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Targeted to RVers looking for an entry-level diesel pusher motorhome, this new offering boasts a raised-rail chassis designed in partnership with Spartan Motors. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2018 The…

Everything you need to know to get started, including installation options, connections, and product suppliers. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2018 To be legal, as well as safe, a vehicle…

Growing chapter encourages owners of towable RVs to join. By Jeannie Carey, F384182 September 2018 Members of the Arkansas Travelers celebrated the chapter’s 45th anniversary with a rally June 5…

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Step Covers RV steps take a beating; they’re walked on and rained on and susceptible to rust. If repainting them has become a tiresome ritual,…

Vehicle inspections, driving tactics, and other tips to help reduce the chances of an overheated engine in motorhomes and trailer-towing vehicles. By Steve Froese, F276276 August 2018 Today’s diesel-pusher motorhomes…

Roomy and residential, this new entry-level travel trailer from Grand Design RV comes in three floor plans for family-friendly — even full-time — travel. By Robbin Gould, Editor In a…

Natural Night By the time August arrives in North America, many of us feel cheated. What happened to our long summer days? We sigh as we turn outside lights on…

Chapter members are dedicated to preserving classic GMC motorhomes. By Russell Keith, F460756 August 2018 The GMC Sunshine Statesmen chapter officially turned 40 a year ago, on July 28, 2017.…

This diesel-powered Type A motorhome, part of the Newmar Mobility Lineup, features the company’s latest wheelchair-accessible floor plan. By Mark Quasius, F333630 August 2018 It’s no secret that RVing is…

An FMCA couple’s avocation allows them an insider’s view of filmmaking. By John Johnston, Associate Editor August 2018 Paul and Randa Silva, F349302, often have stars in their eyes. As…

The ruins of a remote mining operation in Montana reveal great ambitions. By Mary Taylor Coolidge, a mining town in southwestern Montana, once had electricity, telephone service, a school district,…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2018 Supplemental DOT Cylinder I have an older Phoenix Cruiser motorhome with a 42-pound ASME propane tank that supplies the whole motorhome. I added…

Bowlus Road Chief LLC Offers Two Trailer Models This past February, a Bowlus Road Chief travel trailer appeared in a Super Bowl TV ad for website builder Squarespace. As a…

Fire Extinguisher Recall The recall of millions of Kidde fire extinguishers has been widely reported, including in this magazine, but it bears repeating. The recall involves 134 models of Kidde…

A Cool Tip Speaking of a “Scalding Moment” (“RV Doctor,” June 2018, page 16), another option for avoiding too much heat from the shower water is to put the showerhead…

Nick and Peggy Peterson, F482755. Answers by Nick. Occupations: Nick is retired from the Navy and works for a construction consulting firm. Peggy works for an insurance company. Home: Oviedo,…

So Cool mountains and warm friendships have marked this chapter’s past 25 years. By Ted Barrett, F276268 August 2018 When the Georgia Mountaineers chapter was chartered in 1993, members came…

Faced with events that pointed to the brevity of life, photographer and writer Dawn Wilson bought an RV and launched a quest to enjoy our “beautiful world.” By Kerrie Flanagan…

A dedicated RV receptacle offers convenience and ample electricity. By Bill Trimmer, F439193 August 2018 Maybe you park your RV at home just to load or unload, or perhaps you…

Dramatic sights, Border Patrol agents, and the Mexican army make for a memorable trip. By Steve Thomas, F453140 August 2018 Until you drive across Texas, you may not appreciate the…

Explore modern and historical traces of the ranchers, cowboys, and Basque sheepherders who helped to establish this Nevada town. By Lazelle Jones August 2018 Driving across northern Nevada on Interstate…

Chapter rallies are scattered throughout northern California. August 2018 Wine tastings, street fairs, shopping, card games, musical entertainment, and good conversation are just some of the activities that members of…

Family adventures await in this gas-powered Type A motorhome, which boasts plentiful storage and well-designed living space. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2018 Holiday Rambler first burst onto the…

Catering to customers’ wishes, more RV parks are installing special water features. By Jeff Crider July 2018 When Victor and Jessica King opened Lake George RV Park in Lake George,…

Commonsense ideas for making your next RV trip enjoyable for all ages. By Steve Froese, F276276 My wife and I have a blended family, which includes two teenagers and two…

Faced with a grim diagnosis, David and Julie Palmer embrace life on a bucket list tour. By John Johnston, Associate Editor July 2018 It started with lower back pain. David…

This nicely equipped fifth-wheel incorporates many luxury features, but without the corresponding price tag. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July 2018 Vanleigh RV may be one of the newer RV manufacturers,…

A re-created 1800s farm, an annual festival, and a cultural collection reveal Virginia’s roots. By Neala McCarten July 2018 Picture a spacious log homestead, a split-rail fence zigzagging up a…

Get Set For Summer Fun! Plans are under way at the Walker residence for great times this summer, and at FMCA headquarters for a rip-roaring RV roundup in Wyoming in…

Towing 2017-2018 Chevy Spark General Motors has revised the procedure for flat towing the 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet Spark behind an RV. According to GM, when the vehicle is being…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2018 CO/LP Alarm Replacement I will be replacing the combination carbon monoxide and propane alarm in my coach. It’s an MTI Industries Safe-T-Alert unit…

Sealed Tight Make sure you have all sealants checked once a year and that the correct sealant is used. We learned the hard way when we had a leak where…

Kid Zone Games and other items to make traveling with youngsters easier and more fun. Foldable Stroller   The Biba M Single stroller weighs 12 pounds and can be folded…

Furrion Offers Tours Of New Showroom Furrion, a maker of electronics, appliances, and energy products for RVs and other industries, has opened a new showroom at its Innovation Center and…

The Frustrated Maestros Eastern Sharps & Flats chapter will host its 12th Music Camp in September. By Bruce Taylor, F298785 July 2018 If you see people in white pants and…

Meet The Family Greg and Linda Lawson, F481410 Years married: 37. Occupations: Greg retired from Duke Energy and now works with Linda in their T-shirt quilt business, www.QuiltMyShirts.com. Home: Southport,…

Members gathered in a Missouri RV park for an anniversary rally. By Anita Pennington, F180994 July 2018 The Ozarks Prairie Sooners chapter has been rolling for 25 years. It all…

Nature A Nature Scavenger Hunt Children and adults alike love the excitement of a nature scavenger hunt. You never know what you’ll find! To play, first decide how a winner…

These RVers have a reputation for volunteering at FMCA events. By John McPherson, F88818 Chapter President July 2018 We Are Singles International If you’re an RV owner who is currently…

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL PHOTOS Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it was…

Visit the only late-Ice Age facility of its kind in North America. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 July 2018 Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota Relatives of modern elephants…

Considerations include output, size, noise level, and whether a unit is portable or permanent. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July 2018 It’s nearly impossible to make do without electricity. If electric…

World War II vet Ed Price visited a variety of military memorials. By Dan St. John, F421001 June 2017 Ed Price and his wife, Anita, are charter members of FMCA’s…

Mileage On Used Motorhomes Regarding the Readers’ Forum “Mileage Sweet Spot” question (February 2018, page 14, related to “The High Price Of Low Mileage,” December 2017, page 16): RVs are…

An attendee’s guide to the educational sessions planned at FMCA’s Gillette convention. Learning galore is in store for RVers who circle their wagons at FMCA’s 98th International Convention & RV…

Vintage charm with modern-day features embody this travel trailer. By Gary Bunzer Technical Editor June 2018 Stepping inside the Retro 157 travel trailer — the newest floor plan produced by…

LiquidSpring’s CLASS system improves the ride and handling of gas-powered motorhomes. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2018 If you love everything about your gas-powered Type A or C motorhome except…

Adventure  Ziplining From A to Z How about flying through the air in a treetop canopy or above other stunning scenery while safely tethered? Ziplining is an increasingly popular sport…