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Stuck Stabilizer I just purchased a preowned Cougar travel trailer from a dealer. While the RV was at the dealership, the front switch was used to activate the rear electric…

Water Saver We don’t want our RV’s gray-water tank to fill quickly when we are camping without a sewer connection. So, when we are doing dishes, washing hands, or the…

Aerosol Lubricant Fin Super is an all-purpose, dry-film lubricant and protectant from Interflon USA (www.interflonusa.com). It features the company’s MicPol technology, which reduces additives to microscopic particles that can penetrate…

Ron Lee Was Integral Part Of Country Coach’s Success Ron Lee, who helped grow Country Coach into one of the top luxury motorhome manufacturers, died January 19, 2019. He was…

Campground Spotlight Flamingo Lake RV Resort, Jacksonville, Florida, C12323 With the increasing demand for RV campsites, what’s a campground to do? Add more sites, of course. Ken Lloyd, assistant manager…

An FMCA couple spent a month exploring sights along the iconic highway. By John Johnston, Associate Editor April A few years ago, while on a swing through the Western states…

DeWayne and Vickie Reed, F490953 Occupations: DeWayne is retired from the U.S. Navy and now works for the U.S. Army in a civilian role. Vickie, a former government contractor, is…

Meet a chapter that has its own flock of “Ice Birds.” By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor April 2019 The Niagara Frontier Travelers chapter encompasses the eight-county region of New York…

Motorhome owners can make this timesaving, compact device using inexpensive parts. By Mark Quasius, F333630 March 2019 Many Type A motorhomes require fairly high air pressures in the tires, which…

Campground Spotlight Downtown Riverside RV Park, North Little Rock, Arkansas Downtown Riverside RV Park is owned by the city of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and managed by the town’s convention…

This 42-foot floor plan reflects Jayco’s commitment to a bright, new residential interior design, which is available throughout the model line. By Mark Quasius, F333630 March 2019 The 2019 model…

By Phyllis Avella, F424750 March 2019 Cooler-than-normal January temperatures did not prevent members of the South Texas Renegades chapter from kicking off the 2019 rally season. Members arrived in 22…

Eagle One Lands At RV/MH Hall Of Fame And Museum The owner of a 2006 Forest River Georgetown motorhome has donated the vehicle to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and…

Correction: 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Can Be Flat Towed The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, when equipped with a 2.7-liter engine, can be towed four wheels down behind a motorhome. The vehicle was…

During the winter of 2018, an FMCA family found a welcoming culture and beautiful sights. By Jesse & Jennifer Ingram, F485755 March 2019 It’s funny what a few months in…

This procedure can be accomplished with no tools, a few supplies, and due care. By Steve Froese, F276276 March 2019 RV hydraulic leveling jacks tend to be reliable, but issues…

Celebrate a new growing season with these simple recipes. By Janet Groene, F47166 March 2019 In springtime, RV travel hits that sweet spot before campgrounds get crowded and summer arrives…

Shaping FMCA’s Future Work continues to ensure that FMCA remains a fun, successful organization that is driven by, and meets the needs of, its membership. National President Jon Walker, F268778…

By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor March 2019 Where are you going this year in your RV? The answer is easier if you belong to an active FMCA chapter. Mary Alice…

Pam Balentine and her daughter, Brittany Davis, C13626. Occupations: Artisans (PamsPoshDesigns.etsy.com, BrittaBellaShop.etsy.com) and pet marketers (#CrazyPetChannel, #BellatheBeaglesAdventure). RV: 2003 Four Winds Hurricane motorhome. Pet: Bella the beagle. RVing since: February…

EarthRoamer’s super high-tech, tricked-out motorhomes are designed to tackle terrain other RVs cannot, and they offer luxury accommodations off the grid and in the campground. By Lazelle Jones March 2019…

Take a tasteful tour of Bush Brothers & Company headquarters. By Diane Morey Sitton March 2019 Anyone who thinks they can visit the Bush Brothers & Company visitors center to…

County Extension Service offices throughout the United States provide a seemingly endless variety of educational and community-engagement opportunities for RVers to explore. By Phillip Meeks “The County Agent,” a Norman…

At age 30, RVers Jason and Rae Miller choose to live untethered. By John Johnston, Associate Editor March 2019 A couple of years ago, Jason and Rae Miller, F486241, told…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Thirsty Battery We have a 2007 Roadtrek SS Agile motorhome, built on a Sprinter chassis. When not traveling or camping, I leave it plugged into…

Nesting Bowls Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space. (Ba-dum ching!) Which brings us, in a roundabout way, to RVers, who are always looking…

A Texas-based ministry trains chaplains to cater to the spiritual needs of RV park residents. By William Artherholt February 2019 Many people look forward to retirement, but when it arrives…

Speak Out, Be Heard, Participate Help FMCA continue along the path to becoming a more member-driven organization. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com Back in October, I shared information in…

February 2019 Fussy Fridge I have an older Norcold four-door refrigerator in my 2001 Monaco Executive motorhome. You previously have mentioned performing the “dollar bill test” on the door seals.…

Enjoy true-blue Southern hospitality in Perry, Georgia, while exploring the indoor and outdoor exhibits at FMCA’s 99th International Convention & RV Expo. FMCA Staff February 2019 If you have not…

Use this versatile tool to perform a variety of electrical measurements. By Mark Quasius, F333630 February 2019 Every RV owner’s tool kit should include a multimeter, which can provide a…

Sway Control System Wind gusts, passing semi-trucks, and other factors can cause trailer sway, making towing a white-knuckle experience. Among the systems designed to keep sway in check is the…

How to capture animals —by camera —in their natural habitats. By Rhonda Ostertag Photos By George Ostertag February 2019 Wildlife encounters, whether happy coincidences or methodically sought out, enrich RV…

Campground Spotlight Clabough’s Campground, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Something tasty and exciting takes place each March at Clabough’s Campground in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: the Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff. On Saturday…

Monitoring All Tires This is a reminder about the need for a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that alerts a motorhome driver to problems on a towed vehicle. While touring…

February 2019 Home: Tinley Park, Illinois. Occupations: Bob: Business consultant. Julie: Senior director of a transportation company. RV: 2002 Itasca Suncruiser. Pets: Four Maltese dogs. RVing since: October 2018. As…

Jayco Introduces Residential Showers In Fifth-Wheels Several of Jayco’s 2019 fifth-wheel models are equipped with an amenity that company officials say is a first for towable RVs — oversized, residential…

Southern California’s desert secrets are revealed here to those who visit with or without a four-wheel-drive vehicle. By Mary Taylor, F480792 February 2019 Adventuresome travelers will love Mojave National Preserve.…

Bob and Janet Prince transformed a vintage GMC motorhome. Then they gave it away. By John Johnston, Associate Editor February 2019 Someday, Bob and Janet Prince, F305683, will make their…

The flagship model from Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation is known for its quality construction and wide array of features. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor February 2019 Some RVers may be…

The Sportscoach Type A motorhome embodies 2019 design and technology while celebrating its milestone year with a special options package. By Mark Quasius, F333630 February 2019 During an RV industry…

This April and May, a triple-location rolling rally will keep chapter members on the move. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor February 2019 The last time we checked in with the…

February 2019 In 2016, Rick and Lynne Snyder, F485225, bought a new Vintage Cruiser, a travel trailer made by Gulf Stream Coach Inc. They use it to camp in wilderness…

Correction The article “Servicing A Diesel Chassis” (December 2018, page 36) stated that when installing an oil filter, it should be tightened only by hand. However, in some cases an…

Chapter members enjoyed fellowship, food, and more in Merced, California. By Billy Low, F395745 January 2019 Temperate fall weather greeted Gold Dust Travelers members who arrived in 21 RVs for…

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Battery Checker An important part of maintaining an RV’s deep-cycle, flooded batteries involves adding water when needed. For anyone who’s ever forgotten that chore, or…

Robert and Lea Ann Bedwell, F480165 Home: Graham, North Carolina. Occupations: Homecare franchise owners. RV: Tiffin Allegro Red. RVing since: 2017. Best RVing memory: Camping with our 9-year-old grandson at…