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  1. drfife

    Tire Problems? Some Facts from a Tire Engineer

    Good question. I have Michelin XTA 17.5" load range J LT tires on my trailer.
  2. drfife

    Tire Problems? Some Facts from a Tire Engineer

    All I know is what I've experienced.I had 8 (eight) ST tires failures on my previous travel trailer over a period of 6 years. The first 3 were North American made Goodyear Marathon 15" load range D tires. After conversations with a Goodyear exec, they sent 4 new Goodyear Marathon load range D...
  3. drfife

    The first time wax

    I had great success with Starbrite Premium Marine Polish With PTEF for 10 years on my previous gel coat trailer. If oxidized, use Meguires Ultimate Compound prior to wax. Apply with a random orbital polisher, like a Porter Cable. Lake Country pads are great. http://www.autogeek.net/ has most...
  4. drfife

    Show us your tow vehicle

    '12 GMC Sierra 3500HD, SRW, Standard bed, Z71, Duramax
  5. drfife

    3855 FL suggestions

    I ordered a maxed out 2013 Excel Winslow 34IKE (full body paint, automatic leveling, residential fridge, 2 15K AC's, SeeLevel gauges, etc, etc) in August 2012. There were few options I did not choose. About the only major difference between my Winslow and an Excel Limited is mine has a rubber...
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    LED 5050 RGB Lights - Heads Up folks....

    Hey, Jim, I did not realize it was you until I looked at your picture. I installed my LED's that weekend at Medina. The trash can turkey is always a conversation starter. Thanks for the info.
  7. drfife

    LED 5050 RGB Lights - Heads Up folks....

    Thanks for the welcome. I have an SOB (Excel Winslow), I hope you don't mind me posting. I installed my 5050 LED strip 6 months ago on my awning tube. I often leave the on for hours at a time. Two of the individual LED's have begun to illuminate a different color than the rest. I will check...
  8. drfife

    LED 5050 RGB Lights - Heads Up folks....

    Were yours the waterproof version? Where did you order? Did you note any symptoms prior to the burn/ Individual bulb color different or anything else?
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