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08-01-2019, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: indiana
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Pleasant Surprise
so while i was in mansfield for the Mid-Ohio Indycar race this past weekend, i did some wondering of the area.
driving down some side road, i see a sign for Habitat for Humanity Restore. naturally, my wife and i enjoy stopping by (my wife wasnt with me as this was a work trip), so i stopped by. upon pulling down the gravel driveway to the store, i see a hi-lo camper and i park beside it.
i step out of the truck and see that there were 7 parked behind me. i walk back a bit and i see 4 more to the side of an old garage. i snap a pic because i've never seen this many hi-los in one place. i step into the garage and see an old guy and a younger guy talking.
i inquire how they cam about to have so many hi-los as i have never seen that many. they state that they belong to customers, and they are repairing some of them. out of curiosity, i ask the name of the shop. the old guy says J and R Repair. MY JAW DROPS
I tell them that they are the ones that i have been reading about on this forum, and only by chance that i actually get to meet them. we talk a bit about the shop and they talk about the experience they have and what all they have done. i talk about how i have had a camper for a couple years and want to start working on it but havent had time due to work. he gets my email so i can send them questions when progress starts.
those 2 were amazing guys. appeared to be very humble (except when they talked about how Camping World calls them asking for free advice on how to work on a hi-lo).
i talked to my mom about this experience. we talked about how my curiosity while on these work trips has allowed me to find many gems! i pity the other guys on my team that don't take the time to explore the area.
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08-01-2019, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Reedley, Ca
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That is unbelievable! Super cool! I wish I was closer to Ohio. (California). I have a recently purchased 2001 Hi-lo Towlite 24' that could use a go over.
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08-01-2019, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Napa,CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tlnovack
That is unbelievable! Super cool! I wish I was closer to Ohio. (California). I have a recently purchased 2001 Hi-lo Towlite 24' that could use a go over.
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Hello fello Californian hi- lo er
From Napa
Have had 2 hi-los in the past 16 years
Current rig 2006 Tacoma and 2006 22' towlite
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08-01-2019, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Reedley, Ca
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Hello! I have heard the Tacoma is a good truck! I have a 2017 GMC Savana cargo van! And I love it. I live in the central San Joaquin Valley. I am still thinking about you wandering around and coming upon J&R! I totally get it. Sometimes this world works in mysterious ways. Sounds like J&R has its hands full with all those Hi-Los waiting to be serviced.
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08-01-2019, 11:08 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Napa,CA
Posts: 933
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That was chicken89
I just noticed your in CA
We try to get out 1or 2 times a month
Les & Patricia
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Les & Patricia
2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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08-01-2019, 11:14 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Napa,CA
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Let me know if you have any questions or mod idea's that I can help out on
I have done a lot to my trailer
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Les & Patricia
2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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08-02-2019, 05:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chicken89
so while i was in mansfield for the Mid-Ohio Indycar race this past weekend, i did some wondering of the area.
driving down some side road, i see a sign for Habitat for Humanity Restore. naturally, my wife and i enjoy stopping by (my wife wasnt with me as this was a work trip), so i stopped by. upon pulling down the gravel driveway to the store, i see a hi-lo camper and i park beside it.
i step out of the truck and see that there were 7 parked behind me. i walk back a bit and i see 4 more to the side of an old garage. i snap a pic because i've never seen this many hi-los in one place. i step into the garage and see an old guy and a younger guy talking.
i inquire how they cam about to have so many hi-los as i have never seen that many. they state that they belong to customers, and they are repairing some of them. out of curiosity, i ask the name of the shop. the old guy says J and R Repair. MY JAW DROPS
I tell them that they are the ones that i have been reading about on this forum, and only by chance that i actually get to meet them. we talk a bit about the shop and they talk about the experience they have and what all they have done. i talk about how i have had a camper for a couple years and want to start working on it but havent had time due to work. he gets my email so i can send them questions when progress starts.
those 2 were amazing guys. appeared to be very humble (except when they talked about how Camping World calls them asking for free advice on how to work on a hi-lo).
i talked to my mom about this experience. we talked about how my curiosity while on these work trips has allowed me to find many gems! i pity the other guys on my team that don't take the time to explore the area.
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Hi
Trying to connect with JR Repairs re my 2398C in Toronto.
Google and forum searches only provide out of date phone number.
Help most appreciated!
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08-02-2019, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: central Virginia
Posts: 584
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Chris; The last ph# for J&R was 740-392-1600 and their email is jrrepair@centurylink.net. I took my HiLo to them for repair and have gotten a number of parts from them. They are a great couple of guys.
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2003 Silvarado diesel crew cab
2017 Silvarado, crew cab 1500 6.2L gas w/ 8 speed tranny
central VA
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08-03-2019, 09:44 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 6
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J&R Repairs contact info
Jim
Have been able to contact J&R, thanks to your information!
They have replied positively. I will be sending them photos shortly.
Thanks a million for your help!
Chris
647 247 6733
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