Lo-Hi?

[Mongoose-HILO]

Hi,

Wanted to pick up a gutted camper to make a mobile art studio. Found one that fit the bill on Craigslist. The labeling indicates it is a "Lo-Hi". I've heard of Hi-Lo, but not Lo-Hi. It wasn't painted on in jest, it is an actual decal. Does anyone know about Lo-Hi?

-Mongoose

 

[hilltool]

Post the link. Lets us look at it.

 

[Mongoose-HILO]

Here is the decal.

 

[Mongoose-HILO]

And more of the camper.

 

[JackandJanet]

I'm not seeing any "telescoping" characteristics in it. But, the decal certainly makes it look like it was manufactured by the HiLo company in Butler. I wonder if it was a 1st year model? Something before they perfected the lifting concept?

- Jack

 

[Mongoose-HILO]

It is a fixed height. It does not telescope at all. Can't figure out what it is.

 

[RichR]

It's probably one of their experiments that they had over the years they were in business.

 

[Mongoose-HILO]

Thanks. Any input is appreciated. I plan to give it a new paint job but wanted to figure out what the label meant first. On the off-chance it is a rarity people want I figured I shouldn't mess with the finish until I have the facts.

 

[Mongoose-HILO]

The only thing I can find online regarding "lo-hi" other than the listing for the one I bought is from a San Bernardino newspaper from 1967.

 

[Brookside1954]

Since it looks "vintage", I googled for vintage lo hi and didn't get anything but I'm wondering if it might be related to the Lo Liner like this: Lo-Liner on Pinterest if not, you might try asking at a vintage travel trailer forum. I love the vintage trailers, all of them!

 

[RichR]

It was made by the Snyder Trailer Co. which became HiLo Trailer Co.

http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f52/50-years-hilo-1663/