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…

FMCA members celebrated the RV lifestyle in grand style at the association’s 97th International Convention and RV Expo. By Robbin Gould, Editor Photos By Rachel Jochem, Project Manager Spring had…

Refrigerator Braces Even if there’s not a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on in your RV, just a few bumps in the road can rearrange the items in the fridge, cause…

Chris & Krista Rose, F477461 Occupations: Chris: Auto technician at a GM dealership. Krista: Marketing coordinator at FMCA. Home: Batavia, Ohio. RV: 2014 Coleman Expedition LT. Pet: Tally, our 9-year-old…

Tried-and-true lubricants, protectants, corrosion preventatives, and more. By Mark Quasius, F333630 May 2018 It’s safe to say all RV owners want to protect their vehicles and ensure they operate smoothly.…

Finding “ACC” In Escalade I outfitted my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with Blue Ox equipment to make it flat towable. One of the steps in the flat-towing procedure calls for the…

Take a tour of this island-themed travel trailer described by the author as a “cabana on wheels.” By Lazelle Jones May 2018 For RVers who dream of palm trees, tropical…

Top-grade rallies are hallmarks of this chapter, which is renowned for its charitable giving. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor Owners of all brands and types of motorhomes are welcomed into…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor May 2018 Orphan Furnace I have an old furnace I’ve been refurbishing. It’s a Flame-Master, model TR12. After a thorough cleaning, it appears to work,…

Pets Dog-Hitching System Fido might love roaming all over the RV campground, but you know that’s not feasible. Knot-a-Hitch, from Ruffwear, keeps him close by while still allowing a measure…

Taxa Outdoors Unveils Mantis Trailer Taxa Outdoors Inc.’s newest travel trailer is the 18-foot Mantis. The RV sleeps up to four adults and weighs 2,800 pounds (unloaded). The trailer folds…

Ride into Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, where they celebrate the Old West every day. By Sally Weigand May 2018 When you are traveling to or from Gillette, Wyoming, for FMCA’s…

This new diesel pusher expands traditional Type A motorhome thinking with its sleek, contemporary styling and innovations. By Mark Quasius, F333630 May 2018 Readers may remember Winnebago Industries’ iconic Itasca…

A daughter’s severe food allergies led the Braga family to explore the United States by RV. By John Johnston, Associate Editor May 2018 For many people, RVing is liberating. It…

This FMCA chapter known for charitable giving held its 2017 International Rally at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Elkhart, Indiana. By Jack Arnold, F423222 Charitable activities have been part…

Upgrading your RV with a solar system requires an understanding of some key components. By Brandon Hatcher, F437547, & Eric Udell May 2018 It seems everyone is talking about solar…

Family RVing This month we unveil a new name and new design for FMCA’s official publication. By Jon Walker, F268778 National President jwalker@fmca.com If you change the way you look…

RV travelers enjoy a great, big, wonderful world…both on the road and at the campsite. Here is a glimpse through the eyes of FMCA members.          …

Did You Know? Digital issues of FMCA’s magazine are archived online back to 2013. With the current digital magazine open on your screen, look for the folder (archive) icon at…

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…

MULTIPLE BATTERY MAINTENANCE I am thinking of hooking up a battery “smart” charger to maintain my batteries during prolonged periods of nonuse, but I don’t know how to connect it…

Family RVing magazine’s annual guides to flat-towable vehicles include cars, trucks and SUVs that have been approved by their manufacturers for flat towing behind a motorhome without major modifications. The…

What type of campground do you prefer (RV resort, commercial campground, national or state park, U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management, etc.)? Please share why.

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I recently found an old photo that brought back warm memories of life on the road. Even though I just celebrated my 10th anniversary behind the wheel of my Winnebago View motorhome, my fascination with traveling the byways of America goes back many years.

Members of the Kentucky Horse Shu Kru laugh often. And that’s one serious reason why the group has lasted almost 40 years. These RVers have an appealing attitude. Chapter president Dennis Ducharme said, “We’re a pretty easygoing bunch. We try to have a good time, and that seems to work for us.”

The Susquenago chapter’s annual Labor Day Invitational Rally, held September 1 to 4, 2017, doubled as a celebration of the chapter’s 40th anniversary. It was the 37th consecutive year the rally took place at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, New York.

With more than 1,200 member families, Roadtrek International is FMCA’s largest chapter. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, here is a look back at how the chapter got its start.

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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 Safety Hotline is (888) 327-4236.

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April is a month of renewal and change. Here in the Midwest, spring bursts forth, and we — and the landscape around us — shake off the winter doldrums. April is one of the months of the year that holds special meaning for me. My first child, Lyla, was born in April five years ago. When I started working at FMCA, she was only 4 months old. One of my favorite pictures of her is the one we took of her sitting in my office chair shortly after I was hired. Another is of the two of us braving the snow, the photo I’ve shared in this column. She sure was tiny. The adage “Time flies when you are having fun” has never rung more true.

Have you ever been driving along in your motorhome and crossing over a railroad track, only to find that the back wheels suddenly are off the ground, and you are stuck on the tracks? April Fool’s Day joke? No, this is a true story.

When we were invited to be judges at the World Food Championships, held at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama, we loaded the RV and headed south. Who wouldn’t want to be part of the ultimate food sport in the world’s largest kitchen arena under a big tent in the Alabama sunshine? We didn’t have to wait long to cross paths with some of the competitors. En route, in an RV park in Kentucky, we met Team Roberstons Braai-B-Que from South Africa. They introduced us to their mascot, a little brown piglet named Barbie.

Whether singing or auctioneering, Dane Bailey sees music as his ministry.

A bunkhouse and a variety of family-friendly features provide the makings of great adventures in this travel trailer from an iconic RV manufacturer.

More than 37,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roadways in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Not surprisingly, each year, speeding and impaired driving account for many vehicle accidents. One additional cause is aggressive driving.

FMCA returns to Gillette for an encore performance; the first time was in June 2013 to celebrate the association’s 50th anniversary.

While enjoying the charms of the Equality State and the amenities of Cam-Plex Multi-Event Facilities — the venue hosting FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention — attendees will be treated to some great live entertainment. Check the Gillette convention program, FMCA.com, and the Gillette convention app closer to the event for news of additional entertainment options and activities. For now, here’s a sneak peek at the lineup.

This July, FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” International Convention and RV Expo will ride into the small city of Gillette. And within short order, RVers in an assortment of “covered wagons” will get acquainted or reconnect with each other. They will attend seminars, shop for RV-related merchandise, and take in fabulous daytime and evening entertainment. It promises to be legendary!

This feature-filled, conservatively priced Type A motorhome fills families’ needs on the road and at the campsite.

Be ready to handle malfunctions in an RV’s DC electrical system.

Have you or a traveling companion ever forgotten something important when leaving on an RV trip?

Say howdy to some hearty dishes prepared with Western flair.

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This long-lived chapter gained 25 new member families in 2017.

On June 23, 2016, torrential rains caused devastating floods that resulted in 23 deaths in West Virginia, including 15 in Greenbrier County alone. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Twelve counties were declared federal disaster areas, which allowed for federal funding through FEMA.

Members of the Thousand Trails of Texas chapter returned to the place where the chapter was founded — Medina Lake RV Campground in Lakehills, Texas — to celebrate the chapter’s 30th anniversary from November 17-19, 2017.

Read the latest House Calls for March 2018!