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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…

Minot RV Expo: FMCA’s “Minot Magic” convention exhibitors. The following companies will participate in FMCA’s 100th International Convention & RV Expo, nicknamed “Minot Magic — 100 Times The Fun.” For…

RVers searching for a smaller diesel-powered motorhome may be intrigued by this 25-foot Type C , based on the Mercedes-Benz 3500 cutaway chassis. By Lazelle Jones July 2019 Entegra Coach…

Kid Zone Games and other items to make traveling with youngsters easier and more fun. Adjustable Scooter The seat on the LaScoota 2-In-1 Kick Scooter may be just what a…

What can you learn at FMCA’s next convention? Plenty, as this RV-related seminar list shows. July 2019 Information-seekers of all skills and interest levels will find attractive learning opportunities at…

Canada and the United States celebrate their friendship at this impressive preserve. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor July 2019 Minot, North Dakota, is approximately 80 miles from the Canadian border.…

Campground locations across North America celebrate the easy, breezy days of summer with special activities and events. By Jeff Crider July 2019 RV enthusiasts know that camping is one of…

It’s wise to familiarize yourself with possible solutions to the many issues that affect motorhome handling and drivability. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July 2019 When a motorhome handles well, it…

Larry Deese turns humble golf carts into eye-catching vehicles. By John Johnston, Associate Editor July 2019 Let’s say you’re in the market for a golf cart. Not just a run-of-the-mill…

Sacrifices Made For Our Freedom Patriotism flies high each year as a small Texas town provides a hero’s welcome to U.S. Medal of Honor recipients. National President Jon Walker, F268778…

Hose Hanger When I kept my city water hose on the floor of my RV’s storage bay, I would place items on top of the hose, which meant I had…

Find fun and friendship in and around Nevada’s most famous town. By John H. Hill, F385832, Chapter President July 2019 The Vegas Blackjacks RV Club celebrated its 10th anniversary this…

FMCA University “graduates” its first RVers Extraordinaire. By John Johnston, Associate Editor’ July 2019 Mike Walsh of Franklin, North Carolina, and Jim Johnson of Altoona, Iowa, don’t know each other,…

Correction The website address was incorrect for November Rain, a company listed in the June 2019 “RV Products” column (page 24). The website is www.novemberrain.co. Proposed First Responders Chapter I…

Child-friendly travel tips from a young full-timing family. By Jennifer Ingram, F485755 July 2019 RV travel is a wonderful way to see and experience the world in which we live.…

July 2019 For at least 10 years, John and Nancy Alguire, F82262, hosted a Fourth of July rally at their Mechanicville, New York, home for members of FMCA’s Bussin’ Buddies…