You’ve Got The Power Generators are an RV life source off the grid, so when something goes wrong, it’s an urgent fix — but not always an easy fix. RV…

Alliance RV Launches Midprofile Fifth-Wheel Alliance RV, one of the newest RV manufacturing companies, expanded its product lineup in June with its third model, a midprofile fifth-wheel known as the…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Portable Grill Outback Grills founder Steve…

Winter Holidays Are Coming Soon! News about expanded member benefits, and an invitation to join FMCA in Tucson, Arizona, in March. National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com We hope you…

After an extended absence, Rich and Melinda Roberts rejoined FMCA. They discovered they could still have their original membership number, and they could pass it along to their daughters as…

  AIRSTREAM INC. 21V-590: Certain 2022 Interstate 24X motorhomes. The inverters may have been wired with incorrectly sized wires and circuit breakers, which may cause the electrical circuit to become…

Couple Wins Winnebago On “Wheel Of Fortune” Eddie and Joyce Hightower of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, are self-proclaimed RV enthusiasts. In the 55 years they’ve been married, they’ve owned three motorhomes…

Travel Veteran’s War Memorial Of Texas  By George Moore, F460576 The Rio Grande Valley of Texas is the winter home of thousands of “Winter Texans.” Because of the demo-graphic (military…

Hoses, belts, and other parts of the cooling system are too often overlooked, and their neglect can create an engine disaster. By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2021 We received an…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Bike Cave Bikes are a great…

A visit to Monument Valley by Steve and Jan Adair proved to be stunning, overwhelming, and a photographer’s dream. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor November 2021 Each summer, Yellowstone National…

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…

By Janet Frey, F96957 November 2021 Members of the GMC Colonial Travelers chapter celebrated our 40th anniversary with a small but mighty rally just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania, in August.…

Take the chill off the season with dishes that warm the body and satisfy the soul. By Janet Groene, F47166 November 2021 Whether you’re wintering on the ski slopes, desert,…

Changing Times Safety protocols and enhanced member benefits. By Rett Porter, F369084 National President rporter@fmca.com I hope that you have had a very pleasant year traveling and enjoying the RV…

Thanks For The Advice And Services After 44 years of some kind of recreational vehicle — Class C, pop-up, slide-in truck, Class A, and Class C again — we have…

From beers to birds, bikes to Basques, a journey to Boise isn’t boring. By Susie Wall November 2021 Boise, Idaho, has an unofficial motto: “In Boise, boredom is not an…

If you’re easily affected by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, you know the allergic reaction may not be just a “little rash.” Know what to look for, how…

From gun-toting clerks in a mail car to the gentle sway of a Pullman sleeper, the California State Railroad Museum gives visitors a taste of life on the tracks. By…

Supplemental braking systems are vital for safely towing a vehicle behind a motorhome, but with so many options and types, research is required to find the best one for you.…

The newest version of a luxury fifth-wheel long on residential amenities and technical enhancements. By Lazelle Jones November 2021 CrossRoads RV has perfected the luxury RV lifestyle with its Redwood…

In the Super C motorhome category the Explorer fills a niche between the largest king-of-the-road coaches and the midlevel models. By Mark Quasius, F33630 November 2021 Folks interested in “Super…

Not far from Louisville, Kentucky, the quaint town of Bardstown commemorates the American Civil War era with museums and re-created buildings. By Kathleen Byrne November 2021 Bardstown, Kentucky, is known…

BRAXTON CREEK RV 21V-508: Certain 2020-2021 LX and BX travel trailers equipped with Dometic three-burner cooking stoves. Overtightening the stove’s saddle valve securing bolt may damage the O-ring seal, potentially…

Harvest Hosts Acquires Boondockers Welcome Two of the largest organizations that connect RVers and private landowners who offer overnight camping joined forces in June. Harvest Hosts, a membership program that…

Rather than label this new entry a toy hauler, the manufacturer calls it a multifunctional vehicle, since its potential uses go well beyond transporting recreational equipment. By Mark Quasius, F333630…

With good looks, easy-to-use controls, and the ability to operate it from anywhere using a smartphone, swapping out an old thermostat with an EasyTouch is an easy choice. By Mark…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor Canvas Picnic Table All too often,…

If Charlie Schrenkel, L140050, developed an interest in something, there was no stopping him. He went all in. He liked to write poetry, so he filled a notebook of poems.…

Campground Spotlight Pueblo KOA Journey, Pueblo, Colorado Mike and Carolyn Stowe weren’t sure what to think when Kampgrounds of America CEO Toby O’Rourke popped up in the middle of a virtual…

The California Coasters learned about everything from milk to nuts on their tour of the San Joaquin Valley in April. By Denny Wheeler, F188967 October 2021 Predicting the weather is…

This compact motorhome comes packed with features one might expect in a larger RV, plus a list of options that allows owners to personalize a vehicle for their travel style…

Troubleshooting refrigerator fans, which help to create the airflow needed to keep an RV refrigerator operating properly. By Steve Froese, F276276 October 2021 We received the following email from a…

The long, adventure-filled trip of Ron Amos, F103611, and his 1953 “skoolie.” By Skip Tate, Associate Editor October 2021 The early 1970s was a time of peace, love, and flower…

Share your favorite RV 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…

By meandering along Interstate 81, the Skyline Drive, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, travelers can fill their senses with fall foliage, bluegrass music, and some down-home cooking. By Josephine Matyas,…

All RVed up but nowhere to go because of a breakdown? Being knowledgeable and prepared can help to make the best of a bad situation. By John L. Hawkins, F395477…

Updating an RV gives it new life, with customized features that match the tastes and needs of the owner. Here’s one couple’s experiences. By Kathryn Doherty, F499712 October 2021 Three…

Just south of Tucson, Arizona, San Xavier del Bac Mission stands as an active church, an architectural wonder, and a testament to the Jesuit priest who founded it 300 years…

GPS Choices This is in response to your request in the September 2021 issue (“Readers Write,” page 12) for reader feedback regarding the “best” GPS. Stand-alone GPS units have been…

Progress Report FMCA’s new national president shares information about recent happenings. National President Rett Porter, F369084 rporter@fmca.com After one month being in office as national president, I am happy to…

It’s finally here. Fall. That blissful time between the scorching heat of summer and the chilling cold of winter. The perfect time to throw on a sweatshirt, go outside and…

By Steve Froese, F276276 It has been a very difficult year and a half. My family has not been able to travel for most of that time, and we have…

A little preventative maintenance can help to keep an RV furnace cranking out warmth when the temperatures drop. By Steve Froese, F276276 September 2021 It’s September. The leaves are about…

SoftStartRV enables RV owners to run multiple air-conditioning units at the same time, even on a 30-amp circuit. By Steve Froese, F276276 September 2021 Modern RVs can pull a lot…

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA 21V-392: Certain 2019 Freightliner eBusiness Class M2 vehicles equipped with Meritor 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating,…

Some truck repair centers perform engine and chassis maintenance on RVs, providing owners a knowledgeable, experienced alternative for service. By Steve Froese, F276276 September 2021 A reader recently sent an…

Folks gathered in Gillette to celebrate camaraderie and fun at FMCA’s 103rd International Convention & RV Expo. By Robbin Gould, Editor September 2021 July in Wyoming. At this time of…

GPS Recommendation? My husband and I have been RVing off and on since 2008. One thing I always have a big issue with is GPS equipment. We have one in…

Good things come to those who wait, and little did George and Maxine Schremp, F46727, realize the good that would come from all the time they spent waiting for their…