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  • 2021 Towing Lineup

    A guide to 2021-model-year vehicles that manufacturers have indicated can be flat towed behind a motorhome without significant modifications. 2021 Towables        

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  • Readers Write: January 2021

    A Tribute To Bill Gunther The Happy Tennessee Travelers chapter is sad to announce the passing of William “Bill” Gunther. The native New Yorker became an active FMCA member in…

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  • Be Fast For Stroke

    If someone around you appears to show signs of a stroke, it’s critical to get him or her immediate medical treatment. By Randy Davis, F471978 January 2021 A stroke affects…

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  • FMCA Update: Hello, 2021!

    After a year filled with challenges, we look forward with hope as the calendar brings us a fresh start. By Chris Smith Chief Executive Officer csmith@fmca.com January 2021 Hi, all,…

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  • Rear View: January 2021

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  • Family Matters: A Tireless Worker For FMCA

    Motorhoming and membership in the Family Motor Coach Association were rewarding activities for Russ and Mary Lawler, F119890. They enjoyed the camaraderie with their fellow FMCA members and participated at…

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  • Oh, Deer

    Having a close encounter with a deer can enhance any camping experience. By Knolan Benfield January 2021 Setting up camp in a state or national park brings with it a…

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  • Food As A Destination

    The RV lifestyle is an ideal way to experience culinary travel and its trendy cousin, gastro-tourism. By Phyllis Hinz & Lamont Mackay, F175089 January 2021 One of our more memorable…

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  • Cooking On The Go: Frozen Assets

    Make-ahead freezer meals: Preparing and freezing food in advance is a cool way to make hot meals. Why do so many RV travelers freeze their meals ahead of time? Let…

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  • RV Products: January 2021

    By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Travel Toys Long trips and cold winter days can take their toll on energetic kids — not to mention the patience of their parents. Tiger…

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  • News & Notes: January 2021

    Dometic Renews Care Camps Partnership Nature, John Muir once said, is a place that heals, and gives strength to the body and soul. Anyone who has ever pulled into a…

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  • Chapter Spotlight: Roving Wolverines

    Members of this Great Lakes Area chapter celebrate 20 years of adventures. By Bob & Becky Jones, F422900 Time has a way of both flying by and standing still. It…

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  • Power Protection

    Here’s how to safeguard your RV’s electrical appliances. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2020 Many RVs are equipped with a variety of electrical appliances. Air conditioners, residential refrigerators, and sophisticated…

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  • Fleetwood Fortis

    Fleetwood RV’s newest motorhome offers Ford gasoline power, luxury amenities, and floor plans designed to suit RVers’ various needs. By Lazelle Jones December 2020 Among other storylines, 2020 may be…

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  • Keeping Upright

    An occupational therapist offers suggestions on how to decrease the risk of falls in the ever-changing RV environment. By Lauri Stumph December 2020 Easily dismissed as an accident or a…

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  • Revisiting A Beloved Bus

    The kindness of others allowed an FMCA member to become reacquainted with the Flxible Visicoach he painstakingly converted decades ago.  By Steven Arnold, F444094 December 2020 I have always been…

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  • FMCA Update: Is There Anything Else?

    The volunteer spirit is alive and well at the FMCA campground in Cincinnati, Ohio. By Jon Walker, F268778, National President December 2020 During a casual conversation, I mentioned to Michael…

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  • Family Matters: A Long Winter’s Nap

    One couple’s coach currently is hibernating but will be ready for action come spring. By Robbin Gould, Editor December 2020 It also covers “Teddy Tiffin,” their motorhome, which is parked…

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  • Tech Talk: December 2020

    Winter Storage Tweaks By Steve Froese, F276276 My family and I try to use our RV year-round, although our excursions in the winter are less frequent than in spring and…

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  • KZ Durango Gold G381REF

    Approved for full-time living, this fifth-wheel checks the boxes for residential features, abundant storage, all-weather insulation, and more. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2020 KZ RV’s Durango Gold fifth-wheels are…

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  • Family Matters: Lost And Found

    After a cat slipped out of a motorhome unnoticed, a frantic search ensued. By Vicki Cole, F415473 December 2020 My husband, Steve, and I are animal lovers to the core.…

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  • Motoring Through Time

    Lovers of automobiles and automobile history will discover myriad treasures at the Studebaker National Museum. By Richard Bauman December 2020 For much of the 20th century, most American cars were…

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  • RV Products: December 2020

    Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Water Regulator Travel without a water…

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  • Livin’ The Life: December 2020

    Holiday Celebrate The Season Silver Dollar City, a popular theme park in Branson, Missouri, celebrates An Old Time Christmas through December 30, 2020. During this festive event, streets come alive…

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  • Rear View: December 2020

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  • News & Notes: December 2020

    German RV Trade Show Draws 107,000 In 2019, a record-setting 268,000 people attended Caravan Salon Dusseldorf, which has been marketed as the world’s largest trade fair for RVs. For the…

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  • Readers Write: December 2020

    FMCA Campground Kudos I recently read FMCA CEO Chris Smith’s “Time Keeps on Flying” column and its reference to the FMCA campground (“FMCA Update,” September 2020, page 6). The FMCA…

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  • Plenty To “Sea” In Corpus Christi

    Top attractions in this Texas Gulf Coast town showcase aquatic species and conservation, as well as U.S. Naval history. By Diane Morey Sitton December 2020 Corpus Christi, Texas, nicknamed the…

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  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    In diesel motorhomes with SCR technology, DEF is an integral component for meeting emissions standards. By Mark Quasius, F333630 November 2020 For most owners of diesel-powered motorhomes built over the…

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  • Ride Along With Equine Motorcoach

    A manufacturer dedicated to helping horses, their owners, and other RVers travel in comfort and luxury. By Robbin Gould, Editor November 2020 At Equine Motorcoach, the term “horsepower” describes more…

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  • RV Organizing

    Tips and tricks for new RVers managing family life in a small space. By Jennifer Raschig November 2020 Now more than ever, families with young children are opting for RV…

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  • Full-Time RVing: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

    Several families discuss the ups and downs of full-time RV travel during the coronavirus outbreak. By Jeff Crider November 2020 While most segments of the U.S. economy are struggling because…

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  • Trip Of A Lifetime

    In an era of social distancing, one family explored the grandeur of Colorado and Utah, and collected cherished memories along the way. By Suzy DeMartino, F400515 November 2020 What beats…

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  • Game Time

    Former big-league pitcher Kevin Jepsen hopes his new outdoor game is a hit. By John Johnston, Associate Editor November 2020 Kevin Jepsen, F510810, made his Major League Baseball debut as…

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  • Cooking On The Go: Convertible Casseroles

    By substituting certain ingredients in recipes, cooks can please eaters of all stripes. By Janet Groene, F47166 November 2020 One thing family RVers have in common: We all eat. But…

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  • Grey Wolf By Cherokee 26DBH

    As one of the company’s best-selling models, this RV is a popular option for families looking for plenty of sleeping and living space to support their adventures. By Pamela Kay,…

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  • Family Matters: Ginny McGrath — A Helper For FMCA

    November 2020 Virginia “Ginny” McGrath, F87335, truly enjoyed helping people. That was reflected in the profession she chose, teaching children with special needs. And it was reflected in the many…

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  • RV Products: November 2020

    Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor  Ukulele Learning System Tuba? Too big.…

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  • Chapter Spotlight: Cuatro Estados

    Members of the Cuatro Estados chapter embrace a spirit of adventure.  By Becky Coulter, F364410 November 2020 In 1986 the Cuatro Estados chapter was established to explore and enjoy the…

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  • Rear View: November 2020

     

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  • FMCA Update: Growing Our FMCA Family

    FMCA’s ongoing efforts to attract new members, plus a change in provider and contact information for the FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program. Chris Smith Chief Executive Officer csmith@fmca.com…

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  • News & Notes: November 2020

    Quartzsite RV Show To Proceed, With Precautions If all goes as planned, RVers will converge on the Arizona desert for the 2021 Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show, set for…

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  • Readers Write: November 2020

    Picture Perfect We had the August 2020 cover of Family RVing magazine, which features a photo of our motorhome at sunrise alongside Carlyle Lake in Illinois, made into a canvas…

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  • Tech Tip: RV Handrail Cleaning Warning

    November 2020 I’m a retired engineer, and I have some information to share with RV owners who have clear plastic handrails, especially illuminated ones. This is especially relevant in view…

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  • Tech Talk: 100 Years Of Cummins Power Generation

    By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2020 What brand of permanently mounted RV generator comes to mind first? I predict most RV owners would say Onan, which is made by Cummins.…

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  • Livin’ The Life: November 2020

    Nature Beauty In The Forest Travelers in search of scenic solitude may want to explore Tombigbee National Forest, a 67,000-acre expanse in northeastern Mississippi. Named for the Tombigbee River, a…

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  • RV Products: October 2020

    Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Fireproof Document Bag Nobody likes to…

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  • A Heartfelt Legacy

    A motorhome carries special memories for three generations of an RVing family. By John Johnston, Associate Editor October 2020 Merriam-Webster defines an RV as “a vehicle designed for recreational use,…

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  • Cowboy Oregon

    Oregon’s leathery side treats RV travelers to a darn tootin’ good time. By Rhonda Ostertag October 2020 Since the 1870s, Oregon’s high desert, eastern river valleys, and mountain prairies have…

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  • Rear View: October 2020

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