Pamela Kay

Winnebago Launches Thrive Travel Trailer Winnebago, a pioneer in recreational vehicles for over six decades, recently introduced the all-new Thrive. Company reps call it “a high-quality, lightweight, modern travel trailer…

RV SnapPad permanent leveling jack pads simplify leveling and save storage space. By Chris Dougherty September-October 2025 Whether on a motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel, automatic leveling systems make…

Host a party on wheels with a motorized or towable model equipped with fan-friendly features to enjoy the game on-site. By Bruce W. Smith September-October 2025 One of the interesting…

Members of this Family RV Association chapter hail from the coastal areas of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. By Terry Zelius, F434329, Secretary September-October 2025 Forty years ago, on June 3,…

Getting Your Bearings First in a series of columns about two important maintenance procedures for travel trailer owners that help to ensure safe RVing. By Steve Froese, F276276 Continuing with…

A six-week journey led to FRVA rallies, interesting travels, and a spruced-up Roadtrek. By Sue Hankins & Pat Yacklon, F395564 September-October 2025 Are we crazy, or what? We asked ourselves…

Pennsylvania’s Raystown Lake Region boasts a picturesque tapestry of natural wonders, while numerous museums reveal an intriguing array of history and culture. By Kathleen Walls September-October 2025 The Raystown Lake…

If you’re seeking some of nature’s best-kept secrets, research the many units operated by the U.S. National Park Service to find unforgettable experiences away from the hustle and bustle. By…

Answers to many questions RVers might have about dry camping away from crowds and commercial establishments. By Emily Fagan, F547779 September-October 2025 For us, the greatest thrill of “boondocking” —…

Bright Future For FRVA A look back at events from the 111th International Convention in Gillette, Wyoming, and a look forward to new horizons for the association. I would like…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing Fitted Bedspreads It’s been…

From Campground Roots To Leading The FRVA Road Ahead Get to know the Family RV Association national office staff. In this issue, we feature Sherry Light, membership director, and the…

Cycling Let’s Ride Bikes! The U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) connects cyclists to 19,000 miles of routes in 34 states and Washington, D.C. This growing national network of bicycle routes…

From rural inland areas to oceanfront towns, this area offers plenty to explore in the southeastern part of the state. By Kathleen Walls September-October 2025 Coasting uncrowded beaches, natural beauty,…

Association members enjoyed a gathering that sported a high school theme and a musical trip through the decades. Story by Robbin Gould, Editor Photos by FRVA Staff September-October 2025 RVers…

This handy device performs a variety of electrical measurements, making it an indispensable item to carry on board an RV. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September-October 2025 While a multimeter can…

Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery, unusual sights, wildlife, pets, RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@frva.com; provide a brief description, including location, along with your contact…

Striking Resemblance Having had a crack at the Family RVing cover in the past, we did a double take once we saw the cover of the May/June 2025 issue. It…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 11, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 4, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 21, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 14, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

During Family RV Association’s recent “Lafitte’s Lost Treasure” convention, Frustrated Maestros chapter members performed with a pirate flair. By Bruce Taylor, F298785 July/August 2025 Free doughnuts!” That was a rally-goer’s…

Dragonfly Energy Plants Trees For Earth Day In recognition of Earth Day this past April, Dragonfly Energy, maker of Battle Born lithium batteries, pledged to plant thousands of trees through…

Connectivity Thanks, Chris Dougherty, for an excellent article on Wi-Fi stuff in the November/December 2024 issue of Family RVing. My head is now spinning since I don’t hardly know an…

A look at what’s involved in repairing or replacing this vital RV component.  By Steve Froese, F276276 July/August 2025 As many readers have determined by now, I am a strong…

Share Your Favorite Travel Photos: Great scenery, unusual sights, wildlife, pets, RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@frva.com; provide a brief description, including location, along with your contact…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing Stainless-Steel Barware Add a…

Chance meetings occur every day, everywhere . . . even at Family RV Association conventions. By Joy Halkyard, F474790 July/August 2025 Who would have thought that after 39 years, I…

Drive-Ins Movies Under The Stars Today’s campground movie nights and outdoor film festivals may owe their existence to the traditional drive-in movie theater. In June 1933, Richard Hollingshead, a movie…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 30, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

It’s officially summer, and we’re officially excited about what the busy RV season will bring. While we here at Family RV Association are all about having fun, we also know…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 16, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

Annual RV maintenance shows up as an underlying theme in many of my articles, as its importance can’t be overstated. Failure to have your RV serviced every year, or even…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 9, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 26, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 12, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 5, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The owners of nearly 1,500 land yachts docked in Perry, Georgia, this past March and spent several days enjoying shopping, seminars, entertainment, and socializing — plus pirate shenanigans to boot!…

Utah Exploring The “Mighty Five” By Jim & Sue Wall, F542044 In the spring and summer of 2024, we took a trip west in our Grand Design Momentum fifth-wheel and…

Exploring the workings and the pros and cons of PWM and MPPT solar controllers. By Steve Froese, F276276 May-June 2025 In the March/April issue, I discussed RV solar panel installation.…

A Family RV Association couple painstakingly keeps memories of singer-songwriter Tammy Wynette alive by sharing her 39-year-old tour bus and memorabilia with fans. By Bruce W. Smith May-June 2025 Music…

Where It All Began The Maine Wheels chapter of Family RV Association will host a “Where it All Began Rally” at the Good Will-Hinckley School (GWH), in Hinckley, Maine, from…

Share Your Favorite Travel Photos Great scenery, unusual sights, wildlife, pets, RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@frva.com; provide a brief description, including location, along with your…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing   Updated Tow Bar…

New Luxury Fifth-Wheel Dutchmen RV — a Thor Industries company founded in 1988 — introduced the all-new Denali fifth-wheel, calling it a “groundbreaking addition to the luxury RV market.” This…

May-June 2025 Don Moore, L154921, who served as FMCA national president from 2005 to 2007, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 93. Don and his wife,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 28, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 21, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…