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…

Just Another Non-Relevant Discount Club? Absolutely not. Here’s what sets our member-owned organization apart. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com   Recently I met with a longtime FMCA member who…

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…

The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s…

The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…

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…

By Janet Groene, F47166 July 2018 Whip up tasty dishes anytime using a variety of kitchen staples. “Be prepared,” said Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. “For what?” asked…

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…

The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…

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…

Storage Solution Maybe you haven’t run out of storage space in your RV after all. BrackeTainers, from GetStorganized, mount on most vertical and horizontal surfaces — including under shelves and…

New Beginnings One benefit of FMCA is help from fellow members while traveling and the friendships that can develop. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com June in southern…

Storage Solution Our 2005 Fleetwood Excursion motorhome came with a washer/dryer combination, which we never used. What we needed was more space to store things, such as paper plates, cups,…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor June 2018 Extreme Condensation Last fall a metal pole building was constructed for my motorhome. Prior to that, the coach was housed at a storage…

M. Peggy Palakiko, F465615   Occupation: Social worker, gerontology. Home: St. Petersburg, Florida. RV: 2004 Forest River Georgetown, a 34-foot Type A motorhome. RVing since: 2016. Three words that best…

This active group welcomes RV owners who live in the western United States and British Columbia. By Paulette Kotan, F101818 June 2018 Rockwood West recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with…

FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention exhibitors. A Wyoming adventure awaits FMCA members and others who journey to Gillette, in the state’s northeast corner, for FMCA’s 98th International Convention. CAM-PLEX Multi-Event…

Young RV travelers can experience their own taste of the Wild West during FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention. By David & Loretta Marlowe, F267754 FMCA Youth Program Committee Chairpersons June…

Created using the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis, these Type B motorhomes exhibit the same handcrafted quality that goes into the restorations of classic cars that first earned the parent company…

1971 gathering in Wisconsin attracted more than 50 FMCA members. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2018 Sharon Christensen’s family didn’t own an RV and they weren’t campers 47 years…

National Parks Price Increase Takes Effect The National Park Service has increased the entrance fees to most of the national parks that charge admission. Most parks planned to implement the…

A little town only 70 miles west of Gillette offers a large array of Western-themed sights. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 June 2018 Logic would say that Buffalo, Wyoming, was…

Ollie Hill’s love of the outdoors has influenced his family and work life. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2018 Ollie Hill, F159603, received a phone call a few years…

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…