Opportunities and possibilities … we love these two words. When traveling in our motorhome, my husband, Steve, and I are always on the lookout for opportunities to meet new people and explore places that are unknown to us.
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Cora “Jean” Jefcoat, L118344, wife of former FMCA national president Jeff Jefcoat (2001-2003), passed away on September 18, 2013, in South Carolina. She was 83.
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In 1983 the B.C. Bus Nuts chapter was formed by 20 FMCA members from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California. Originally, as our chapter name suggests, the members were bus converters who created functional motorhomes from bus chassis.
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Jack Pad Helper
I created a helper that I use to position the jack pads under the motorhome and retrieve them when it’s time to go. To make the helper, I used an old Swiffer mop handle. At the bottom of … -
Debilitating Deadbolt
Dear RV Doctor:
I own a 1998 Thor Residency, and I need to replace the deadbolt. What I thought would be an easy job has turned out to be a nightmare. I can't seem to find the correct deadbolt. I’ve been to different hardware stores and … -
Spartan Motors Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 13V392000 (Spartan recall campaign 12008), which involves model-year 2009, 2010, and 2012 MM, model-year 2010, 2012, and 2013 K3, and model-year 2011 through 2013 K2 motorhome chassis built from December 2, 2008, through January 16, 2013. The potential number of chassis involved is 113.
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Refrigerator Advice
The cooling unit in our refrigerator was replaced by a local RV repair shop under our extended warranty. Now I’m concerned about some potential new issues with the refrigerator. -
Another Texas World War II Museum
Dear Editor:
We enjoyed the article about the National Museum of the Pacific War (November 2013, page 72), in Fredericksburg, Texas. We would like to suggest another museum, this one in … -
President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961 symbolized to many the beginning of a new generation of leadership for the United States. Some described the 35th president of the United States as charismatic, young, and humorous. His time in office …
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It seems as if we went from summer straight into the holiday season. Since being elected as your national president this past June, Gloria and I have attended five area rallies and visited eight chapters. I also have been on two …
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If you're planning a trip to San Francisco, you needn't wear flowers in your hair, as the 1960s song suggests, but it behooves you to use your head, especially when planning your transportation around the area.
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A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
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Oh, yes, it seems to me that after our three-week trip to Germany with the two children, the idea came to us to travel for a longer period of time, perhaps a whole year, in Europe, and we began thinking then about the least expensive way to accomplish this.
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Easy proximity to two-lane country roads, an interstate, tight parking lots, as well as unpaved single-lane access roads enabled me to try out this beautiful 37-foot-4-inch motorhome in myriad situations
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Plan your travel itinerary now so you don’t miss attractions and sights near Perry, Georgia, site of FMCA’s 89th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in March 2014.
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Whether you’re looking for something to bestow upon a partner or a friend, or you’ve been asked to come up with a wish list of your own, here are more than a dozen gift possibilities …
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A motorhome fire can be devastating. Learning about the different types of fires, along with extinguishers and detectors, can help travelers minimize the threat, plus save property and lives.
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If your motorhome’s refrigerator-freezer lacks the storage space you desire, the solution may be a portable cooling unit in an exterior bay.
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Flex Hose
I have a 2006 Monaco Camelot motorhome with a 400-horsepower Cummins engine. I need a flexible intake hose. It runs from the top vent down to the inlet side of the air filter. -
What song(s) or type of music do you enjoy most when traveling in your motorhome?
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Dips are an essential food for those who enjoy the easygoing motorhome life. Friends and family gather around to share a dipping snack, appetizer, dessert, or even a main course. Our small dinette seats four comfortably but is small enough that …
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Increasingly, being connected while RVing means we need reliable, speedy access to the Internet. Internet access lets us shop; surf; read the news; pay bills; download movies; and use apps to plan our routes and to find the campgrounds, restaurants, and …
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RV/MH Museum Receives Vintage Fleetwood RVs
The RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum in Elkhart, Indiana, recently received a donation of several historic Fleetwood RVs from the Crean Foundation. These vehicles are from the early days of the former Fleetwood Enterprises … -
Ceiling Lights
Comet ceiling lights from SalVinCo LLC are fixtures that feature a tilting swivel, making them ideal for a variety of lighting needs inside the motorhome. -
The Apollo Amigos chapter received its FMCA charter in 1993. The chapter was started when several members of the company-sponsored Apollo International RV Club had their memberships revoked because they no longer owned Apollo motorhomes.
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On June 20, 1978, a group of friends met at Rex’s Restaurant in Morehead City, North Carolina. The purpose of this gathering was to organize a new chapter of Family Motor Coach Association.
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Members of the Cardinal Virginians chapter gathered at the Staunton/Walnut Hills KOA in Staunton, Virginia, the weekend of May 17 through 19, 2013, to celebrate the group’s 20th year as an FMCA chapter.
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Basement Bike Storage
My motorhome has a huge basement storage slide-out drawer. Since I am an avid biking fan, I made a few minor modifications to carry one of my bicycles in this area. Traveling with my bike in the basement storage … -
Rotten Roof
I just purchased a used 2005 motorhome. After paying the previous owner and driving five hours home, I got up on the roof to check it out. I found that the roof around the bathroom vent is soft and has a "crunchy" feeling under the rubber. -
Chautauqua Time
We were delighted to see and read the article about Chautauqua Institution in the August 2013 issue (“Chautauqua Institution: A Tradition Of Learning,” page 66). -
Jim Croce wrote the lyrics to "Time in a Bottle" in 1970, after he learned his wife, Ingrid, was pregnant with their son, Adrian. Although the song appeared on his 1972 album, You Don’t Mess Around with Jim …
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I would like to start this month’s column by first congratulating Jane Roush, F243374, for being elected to fulfill the remaining term of Jon Walker as national vice president, Great Lakes Area, and also Tom Ziobrowski, F173943, who is the newly elected national vice president …
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Return to the days of World War II by exploring this impressive collection in Fredericksburg, Texas.
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In California's Death Valley National Park, a beautiful house serves as a reminder of the friendship between a wealthy Chicago businessman and a colorful con artist.
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An FMCA chapter member recalls how a tire company icon became the center of a long-running practical joke.
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The youngest of four siblings recalls escapades shared with her FMCA-member family in the 1970s.
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A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
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Generous storage and good road manners are among the highlights of this motorhome built on a Spartan chassis and powered by an 8.9-liter Cummins ISL engine.
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The Magellan RoadMate RV9165T-LM GPS facilitates RV navigation in all directions when combined with a backup camera kit.
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If you store your motorhome in chilly weather, take these steps to ensure that its systems are protected from the cold.
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Have you ever had an owl fly so close to you that your hair moved in the wind? Have you seen flower sculptures made of copper and paint that looked so real that you couldn’t tell the sculpture from the actual flower?
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I don’t know about you, but I love the fall season. The crisp, cool nights are great for sleeping. The sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet as I walk down wooded paths, the smell of an evening campfire, and the taste of …
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Early recreation vehicles helped to spur the growth and development of campgrounds on U.S. lands.
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A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
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Started in a garage by a father and his sons 50 years ago, Thetford Corporation has grown into an international company dedicated to producing high-quality products that make the RV lifestyle more enjoyable for millions of people.
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This popular region of Pennsylvania is packed with attractions that reveal the past.
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Customization and exacting craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this ultra-highline motorhome manufacturer.
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Describe an unexpected event or encounter you experienced during a motorhome trip.
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This new inverter makes it possible to use external AC energy from shore power or a generator and DC current from a motorhome’s battery system simultaneously.
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RV Comfort Systems has developed an electrifying new heating option to keep motorhomes comfy and cozy when the temperature drops.