First questions... - Hi-Lo camper travel trailer forum

SeaGypsy · 04-04-2013, 07:01 PM

Without an owner's manual, I am sure I will have lots of questons regarding my new to me '87 FunChaser.

So far, not much response on here.

First question: Does ANYONE have a way of getting owner's manuals?

Second question: Can anyone videotape putting the awning down? I had a brand new Minnie Winnie motorhome, and had no problems with the awning, but this thing looks confusing!!

I'm attaching a photo of it. I don't even know where to begin. Even just a typed instruction would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

[IMG] http://http://seagypsyspics.shutterfly.com/pictures/17 [/IMG]

SeaGypsy · 04-04-2013, 07:04 PM

Can't tell if that link worked.

http://seagypsyspics.shutterfly.com/

RichR · 04-04-2013, 08:06 PM

You may have already seen this but in the reference library there is a manual for a 1990 Hilo. Things don't change much from year to year and you should be able to extract a lot of info from this manual. http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f49/...-classic-2016/ The appliances have their own manuals separate from the trailer manual. Many of them are listed in the library also.

Can't help you with the awning, I haven't operated one like that.

Hang in there, someone will come along with some info.

hilltool · 04-04-2013, 08:57 PM

Is there a name somewhere on the awning or frame that would give you (us) a clew to the manufacturer?

rick

hilltool · 04-04-2013, 09:05 PM

Try this site- download some of the pdfs and see if it is what you have. Seems about the right year......regardless of the vehicle.

dometic awnings pdf free ebook download from www.sunshinemotorhomeconversions.com

rick

jcurtis95 · 04-05-2013, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaGypsy

Can't tell if that link worked.

http://seagypsyspics.shutterfly.com/

SeaGypsy,

The pics you posted were not of a HiLo. Are you in the right forum?

Jerry Curtis 2406 T

gus · 04-05-2013, 04:57 AM

the bottom pic is a hi lo camper, its not the clearest pic. When we bought our camper, we were lucky the couple that sold it, spent over an hour showing us everything that we needed to know to operate our hi lo, and believe me one demo like that worth 10 manual, they did give us the original manuals also. if you can't find any document, search youtube, for camper awning operation, or if you have someone to assist you, take the awning off from it's rolled position and take some more pics, but I am sure at this stage you will see how the pieces work.

JIM L · 04-05-2013, 09:53 AM

The awning does not look like any I have seen on a HiLo. It may have been replaced. As Rich said get the manufacture name and model number off of the awning and other appliances, google that manufacture and with the model # you can find the owners and parts manuals and download them. If you can't figure out how to operate the awning, take the HiLo to a camping world store or other RV dealership and see if they will help you. Request here on the forum to see if there is a HiLo owner near you that could give you some help with your problems. Good luck.

Norton Rider · 04-05-2013, 11:25 AM

This awning looks similar to the one that I had on a mini motorhome many years ago. Unfortunately, I cannot remember who made it.

Raul

robobd · 04-05-2013, 11:29 AM

do you have a rv dealership of any type near your home? they would be able to show and demonstrate how to work the awning, experiance is the best manual. I have not seen this type of awning, but looks like it is sealed from the elements

Norton Rider · 04-05-2013, 11:32 AM

I found the one that my motor home used to have. It was an Insta-a-matic.

Here is a close-up photo: RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Class A Motorhomes: Inst-a-matic box awning

Here is the manual: http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/operating/ae3000.pdf

Raul

renoites · 04-05-2013, 12:52 PM

Sea Gypsy
after looking at the pic.
Do you have a crank to lower and raise the awning?
If so, put the crank end into the loop and turn while manually supporting/helping the awning fabric unroll. Clockwise tightens and counter opens.
The parts I see in the pic are the legs to the awning. They will be folded out after awning is completely open and extended to mounting pads that are attached to the bottom portion of the trlr.
This will be a 2 man job until you get the hang of it, so you don't tweak something. Do this slowly and with no binds to the mechanisms.
My 1985 hi lo awning is similar and has old plastic parts that will snap if you look at them incorrectly. So NO HARD PULLING AND PUSHING! Mine has a clip lock mechanism on both ends that need to be unlocked before it is opened.
hth
steve

SeaGypsy · 04-08-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hilltool

Is there a name somewhere on the awning or frame that would give you (us) a clew to the manufacturer?

rick

Well, the awning is by Capri. Not sure much else. I took more photos and uploaded them to my Shutterfly site.
I've googled Capri Awnings but haven't found instructions yet.

Thanks!

SeaGypsy · 04-08-2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoites

Sea Gypsy
after looking at the pic.
Do you have a crank to lower and raise the awning?
If so, put the crank end into the loop and turn while manually supporting/helping the awning fabric unroll. Clockwise tightens and counter opens.
The parts I see in the pic are the legs to the awning. They will be folded out after awning is completely open and extended to mounting pads that are attached to the bottom portion of the trlr.
This will be a 2 man job until you get the hang of it, so you don't tweak something. Do this slowly and with no binds to the mechanisms.
My 1985 hi lo awning is similar and has old plastic parts that will snap if you look at them incorrectly. So NO HARD PULLING AND PUSHING! Mine has a clip lock mechanism on both ends that need to be unlocked before it is opened.
hth
steve

Hi Steve. No crank. Or pole. I'll prob wait till I'm heading out camping and stop at CW on the way to see if they can help. Unless I can do it sooner.
Thanks!

Norton Rider · 04-08-2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaGypsy

Hi Steve. No crank. Or pole. I'll prob wait till I'm heading out camping and stop at CW on the way to see if they can help. Unless I can do it sooner.
Thanks!

In the mid-80s owned a 1970s mini motorhome that had a similar looking awning. As I recall there was no crank. I had to open the container, grab the end of the fabric and pull it out against the tension. The spring-loaded roller for the fabric was attached to the motorhome's body. This is different than most awning's today, where the roller is attached to the arms. What I don't remember anymore is how the support arms worked.

If I were you, I'd get a ladder and start playing with it. I'm sure that you will discover how it works in short order.

Raul

SeaGypsy · 04-19-2013, 04:23 PM

I found a bunch of parts in the outside back box area. There IS some type of crank in there. So, I'll play around with it this weekend.

My first camping trip is on May 10th!!

Lots to do!!

RichR · 04-19-2013, 07:50 PM

The crank may be for the stabilizer jacks under the trailer or if you have a power tongue jack it could be the backup crank for it.

sam · 04-20-2013, 03:47 AM

Post a picture of the crank and we will tell you what it is.