Do-it-yourselfers can take steps to ensure the RV stays cool. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2019 RVers often choose destinations where temperatures can soar, so it’s important to have…

Fantasy RV Tours Rally Donates To Make-A-Wish The Fantasy RV Tours 10th Reunion Rally, held in April 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, raised $31,030 for Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. The donations will…

By Ellen Walker, F455597 August 2019 Florida Crackers members celebrated the FMCA chapter’s 10th anniversary at a rally held April 8 to 12, 2019, in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Betty Duncan,…

Built for pleasurable driving and comfortable living, this solidly constructed Super C motorhome should appeal to active RVing families. By Mark Quasius, F333630 August 2019 Renegade RV has carved out…

Take a trek from Windsor, Ontario, along river and lake shores to Point Pelee National Park. By Phyllis Hinz & Lamont Mackay, F175089 August 2019 Did you know the southernmost…

Travel Bruneau Dunes State Park, Mountain Home, Idaho Everybody finds a reason to keep looking up at Bruneau Dunes State Park. First, check out the sand dunes. The tallest stands…

Paper Plates When you are a gung-ho, all-in, camp-loving RVer, it shows in many ways. Perhaps even in the paper plates at your picnic table. So, take note of the…

Keeping Your Cool While Traveling In response to Joey Latterman in her letter, “How Do You Stay Calm?” (June 2019 “Readers Write,” page 12), my answer is, we make sure…

It’s All About Money … Not! An explanation regarding FMCA’s volunteer structure, and an invitation to become involved. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F2678778 jwalker@fmca.com I hope all of…

Sunny beaches lure Europeans and North Americans here each winter. By Lazelle Jones August 2019 For decades, RVing Europeans and North Americans have embraced the sunny winter lifestyle along Spain’s…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2019 Step-Well Cover I am looking for information on how to fix the inoperable step-well cover on my 2006 Winnebago Tour motorhome. The cover…

A rally in Elmendorf, Texas, featured fun, friends, and food. By Phyllis Avella, F424750 August 2019 In 1978, Texans Bob and Lavonne Humphreys found it difficult to attend FMCA rallies…

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…

This chapter emphasizes fun, well-planned rallies. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor August 2019 If you have a motorhome (any brand is fine) and you live or travel in western North…

The following RV recalls are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Airstream Inc. 19V-334: Certain 2018-2020 Classic, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, Nest, Sport, and Tommy Bahama travel trailers…

Daimler Vans USA LLC 19V-222: Certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2018, to December 28, 2018. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without a final…

All along the Missouri River, well-preserved forts and historical sites mark stops made by the Corps of Discovery as they explored the lands acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. By Scooter…

App File Dump Stations That was a fantastic weekend of camping, wasn’t it? And now that your RV’s holding tanks are full, you know what to do, but do you…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2019 Reluctant Generator We have a 4,000-watt Onan RV generator that runs for about five minutes and then shuts down. I’m thinking the problem…

Minot RV Expo: FMCA’s “Minot Magic” convention exhibitors. The following companies will participate in FMCA’s 100th International Convention & RV Expo, nicknamed “Minot Magic — 100 Times The Fun.” For…

RVers searching for a smaller diesel-powered motorhome may be intrigued by this 25-foot Type C , based on the Mercedes-Benz 3500 cutaway chassis. By Lazelle Jones July 2019 Entegra Coach…

Kid Zone Games and other items to make traveling with youngsters easier and more fun. Adjustable Scooter The seat on the LaScoota 2-In-1 Kick Scooter may be just what a…

What can you learn at FMCA’s next convention? Plenty, as this RV-related seminar list shows. July 2019 Information-seekers of all skills and interest levels will find attractive learning opportunities at…

Canada and the United States celebrate their friendship at this impressive preserve. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor July 2019 Minot, North Dakota, is approximately 80 miles from the Canadian border.…

Campground locations across North America celebrate the easy, breezy days of summer with special activities and events. By Jeff Crider July 2019 RV enthusiasts know that camping is one of…

It’s wise to familiarize yourself with possible solutions to the many issues that affect motorhome handling and drivability. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July 2019 When a motorhome handles well, it…

Larry Deese turns humble golf carts into eye-catching vehicles. By John Johnston, Associate Editor July 2019 Let’s say you’re in the market for a golf cart. Not just a run-of-the-mill…

Sacrifices Made For Our Freedom Patriotism flies high each year as a small Texas town provides a hero’s welcome to U.S. Medal of Honor recipients. National President Jon Walker, F268778…

Hose Hanger When I kept my city water hose on the floor of my RV’s storage bay, I would place items on top of the hose, which meant I had…

The North Dakota State Fairgrounds will come alive with myriad activities when FMCA comes to town. By Robbin Gould, Editor July 2019 If you plan to attend FMCA’s 100th International…

Find fun and friendship in and around Nevada’s most famous town. By John H. Hill, F385832, Chapter President July 2019 The Vegas Blackjacks RV Club celebrated its 10th anniversary this…

FMCA University “graduates” its first RVers Extraordinaire. By John Johnston, Associate Editor’ July 2019 Mike Walsh of Franklin, North Carolina, and Jim Johnson of Altoona, Iowa, don’t know each other,…

Correction The website address was incorrect for November Rain, a company listed in the June 2019 “RV Products” column (page 24). The website is www.novemberrain.co. Proposed First Responders Chapter I…

Child-friendly travel tips from a young full-timing family. By Jennifer Ingram, F485755 July 2019 RV travel is a wonderful way to see and experience the world in which we live.…

July 2019 For at least 10 years, John and Nancy Alguire, F82262, hosted a Fourth of July rally at their Mechanicville, New York, home for members of FMCA’s Bussin’ Buddies…

Thor And KOA Join Forces On Trash Removal Thor Industries Inc. and Kampgrounds of America (KOA) have partnered on a program called Pick Up America. The campaign’s first initiative encourages…

Tips for improving fuel economy, finding water leaks in an RV, sanitizing the fresh water system, new tech, Ask the RV Doctor, purchasing RV tires, keeping a watch on RV…

By Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor Tech Talk E-Newsletter — June 2019 During times of rising fuel prices, RV owners may be quick to ponder whether such scenic travel continues…

Several world-class collections are displayed under one roof in Wisconsin. By Neala McCarten June 2019 One of the world’s most stunning and comprehensive museums of glass art began with a…

The 2019 election of FMCA National Officers will be held August 14, 2019, at FMCA’s 100th International Convention in Minot, North Dakota. For details and to read the resumes of…

Formerly for Safari Trek owners only, this new chapter is open to all FMCA members. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor June 2019 FMCA’s newest chapter is a longstanding group affiliated…

Turn-Alarm can do more than alert drivers that a turn signal is still on. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2019 It happens to almost everybody. After passing a vehicle on…

Celebrating Chapters Reflections on these valuable subgroups of FMCA, including the successful Chapter Block Party in Perry. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com You may have heard it said before:…

Gracie, a 6-pound toy mixed breed pup (poodle, Chihuahua, and Yorkshire terrier), appeared ready to take matters, and the steering wheel, into her own paws after traveling by motorhome from…

FMCA member and diesel mechanic Dave Atherton enjoys sharing his expertise. By Gary Milner, F409834 FMCA National Vice President, Midwest Area June 2019 As you travel, you can meet some…

Allan and Mary-Ann Knight, F490316 Home: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Occupations: Allan: President, Knight Web Services Inc. Mary-Ann: Bookkeeper. RV: 2011 Winnebago Tour, named Bailey. How we named the motorhome: Mary-Ann:…

Winnebago Partners With National Park Foundation Winnebago Industries in March 2019 announced a multiyear partnership with the National Park Foundation in support of Find Your Park. The public awareness campaign…

This “go anywhere” Type B motorhome, built on the Ram ProMaster chassis, offers the flexibility of two seating areas and is packed with functionality and high-tech features. By Lazelle Jones…