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I am looking at a used hi lo camper and would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with them. Are they dependable and how well did you like or dislike them?
I have a 1997 TowLite, I bought it used
four years ago and I have enjoyed it very much. Just this year I have a bulge on the left side, outside by the
window and the kitchen sink right by the cable. I beleive it started from a
leak from the top. Everything works on
this camper otherwise. I would like to
get it repaired, but I afraid it
cost quiet a bit. Need help and suggestion on what I should I do to keep this camper going.
I have a 1994 hi lo trailer, 26 foot model; I noticed the roof is leaking and the ceiling is sunk down on the door side now and the wall is water logged too and coming apart near the front window above the table. I'm not sure how to fix it, and I'm afraid to find out what the cost would be, can't really sell it like that either. Other than that, it's not a bad trailer and has a big bathroom. The other problem I've had is both sofas give me problems and won't fold down properly to make up the bed is a real chore, the mechanisms don't work right.
I know that some of the hilo's had built in radios. I am pretty sure that they all had the same wireing I was wondering if any one knew where they put the radio on a 1996.
I was wondering how to get the hi low campers to operate? How do you get them to go up? I have a 1980s model and I don't know how to crank it up. Please advise?
I just bought a used 97 22'tow lite hi lo that needed repair from being towed with the top half not fully down, had to repair bottom rail on top half, adjust lift cable to level top & seal correctly & repanel inter. wall. love it, tows with almost any veh (easy pull, but can you stop it? )ck closely for roof leaks, stained panels & pushed out walls from laminate plywood/insulation sep. due to water damage ( seals recaulked /coolsealed rutine mainance & air cond./ vents resealed.up/down in sec.push a button crank jacks your camping ! hard to find & exp. too, good price,grab it quick, I had to go over 300 miles to find one I could afford ( needed repairs)if you've enjoyed popups, youd prob love a 15-17 footer, any size will tow with 70+ % less wind resist & much better gas mile. than a standard travel trailer !
We just purchased a 2006 HiLo and all the owner manuals were there except for the trailer itself. is there a manual that we can get that tells us how the water pumping system works.
we have filled the tank but have no water coming out of the faucets.
we need some help
I have a 1996 and it has a switch just inside the door on the left that I push to get it to up and I have to pull a cable to unlock it and push the same button to let it down
I have a 1993 hi lo towlite camper. the 2 rear cables are broken. how do I replace them without tearing the walls out. I have ordered the cables to fix. need how instructions. PLEASE HELP!
Need VERY detailed instructions on how to adjust lifting cables. Manual kinda vague on subject. Have located the adjustment nuts but am afraid of how to proceed without more info. Instructions don't make sense. Anyone who has been succesful with this please respond. Don't want to start until I'm confident with proceedure. Main problem I'm having is that the top half lowers too far and main body of upper half rests on frame. Have new bumper pads but don't think they will keep top off frame when lowered.
I have a 1987 hi low 28 foot with all the toys available at the time a/c will freeze you out, heat will burn you out, fridge will feeze, can pull with ease almost noooo added fuel mileage, pull with f250 deisel. only draw back is have nothing on the counters when down [ tv, microwave, ect,] also its great for wooded camping areas because of height, no worrys with over hanging trees and low limbs. Great putting into tight spots that you just cant get the big ones into. Overall construction, is great! Hope this helps!!
Have been repairing a 1978 Hi-Lo. Water got in end-caps. Replaced pitted alum roof and top Luan wood, materials $750. Should have just replaced end sheets since OK in middle.
For delaminations, drill multiple holes from inside (stop at aluminum). Spray Dow "Great Stuff" polyurethane foam. Stuff wet Q-tips in holes. Brace plywood on outside to hold wall flat. For roof, bow up w/ supports from inside. Work in stages so foam doesn't bulge walls. Your walls will be solid. Spackle & repaint inside.
Use good sealants when re-assembling - butyl rubber, PL polyurethane caulk. Use rubber washers under external screws. Don't slap together like the factory, which causes leaks. Minimize screws. I added aluminum strips across top & bottom of endcaps to keep fiberglass from bowing between screws.
Repaint w/ Interlux Brightsides polyurethane boat paint. Roll & tip method looks great. I painted window frames black for modern look. The bare aluminum was ugly and corrodes. I found vinyl channel covers for windows & side mouldings on Amazon.
Help, we just bought a 197? hi lo camper for $250. The guy we bought it from said we just need to replace the cable so we can crank it up. The only thing is... what size cable, how long a cable, and how do we install the new cable? Any help?
I have same problem with leaks around windows which appear to have caused wood to rot but I have not had any estimates for repairing yet. Did you get any responses?
I just bought a 1990 hi lo, Where is the battery located to make the top come down? or is there a different option to make it come down? Also it has not been brought down in a few years, is there something I need to oil or grease or something? This is my 1st camper and I am completely dumb about them... I didn't even know the top came down! Please anyone with any advice.. contact me asap before I mess it up somehow! Thank you
I have a 2006 25C. I don't know if you have the Classic or the Tow Lite but
they're probably about the same. There
should be a switch on the control panel
for the pump if you're using water from
the potable tank. You could check the fuses and make sure they're all ok.
IF you hooking up from city water with
a hose you don't use the pump but you may want to get a water regulator that
screws on to the end of the hose which
helps keep the pressure in check as the water enters your system in the trailer. You can probably get a manual
from the factory. www.hilotrailer.com
Katherene: To the right of the entrance door steps, on the lower half of the trailer, there is a hatch which contains the lift pump and a battery. The battery must be charged or, you can raise the trailer if it is plugged into a 20 AMP house receptacle.
To Raise or Lower the top, look just inside the door on the left hand side, at the bottom of the wall and there will be another small door. Inside is an electrical Rocker switch and a cable. To lower the top (after you have established a power source) Push the top half of the switch to raise the trailer, then pull the cable to release the saftey catch. Now push the bottom half and the traoler top should lower BUT, BEWARE/DANGER !!! Make sure that there is NOTHING on the counter tops or table top. Close all cabinet doors. Also, be sure the hatches on the outside are closed. When the top comes down it comes down very fast.
Yes to oil and grease. If you don't have an owners manual you should contact the factory and request one. Otherwise, you will have to "wing it" and just lube away (I use spray lithium grease) anything and everything. Also, have the wheel bearings checked and repacked. Good luck !
There is a HiLo Yahoo group. If you have questions about how to do anything (adjust cables, repair, etc.) check out their files section. Also, the folks on there all love their HiLo and will help you with anything. I own a '69 and we've had it for 20 years. Like most, they were better made back then, but not so many amenities. Love it! They can be quite heavy so check your tow vehicles gvwr.
Cindy
The Hi-Lo Trailer Forum has instrauctions for gasket replacement, cable adjustment, manuals and more. The Hi-Lo community is very friendly and helpful. www.HiLoTrailerForum.com
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