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Ill Youngsters Are Granted Wishes For RVs RV industry companies recently teamed up with Make-A-Wish to grant the wishes of two young children who can now go camping with their…

September 2020 The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN, visit…

                        Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image)…

Discount Reminder I enjoy the magazine so much, especially since we no longer travel. Believe me, for at least three decades we enjoyed the U.S.A. from all points on the…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor RV Mat An RV patio mat…

During the coronavirus outbreak, some chapters have turned to technology to stay in touch. September 2020 Efforts to contain the coronavirus have included stay-at-home orders and recommendations to practice social…

Talk of anniversaries and hidden FMCA gems. Chief Executive Officer Chris Smith csmith@fmca.com September 2020 It’s remarkable how quickly time seems to pass. As I write this, it’s late July,…

September 2020 Dick Gibbs, F278983, always seemed to wear a smile. His warm, outgoing demeanor endeared him to his many FMCA friends. Dick, who served as FMCA national vice president,…

Make your fellow travelers happy by allowing them to plunge into finger foods. By Janet Groene, F47166 September 2020 Who says you shouldn’t eat with your fingers? In RV travel…

Investing In The Next Generation My 9-year-old grandson lives 2,200 miles away in Orlando, Florida. Both of his parents work in tourism, so they got laid off. In conversations with…

Campground Spotlight Pechanga RV Resort, Temecula, California Pechanga RV Resort, about an hour north of San Diego, was one of many RV campgrounds that closed in the spring in an…

The events unfolding in 2020 have caused adjustments for seemingly everyone, including those within the ranks of FMCA. National President Jon Walker, F269778 jwalker@fmca.com August 2020 This summer certainly hasn’t…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Zero Gravity Chair We’re big fans…

Battle Born Joins Care Camps Effort Care Camps has a new partner, Battle Born Industries. The company, which makes lithium-ion batteries and energy storage products, donated $10,000 to the nonprofit…

Tech Tip Savings On Diesel Fuel As we roll down the highways, we continually seek ways to save a few dollars. We recently started using a card from TSD Logistics…

We asked readers to share uplifting stories of how they are coping during the coronavirus outbreak. We heard from one couple whose motorhome has become more than a means of…

August 2020 Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Kirwan Elmers, L145, likely came away with the same impression: a warm, courteous man who always had a smile and a…

A tribute to RV Doctor Gary Bunzer, critter proofing your RV, DIY RV upgrade project inspiration, RV weatherstripping, rookie mistakes, electric bikes, FMCA RV Insurance. READ MORE  

Are you a coach conversion aficionado? Or just someone who’s intrigued by the idea of converting a bus for RV living? You may be interested in perusing National Bus Trader…

Kid Zone Add to family fun during your travels with these games and other items designed for youngsters. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Child Seat Unbuckler For people with weakness…

Exploring All Aboard! This resource traces the journey of the first transcontinental railroad and brings railroad history to life in a fun and engaging way. “Children of all ages are…

Even in the face of crisis, hope can be found. Chief Executive Officer Chris Smith csmith@fmca.com July 2020 The current pandemic has brought a great deal of hardship upon many…

Sadly, this marks the final column provided by RV Doctor Gary Bunzer before he lost his battle to COVID-19 in April. A tribute to Gary begins on page 22 of…

A rescued schnauzer brings joy to the family that adopted him, and to many others. By Joni Gommo, F497818 July 2020 My husband, Paul, and I never intended to adopt…

July 2020 When he was a department store manager and busy father of four, Jeff Jefcoat often found time to engage in various civic and community activities. Retirement opened up…

Giving Back Please accept my contribution of $250 toward the financial situation now facing FMCA. This is the amount you sent for the cover photo I submitted that was used…

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 taken.…

RVers Are Encouraged To Follow Campground Etiquette As the threat from COVID-19 lessens, throngs of RVers are expected to fill campgrounds in national parks and elsewhere. That means it will…

With a medley of ingredients, you can toss together a satisfying main meal. By Janet Groene, F47166 July 2020 Shortcut salads are a lifesaver in summer, especially this year, when…

By Steve Froese, F276276 While vehicle maintenance is an important part of keeping our RVs in good shape, we don’t always consider preventing insects, rodents, and other creatures from entering…

By Brian Pursel | RVwithtito.com If your RV has a gas/electric water heater, consider adding a spare thermal cutoff switch to your toolbox. When this switch fails, as it did…

Thoughts and expressions of hope from FMCA members as we navigate the uncharted waters of a global pandemic. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com (574) 536-4554 With a monthly magazine…

RV Country Opens New Service Center RV Country has opened a new state-of-the-art service center in Fresno, California, to replace a facility destroyed in a 2018 blaze. The expanded service…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Telescoping Cargo Trays Retrieving items from…

Many of these friendly folks own Eagle bus conversions. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor June 2020 Before motorhomes were manufactured, used buses — motor coaches — often were chosen by…

For many years, Charlie Atkinson, L10327, was a highly successful educator who impacted the lives of countless children. He could have rested on those laurels. Instead, in retirement, he used…

Maddy and Maci Miskell look forward to the next FMCA convention. It’s apparent that RVing in general and FMCA events in particular have made a favorable impression on 13-year-old Maddy…

Campground Spotlight Matagorda Bay Nature And RV Park Almost smack dab between the Texas Gulf Coast cities of Corpus Christi and Galveston lies the small town of Matagorda. And approximately…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor June 2020 Water Heater Problem I have a 2001 Fleetwood Bounder diesel-powered motorhome with an Atwood 6-gallon gas/electric water heater. The gas side works fine.…

Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. RVers share their favorite travel photos with Family RVing magazine readers. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image)…

Remembering The RV Doctor We will never forget the day we met Gary Bunzer. It was March 2018 in Perry, Georgia. It was our first FMCA rally, and we made…

Campground Departure Date Holder At many campgrounds, your reservation departure date is printed on a sheet of paper that is supposed to be placed in the windshield of your motorhome…

Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. RVers share their favorite travel photos with Family RVing magazine readers. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include…

RV Doctor By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Critters! After a recent camping trip, I discovered that squirrels had been in the engine compartment of my motorhome and had eaten through…

App File Hiking Trails What you need to know to help you keep on trekkin’. AllTrails: Users can search a database of more than 100,000 hiking, biking, backpacking, and running…

This chapter’s growth is fueled by members’ love of the RV lifestyle. By Mark Whitmore, F450319 May 2020 Thirty years — holy cow! How can that be? But it’s true.…

Notes about cancellation of FMCA events; information about new member benefits Chief Executive Officer Chris Smith csmith@fmca.com May 2020 As I write this, unprecedented things are happening in our world.…

Keep your budget in mind as you decide on necessities and wish list items. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Buying an RV requires thoughtful decision-making. That’s as true for people…

Chapter members visited a variety of interesting places. May 2020 WesTex chapter members enjoyed a full slate of activities during a rally held January 12 to 17, 2020, at the…