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FMCA’s GM Bus Owners Of New England chapter commemorated 25 years of rallies and friendship in the Northeast. By Steven Arnold, F444094 March 2023 This past August, the GM Bus…

Located on Lake Blackshear, this state park was established as a memorial and pays homage to military veterans via an indoor and outdoor museum. By Elizabeth Castillo, F516827 March 2023…

Gifts Everlasting Blooms When Marie Osmond sang “Paper Roses” back in the early 1970s, she hadn’t seen the variety from FreshCut Paper. The company’s life-size pop-up floral bouquets feature intricate…

Tiffin Reorganizes; Will Close Vanleigh RV In early January as the February 2023 issue of Family RVing went to press, featuring an article about the Vanleigh RV Beacon fifth-wheel, Tiffin…

Clarification The “RV Products” column in the February 2023 issue included the Duo Form Thermo Shield RV Skylight Shade. Specialty Recreation Inc. is the exclusive aftermarket distributor for Duo Form…

FMCA’s South Central Area national vice president gave freely of his time to FMCA and other groups. By Rett Porter, F369084, National President March 2023 With great sadness, I must…

No Power For The People Knowing how an inverter works can help you troubleshoot and diagnose RV electrical problems. By Steve Froese, F276276 March 2023 In this month’s column, I…

Behind The Scenes At FMCA This month we’re taking you backstage to introduce you to the many people who play a role in serving FMCA. FMCA President Rett Porter and…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor Tote Bags The Stash It bag…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor Dotted Journal Even for those without…

Vixen Safety Issue Dear Vixen RV Owners, This is an important message regarding a safety issue from the Vixen Owners’ Association: Some dangerous frame cracks have been discovered that can…

App File Valentine’s Day Many RVers travel with their significant other. Even if you’re not currently planning a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day, the following apps are great for arranging…

This FMCA chapter is fairly new, and its members are passionate about having fun.  By Jerry Allen, F415834, President, & Donna Wilson, F456450, Secretary February 2023 The Freedom Rollers RV…

The wife of FMCA’s third national president helped nurture the association in its infancy and provided her own children with many valuable lessons. February 2023 In the 1960s, Charlie and…

Taking preventative measures can help to avoid annoyances when it comes to the gray-water and black-water plumbing systems in your home on wheels. By Steve Froese, F276276 February 2023 Last…

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…

Tire Talk Among the many benefits of FMCA membership is a tire program that can save members a significant amount of money on RV and passenger-car tires. National President Rett…

National Park Service Announces Free-Entrance Days In 2023, the National Park Service will be waiving entrance fees on five special days and allowing free admission to all national parks. “National…

Travel  A Budget “European” Road Trip Consider making your own list of places to visit for a themed trip! While taking a plane to Europe may be out of the…

Understanding the basics of RV water systems can come in handy should concerns arise.  By Steve Froese, F276276 January 2023 Many RV systems are “out of sight, out of mind”…

This creative, tightknit community is all about the textile arts. By Glenda Milner, F409834 January 2023 Meet your FMCA On The Road Stitchers chapter. Organized in 2018, the group enjoys…

Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones are recognized for their deep dive into the history and culture of blues music. January 2023 Family RVing readers have been treated to an array…

This FMCA chapter welcomes owners of diesel-pusher or Super C diesel motorhomes and holds an annual event filled with helpful technical info. By Roger Smalley, F447932 January 2023 The Ramblin’…

New Year, New Adventures! What a great time to explore how joining an FMCA chapter can add to your RVing enjoyment. National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com Happy New Year!…

Winnebago Partners With Ironman Triathlete Winnebago has announced a partnership with Ironman triathlete champion Lionel Sanders. As part of the partnership, Sanders will use a Winnebago Revel Type B motorhome…

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…

Inspiring FMCA Members We are writing to recognize Ernie and Mary Holtsberry, longtime life members of FMCA and parents of Nancy. Ernie and Mary, L5675, joined FMCA in 1971. They…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor Crash-Tested Dog Harness The Clickit Sport…

Happy New Year! It’s crazy how fast a year can fly by. With a new year comes New Year’s resolutions — do you have any habits you want to break…

Is it time to replace your city water fitting? By following these steps, you might just save yourself a wad of cash. By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2022 As your…

It’s Winter Holiday Time! This season brings gatherings of friends and family. With FMCA and chapter membership, the fun can last all year long! National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com…

Homegrown In Vermont Just south of Malletts Bay, Sam Mazza’s Family Farm celebrates the seasons in its market, bakery, and greenhouses. With roots in a general store that opened in…

December 2022 Robert “Rick” Ricordati, F173709, who served as FMCA national vice president, Western Area, from 2012 to 2014, passed away on August 12, 2022, at the age of 93.…

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…

We Could Finally Exhale! We were on our way back home to Kentucky from the Florida Keys when we had an accident with another driver in central Florida. Unfortunately, my…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor  Power Loss Notification The GFI Notify…

Lippert Debuts Antilock Braking On Grand Design RVs Lippert Components Inc. has announced the development of a new antilock braking system (ABS) designed to integrate with the electric braking systems…

Members of this northeastern Ohio chapter enjoyed a summer rally and welcomed back good friends. By Janet Caldwell, F419800 December 2022 The Western Reserve Buckeyes held their August 2022 campout…

Life Adventures Things happen while you’re traveling by RV, and RV owners keep learning in the process. National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com All RVers have what Claire and I…

Recipe Homemade Apple Cider Cold temperatures call for warm drinks, and here’s a fall favorite. Not only is apple cider easy and delicious to prepare, but it’ll make your kitchen…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor Camping Mug From a company created…

Correction In the “Quilting And Crafting On The Go” article (August 2022 issue), a quilting pattern was misidentified. The author created her “Citrus & Sunshine” quilt using the “Jump Rings”…

Venture RV Marks 10-Year Anniversary Venture Recreational Vehicles commemorated the company’s 10th anniversary in July. A division of KZ Recreational Vehicles, Venture RV began with the idea of creating user-inspired…

For more than half a century, this chapter has gathered for fellowship and fun. By Evan “Butch” Evans, F325128 November 2022 The Northwestern chapter was founded in 1967 by several…

As you plan your winter wonderland trips, be sure your vehicle is ready for freezing temperatures. By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2022 Many owners put their RVs in storage for…

We’re on the go and on the grow! By Karla Dayhuff, F404927 (K4KLD) November 2022 The Amateur Radio chapter’s “Appalachian Vacation” kicked off the afternoon of Saturday, May 21, with…

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…

Bowlus Unveils All-Electric RV RV manufacturer Bowlus recently introduced the Volterra luxury travel trailer, touted as the world’s first production all-electric RV. The Volterra features fully electric power with what…