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…

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…

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