Members gathered at Route 66 RV Resort for anniversary rally. By Robert Malseed, F237489 November 2019 Chaparral, which was chartered in July 1969 as FMCA’s 14th chapter, primarily represents northern…

Winegard ConnecT 2.0 is engineered to boost your internet connection, whether you use Wi-Fi or a cellular service signal. By Mark Quasius, F333630 November 2019 RVing is touted as a…

Airstream Inc. 19V-655: Certain 2016-2017 International Serenity and 2016 International Signature and Flying Cloud travel trailers, all of which are 19 feet long, and manufactured from May 1, 2015, to…

A couple from Omaha, Nebraska, now displays FMCA membership number F500000. By John Johnston, Associate Editor October 2019 Stacey and Shari Froemming bought a motorhome in April 2016, and before…

By Gary Bunzer October 2019 50 Vs. 30 My RV is set up for 30-amp service. My neighbor told me it is better to get a 50-amp adapter and use…

An introduction to a pastime whose allure goes well beyond catching fish. By Bruce Murray, F361709 October 2019 In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly…

The Maine Wheels chapter of FMCA has an easy formula for making new friends and enjoying rallies. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor October 2019 One of FMCA’s longer-running chapters is…

Harry and Renee Wright, F477678 Occupations: Harry: Retired insurance company director. Renee: In a second career as owner of a home-based graphic arts and event-planning business. Home: Hudson, Ohio. RV:…

Redesigned for 2020, this diesel-pusher motorhome blends modern touches with traditional décor and delivers luxury features at a relatively modest price tag. By Mark Quasius, F333630 October 2019 Thor Motor…

Campground Spotlight Buckeye Lake KOA, Buckeye Lake, Ohio October 2019 It’s been 50 years since Buckeye Lake/Columbus East KOA opened, and this past July, the anniversary was commemorated with a…

From “Minot Magic” To Tucson “Sunsets And Saguaros” FMCA’s 100th convention was a fun-filled, educational event, and we now look forward to the 101st, set for March 26 through 29,…

Rally highlights included tours, presentations, and sharing of memories. By Gene Grimm, F365986, Chapter President October 2019 Days of heavy rains gave way to glorious sunshine during the Ramblin’ NoDaks…

RV Resort Operator Starts Program To Save Honeybees RVC Outdoor Destinations has launched the BEECause program to help save declining populations of the honeybee, which is an important pollinator for…

A 25-year-old motorhome gets a much-needed makeover. By Steve Thomas, F453140 October 2019 There is a moment when you realize you have found the right one in life. I am…

Foldable Electric Bike Hoofing it around the campground and beyond can wear a body out. So, consider hopping on an electric bike, such as the EB5 from Swagtron. You can…

Owners and renters at this Type A resort revel in the many delights of the Blue Ridge Mountains. By Rod Challenger, F412856 October 2019 The Blue Ridge Parkway is a…

Updates To “2019 Towing Lineup” The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is not flat towable, according to GM officials. Initially, the 2019 Malibu owners manual specified that the vehicle, when equipped with…

A TPMS can help RVers avoid the dangers of underinflated and overheated tires. By Mark Quasius, F333630 October 2019 RV tires perform best when inflated to the proper air pressure.…

Autumn color enhances the amazing beauty of this park located along Lake Michigan. By Sally Weigand October 2019 Sleeping Bear Dunes is a whimsical name for a superb vacation spot.…

Members enjoyed good food, fun activities, and fine company. By Barbara Anderson, F50622 October 2019 Members of the Bay Travelers celebrated the chapter’s 25th anniversary at a rally from May…

The know-how needed to pull a conventional travel trailer or a fifth-wheel begins with learning the lexicon. By Lazelle Jones October 2019 Before you hit the road with a conventional…

Through the life and times of a U.S. president, a salute to World War II, and simple Sunday houses, visitors glean many glimpses into the past. By Diane Morey Sitton…

Whether you are winding down from a busy summer RV travel season or gearing up for autumn outings, or even heading to warmer climes soon, check out information about RV…

Daimler Trucks North America 19V-548: Certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured from June 13, 2018, to July 15, 2019, and equipped with a certain 40K lightweight extra-duty AirLiner suspension and…

Confounding Wood Sapping Maybe you or one of your readers can figure this out. I have a 2014 Winnebago Forza. As you can see in the pictures, white stuff started…

September 2019 Many memorable moments make up a wedding day, and that was true on June 28, 2019, when FMCA’s assistant controller, Brian Bacik, married Stephanie Long in the Cincinnati…

“Family Matters” Correction The August 2019 “Meet The Family” feature in the “Family Matters” column introduced readers to Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 (page 72). However, instead of the Grissoms’…

Technology offers RVers various choices for media content and how it’s delivered. By Mark Quasius, F333630 September 2019 RVing offers the allure of getting away from it all, but that…

Am I A Past Or A Present? FMCA national president Jon Walker reflects on his time in office: the accomplishments and the people he and his wife, Sondra, have met…

Washington’s South Puget Sound sets the stage for waterfront attractions and outstanding museums. By Anna Lee Braunstein September 2019 Tacoma, Washington, has been called “a dusty old jewel in the…

These new Type A coaches open up avenues for people with mobility issues that might otherwise prevent them from enjoying the RV lifestyle. By Lazelle Jones September 2019 The Florida…

Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 Occupations: Retired. RV: 2013 Winnebago Journey. Full-timing since: January 1, 2016. Before that, home was Redding, California. Full-timing’s appeal: The freedom to be wherever we…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2019 Moisture Intrusion I have a Monaco motorhome equipped with two Coleman Mach air conditioners that have an evaporation condensation pump. When it rains,…

Bountiful crops, freshly picked, offer an array of delicious opportunities. By Janet Groene, F47166 September 2019 Autumn is the season for Oktoberfests, fall foliage celebrations, and countless hometown harvest festivals.…

September 2019 A Silent Shade My 2016 Winnebago Vista motorhome has MCD Innovations shades. I love the darkness they provide, but with the windows open, the shades flapped back and…

By Joe Rossi, F350619 September 2019 In 2014, my wife, Bonnie, and I hosted a rally for the Country Coach Heartlanders chapter at Tropical Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Seeking…

This chapter meets at Thousand Trails locations in the Lone Star State. By Paul Pacior, F398530 The Thousand Trails of Texas chapter began in 1986 and is now in its…

Mobileye’s vision-based driver-assistance technology is designed to help RVers avoid collisions. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2019 I was driving down a highway in a rental car the first…

An act of violence hasn’t stopped these FMCA members from helping others unlock their inner creativity. By John Johnston, Associate Editor September 2019 Richard and Michele Fritz, F464306, knew early…

Tents For Troops Founder Dies Charlie Curry, founder of the nonprofit Tents for Troops program and owner of Toutle River RV Resort in Castle Rock, Washington, died in June 2019…

Absorption Refrigerator The Dometic RMD10.5XT absorption refrigerator, previously introduced to RV manufacturers, is now available in the consumer market. Features include a double-hinged door that opens left or right without…

Timing is everything when it comes to catching fall colors and, for RV travelers, snagging campground sites. By Jeff Crider Fall is my favorite time of year, and even though…

Campground Spotlight Meteor Crater RV Park Winslow, Arizona Daniel Moreau Barringer was born in North Carolina in 1860 and was a well-educated man. Geology especially intrigued him. He deduced that…

The manufacturer of this luxury-class, tandem-axle travel trailer takes a different approach. By Robbin Gould, Editor September 2019 How about a solidly constructed, lightweight travel trailer designed for four-season camping?…

Daimler Trucks North America 19V-443: Certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured from January 4, 2019, to May 14, 2019, and equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO front-drive steer axles.…

Where vehicles are arranged exactly like the stones at that other “henge” in England. By Diane Sitton August 2019 These days, you don’t have to travel to England to check…

FMCA has benefited from Bill and Deanie Hendrix’s lifelong association with RVs. By John Johnston, Associate Editor August 2019 FMCA membership number F761 has a long, proud history. It encompasses…

By Janet Groene, F47166 August 2019 No matter how you make it, this staple satisfies. Bread, milk, and eggs are the triumvirate of RV camping provisions. Bread leads the list.…

 Most of the Yukon Territory’s wealth is now measured by mountains and rivers and scenic views.  By Mark Stevens August 2019 Skookum Jim Mason, Dawson Charlie, and George Carmack discovered…