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Travel Devils Tower  The first time Frank Sanders laid eyes on Devils Tower was in June of 1972. The 20-year-old hitchhiked from Tennessee, where he was attending college, and arrived…

Dometic is recalling more than 47,000 of its three-burner stoves because of a potential propane leak. Is yours among them? Here’s how to find out, and what to do if…

One family’s motorhome provides transportation, togetherness, and a mobile dressing room. By Robbin Gould, Editor June 2021 As parents, we tend to be proud of our children’s accomplishments. For example,…

Strange, surreal Devils Tower appears on many RVers’ bucket lists. Here, several FMCA members document their visits to America’s first national monument.                …

June 2021 The 2020 Robert L. Richter Award was presented to Dana Sawyer, F475568, by FMCA president Jon Walker on March 10, 2021, during the association’s 102nd International Convention &…

A word of thanks to FMCA’s dedicated committee members and national office staff. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.colm I just got home after spending all last week at the…

By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Bird Feeder Camp food is for the birds — well, at least it is with Outside Inside’s retro trailer bird feeder. The hand-painted metal feeder…

Name That RV We enjoyed reading letters in “Readers Write” from people about naming their RVs and would like to share how we came about naming ours “Gypsy Palace.” We…

Winnebago Partners With National Park Foundation Winnebago Industries is partnering with the National Park Foundation in a multi-year effort to enhance the NPF’s Communities and Workforce Program. The program performs…

Travel Jimmy Carter National Historical Park By Josephine Matyas, F468364 Plains, Georgia, is the kind of town you relax into easily. It’s a small agricultural community — population 776 —…

More Name Game It all started with being hooked on the zany, nutty, out-of-this-world musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” with its protagonist and a plant, Audrey and Seymour. Suddenly, Seymour…

May 2021 Roger Roush was the sixth of Albert and Velsie’s eight children. When he was born, Velsie used to say, he weighed 13 pounds — which is why it…

REV Unveils Luxury Motorhome Floor Plan At FMCA Convention While social gatherings in a sticks-and-bricks house often center around the kitchen, that can be a little challenging in an RV.…

A story of life and lessons learned on the road from being newbies and transitioning to seasoned RVers. By Ken Lailer, F483857 May 2021 Our adventure into the RV world…

These simple, savory recipes minimize time in the kitchen so you can spend more time in the sunshine. By Janet Groene, F47166 May 2021 B e ready for a comeback-from-COVID summer!…

May 2021 Thoughts of one-room schoolhouses conjure up images of remote Western towns where covered wagons and horses were the main modes of transportation. But the tiny buildings where students…

FMCA CEO Chris Smith will celebrate a personal milestone this month. Plus, FMCA is inviting members to sign up now for this summer’s event in Wyoming and the good times…

By Skip Tate, Associate Editor LED Palm Tree Green Long Life has found a way to turn even the most northern campsite into a little slice of the tropics. While…

The service writer is the voice of the customer at a service center, so developing a strong relationship with this individual can be the difference between receiving good and great…

When the days start to get longer and the weather a little warmer, the desire to air out the RV and hit the road grows. However, just throwing it in…

Current and retired police officers, paramedics, and firefighters have created an FMCA chapter for first responders. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor April 2021 Few people know what it’s like to…

Travel Newport: A Coastal Oregon Gem The Yaquina Head Light Station sits high atop the steep cliffs of the Oregon coast, strategically placed on the western edge of a finger…

So many unexpected things happened this past year that it would be easier to conclude they were not real, but that was not the case. National President Jon Walker, F26878…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Salt And Pepper Grinders This is…

RV battery issues can be draining. The solutions may be easy or could require professional help, but fixing the problem is always empowering. By Steve Froese, F276276 April 2021 It’s…

National Park Week: April 17-25 With COVID-19 restricting openings and limiting travel, not everyone can travel to a national park at this time, so the National Park Service is looking…

After serving in the Army in Vietnam and Korea, Sgt. First Class Joe Wright finally made his way back to his hometown of Houston, Texas, where he was assigned to…

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…

Tech Tip For me, super-bright white lights are too much, so I installed LED smart light strips on both the inside and outside of my motorhome. I added some under…

Travel Tight Squeezes And Other Lessons Learned By Dan & Laurie Dieterich, F488028 Let’s buy a motorhome. It will be relaxing. Isn’t that what everyone says? So, we bought a…

A professional propane system inspection each year is a must, but some basic maintenance helps to keep everything running safely and smoothly. By Steve Froese, F276276 March 2021 This month,…

March 2021   We are indeed not only an RV organization but, most of all, a Family of RVers in FMCA. We share many common dreams, hopes, goals, and adventures.…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Cup Holder We’re not entirely sure…

Cruiser RV To Introduce New Travel Trailer Cruiser RV announced plans in 2020 to unveil the Hitch, an ultralight travel trailer “equipped with unique features for today’s adventurous camper,” according…

Ann and Drew Leach, F500983 Occupations: We used to be a Realtor and a transcriber. Now we’re social media influencers. Follow us: RunawayWithUsRV. Home: Box Elder, South Dakota. RV: 2016…

Corrections Towing Guide The “2021 Towing Lineup” article in the January 2021 issue incorrectly lists the four-wheel-drive Chevrolet Equinox as being towable four wheels down rather than the front-wheel-drive model.…

Vera Greene, L27, relishes memories of the RV life and FMCA. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor March 2021 The plaque is firmly attached to an iron railing that runs alongside…

After a year of many challenges, we look forward to a new travel season and the promise it brings. Chief Executive Officer Chris Smith csmith@fmca.com March 2021 As I write…

Simple meals that reduce messes and cleanup without cutting back on taste. By Janet Groene, F47166 March 2021 Offering cooking advice to RVers can be complicated. It must take into…

It’s helpful to understand the in-depth training required for RV technician certification, whether you aspire to a career in the field, seek an RV service facility that employs qualified techs,…

As FMCA plans a March return to its most-visited convention venue, one RVer recalls attending her first convention, also at that Georgia location. By Chic Holliday, F352307 February 2021 As…

Bill and Deanie Hendrix celebrate the RV life, FMCA, and 70 years of marriage with a special gift from their daughter. By Dana Hendrix, F761G1 February 2021 We were thrilled…

It’s great to know that through our association with FMCA, we have a big family of friends to help us along life’s journey. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com “On…

Campground Spotlight Sparks Marina RV Park, Sparks, Nevada As guests pull into Sparks Marina RV Park, just a mile off Interstate 80 in Sparks, Nevada, they make a sweeping right-hand turn,…

Gear, Gadgets, and Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Disinfecting Accessories Tray Antiseptic wipes are…

Beautiful Idaho In 16 years of motorhome travel, from Key West to the Arctic Circle, Maine to Mexico, and Alaska and back three times, as well as most places in…