"Wow Jim, that is heavy for a trailer that size. Just purchased a 64 model, same length, will get it weighed next spring but wonder if they were already using square steel tubing by then? Would you know what kind of flooring they used in 64? plywood, plank?
what was the tongue weight on yours?"
Battle,
Can't tell you when Hi-Lo (Snyder) started using steel tubing for framing, I just don't know. Nor do I know what subflooring was being used in 1964. Our 1969 had plywood subflooring.
Our 1969 was a dual axle, so factory dry tongue weight was 190 lbs., actually a bit less than Hi-Lo's single axle trailers. However, actual tongue weight on ours was somewhat higher because of the accessory drop-down bunk (made of square steel tubing), and the optional water heater. On this model, the water heater was located on the front driver's side of the trailer.
The Bon Voyage's overall factory dry weight (without factory options and accessories), was close to 3100 lbs. Our rig had the optional bunk, water heater, shower/toilet (real porcelain in those days), and spare tire and rack, and all those increased the dry weight to around 3500 lbs. While going to college, I lived in the Hi-Lo, and consequently hauled a significantly heavier load (almost everything I owned, plus all those text books and many heavy thoughts) than most folks would take if only going camping. My overall trailer weight was easily exceeding 5000 lbs. The Hi-Lo had great springs and tires, and that steel framing made the whole rig very solid . Never had a flat, or any other suspension issues, of course in those days my TV was a Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser, and between the low gearing and small engine, pulling at excessive speeds was impossible.
Take care,
Jim
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1967 17' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1967-1969)
1969 19' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1969-2011)
2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2015 Chevy Tahoe LTZ
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