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  • Take It Outside!

    A selection of RVs with exterior kitchens that enhance outdoor entertaining. By Bruce W. Smith September/October 2024 There’s something magical about fixing meals outdoors when camping. The food tastes better…

  • Recalls 8/26/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 26, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 8/19/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 19, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 8/12/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 12, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 8/5/2024

    RVA’s vehicle safety hotline is (888) 327-4236.   FOREST RIVER 24V-563: Certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect-length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed…

  • Recalls 7/29/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 29, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 7/22/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 22, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 7/15/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 15, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 7/8/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 8, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 7/1/2024

    The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 1, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Rear View: July-August 2024

    Share your favorite travel photos: Great scenery, unusual sights, wildlife, pets, RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; provide a brief description, including location, along with your contact…

  • Livin’ The Life: July-August 2024

    Inspiration  The Birthplace Of Helen Keller Ivy Green, her birthplace and childhood home, is a fully restored house museum open to the public. By Josephine Matyas, F468364 Who couldn’t use…

  • Imperial Outdoors XploreRV X145

    A builder of ice-fishing houses uses its cold-weather expertise to construct rugged four-season travel trailers. By Bruce W. Smith July/August 2024 The digital thermometer hanging outside the dinette window of…

  • Get A Handle On Motorhome Handling

    Explore solutions for enhancing the drivability of your home on wheels. By Mark Quasius, F333630 July/August 2024 RVs make it possible to bring along the comforts of home as you…

  • RV Products: July-August 2024

    Kid Zone Add to family fun during your travels with these games, toys, and other items. By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing   Lap Bowl Snacking may be one…

  • Tech Talk: A Guide For New RVers — Part 2

    The next installment in a series of articles offering information for folks just starting their RV journey. By Steve Froese, F276276 June 2024 Last month, I launched a series of…

  • Let The Adventure Begin!

    After a 10-year hiatus, FMCA returns to scenic Redmond, Oregon, for mountains of RVing fun and excitement. By Doug Uhlenbrock, Director Of Events July/August 2024 Thousands of RV enthusiasts will…

  • Grand Design Lineage

    RV manufacturer Grand Design rolls into the motorized market, with the debut of the Series-M 25FW Class C motorhome leading the way. By Bruce W. Smith July/August 2024 It’s rare…

  • Readers Write: July-August 2024

    Serendipitous Service My wife and I would like to recognize a good Samaritan for coming to our rescue during a visit to the beautiful province of Alberta on our way…

  • Going “Rogue” In Gold Beach

    This tiny port town on the southern Oregon coast is a hidden gem for travel and adventure. By Bruce W. Smith July/August 2024 It’s late morning. Ahead, the sun is…

  • A Ferry Nice Way To RV

    Pricing and specifics vary among companies that transport passengers and their vehicles by ferry, but this mode of transportation definitely is worth considering. By Elizabeth Castillo, F516827 July/August 2024 Hawser.…

  • Digging Dinosaurs

    Throughout the United States and Canada, parks and museums offer insights into these prehistoric rock stars. By Josephine Matyas, F468364 July/August 2024 I have a confession to make: I am…

  • News & Notes: July-August 2024

    CDC Revises Rules For Bringing A Dog Into U.S. In May 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updated regulations for dogs being brought across the border into…

  • Family Matters: Yankee Travelers — 50 Years Young

    This fun-loving, family-oriented chapter will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a rally over Labor Day weekend. By Beth King, F285711, Secretary July/August 2024 Founded on February 9, 1974, the Yankee…

  • FMCA Update: July-August 2024

    Summer Adventures Ahead For many RVers, summer is prime travel season. For FMCA members in particular, journeys include chapter and area rallies, and an international convention. National President Gary Milner…

  • Graphically Speaking

    Tips for replacing RV vinyl graphics when the time comes and how to care for them to extend their life. By Chris Dougherty, F263059 July/August 2024 If you’re like me…

  • Wenatchee: Central Washington’s Summer Playground

    Enjoy an RVers’ oasis in the heart of The Evergreen State. By Jan Lee July/August 2024 Washington state is a land of stunning contrasts. Snow-tipped mountains sit side by side…

  • Recalls 6/24/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 24, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — June 2024

    For many, summertime is prime time for RVing! Whether you’re a full-timer or a weekend/vacation traveler, the open road beckons, and opportunities to enjoy the fun, freedom, and flexibility of…

  • A Battery Of Information

    By Steve Froese, F276276 A plethora of information regarding lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries is available online, but not all of it is accurate. So, I thought I’d provide an overview to…

  • Recalls 6/17/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 17, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Recalls 6/10/2024

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 10, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — March 2024

    As nature starts to bloom, it’s time to shed the winter blues. After last year’s slew of weird weather, we’re hoping that this season allows us to go back to…

  • Recalls 6/3/2024

    The following recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

  • FMCA Update: June 2024

    From Tucson To Redmond After a successful and fun event in Arizona, we’re setting our sights on Central Oregon for FMCA’s “Adventure Peaks” convention in August.   National President Gary…

  • Escape To Bend, Oregon

    This small city blends art, culture, and cuisine amid a magnificent natural setting not far from Redmond, site of FMCA’s next international convention. By Jan Lee June 2024 Tucked into…

  • Technically Accessorizing Your RV

    Now that you have your new home on wheels, what additional gear do you need to have on board? By Chris Dougherty, F263059 June 2024 Buying a new RV is…

  • Readers Write: June 2024

    Correction The April and May issues inadvertently listed dates for a Southeast Area Rally in February 2025. The Southeast Area will not be hosting a rally in 2025 so that…

  • News & Notes: June 2024

    Visit Winnebago Winnebago is offering free tours of its Iowa RV manufacturing facilities throughout the summer. Factory tours of the Forest City facility, where Winnebago Class A and C motorhomes…

  • RV Tool Kits — From Basic To Advanced

    You can carry a multitude of items in your RV toolbox, but needs vary based on your individual skill level. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2024 A recreational vehicle is…

  • Generations Of Camping At The Iowa State Fair

    This internationally known exposition attracts more than a million people each year to America’s heartland, among them fun-loving families who return year after year. By Crystal Hammes, F508127 June 2024…

  • Livin’ The Life: June 2024

    Flight Evergreen Aviation And Space Museum By Bruce W. Smith Early in World War II, the U.S. was hard-pressed to transport troops and supplies to the war raging in Europe.…

  • Winnebago Access 30BH

    A 33-foot travel trailer with a bunkhouse at the rear and a bedroom with a queen-size bed up front offers ample room for family adventures. By Bruce W. Smith June…

  • Rear View: June 2024

    Share Your Favorite Travel Photos: Great scenery, unusual sights, wildlife, pets, RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; provide a brief description, including location, along with your…

  • Family Matters: Central Florida Roadrunners Celebrate Golden Anniversary 

    Members of this chapter have enjoyed a half-century of fun. By Jane Wolf, F51930 June 2022 Founded in March 1974 and chartered that July, the Central Florida Roadrunners (CFR) became…

  • Family Matters: RV Adventures Near And Far

    This California couple has discovered many treasures in their home state, including Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park — featured on the cover of this magazine — along with numerous other…

  • Tech Talk: A Guide For New RVers

    Part one of a series of articles offering information for folks just starting their RV journey. By Steve Froese, F276276 June 2024 Recently, I wrote an article about the importance…

  • RV Products: June 2024

    Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. Chip Clip Set Nobody likes eating stale chips, and not all…

  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid Sensor Shortage Update

    Replacement DEF sensors are now available. By Steve Bertling, F460062, & Ken Carpenter, F312233 June 2024 Feedback from diesel engine manufacturers indicates that a recall notice related to the DEF…

  • Follow Your Taste Buds Across Prince Edward Island

    From its deep-rooted culinary culture to its historical importance, this maritime province offers plenty of things to do and see. By Josephine Matyas, F468364 June 2024 Finding fresh seafood while…

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