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  • Recalls 4/14/2025

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

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  • Recalls 4/7/2025

    The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 7, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 3/31/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 31, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — March 2025

    Anyone else out there itching to jump in or hitch up the RV and go somewhere? Actually, anywhere at this point! Here at the Midwest headquarters of the Family RV…

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  • Recalls 3/24/2025

    The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 24, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Legends of the Fall (and Winter)

    By Steve Froese, F276276 Spring and summer tend to be the busiest times at RV dealerships. For this reason, the RV rental or detailing departments usually hire temporary staff to…

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  • Recalls 3/17/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 17, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 3/10/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 10, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 3/3/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 3, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Family Matters: Map Your Past

    Planning a travel route on paper makes an easy-to-follow guide — and a great conversation piece. By Chris Christensen & Jean Powers, F420774 March-April 2025 My wife and I have…

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  • Readers Write: March-April 2025

    Escape To Vermont! What can you do in early October this year? Think about “Escaping to Vermont‚ to enjoy the richness of the leaf-peeping colors. The Northeast Area is hosting…

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  • RV Products: March-April 2025

    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 National Parks Water Bottle…

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  • Livin’ The Life: March-April 2025

    Georgia Brunswick and Beyond Along Georgia’s southern coast — between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida — lies the port city of Brunswick. It has been called the gateway to the…

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  • Rear View: March-April 2025

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

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  • News & Notes: March-April 2025

    Georgia State Parks Provide Vision, Mobility Assistance The Georgia Department of Natural Resources estimates that in 2023, approximately 607,000 people with color blindness visited its state parks. To assist those…

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  • Tech Talk: Rays Of Sun

    Tips for installing a solar panel or array on a recreational vehicle.  By Steve Froese, F276276 March-April 2025 Having a solar system on your RV is a good way to…

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  • Association Update: Presidential Musings

    Thoughts from Family RV Association’s top elected leader about the business of the organization, as well as the fun. National President Paul Mitchell, F165576 pmitchell@frva.com March-April 2025 As I write…

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  • Using Engine Oil Analysis To Determine Oil-Change Frequency

    By Bruce W. Smith One of the beauties of engine-oil analysis is that it can be used to fine-tune both the type of oil that suits an engine best and…

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  • Recalls 2/24/2025

    The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 24, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/17/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 17, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/10/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 10, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/3/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 3, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/27/2025

    The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 27, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/20/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 20, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/6/2025

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 6, 2025. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Family Matters: Retirement With A Purpose

    The NOMADS, a faith-based community of RV volunteers, rebuild lives, homes, and facilities. By Rodney & Tammy Ripley, F418208 If you’re interested in combining your love of RV travel with…

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  • Rear View: January-February 2025

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

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  • News & Notes: January-February 2025

    KZ RV Unveils Reimagined Toy Hauler KZ Recreational Vehicles announced the launch of the all-new Sportster X Toy Hauler line of fifth-wheels and travel trailers, calling it “a complete reimagination…

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  • Tech Talk: January-February 2025

    Fire Safety Product Learn about the Fridge Defend from ARP and how it is designed to prevent RV refrigerator fires.  By Steve Froese, F276276 In the November-December issue, I wrote…

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  • Livin’ the Life: January-February 2025

    Travel Idaho: A State Gem By Liz Brisson, F521676 Idaho is more than spuds! It’s one of our favorite states, and we’ve been in them all. There’s so much to…

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  • RV Products: January-February 2025

    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 Natural-Bristle Grill Brush The…

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  • Family Matters: Celebrating 50 Years of Roadtrek Motorhomes  

    FMCA’s Roadtrek International chapter joined the festivities for the manufacturer’s milestone event. By Chris Oberhoffer, F389540 Last summer, RVers who own Roadtrek Class B motorhomes, including those who belong to…

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  • Family Matters: FMCA Past National Officers Remembered  

    The national office recently learned of the passing of five past national officers and a national officer spouse. Tom Eller, F189521 (July 12, 1941 – September 10, 2024). Tom served…

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  • Association Update: A Tribute to the Milners

    Gary and Glenda Milner have contributed to the success of FMCA on all levels of the association. It’s safe to say that Gary and Glenda Milner, L409834, love FMCA and…

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  • Recalls 12/23/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 23, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 10/28/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 28, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 12/16/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 16, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 12/9/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 9, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Greasing the Wheels

    By Steve Froese, F276276 In the September Tech Topic, Mind Your Maintenance, I provided tips for pretrip inspections and regular RV maintenance. In this installment, I want to share some…

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  • Recalls 12/2/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 2, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — December 2024

    Are we the only ones who can’t believe 2024 is about to come to a close? Some of you have headed for your winter warm spots. Others — like us…

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  • Recalls 11/25/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 25, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/18/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 18, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/11/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 11, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Rear View: November-December 2024

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

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  • Livin’ The Life: November-December 2024

    Adventure Kentucky Capitals Quest Explore the Bluegrass State’s “claims to fame” with the Kentucky Capitals Quest. This passport program charts visits to 11 destinations that showcase the state’s treasures –…

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  • RV Products: November-December 2024

    By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing Portable Pickleball Net With the Original Dink Buddy portable pickleball net, you can play and practice anywhere. The compact net sets up in…

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  • Association Update: Changes

    Important announcements regarding FMCA leadership, plus membership benefits and dues. National President Paul Mitchell, F165576 pmitchell@fmca.com As I’m sure you know, life can take some unexpected turns and change overnight.…

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  • Family Matters: Hoosier Cruisers Observe Golden Anniversary

    This Indiana chapter looks toward the next 50 years. By Greg Wessel, F324602 November/December 2024 The Hoosier Cruisers are celebrating 50 years as an FMCA chapter. The group was officially…

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  • Tech Talk: Keep The Fire In The Pit

    Tips for adding a fire suppression system to your RV. By Steve Froese, F276276 November/December 2024 I often mention the importance of regular RV maintenance in my articles, including annual…

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