconds, and down in 11 seconds. That was the advertised times.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-29-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
That's what this forum is for. I'm glad your...

That's what this forum is for.
I'm glad your problems were minor.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-28-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
You should have the trailer reasonably well...

You should have the trailer reasonably well leveled, it doesn't have to be perfectly level. That's also important for the fridge operation. An inch difference left to right or front to back is good.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-27-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
Now is the time to put the multimeter to work. ...

Now is the time to put the multimeter to work. Unplug for a few hours. If the battery is reading 12.7 volts+/- it is charged up. If not, either the charger/converter is not charging or your new...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-27-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
Here is another time where a multimeter comes in...

Here is another time where a multimeter comes in handy. Check what the voltage is at the battery when plugged in and when not. There is a noticeable rise in voltage when plugged in. That will tell...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-25-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
Yes, plug into shore power with the battery...

Yes, plug into shore power with the battery disconnected. Depending on the make/model of the converter there could be an internal fuse that is blown. Replacing the converter would be a wise thing...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-24-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
Yes, if the house lights come on. If the battery...

Yes, if the house lights come on. If the battery is disconnected there is no other source of power other than the converter.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-23-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
Did you try tracing where the wires go? ...

Did you try tracing where the wires go?


Try this, disconnect the battery by taking the positive wire off. Plug the trailer into shore power. If the inside lights light up you have a converter....
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-23-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
A multi-meter is useful for so many things like...

A multi-meter is useful for so many things like the above, checking bulbs and fuses, and wires for breaks, etc. As Jack said, get a good one. It doesn't have to be the most expensive one either.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-23-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
As was mentioned to you in your other thread,...

As was mentioned to you in your other thread, look to see where the the shore power cord enters the trailer. Usually the power panel and the converter/charger are somewhere near there. The...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-22-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By RichR
Assuming the trailer has a converter/charger the...

Assuming the trailer has a converter/charger the battery is getting charged. The best way to tell if it charging is to test the battery voltage when not plugged into shore power, then plug it in and...
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