This line of lightweight travel trailers is packed with comfort and convenience. By Lazelle Jones June 2020 The Rockwood Geo Pro caught my eye during an RV show, and the…

Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. RVers share their favorite travel photos with Family RVing magazine readers. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include…

RV Doctor By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Critters! After a recent camping trip, I discovered that squirrels had been in the engine compartment of my motorhome and had eaten through…

App File Hiking Trails What you need to know to help you keep on trekkin’. AllTrails: Users can search a database of more than 100,000 hiking, biking, backpacking, and running…

This chapter’s growth is fueled by members’ love of the RV lifestyle. By Mark Whitmore, F450319 May 2020 Thirty years — holy cow! How can that be? But it’s true.…

Notes about cancellation of FMCA events; information about new member benefits Chief Executive Officer Chris Smith csmith@fmca.com May 2020 As I write this, unprecedented things are happening in our world.…

Keep your budget in mind as you decide on necessities and wish list items. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Buying an RV requires thoughtful decision-making. That’s as true for people…

Chapter members visited a variety of interesting places. May 2020 WesTex chapter members enjoyed a full slate of activities during a rally held January 12 to 17, 2020, at the…

RV Industry Provides Assistance During Coronavirus Crisis As the number of coronavirus cases and deaths from COVID-19 rose sharply in the United States and Canada in late March 2020, the…

Lending Our Home On Wheels As FMCA members and owners of a Roadtrek Type B motorhome, we would like to suggest that our fellow members consider helping medical personnel in…

A Type C motorhome that continues its manufacturer’s tradition of durability and luxury-focused design. By Robbin Gould, Editor May 2020 Early this year, Renegade RV, a subsidiary of REV RV…

RVing families return to their favorite campgrounds year after year, creating lasting memories. By Jeff Crider May 2020 Angie Combes and her family look forward to camping at Dolores River…

Why it’s important to overcome uneven ground by leveling an RV, and how to do it. By Steve Froese, F276276 One of the first things I do when I enter…

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Holding Tank Treatment A California law bans RV holding tank products containing formaldehyde, bronopol, and other chemicals starting in 2022. AquaBio, from Thetford, complies with…

RV park fees can be lowered by buying a campground network membership and using state park perks. By Jesse Ingram, F485755 May 2020 I think the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful coastline…

Todd N. Mullane, F497518 About Me: A full-time RVer since 2019 who travels the United States in a 2016 Keystone Outback travel trailer. Occupation: Retired fire chief, Air National Guard;…

RVers Chris and Joy Adiletta and their dogs enjoy this competitive team sport. By John Johnston, Associate Editor May 2020 Many FMCA members travel with pets. Some buy an RV…

And once you get there, the home of Texas Tech University will impress you with many cool and unusual sights. By Lazelle Jones May 2020 Just south of the Texas…

Threats posed by these tiny parasites require people who venture outdoors to be vigilant. By Phillip Meeks May 2020 Just a mention of the word “tick” can send some folks…

Four slideouts, a galley island, and a fireplace are among the RVer-friendly features in this bath-and-a-half fifth-wheel floor plan. By Mark Quasius, F333630 May 2020 Vanleigh luxury fifth-wheels are designed…

By keeping a supply of staples on hand, you always can whip up a tasty meal. By Janet Groene, F14766 May 2020 Have you stocked your RV’s emergency pantry for…

Daimler Trucks North America 20V-127: Certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC…

Valuable information about charging the RV’s house battery bank, troubleshooting, and more. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor April 2020 The March 2020 issue of Family RVing included the first installment…

Are you as eager as we are for summer to arrive and to hit the road in the RV?  We’re sure you are!  The frosty winter may have slowed us…

April 2020 Jim Phillips, F158824, once considered running for a city council seat in Beaverton, Oregon, where he and his wife, Ann, lived. But he dropped the idea after she…

Richard “Doc” Scranton offers an unvarnished look at his career. By John Johnston, Associate Editor April 2020 Retirement has been good to Richard “Doc” Scranton and his wife, Laurie, F219098,…

Winnebago’s new travel trailer features plentiful storage and thoughtful layouts for extended time aboard, including this floor plan. By Lazelle Jones April 2020 Winnebago Industries, a familiar name in the…

These FMCA members take in the history and sights of northwest Nevada. By Russ Olmo, F313969 April 2020 Members of the Sierra Hi Rollers chapter pride ourselves in being a…

RVing offers a welcome respite for a hardworking farm family. By John Johnston, Associate Editor April 2020 We spread it on toast, plop it on baked potatoes, and place pats…

Members enjoyed sharing ideas, laughter, and food. By Sue Cipa, F431859 April 2020 When they learned that the Great Eastern Area Rally (known by many as GEAR) would not happen…

RV Doctor By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Battery Balance When I attended one of your seminars at an FMCA convention, you talked about equalizing the load over a multibattery bank.…

When the road beckons, this gas-powered “RUV” is ready to go. By Robbin Gould, Editor April 2020 A new floor plan joined the Axis motorhome family for 2020. This past…

April Fool’s Day Joke? Nope! Advice for when you run afoul of the law, plus a challenge and an invitation to dine with the FMCA president in Nebraska. National President…

Winnebago Unveils Travel Trailer, Launches New Website Winnebago’s Hike travel trailer has made its debut. It can sleep three or four, depending on which of the five floor plans is…

Seemingly endless and enjoyable options await RVers who want to become more active in their travels. By Lauri Stumph April 2020 A new catchphrase has been floating around in regard…

Determine its value, make it sparkle, and get the word out to potential buyers. By Steve Froese, F276276 April 2020 Some people find it daunting to sell an RV. It…

Magazine Appreciation FMCA’s Family RVing has to be the best RVing magazine ever published. Truthfully, it’s what drew me to joining FMCA in the first place. I had a friend…

Inflatable Pedal Kayak Whether you prefer to paddle or to pedal, you can propel yourself through water with BoatsToGo’s Saturn 12-foot Inflatable Pedal Kayak PK365. The kayak can be used…

Be surrounded by wildlife at this park on Florida’s Gulf Coast. By Bert Henderson, F385218 April 2020 Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. It’s a long name for a…

Two small towns, one on either side of the British Columbia-Alaska border, share many common bonds and attractions. By Claudia Abbott, F323453 April 2020 The 40-mile drive on British Columbia…

Campground Spotlight Thunder Bay Resort, Hillman, Michigan Nature is weird. Case in point: the high-pitched squeals, whistles, and squawks that bull elk emit each autumn, calling for a mate. It’s…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Most RVs are equipped with a fresh-water demand pump. Very small folding camping trailers or pickup campers might have something different, such as a hand-operated…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Q. Dear RV Doctor: I own an older 32-foot Wanderer toy hauler. Recently on a trip, I noticed air getting between the siding and the…

Daimler Vans USA 20V-078: Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles manufactured from September 4, 2018, to July 30, 2019. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)…

Campground Spotlight Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park, C12471 Crystal River, Florida Near the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida is Rock Crusher Canyon RV Resort, which is just down the road…

Fresh produce heralds the arrival of the new season. By Janet Groene, F47166 March 2020 Songbirds are returning to campgrounds and spring breezes are whispering a soft welcome to green-up…

In the first installment of a two-part article, the “RV Doctor” delves into a vital RV system. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor March 2020 How important is an RV’s 12-volt-direct-current…

This new floor plan in the Passport ultralight travel trailer line seeks to serve RVers who require room for extra occupants. By Robbin Gould, Editor March 2020 Calling all kids!…

Flexible features, an uncluttered floor plan, and four-wheel-drive capability allow RVers to enjoy the open road as they see fit in this new Type B motorhome. By Lazelle Jones March…