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09-06-2017, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Romney, West Virginia
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New to Hi-Lo campers
New Member here, just picked up my first Hi-Lo camper today. Installed a exterior door and fixed a leaking roof for trade. It's a 1975 18375 Hi-Lo. It's in pretty good shape. Had a small roof leak but not a lot of damage. Where can I find parts for this? Are parts still available? I'm going to bring it home this week, give it a good cleaning and then start testing everything in it.
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09-06-2017, 10:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Tennessee
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Welcome to the forum.
The "search" function is your friend, don't hesitate to give it a try. Here's a thread from a few days ago regarding "where to find Hi-Lo parts".
http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f76/...919/#post40821
Good luck!
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09-06-2017, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Romney, West Virginia
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Thank you for the info. Looking forward to restoring my Hi-Lo and being a member of this forum.
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09-07-2017, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Far West Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WVMountainMan
New Member here, just picked up my first Hi-Lo camper today. Installed a exterior door and fixed a leaking roof for trade. It's a 1975 18375 Hi-Lo. It's in pretty good shape. Had a small roof leak but not a lot of damage. Where can I find parts for this? Are parts still available? I'm going to bring it home this week, give it a good cleaning and then start testing everything in it.
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Parts are available at the links below.
Midget RV & Trailer Service HiLo Specialist
Home - JR REPAIR
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09-07-2017, 03:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SWFL Bonita Springs/Andrews, NC
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WV, also check out the videos in the reference section, lots of good info for where your at with a "new" Hi Lo.
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09-07-2017, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Niagara Falls,NY
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Welcome to the forum
Our members are very resourceful when it comes to getting parts. Just ask for anything you need. The forum is very user friendly and we love to answer questions. Keep posting.
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09-07-2017, 08:24 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Romney, West Virginia
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Thanks I definitely will!! Waiting to bring it home. I want to replace the tires on it, what size should I put on? I want to change the rims on it to. The original equipment tire size is G78x14, load range B. Weren't they bias ply? Is there a.radial conversion?
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09-08-2017, 12:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Pine, AZ
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MountainMan, Google search is your friend! Here's a link to a conversion chart: Vintage Tire Size Conversion Chart - Vintage Car Connection
Yes, I'd switch to metric radials and I'd go with no less than Load Range C - Load Range D if you can find them. I'd highly recommend Maxxis M8008 trailer tires. Make sure the diameter and width fit in your wheel wells.
I just checked, you probably will not find Load Range D in 14" tires. But there are LR Cs.
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09-09-2017, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Adrian, Mi.
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Don't be tempted to put a car/ truck tire on. Most don't have the side wall strength that a trailer tire needs. A trailer tire sits for long periods of time and is designed for that purpose. I also recommend balancing your tires on travel trailers. There is a lot of vibration and any means to lessen the stress on the rig will lengthen its life.
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09-10-2017, 07:09 AM
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Location: NW PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WVMountainMan
Thanks I definitely will!! Waiting to bring it home. I want to replace the tires on it, what size should I put on? I want to change the rims on it to. The original equipment tire size is G78x14, load range B. Weren't they bias ply? Is there a.radial conversion?
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Try etrailer.com, they specialize in trailer related items: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Parts
You should be able to find a conversion from the old to new sizes there. Do go for radial tires.
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