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FMCA members who spend the winter months in cold climes may find this image especially appealing. Russell Keith, F460756, took the photo last May during a GMC Sunshine Statesmen rally…

Events Florida Fun In January Festivals, fairs, and more fill the Sunshine State’s calendar this month. Here’s a sampling author Charity De Souza compiled for www.tripstodiscover.com. Visit the website for…

When cold weather deals you a jolt, try these comfort-food recipes. By Janet Groene, F47166 January 2019 Sipping hot soup with the gang at the infield campground. Huddling around the…

Impressions and experiences logged during a couple’s first year of travel in a 35-foot motorhome. By Steven M. Jenkins, F466222 January 2019 My wife and I read about “glamping,” a…

RV Doctor By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Step Cover Uncovered I have a Winnebago Journey motorhome with a Kwikee step well cover. The well cover has a recurring problem. It…

This chapter works and plays together while helping others. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor January 2019 Many people have heard about Habitat For Humanity International, a nonprofit homebuilding organization that…

Tips and tools for figuring out where to go and how to get there. By Chris Guld, F349932 In the 15 years my husband, Jim, and I have traveled the…

This competitive sport combines safe marksmanship with a nod to Western history and lore. By Bruce Murray, F361709 January 2019 My wife, Deborah, and I started our camping adventures 30…

First Month . . . First RV Trip The start of a new year prompts a trip down memory lane and thoughts regarding new beginnings. National President Jon Walker, F268778…

Discover the remains of a thousand-year-old riverside village that was part of the mound-building Mississippian culture. By Knolan Benfield January 2019 A white-tailed deer watched as dugout canoes slid into…

FMCA sweetens the pot, adds more to the Perry entertainment lineup. By Robbin Gould, Editor January 2019 After the December 2018 issue went to press, the “Peachy In Perry” convention…

A Fine FMCAssist This past October, while visiting in Rhode Island and preparing for our return to our permanent residence in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, my wife was hospitalized in…

National Parks Set Fee-Free Days For 2019 The National Park Service will waive all entrance fees on these days in 2019: *January 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day *April 20:…

Come for the Old West heritage; stay for the western-themed fun. By Diane Morey Sitton January 2019 RVers have given high marks to a camping spot in Nebraska that isn’t…

A guide to 2019-model-year vehicles that manufacturers have indicated can be recreationally towed behind a motorhome without significant modifications:      

Members celebrated at rallies throughout 2018. By Gail Werschler, F166521 January 2019 In 1983, a group of bus conversion enthusiasts started the B.C. Bus Nuts chapter, and what followed was…

In mid-March, attendees at FMCA’s convention in Perry, Georgia, will be able to harvest a bounty of RV knowledge to enhance their traveling lifestyle. By FMCA Staff January 2019 What…

Eric and Gina Babins’ online radio station plays tropical rock around the clock. By John Johnston, Associate Editor January 2019 When wicked winter produces meteorological mayhem, some FMCA members evade…

This custom van upfitter builds luxury vans and type B motorhomes on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster chassis, including this top-of-the-line model. By Lazelle Jones December 2018 From 2004 to…

RV travel offers never-ending adventures for a Welsh terrier and his crew. By Captain Cruise December 2018 I am a robust, 30-pound Welsh terrier, well-traveled, very debonair, highly educated, lover…

An extended-stay RV, this fifth-wheel travel trailer boasts features that give it the look and feel of a true residence on wheels. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2018 Since Grand…

Virginia is the home state of this chapter, but members have traveled together to destinations as distant as Maine. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 The Dogwood chapter motto…

December 2018 Recall Information To determine whether your RV, car, or truck has been recalled, visit the website of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

A member vote is taking place. FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to…

Peachy places around Perry: Restaurants, events, museums, and shopping near FMCA’s 99th International Convention and RV Expo. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 Location, location, location. It’s a big…

Beverly Gardner Made Mark In RV Publishing Beverly Gardner, whose long career as an RV industry publisher’s representative included selling advertising for FMCA’s magazine, died of ALS on October 23,…

Acme Tow Dolly Company’s lightweight product features surge-type disc brakes. By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2018 My family’s RV of choice is a large Type A motorhome. So, for us,…

Some of the finest cars ever built are displayed at this Southern California address. By Richard Bauman December 2018 The large, pale yellow building looks out of place in a…

In need of a life reset, a widow turned to full-time RVing with her children. By John Johnston, Associate Editor December 2018 At age 52, Susan Davis, F457287, has lived…

Gear, Gadgets, and Gifts For RVers Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Personalized Feeding Mat Even…

Nicholas, Maria, and Anastasia Meremianin, F474868 Home: Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Occupations: Nick works for a New Jersey state agency; Maria is a home infusion field nurse supervisor; Anastasia, 11,…

Music, mirth, and more will be part of the convention fun awaiting attendees next March. By Robbin Gould, Editor December 2018 Now that winter is settling in, and many RVers…

FMCAssist: There When You Need It For years as a member of FMCA, I noticed a benefit called FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program, and always thought it was…

Final rally included a visit to the “Old West.” By Carol Toohig, F344707, Chapter President December 2018 The Ohio Nomads chapter’s final rally of 2018 took place the last weekend…

Holiday Pigeon Forge Winterfest More than five million lights have transformed Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, into a winter wonderland for the 29th annual Winterfest celebration, now through mid-February 2019. Located in…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor December 2018 Satellite Antenna System I have a Foretravel RV. I am considering installing Winegard’s roof-mounted RoadTrip T4 satellite antenna so passengers can watch TV…

Information of use to motorhome owners who perform their own diesel chassis maintenance, as well as those who take their vehicle to a service center. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December…

Stop Sticks The front-facing closets in the rear of our motorhome often open and discharge their contents during a hard stop. To prevent this, I obtained 3/4-inch-by-1/2-inch-by-72-inch strips of hardwood…

Battlefields, sand dunes, and natural prairie land are highlighted at these preserves. By Susie Wall November 2018 Every year millions of Americans travel to the nation’s most popular national parks.…

This luxury toy hauler accommodates road toys without sacrificing RV living space. By Lazelle Jones November 2018 When you walk through the front door of the recently opened La Mesa…

Are you getting enough sleep? Follow these strategies to avoid daytime drowsiness, especially when you’re behind the wheel. By Lauri Stumph, F488907 November 2018 Lack of sleep, and restless sleep,…

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Dish Drainer Dish towels can be breeding grounds for bacteria, so many people choose the air-dry method. In that case, the Prepworks Collapsible Over-the-Sink Dish…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor November 2018 Saturated Storage We have a Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, a 40-foot diesel pusher. While traveling through Georgia en route to Florida, we experienced…

This new Type A motorhome from Jayco Inc. builds upon many features found in the company’s other models. By Robbin Gould, Editor Noevmber 2018 A new home on wheels has…

FMCA member Annette O’Neil made it her mission to skydive in every state. By John Johnston, Associate Editor November 2018 We won’t call Annette O’Neil, F485930, a daredevil, because that…

November 2018 Home: Franklin, Tennessee. Occupations: Mark retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years and now works for the government. Kimberly works in corporate real estate, specializing in…

Winnebago’s Micro Minnie Fifth-Wheel Debuts Winnebago Towables has introduced the Micro Minnie fifth-wheel. It will be available January 1, 2019, in five floor plans, each weighing less than 6,000 pounds.…