2019

Owners and renters at this Type A resort revel in the many delights of the Blue Ridge Mountains. By Rod Challenger, F412856 October 2019 The Blue Ridge Parkway is a…

Updates To “2019 Towing Lineup” The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is not flat towable, according to GM officials. Initially, the 2019 Malibu owners manual specified that the vehicle, when equipped with…

A TPMS can help RVers avoid the dangers of underinflated and overheated tires. By Mark Quasius, F333630 October 2019 RV tires perform best when inflated to the proper air pressure.…

Autumn color enhances the amazing beauty of this park located along Lake Michigan. By Sally Weigand October 2019 Sleeping Bear Dunes is a whimsical name for a superb vacation spot.…

Members enjoyed good food, fun activities, and fine company. By Barbara Anderson, F50622 October 2019 Members of the Bay Travelers celebrated the chapter’s 25th anniversary at a rally from May…

The know-how needed to pull a conventional travel trailer or a fifth-wheel begins with learning the lexicon. By Lazelle Jones October 2019 Before you hit the road with a conventional…

Through the life and times of a U.S. president, a salute to World War II, and simple Sunday houses, visitors glean many glimpses into the past. By Diane Morey Sitton…

September 2019 Many memorable moments make up a wedding day, and that was true on June 28, 2019, when FMCA’s assistant controller, Brian Bacik, married Stephanie Long in the Cincinnati…

“Family Matters” Correction The August 2019 “Meet The Family” feature in the “Family Matters” column introduced readers to Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 (page 72). However, instead of the Grissoms’…

Technology offers RVers various choices for media content and how it’s delivered. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2019 RVing offers the allure of getting away from it all, but that…

Am I A Past Or A Present? FMCA national president Jon Walker reflects on his time in office: the accomplishments and the people he and his wife, Sondra, have met…

Washington’s South Puget Sound sets the stage for waterfront attractions and outstanding museums. By Anna Lee Braunstein September 2019 Tacoma, Washington, has been called “a dusty old jewel in the…

These new Type A coaches open up avenues for people with mobility issues that might otherwise prevent them from enjoying the RV lifestyle. By Lazelle Jones September 2019 The Florida…

Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 Occupations: Retired. RV: 2013 Winnebago Journey. Full-timing since: January 1, 2016. Before that, home was Redding, California. Full-timing’s appeal: The freedom to be wherever we…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2019 Moisture Intrusion I have a Monaco motorhome equipped with two Coleman Mach air conditioners that have an evaporation condensation pump. When it rains,…

Bountiful crops, freshly picked, offer an array of delicious opportunities. By Janet Groene, F47166 September 2019 Autumn is the season for Oktoberfests, fall foliage celebrations, and countless hometown harvest festivals.…

September 2019 A Silent Shade My 2016 Winnebago Vista motorhome has MCD Innovations shades. I love the darkness they provide, but with the windows open, the shades flapped back and…

By Joe Rossi, F350619 September 2019 In 2014, my wife, Bonnie, and I hosted a rally for the Country Coach Heartlanders chapter at Tropical Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Seeking…

This chapter meets at Thousand Trails locations in the Lone Star State. By Paul Pacior, F398530 The Thousand Trails of Texas chapter began in 1986 and is now in its…

Mobileye’s vision-based driver-assistance technology is designed to help RVers avoid collisions. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2019 I was driving down a highway in a rental car the first…

An act of violence hasn’t stopped these FMCA members from helping others unlock their inner creativity. By John Johnston, Associate Editor September 2019 Richard and Michele Fritz, F464306, knew early…

Tents For Troops Founder Dies Charlie Curry, founder of the nonprofit Tents for Troops program and owner of Toutle River RV Resort in Castle Rock, Washington, died in June 2019…

Absorption Refrigerator The Dometic RMD10.5XT absorption refrigerator, previously introduced to RV manufacturers, is now available in the consumer market. Features include a double-hinged door that opens left or right without…

Timing is everything when it comes to catching fall colors and, for RV travelers, snagging campground sites. By Jeff Crider Fall is my favorite time of year, and even though…

Campground Spotlight Meteor Crater RV Park Winslow, Arizona Daniel Moreau Barringer was born in North Carolina in 1860 and was a well-educated man. Geology especially intrigued him. He deduced that…

The manufacturer of this luxury-class, tandem-axle travel trailer takes a different approach. By Robbin Gould, Editor September 2019 How about a solidly constructed, lightweight travel trailer designed for four-season camping?…

Where vehicles are arranged exactly like the stones at that other “henge” in England. By Diane Sitton August 2019 These days, you don’t have to travel to England to check…

FMCA has benefited from Bill and Deanie Hendrix’s lifelong association with RVs. By John Johnston, Associate Editor August 2019 FMCA membership number F761 has a long, proud history. It encompasses…

By Janet Groene, F47166 August 2019 No matter how you make it, this staple satisfies. Bread, milk, and eggs are the triumvirate of RV camping provisions. Bread leads the list.…

 Most of the Yukon Territory’s wealth is now measured by mountains and rivers and scenic views.  By Mark Stevens August 2019 Skookum Jim Mason, Dawson Charlie, and George Carmack discovered…

Do-it-yourselfers can take steps to ensure the RV stays cool. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2019 RVers often choose destinations where temperatures can soar, so it’s important to have…

Fantasy RV Tours Rally Donates To Make-A-Wish The Fantasy RV Tours 10th Reunion Rally, held in April 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, raised $31,030 for Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. The donations will…

By Ellen Walker, F455597 August 2019 Florida Crackers members celebrated the FMCA chapter’s 10th anniversary at a rally held April 8 to 12, 2019, in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Betty Duncan,…

Built for pleasurable driving and comfortable living, this solidly constructed Super C motorhome should appeal to active RVing families. By Mark Quasius, F333630 August 2019 Renegade RV has carved out…

Take a trek from Windsor, Ontario, along river and lake shores to Point Pelee National Park. By Phyllis Hinz & Lamont Mackay, F175089 August 2019 Did you know the southernmost…

Travel Bruneau Dunes State Park, Mountain Home, Idaho Everybody finds a reason to keep looking up at Bruneau Dunes State Park. First, check out the sand dunes. The tallest stands…

Paper Plates When you are a gung-ho, all-in, camp-loving RVer, it shows in many ways. Perhaps even in the paper plates at your picnic table. So, take note of the…

Keeping Your Cool While Traveling In response to Joey Latterman in her letter, “How Do You Stay Calm?” (June 2019 “Readers Write,” page 12), my answer is, we make sure…

It’s All About Money … Not! An explanation regarding FMCA’s volunteer structure, and an invitation to become involved. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F2678778 jwalker@fmca.com I hope all of…

Sunny beaches lure Europeans and North Americans here each winter. By Lazelle Jones August 2019 For decades, RVing Europeans and North Americans have embraced the sunny winter lifestyle along Spain’s…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2019 Step-Well Cover I am looking for information on how to fix the inoperable step-well cover on my 2006 Winnebago Tour motorhome. The cover…

A rally in Elmendorf, Texas, featured fun, friends, and food. By Phyllis Avella, F424750 August 2019 In 1978, Texans Bob and Lavonne Humphreys found it difficult to attend FMCA rallies…

Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 Occupations: Retired. RV: 2013 Winnebago Journey. Full-timing since: January 1, 2016. Before that, home was Redding, California. Full-timing’s appeal: The freedom to be wherever we…

This chapter emphasizes fun, well-planned rallies. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor August 2019 If you have a motorhome (any brand is fine) and you live or travel in western North…

All along the Missouri River, well-preserved forts and historical sites mark stops made by the Corps of Discovery as they explored the lands acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. By Scooter…

App File Dump Stations That was a fantastic weekend of camping, wasn’t it? And now that your RV’s holding tanks are full, you know what to do, but do you…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2019 Reluctant Generator We have a 4,000-watt Onan RV generator that runs for about five minutes and then shuts down. I’m thinking the problem…