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A step-by-step guide to a complex project that usually is best left to professionals. By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2018 A complete roof replacement is one of the biggest repair…

Nature These Turkeys Can Fly! “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!” —Arthur Carlson, WKRP general manager, “WKRP in Cincinnati” Those big-chested Thanksgiving turkeys specially bred for…

Backlit beauty near La Push Beach, Washington, taken by Jeanneatte Emert.Diesel, an English Labrador retriever, relaxes at Resurrection Bay Campground in Seward, Alaska, during Gerald and Donna Tobey’s “trip of…

Portable Generator Considerations “Choosing a Generator” by Mark Quasius in the July 2018 issue of Family RVing (page 30) had some nifty information. I’d like to add three additional important…

Activities included a catered dinner, games, and campfire. By Judy Matthews, F421038, Chapter President November 2018 Cardinal Virginians members celebrated the chapter’s 25th anniversary on June 15, 2018, at Misty…

July rally featured a malt shop menu and sock hop. By Connie Crawford, F416593 November 2018 Blue Water RV’ers chapter members arrived in 17 RVs for a July 13-15, 2018,…

FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to read more and for a ballot.…

By Matt Moniz, F181587 November 2018 Alpine Coach NorCal members celebrated the chapter’s 10th anniversary during a July 2018 rally that was timed to coincide with the Gilroy Garlic Festival…

Fetch some fruit, some seafood, or even a few potatoes to create these flavorful dishes. By Janet Groene, F47166 November 2018 For generations, island cuisines were set apart by the…

American history comes alive at these smaller, lesser-known war-related monuments. By Kathleen Walls November 2018 The United States was formed through conflicts, so perhaps that’s why it has so many…

Look What We Accomplished Last Year! National President By Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com Last month in this column I shared my vision for FMCA initiatives going into fiscal year 2019…

Oklahoma’s first state capital is a fun, friendly, and historically interesting spot. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 October 2018 Charming, playful, lovely . . . these are a few of…

RV Nomads — The Movie tells the stories of full-timers pursuing their passions. By John Johnston Associate Editor October 2018 Late last February, Jesse and Jenny Ingram and their infant…

Hagen and Mary Streckel, F479958 Home: Kempner, Texas. Occupations: Retired secondary educators. RV: 1999 Safari Serengeti motorhome. RVing since: July 2012. Most unusual place visited: Hagen enjoyed a trip to…

FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to read more and for a ballot.…

Adventure LP’S Limited-Edition Truck Camper Debuts Erdman Epp, the founder of Adventurer LP, died July 28, 2018, just as the Yakima, Washington-based company began a production run of its 50th…

Highlights from FMCA’s 98th International Convention & RV Expo. By Robbin Gould, Editor Photos by Rachel Jochem October 2018 Singer-guitarist Taylor Corum paused between numbers while performing in the FMCA…

A look at this Type C motorhome model and the 37BH HD floor plan in particular. By Robbin Gould Editor October 2018 Star Wars movie fans know the famous line,…

By Gary Bunzer Technical Editor October 2018 Saggy Roof My RV roof leaks in several places, and the roof has sagged around the air conditioner. While surveying the damage, I…

The company’s top-of-the-line Airstream Classic 33 travel trailer offers a timeless look and modern amenities. By Lazelle Jones October 2018 Airstream Inc. has been building travel trailers in Jackson Center,…

Pets Pet Protection Although many of us enjoy having our furry friends sit with us or roam free during travel, a sudden stop could send them flying. Whether you own…

By John Johnston| Associate Editor Portable Pickleball Net Pickleball players should be pleased about this new product. SwiftNet is a portable pickleball net system from Pickleball Central. According to the…

Towed-vehicle equipment choices consist of a trailer, a tow dolly, or a four-wheels-down setup with a tow bar and baseplate. By Mark Quasius, F333630 October 2018 Motorhomes are a great…

Pet Policy I recall a notice that there would be a Garth Brooks tribute concert at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground, profiled in the August “Livin’ The…

FMCA Has Talent And we want to tap into it! Read on to learn more. FMCA National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com October marks the time of the year when…

Cheers for Oktoberfest, and to the RVers who put it on! By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor October 2018 The original Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, usually from the third…

These legendary recreation vehicles have inspired generations of travelers. Compiled by Pamela Kay Director of Communications, Publishing October 2018 It’s quite fitting that Wally Byam, the man responsible for creating…

Two chapter members served as FMCA national president. By Sherry Andrus, F47855 October 2018 Rollin’ Okies members gathered in Grove, Oklahoma, from May 30 to June 2, 2018, to celebrate…

September 2018 Members of the Kentuckiana Travelers marked the chapter’s 25th anniversary with an April 2018 rally at Elkhorn Campground in Frankfort, Kentucky. The anniversary certificate was presented by William…

Campground Spotlight Expanding Florida Campground Welcomes Winter Rallies RVing and Florida and winter — they go together. So much that most Florida campgrounds can’t keep up with the demand. Among…

Excitement In Wyoming! A fun-filled event; some unwind time; new FMCA members recruited; and friends old and new who came to the rescue. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F268778…

Newmar Motorhome Featured At White House Made In America Event President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and other administration officials toured a 2019 Newmar London Aire diesel motorhome on…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2018 Engine Battery Dies I have a 2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master motorhome on a Workhorse W-22 chassis with an 8.1-liter Vortec engine. When the…

Checking RV antifreeze and battery state of charge is simple with this handy device. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2018 A refractometer is a compact, inexpensive device that measures the…

Suspension System Roadmaster’s Comfort Ride suspension system for travel trailers and fifth-wheels is designed to significantly reduce problems such as “axle roll-up,” which occurs during braking when the rear tires…

The Door County peninsula takes variety to a new level, practically defining the phrase “something for everyone.” By Diane Morey Sitton September 2018 Where else but in Door County, Wisconsin,…

                    Share your favorite travel photos.  Great scenery. Unusual sites. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com;…

From humble beginnings on the family farm to becoming a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest RV manufacturers, the company continues to spread its wings and to emphasize family…

By Janet Groene, F47166 September 2018 These versatile, easy-to-prepare dishes can be ladled over a base of your choice. Every RV cook knows the scenario. You finish hooking up in…

For more than 25 years, the former New Jersey state fairgrounds has been home to Grounds For Sculpture, an outdoor art showcase. By Sally B. Weigand September 2018 It’s a…

Eastern Washington RVers who know where the fun is. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor September 2018 How It Began The Columbia Basin Cruisers chapter started with one couple’s desire to…

This fall, you may find your favorite RV park has turned into a Halloween haven. By Jeff Crider September 2018 It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Elaine Baptista…

Members gathered in Kerrville, Texas, for rally. By Bill Mahaffey, F384260 September 2018 Great weather, a great location, and great friends made for an outstanding rally when WesTex members gathered…

Level Sites Wanted We have just logged 120,000 miles on our 40-foot 2001 Monaco Diplomat motorhome (our second RV). We have a request for RV park owners: Give RVers pull-through,…

Bill and Julie Bannister, F480763. Answers by Julie. September 2018 Occupations: Bill is a musician and a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Kansas Army National Guard. Julie is a…

A bond that began at an FMCA gathering blossomed into a lasting relationship. By John Johnston, Associate Editor September 2018 Something special happened at FMCA’s 1982 summer convention, which took…