November/December 2024 Don Crawford, A11012, FMCA Great Lakes Area president from 2000 to 2003, passed away on August 22, 2024. The London, Ontario, resident was 84. Don’s official obituary described…
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Decades of chapter history culminated in a golden anniversary rally held in July 2024. By Greg Xanders, F496994 November/December 2024 In April 27, 1974, the Lincoln Landers chapter was formed.…
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Correction In the September/October 2024 issue, Mark Quasius, F333630, was incorrectly identified on the contents page as the author of the “Smart” RVs article. As noted on the story itself,…
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First Hybrid Class A Motorhome Debuts Thor Industries has unveiled the world’s first hybrid Class A motorhome, the Thor Test Vehicle. The coach is built on an electric vehicle (EV)…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 21, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 14, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 7, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on September 18 and 30, 2024, respectively. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make,…
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Planning and maintenance are sure ways to prevent potential problems from cropping up during your travels. For some RV owners, the arrival of fall signals that their camping season is…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on September 23, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on September 16, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 I often refer to the importance of good habits and regular RV maintenance in my articles. Let’s take a closer look at what that means for…
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The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on September 9, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on September 2, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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More Tool Talk As a relatively new RV traveler and FMCA member, I found the “RV Tool Kits‚ article (June 2024) to be very informative. I had most of the…
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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 contact…
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Nostalgia And More Peace, Love, Music, Camping In August 1969, a crowd of 400,000 to 500,000 young people came together for a music festival on a farm in Bethel, New…
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Louise Worst Moore recalls decades of family RVing, which included traveling to countless FMCA international conventions and other rallies. September-October 2024 In July 1973, Louise Worst, F10962, and her family…
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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 Shampoo Bars J.R.LIGGETT’S old-fashioned…
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Final installment of a series of articles offering information for folks just starting their RV journey. By Steve Froese, F276276 September-October 2024 This month, we continue our series on RVing…
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Members can help their association continue all the great things it does to enhance the RV lifestyle. National President Gary Milner, F409834 gmilner@fmca.com September 2024 Greetings from the Milners! It…
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Noovo Pop Accommodates Off-Grid Living Noovo, a Las Vegas-based RV manufacturer, announced the launch of its Noovo Pop Class B motor-home, “designed for families, nomads, and anyone seeking more space…
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Paying tribute to a father whose converted bus became part of his family’s — and FMCA’s — story. By Veronica Ross Mumm, F689D September-October 2024 In 1962 my father, Allen…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 26, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 19, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 12, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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RVA’s vehicle safety hotline is (888) 327-4236. FOREST RIVER 24V-563: Certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect-length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 29, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 22, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 15, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 8, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 1, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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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 contact…
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Inspiration The Birthplace Of Helen Keller Ivy Green, her birthplace and childhood home, is a fully restored house museum open to the public. By Josephine Matyas, F468364 Who couldn’t use…
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Kid Zone Add to family fun during your travels with these games, toys, and other items. By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing Lap Bowl Snacking may be one…
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The next installment in a series of articles offering information for folks just starting their RV journey. By Steve Froese, F276276 June 2024 Last month, I launched a series of…
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Serendipitous Service My wife and I would like to recognize a good Samaritan for coming to our rescue during a visit to the beautiful province of Alberta on our way…
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CDC Revises Rules For Bringing A Dog Into U.S. In May 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updated regulations for dogs being brought across the border into…
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This fun-loving, family-oriented chapter will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a rally over Labor Day weekend. By Beth King, F285711, Secretary July/August 2024 Founded on February 9, 1974, the Yankee…
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Summer Adventures Ahead For many RVers, summer is prime travel season. For FMCA members in particular, journeys include chapter and area rallies, and an international convention. National President Gary Milner…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 24, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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For many, summertime is prime time for RVing! Whether you’re a full-timer or a weekend/vacation traveler, the open road beckons, and opportunities to enjoy the fun, freedom, and flexibility of…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 A plethora of information regarding lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries is available online, but not all of it is accurate. So, I thought I’d provide an overview to…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 17, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 10, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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As nature starts to bloom, it’s time to shed the winter blues. After last year’s slew of weird weather, we’re hoping that this season allows us to go back to…
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The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…
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From Tucson To Redmond After a successful and fun event in Arizona, we’re setting our sights on Central Oregon for FMCA’s “Adventure Peaks” convention in August. National President Gary…
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Correction The April and May issues inadvertently listed dates for a Southeast Area Rally in February 2025. The Southeast Area will not be hosting a rally in 2025 so that…
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Visit Winnebago Winnebago is offering free tours of its Iowa RV manufacturing facilities throughout the summer. Factory tours of the Forest City facility, where Winnebago Class A and C motorhomes…