September 2018

September 2018 Members of the Kentuckiana Travelers marked the chapter’s 25th anniversary with an April 2018 rally at Elkhorn Campground in Frankfort, Kentucky. The anniversary certificate was presented by William…

Campground Spotlight Expanding Florida Campground Welcomes Winter Rallies RVing and Florida and winter — they go together. So much that most Florida campgrounds can’t keep up with the demand. Among…

Excitement In Wyoming! A fun-filled event; some unwind time; new FMCA members recruited; and friends old and new who came to the rescue. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F268778…

Newmar Motorhome Featured At White House Made In America Event President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and other administration officials toured a 2019 Newmar London Aire diesel motorhome on…

Checking RV antifreeze and battery state of charge is simple with this handy device. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2018 A refractometer is a compact, inexpensive device that measures the…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2018 Engine Battery Dies I have a 2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master motorhome on a Workhorse W-22 chassis with an 8.1-liter Vortec engine. When the…

Suspension System Roadmaster’s Comfort Ride suspension system for travel trailers and fifth-wheels is designed to significantly reduce problems such as “axle roll-up,” which occurs during braking when the rear tires…

The Door County peninsula takes variety to a new level, practically defining the phrase “something for everyone.” By Diane Morey Sitton September 2018 Where else but in Door County, Wisconsin,…

                    Share your favorite travel photos.  Great scenery. Unusual sites. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com;…

From humble beginnings on the family farm to becoming a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest RV manufacturers, the company continues to spread its wings and to emphasize family…

By Janet Groene, F47166 September 2018 These versatile, easy-to-prepare dishes can be ladled over a base of your choice. Every RV cook knows the scenario. You finish hooking up in…

For more than 25 years, the former New Jersey state fairgrounds has been home to Grounds For Sculpture, an outdoor art showcase. By Sally B. Weigand September 2018 It’s a…

Eastern Washington RVers who know where the fun is. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor September 2018 How It Began The Columbia Basin Cruisers chapter started with one couple’s desire to…

This fall, you may find your favorite RV park has turned into a Halloween haven. By Jeff Crider September 2018 It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Elaine Baptista…

Members gathered in Kerrville, Texas, for rally. By Bill Mahaffey, F384260 September 2018 Great weather, a great location, and great friends made for an outstanding rally when WesTex members gathered…

Level Sites Wanted We have just logged 120,000 miles on our 40-foot 2001 Monaco Diplomat motorhome (our second RV). We have a request for RV park owners: Give RVers pull-through,…

Bill and Julie Bannister, F480763. Answers by Julie. September 2018 Occupations: Bill is a musician and a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Kansas Army National Guard. Julie is a…

A bond that began at an FMCA gathering blossomed into a lasting relationship. By John Johnston, Associate Editor September 2018 Something special happened at FMCA’s 1982 summer convention, which took…

Targeted to RVers looking for an entry-level diesel pusher motorhome, this new offering boasts a raised-rail chassis designed in partnership with Spartan Motors. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2018 The…

Everything you need to know to get started, including installation options, connections, and product suppliers. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2018 To be legal, as well as safe, a vehicle…

Growing chapter encourages owners of towable RVs to join. By Jeannie Carey, F384182 September 2018 Members of the Arkansas Travelers celebrated the chapter’s 45th anniversary with a rally June 5…