April 2023

Let’s Keep In Touch FMCA’s social media accounts help members to stay connected with our RV association and with each other. National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com Where are your…

Winnebago Displays, Field Tests All-Electric RV Prototype The eRV2 — a fully operational all-electric, zero-emission motorhome prototype — was unveiled at the Florida RV SuperShow in January 2023. Built on…

Tucked away in the hills of east-central Missouri, Hermann is a small town with a unique European charm. By George Moore, F460576 April 2023 Willkommen Zu Hermann” — Welcome to…

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis forms the foundation for this Type C motorhome filled with comfortable touches and amenities. By Bruce W. Smith April 2023 The freedom to travel, the…

A tradition of hospitality lingers in the lodges that have accommodated travelers for decades. By Mary Taylor April 2023 Our family lived in Alaska in the early 1950s, and we…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor Indoor Garden Have you wanted to…

A couple of hours a year cleaning and maintaining the roof of your RV can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs down the road and ensure that the…

Most motorhome owners take along another vehicle for use once they reach their destination. Before setting up a car, SUV, or truck as a “dinghy,” it pays to do your…

You can learn a lot from reading stories of others’ RVing mishaps — possibly things to check on your own vehicles before your next adventure.  By Steve Froese, F276276 April…

Travel American Gothic House And Center If you’re passing through eastern Iowa, consider stopping by this Midwestern art icon for a few pictures and a history lesson. In a small…

Well-known to Texas travelers, this chain of convenience stores and fuel stations is spreading its brand of whimsy — plus clean restrooms, plentiful snack options, and fun souvenirs — by…

This versatile, ultra-lightweight travel trailer features a room with a view. By Mark Quasius, F333630 April 2023 Part of the allure of camping is to get away from it all…

Correction Life Members The list of FMCA life members that was published in the January 2023 directory issue was missing two entries. The list should have included the following: Karen…

  By Erik Anderson, F464919 April 2023 Did we ever imagine that in a 2½-year span we would live, work, and travel full-time in an RV while visiting all the…

What to do if you discover that you are missing something vital to your project, or if tools or equipment break while you are traveling. By Diane L. Murtha, F465708…