I occasionally just partially raise the top of my 2003 HiLo in order to crawl in and get something. If I forget to lower it again, it lowers itself within a few hours. Is this normal. (Not a problem when safety locked in full raised position.)

If everything is in top notch shape there should not be any "Creep". I believe there is a remedy for it: http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f61/...o-trailer-129/ If that doesn't correct the problem there may be leaky seals, etc. Have you checked for leaks and is the reservoir full when the top is down?

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