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Old 04-21-2011, 08:33 PM   #1
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Default A new toy 26BR

So I was going to get my childhood dream a CJ7 Renegade until I happend upon the add for yet another dream a HI-LO. My wife loves our pop up trailer but always wanted a complete bathroom so now we own a 1993 26BR that is in good shape I mean its 18yrs old but nice. So we are really excited to take it out. No starts the fun going through the trailer.
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Old 04-21-2011, 10:06 PM   #2
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Congrats on the new coach, and welcome aboard.
I have a 2693RD that is in great shape, used but in great shape. I just bought it in August of last year.
You'll love the trailer and you'll love the members around here even more.
And don't be bashful, post some pics!

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Old 04-21-2011, 10:14 PM   #3
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Default every time i ever saw a hi lo on the road

all my life
i would think....how do you get one of those...lol
well now at 60
i got one
87 funchaser
need a bit of work...roof leaks a bit
need work on the glides
but I'm sure i can fix it
basically it's in great shape for it's age
can't wait to get it on the road

then when people see mine
they'll think "what do ya gotta do" to get one of those
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Old 04-21-2011, 10:22 PM   #4
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I will try and get some up this weekend. Pulled it from Wyoming yesterday back to Utah snow and mountain passes pulled awesome with no brakes previous owener flat 4 pinned the wire Saturday brakes will be back.
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Old 04-21-2011, 11:45 PM   #5
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Congrats on your preloved pre enjoyed HiLo . You will really appreciate you Br. on a freezing cold night or when it is raining for all that is worth.!!
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Old 04-22-2011, 08:28 AM   #6
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Does anyone happen to know what the Reese WD hich model number was on early 90's Hi-LO models?
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Old 04-22-2011, 08:59 AM   #7
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There is no specific hitch that matches specific trailers. You have to mate your vehicle to the trailer. There are many different combinations.
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Does anyone happen to know what the Reese WD hich model number was on early 90's Hi-LO models?
Are you indicating that there may be brackets on the trailer hitch from the previous owner. If you are you could take pictures or the trailer to different hitch dealers and they can figure out what you need to complete the hookup. Welcome to the forum.
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Old 04-22-2011, 12:56 PM   #9
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The trailer has reese plates weled to frame head and schackle reese but there are no bars so I was trying to fo=igure the bars needed if new oneworked with the old.
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Best thing to do is grind and replace them. They have probably changed the bars and the hook ups and the chances of finding an old set of bars that fit properly can be slime. Have a good shop do the work for you unless you are a qualified welder and grinder. Even then have somebody else do the work, it takes the guessing out of the problem. Reese is a brand name, how ever different manf. use different hook ups for there bars. One hint for you when you get your new load leveling bars or weight distribution bars here is an easy way to hook them up. Once you know how many loops of chain you need, hook them up BEFORE you lower the trailer, it makes it a lot easier than trying to bar them over after the trailer is lowered and you have to liiifft all that tongue weight. It will save you some skinned knuckles, sore backs and lots n lots of shady words.

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Old 04-23-2011, 08:27 AM   #11
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Thanks for the advice. I am sure that I will have to do a new set up but you can always hope to find them. Today the fun starts
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Pics or it didn't happen. :-)
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Old 04-23-2011, 08:28 PM   #13
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Couple photos of the new toy now with working brakes.
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Hi Pug,

Your new toy is in great shape! I especially like the bed set-up.

You are going to have a blast with this thing! Thanks for sharing!

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Old 04-24-2011, 01:16 PM   #15
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Thanks. Can't wait to try it out.
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I. Have a 1995 26BR HILO but do not know what the dry weight is?
Can anyone help keith that?

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I. Have a 1995 26BR HILO but do not know what the dry weight is?
Can anyone help keith that?

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According to NADA guides (use discretion) , about 5,000 lbs:

1995 Hi Lo Price, 1995 Hi Lo Values & 1995 Hi Lo Specs | NADAguides
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According to NADA guides (use discretion) , about 5,000 lbs:

1995 Hi Lo Price, 1995 Hi Lo Values & 1995 Hi Lo Specs | NADAguides
That weight probably doesn't include any options.
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