Explore modern and historical traces of the ranchers, cowboys, and Basque sheepherders who helped to establish this Nevada town. By Lazelle Jones August 2018 Driving across northern Nevada on Interstate…
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Chapter rallies are scattered throughout northern California. August 2018 Wine tastings, street fairs, shopping, card games, musical entertainment, and good conversation are just some of the activities that members of…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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Family adventures await in this gas-powered Type A motorhome, which boasts plentiful storage and well-designed living space. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2018 Holiday Rambler first burst onto the…
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Catering to customers’ wishes, more RV parks are installing special water features. By Jeff Crider July 2018 When Victor and Jessica King opened Lake George RV Park in Lake George,…
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Commonsense ideas for making your next RV trip enjoyable for all ages. By Steve Froese, F276276 My wife and I have a blended family, which includes two teenagers and two…
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Faced with a grim diagnosis, David and Julie Palmer embrace life on a bucket list tour. By John Johnston, Associate Editor July 2018 It started with lower back pain. David…
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This nicely equipped fifth-wheel incorporates many luxury features, but without the corresponding price tag. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July 2018 Vanleigh RV may be one of the newer RV manufacturers,…
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A re-created 1800s farm, an annual festival, and a cultural collection reveal Virginia’s roots. By Neala McCarten July 2018 Picture a spacious log homestead, a split-rail fence zigzagging up a…
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Get Set For Summer Fun! Plans are under way at the Walker residence for great times this summer, and at FMCA headquarters for a rip-roaring RV roundup in Wyoming in…
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Towing 2017-2018 Chevy Spark General Motors has revised the procedure for flat towing the 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet Spark behind an RV. According to GM, when the vehicle is being…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2018 CO/LP Alarm Replacement I will be replacing the combination carbon monoxide and propane alarm in my coach. It’s an MTI Industries Safe-T-Alert unit…
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Sealed Tight Make sure you have all sealants checked once a year and that the correct sealant is used. We learned the hard way when we had a leak where…
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Kid Zone Games and other items to make traveling with youngsters easier and more fun. Foldable Stroller The Biba M Single stroller weighs 12 pounds and can be folded…
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Furrion Offers Tours Of New Showroom Furrion, a maker of electronics, appliances, and energy products for RVs and other industries, has opened a new showroom at its Innovation Center and…
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The Frustrated Maestros Eastern Sharps & Flats chapter will host its 12th Music Camp in September. By Bruce Taylor, F298785 July 2018 If you see people in white pants and…
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By Janet Groene, F47166 July 2018 Whip up tasty dishes anytime using a variety of kitchen staples. “Be prepared,” said Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. “For what?” asked…
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Meet The Family Greg and Linda Lawson, F481410 Years married: 37. Occupations: Greg retired from Duke Energy and now works with Linda in their T-shirt quilt business, www.QuiltMyShirts.com. Home: Southport,…
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Members gathered in a Missouri RV park for an anniversary rally. By Anita Pennington, F180994 July 2018 The Ozarks Prairie Sooners chapter has been rolling for 25 years. It all…
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Nature A Nature Scavenger Hunt Children and adults alike love the excitement of a nature scavenger hunt. You never know what you’ll find! To play, first decide how a winner…
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These RVers have a reputation for volunteering at FMCA events. By John McPherson, F88818 Chapter President July 2018 We Are Singles International If you’re an RV owner who is currently…
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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…
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Visit the only late-Ice Age facility of its kind in North America. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 July 2018 Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota Relatives of modern elephants…
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Considerations include output, size, noise level, and whether a unit is portable or permanent. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July 2018 It’s nearly impossible to make do without electricity. If electric…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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World War II vet Ed Price visited a variety of military memorials. By Dan St. John, F421001 June 2017 Ed Price and his wife, Anita, are charter members of FMCA’s…
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Mileage On Used Motorhomes Regarding the Readers’ Forum “Mileage Sweet Spot” question (February 2018, page 14, related to “The High Price Of Low Mileage,” December 2017, page 16): RVs are…
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An attendee’s guide to the educational sessions planned at FMCA’s Gillette convention. Learning galore is in store for RVers who circle their wagons at FMCA’s 98th International Convention & RV…
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Vintage charm with modern-day features embody this travel trailer. By Gary Bunzer Technical Editor June 2018 Stepping inside the Retro 157 travel trailer — the newest floor plan produced by…
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LiquidSpring’s CLASS system improves the ride and handling of gas-powered motorhomes. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2018 If you love everything about your gas-powered Type A or C motorhome except…
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Adventure Ziplining From A to Z How about flying through the air in a treetop canopy or above other stunning scenery while safely tethered? Ziplining is an increasingly popular sport…
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Storage Solution Maybe you haven’t run out of storage space in your RV after all. BrackeTainers, from GetStorganized, mount on most vertical and horizontal surfaces — including under shelves and…
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New Beginnings One benefit of FMCA is help from fellow members while traveling and the friendships that can develop. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com June in southern…
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Storage Solution Our 2005 Fleetwood Excursion motorhome came with a washer/dryer combination, which we never used. What we needed was more space to store things, such as paper plates, cups,…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor June 2018 Extreme Condensation Last fall a metal pole building was constructed for my motorhome. Prior to that, the coach was housed at a storage…
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M. Peggy Palakiko, F465615 Occupation: Social worker, gerontology. Home: St. Petersburg, Florida. RV: 2004 Forest River Georgetown, a 34-foot Type A motorhome. RVing since: 2016. Three words that best…
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This active group welcomes RV owners who live in the western United States and British Columbia. By Paulette Kotan, F101818 June 2018 Rockwood West recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with…
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FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention exhibitors. A Wyoming adventure awaits FMCA members and others who journey to Gillette, in the state’s northeast corner, for FMCA’s 98th International Convention. CAM-PLEX Multi-Event…
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Young RV travelers can experience their own taste of the Wild West during FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention. By David & Loretta Marlowe, F267754 FMCA Youth Program Committee Chairpersons June…
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Created using the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis, these Type B motorhomes exhibit the same handcrafted quality that goes into the restorations of classic cars that first earned the parent company…
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1971 gathering in Wisconsin attracted more than 50 FMCA members. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2018 Sharon Christensen’s family didn’t own an RV and they weren’t campers 47 years…
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National Parks Price Increase Takes Effect The National Park Service has increased the entrance fees to most of the national parks that charge admission. Most parks planned to implement the…
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A little town only 70 miles west of Gillette offers a large array of Western-themed sights. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 June 2018 Logic would say that Buffalo, Wyoming, was…
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Ollie Hill’s love of the outdoors has influenced his family and work life. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2018 Ollie Hill, F159603, received a phone call a few years…
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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…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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Refrigerator Braces Even if there’s not a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on in your RV, just a few bumps in the road can rearrange the items in the fridge, cause…
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Chris & Krista Rose, F477461 Occupations: Chris: Auto technician at a GM dealership. Krista: Marketing coordinator at FMCA. Home: Batavia, Ohio. RV: 2014 Coleman Expedition LT. Pet: Tally, our 9-year-old…
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Tried-and-true lubricants, protectants, corrosion preventatives, and more. By Mark Quasius, F333630 May 2018 It’s safe to say all RV owners want to protect their vehicles and ensure they operate smoothly.…
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Finding “ACC” In Escalade I outfitted my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with Blue Ox equipment to make it flat towable. One of the steps in the flat-towing procedure calls for the…