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Avoid waterborne illness issues by assuring that your motorhome’s water supply is clean and free from harmful contaminants.

Updated information regarding the many benefits and services available to members of Family Motor Coach Association.

Describe a favorite place to just “meander” in your motorhome.

The top five reasons the Wendlands feel blessed to be able to explore the continent in their home on wheels.

National Parks To Offer Free Admission Days In 2014
National Park Service director Jonathan B. Jarvis has announced nine entrance-fee-free days for America’s national parks in 2014, as follows: January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; February 15-17, Presidents Day weekend …

Dear RV Doctor:
We just bought a motorhome and discovered that the previous owners put automotive antifreeze instead of RV antifreeze in the fresh-water tank when they winterized it. How can …

Entegra Coach has announced NHTSA recall 13V516000, which involves model-year 2010 through 2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes built from December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The potential number of vehicles involved is 353.

Replacement Tires
I am seeking some technical advice regarding tires for my motorhome. I own a 2000 National RV Tradewinds motorhome with Michelin tires that will soon need to be replaced.

RV Sampling
Dear Editor:
Charlie Adcock's “President’s Message” column in the November 2013 issue (page 6) tickled us so much. We started motorhoming about like they did, stunned at …

I am an Eagle Scout. I was a proud member of Troop 52 at Community United Methodist Church with Mr. Heacock as Scoutmaster. Mr. Heacock and the other leaders taught me how to be a respectful young man. I learned how to …

Since my previous column, a lot has happened. And the new year will be starting out with a big bang. By the time you read this, Gloria and I, along with national senior vice president Jon Walker, will have traveled to …

New motorhomes, RV accessories, and other products of interest to FMCA members will make for fun shopping at next month’s Family Reunion in Perry,
Ga.

Find out more about your motorhome and the travel lifestyle by attending sensational seminars at FMCA’s “Passport To Perry” Family Reunion in March.

Understanding how those “things” that your motorhome needs — or that you want — get from the supplier to you.

If you have time to use your motorhome only on weekends, what’s your favorite camping destination?

Cold-weather camping poses added challenges but also great rewards in terms of breathtaking scenery and fun-filled activities.

Add some pizzazz to your next meal with these tart and tangy red berries that aren’t just for Thanksgiving anymore.

Books Highlight A Trio Of National Parks
Farcountry Press has released new books for those who will be visiting Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parks.

GLAMARAMA 2013, FMCA’s new area rally hosted by the Great Lakes Area Motorcoach Association (GLAMA), was held at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana, from September 18 through 22, 2013.

Dear RV Doctor:
In the “Tech Talk” column that appeared in the June 2013 issue of Family Motor Coaching, the answer to the “‘New’ Motorhome Problems” letter (page 21) offered information about pressure testing the fresh water system for leaks.

Spartan Chassis Inc. has announced a voluntary NHTSA recall 13V467000, which involves model-year 2011 and 2012 MM motorhome chassis built from January 28, 2010, through March 12, 2012, equipped with Cummins ISC engines. The total number of vehicles involved is 125.

Battery Schematics
We are trying to find a schematic for installing the new batteries we bought for our motorhome. We have a 2003 39-foot Safari Sahara. I have searched the Internet, and we have searched what books we have  …

Driveline Assist, Remco Question
Dear Editor:
The Remco driveline disconnect on our Ford F-150 locked up, and the truck was not towable. We were stranded. Fortunately, I was referred to …

hope all of you have enjoyed the merriest of holidays with family and friends. During this new year, I encourage you to reach out to your longtime FMCA friends and family with a message of good cheer. I’m sure it will brighten their day just knowing that you care enough to call and say hello.

Well, here we are starting another new year. I always like to take this time and reflect back on all the good things that have happened to me during the past year. Boy, has this been a whirlwind 12 months!

Campfire cooking can add to the adventure of any RV trip. Dutch-oven cooking, in particular, dates back hundreds of years and can be a fun method of preparing food outdoors today.

Family Motor Coaching magazine's annual guide to flat-towable vehicles includes cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been approved by their manufacturers for four-wheels-down towing behind a motorhome without major modifications.

FMC magazine’s January 2014 Motorhome Regulations chart contains the following information for all 50 U.S. States and the Canadian provinces and territories: length, height, width, combined length, license type required, and Web site.

How do you work at staying fit during motorhome trips?

Make your full-timing dream come true with the blessing of your loved ones by planning ahead and understanding their concerns.

Ham radio nicely complements the motorhome lifestyle, as members of FMCA’s Amateur Radio chapter can attest.

Roadtrek Launches 40th Anniversary Model
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., celebrating its 40th anniversary, unveiled a special anniversary edition Type B motorhome during the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association’s “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, September 11 through 15, 2013.