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Hoses, belts, and other parts of the cooling system are too often overlooked, and their neglect can create an engine disaster. By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2021 We received an…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Bike Cave Bikes are a great…

A visit to Monument Valley by Steve and Jan Adair proved to be stunning, overwhelming, and a photographer’s dream. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor November 2021 Each summer, Yellowstone National…

Share Your Favorite Travel Photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it was…

By Janet Frey, F96957 November 2021 Members of the GMC Colonial Travelers chapter celebrated our 40th anniversary with a small but mighty rally just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania, in August.…

Take the chill off the season with dishes that warm the body and satisfy the soul. By Janet Groene, F47166 November 2021 Whether you’re wintering on the ski slopes, desert,…

Changing Times Safety protocols and enhanced member benefits. By Rett Porter, F369084 National President rporter@fmca.com I hope that you have had a very pleasant year traveling and enjoying the RV…

Thanks For The Advice And Services After 44 years of some kind of recreational vehicle — Class C, pop-up, slide-in truck, Class A, and Class C again — we have…

Harvest Hosts Acquires Boondockers Welcome Two of the largest organizations that connect RVers and private landowners who offer overnight camping joined forces in June. Harvest Hosts, a membership program that…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Canvas Picnic Table All too often,…

If Charlie Schrenkel, L140050, developed an interest in something, there was no stopping him. He went all in. He liked to write poetry, so he filled a notebook of poems.…

Campground Spotlight Pueblo KOA Journey, Pueblo, Colorado Mike and Carolyn Stowe weren’t sure what to think when Kampgrounds of America CEO Toby O’Rourke popped up in the middle of a virtual…

The California Coasters learned about everything from milk to nuts on their tour of the San Joaquin Valley in April. By Denny Wheeler, F188967 October 2021 Predicting the weather is…

Troubleshooting refrigerator fans, which help to create the airflow needed to keep an RV refrigerator operating properly. By Steve Froese, F276276 October 2021 We received the following email from a…

The long, adventure-filled trip of Ron Amos, F103611, and his 1953 “skoolie.” By Skip Tate, Associate Editor October 2021 The early 1970s was a time of peace, love, and flower…

Share your favorite RV travel photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it…

GPS Choices This is in response to your request in the September 2021 issue (“Readers Write,” page 12) for reader feedback regarding the “best” GPS. Stand-alone GPS units have been…

Progress Report FMCA’s new national president shares information about recent happenings. National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com After one month being in office as national president, I am happy to…

It’s finally here. Fall. That blissful time between the scorching heat of summer and the chilling cold of winter. The perfect time to throw on a sweatshirt, go outside and…

GPS Recommendation? My husband and I have been RVing off and on since 2008. One thing I always have a big issue with is GPS equipment. We have one in…

Good things come to those who wait, and little did George and Maxine Schremp, F46727, realize the good that would come from all the time they spent waiting for their…

Travel Foss State Park There’s something to be said about hidden gems — those off-the-beaten-path spots that don’t get the attention they probably deserve, and once we find them, we…

New Study Reveals Why RVers Select Certain Campsites RVers always seem to be searching for the perfect campsite. The results of an in-depth University of Montana research study, published in…

  By Janet Groene, F47166 September 2021 Warning: I brake for farm markets. One of my favorite parts of RV life is shopping for fresh-from-the-fields foods and then preparing them…

FMCA’s newly elected national president greets members and shares information in his first column. National President Claire & Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com Thank you. I consider it an honor to…

Good food, good company, and an action-packed itinerary marked the chapter’s anniversary rally, and members had a blast. By Jeannette Idell, F281616, and Darrell Gilliland, F153488 Emerald green is the…

On July 10, 2021, during the Annual Membership Meeting in Gillette, Wyoming, FMCA national president Jon Walker recognized the 2021 recipient of the Robert L. Richter Award: John Seguin, F455062,…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor   Coffee Bags Sometimes — or…

Today is Father’s Day, as I write my last Family RVing magazine article as FMCA national president. I will be out of office when you read this, since these articles…

Travel Trails To Discovery For many RVers, the joy of camping is getting off the beaten path and discovering new things. Sometimes, though, the best experiences can be found on…

49 New Scenic Byways And All-American Roads Announced Time on the road is a great part of the RV experience, and the Federal Highway Administration made the journey more noteworthy…

EMTs And Their RV We are volunteer EMTs in our community, and we ride on our local ambulance squad. Every area that is covered by volunteer EMS is in need…

Share Your Favorite Travel Photos Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it was…

By Marilyn Mitchell, F172407 August 2021 Where do you go when you want to see the most beautiful bluebonnets? To the Texas Hill Country, of course! Bluebonnets are the official…

Weather, electronics, and poor maintenance can result in an assault on batteries. A trip to the battery bank and a few simple steps can keep your RV revved up and…

Jeff and Denise Del Favero decided to give RVing a try for a year. They aren’t done yet. By Denise Del Favero, F509249 August 2021 At a certain point, you…

In our RV, the hatch that our power cord runs through has rollers around the bottom of the opening to help make the rolling and unrolling smooth. However, the edges…

Love For Porsches, RV Life The May edition of Family RVing arrived, and my wife, Pam, got it first. As she was reading it, I glanced over her shoulder and…

Kid Zone Add to family fun during your travels with these games and other items designed for youngsters. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor  Sandcastle Kit In order for kids to…

The Gateway Getaways chapter gets back to rallying and having fun. By Dennis Hunt, F19904D July 2021 Coca-Cola likes to say that it’s the real thing. Not for members of…

Travel Meander Through Maine This Summer E ach year, thousands of people turn their RVs south and hit the road in search of scenic getaways and sandy beaches. Here’s a pro…

Share Your Favorite Travel Photos Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it was…

Campgroundviews.com Launches Fundraising Effort Mark and Katrina Koep began working virtually from their RV in 2009, eventually hitting 46 of the lower 48 states. They asked the same question most…

RV air conditioners have their limitations, but with some basic maintenance and a few simple tricks, staying cool this summer should be no sweat. By Steve Froese, F276276 July 2021…

FMCA president Jon Walker will complete his term in Gillette, Wyoming, having met the goals he set when he took office four years ago. By Chris Smith, FMCA CEO July…

Shallow-bowl meals are easy to prepare, colorful, savory, and wonderfully healthy. Best of all, they’re ideal for RV travel. By Janet Groene, F47166 July 2021 Ring the dinner bell for…

Sierra Ramblers chapter members returned to the site of the chapter’s origins for an anniversary celebration. By Carole Hazeltine, F376336, and Wayne Thomas, F395373 July 2021 Each April, we hold…