2018

This custom van upfitter builds luxury vans and type B motorhomes on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster chassis, including this top-of-the-line model. By Lazelle Jones December 2018 From 2004 to…

RV travel offers never-ending adventures for a Welsh terrier and his crew. By Captain Cruise December 2018 I am a robust, 30-pound Welsh terrier, well-traveled, very debonair, highly educated, lover…

An extended-stay RV, this fifth-wheel travel trailer boasts features that give it the look and feel of a true residence on wheels. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2018 Since Grand…

Virginia is the home state of this chapter, but members have traveled together to destinations as distant as Maine. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 The Dogwood chapter motto…

December 2018 Recall Information To determine whether your RV, car, or truck has been recalled, visit the website of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

A member vote is taking place. FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to…

Peachy places around Perry: Restaurants, events, museums, and shopping near FMCA’s 99th International Convention and RV Expo. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 Location, location, location. It’s a big…

Beverly Gardner Made Mark In RV Publishing Beverly Gardner, whose long career as an RV industry publisher’s representative included selling advertising for FMCA’s magazine, died of ALS on October 23,…

Acme Tow Dolly Company’s lightweight product features surge-type disc brakes. By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2018 My family’s RV of choice is a large Type A motorhome. So, for us,…

Some of the finest cars ever built are displayed at this Southern California address. By Richard Bauman December 2018 The large, pale yellow building looks out of place in a…

In need of a life reset, a widow turned to full-time RVing with her children. By John Johnston, Associate Editor December 2018 At age 52, Susan Davis, F457287, has lived…

Gear, Gadgets, and Gifts For RVers Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Personalized Feeding Mat Even…

Nicholas, Maria, and Anastasia Meremianin, F474868 Home: Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Occupations: Nick works for a New Jersey state agency; Maria is a home infusion field nurse supervisor; Anastasia, 11,…

Music, mirth, and more will be part of the convention fun awaiting attendees next March. By Robbin Gould, Editor December 2018 Now that winter is settling in, and many RVers…

FMCAssist: There When You Need It For years as a member of FMCA, I noticed a benefit called FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program, and always thought it was…

Final rally included a visit to the “Old West.” By Carol Toohig, F344707, Chapter President December 2018 The Ohio Nomads chapter’s final rally of 2018 took place the last weekend…

Holiday Pigeon Forge Winterfest More than five million lights have transformed Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, into a winter wonderland for the 29th annual Winterfest celebration, now through mid-February 2019. Located in…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor December 2018 Satellite Antenna System I have a Foretravel RV. I am considering installing Winegard’s roof-mounted RoadTrip T4 satellite antenna so passengers can watch TV…

Information of use to motorhome owners who perform their own diesel chassis maintenance, as well as those who take their vehicle to a service center. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December…

Stop Sticks The front-facing closets in the rear of our motorhome often open and discharge their contents during a hard stop. To prevent this, I obtained 3/4-inch-by-1/2-inch-by-72-inch strips of hardwood…

Battlefields, sand dunes, and natural prairie land are highlighted at these preserves. By Susie Wall November 2018 Every year millions of Americans travel to the nation’s most popular national parks.…

This luxury toy hauler accommodates road toys without sacrificing RV living space. By Lazelle Jones November 2018 When you walk through the front door of the recently opened La Mesa…

Are you getting enough sleep? Follow these strategies to avoid daytime drowsiness, especially when you’re behind the wheel. By Lauri Stumph, F488907 November 2018 Lack of sleep, and restless sleep,…

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Dish Drainer Dish towels can be breeding grounds for bacteria, so many people choose the air-dry method. In that case, the Prepworks Collapsible Over-the-Sink Dish…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor November 2018 Saturated Storage We have a Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, a 40-foot diesel pusher. While traveling through Georgia en route to Florida, we experienced…

This new Type A motorhome from Jayco Inc. builds upon many features found in the company’s other models. By Robbin Gould, Editor Noevmber 2018 A new home on wheels has…

FMCA member Annette O’Neil made it her mission to skydive in every state. By John Johnston, Associate Editor November 2018 We won’t call Annette O’Neil, F485930, a daredevil, because that…

November 2018 Home: Franklin, Tennessee. Occupations: Mark retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years and now works for the government. Kimberly works in corporate real estate, specializing in…

Winnebago’s Micro Minnie Fifth-Wheel Debuts Winnebago Towables has introduced the Micro Minnie fifth-wheel. It will be available January 1, 2019, in five floor plans, each weighing less than 6,000 pounds.…

A step-by-step guide to a complex project that usually is best left to professionals. By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2018 A complete roof replacement is one of the biggest repair…

Nature These Turkeys Can Fly! “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!” —Arthur Carlson, WKRP general manager, “WKRP in Cincinnati” Those big-chested Thanksgiving turkeys specially bred for…

Backlit beauty near La Push Beach, Washington, taken by Jeanneatte Emert.Diesel, an English Labrador retriever, relaxes at Resurrection Bay Campground in Seward, Alaska, during Gerald and Donna Tobey’s “trip of…

Portable Generator Considerations “Choosing a Generator” by Mark Quasius in the July 2018 issue of Family RVing (page 30) had some nifty information. I’d like to add three additional important…

Activities included a catered dinner, games, and campfire. By Judy Matthews, F421038, Chapter President November 2018 Cardinal Virginians members celebrated the chapter’s 25th anniversary on June 15, 2018, at Misty…

July rally featured a malt shop menu and sock hop. By Connie Crawford, F416593 November 2018 Blue Water RV’ers chapter members arrived in 17 RVs for a July 13-15, 2018,…

FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to read more and for a ballot.…

By Matt Moniz, F181587 November 2018 Alpine Coach NorCal members celebrated the chapter’s 10th anniversary during a July 2018 rally that was timed to coincide with the Gilroy Garlic Festival…

Fetch some fruit, some seafood, or even a few potatoes to create these flavorful dishes. By Janet Groene, F47166 November 2018 For generations, island cuisines were set apart by the…

American history comes alive at these smaller, lesser-known war-related monuments. By Kathleen Walls November 2018 The United States was formed through conflicts, so perhaps that’s why it has so many…

Look What We Accomplished Last Year! National President By Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com Last month in this column I shared my vision for FMCA initiatives going into fiscal year 2019…

Oklahoma’s first state capital is a fun, friendly, and historically interesting spot. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 October 2018 Charming, playful, lovely . . . these are a few of…

RV Nomads — The Movie tells the stories of full-timers pursuing their passions. By John Johnston Associate Editor October 2018 Late last February, Jesse and Jenny Ingram and their infant…

Hagen and Mary Streckel, F479958 Home: Kempner, Texas. Occupations: Retired secondary educators. RV: 1999 Safari Serengeti motorhome. RVing since: July 2012. Most unusual place visited: Hagen enjoyed a trip to…

FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to read more and for a ballot.…

Adventure LP’S Limited-Edition Truck Camper Debuts Erdman Epp, the founder of Adventurer LP, died July 28, 2018, just as the Yakima, Washington-based company began a production run of its 50th…

Highlights from FMCA’s 98th International Convention & RV Expo. By Robbin Gould, Editor Photos by Rachel Jochem October 2018 Singer-guitarist Taylor Corum paused between numbers while performing in the FMCA…