Oh, yes, it seems to me that after our three-week trip to Germany with the two children, the idea came to us to travel for a longer period of time, perhaps a whole year, in Europe, and we began thinking then about the least expensive way to accomplish this.

Easy proximity to two-lane country roads, an interstate, tight parking lots, as well as unpaved single-lane access roads enabled me to try out this beautiful 37-foot-4-inch motorhome in myriad situations

Plan your travel itinerary now so you don’t miss attractions and sights near Perry, Georgia, site of FMCA’s 89th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in March 2014.

Whether you’re looking for something to bestow upon a partner or a friend, or you’ve been asked to come up with a wish list of your own, here are more than a dozen gift possibilities …

A motorhome fire can be devastating. Learning about the different types of fires, along with extinguishers and detectors, can help travelers minimize the threat, plus save property and lives.

If your motorhome’s refrigerator-freezer lacks the storage space you desire, the solution may be a portable cooling unit in an exterior bay.

Flex Hose
I have a 2006 Monaco Camelot motorhome with a 400-horsepower Cummins engine. I need a flexible intake hose. It runs from the top vent down to the inlet side of the air filter.

What song(s) or type of music do you enjoy most when traveling in your motorhome?

Dips are an essential food for those who enjoy the easygoing motorhome life. Friends and family gather around to share a dipping snack, appetizer, dessert, or even a main course. Our small dinette seats four comfortably but is small enough that …

Increasingly, being connected while RVing means we need reliable, speedy access to the Internet. Internet access lets us shop; surf; read the news; pay bills; download movies; and use apps to plan our routes and to find the campgrounds, restaurants, and …

RV/MH Museum Receives Vintage Fleetwood RVs
The RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum in Elkhart, Indiana, recently received a donation of several historic Fleetwood RVs from the Crean Foundation. These vehicles are from the early days of the former Fleetwood Enterprises …

Ceiling Lights
Comet ceiling lights from SalVinCo LLC are fixtures that feature a tilting swivel, making them ideal for a variety of lighting needs inside the motorhome.

The Apollo Amigos chapter received its FMCA charter in 1993. The chapter was started when several members of the company-sponsored Apollo International RV Club had their memberships revoked because they no longer owned Apollo motorhomes.

On June 20, 1978, a group of friends met at Rex’s Restaurant in Morehead City, North Carolina. The purpose of this gathering was to organize a new chapter of Family Motor Coach Association.

Members of the Cardinal Virginians chapter gathered at the Staunton/Walnut Hills KOA in Staunton, Virginia, the weekend of May 17 through 19, 2013, to celebrate the group’s 20th year as an FMCA chapter.

Basement Bike Storage
My motorhome has a huge basement storage slide-out drawer. Since I am an avid biking fan, I made a few minor modifications to carry one of my bicycles in this area. Traveling with my bike in the basement storage …

Rotten Roof
I just purchased a used 2005 motorhome. After paying the previous owner and driving five hours home, I got up on the roof to check it out. I found that the roof around the bathroom vent is soft and has a "crunchy" feeling under the rubber.

Chautauqua Time
We were delighted to see and read the article about Chautauqua Institution in the August 2013 issue (“Chautauqua Institution: A Tradition Of Learning,” page 66).

Jim Croce wrote the lyrics to "Time in a Bottle" in 1970, after he learned his wife, Ingrid, was pregnant with their son, Adrian.  Although the song appeared on his 1972 album, You Don’t Mess Around with Jim …

I would like to start this month’s column by first congratulating Jane Roush, F243374, for being elected to fulfill the remaining term of Jon Walker as national vice president, Great Lakes Area, and also Tom Ziobrowski, F173943, who is the newly elected national vice president …

Return to the days of World War II by exploring this impressive collection in Fredericksburg, Texas.

In California's Death Valley National Park, a beautiful house serves as a reminder of the friendship between a wealthy Chicago businessman and a colorful con artist.

An FMCA chapter member recalls how a tire company icon became the center of a long-running practical joke.

The youngest of four siblings recalls escapades shared with her FMCA-member family in the 1970s.

A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.

Generous storage and good road manners are among the highlights of this motorhome built on a Spartan chassis and powered by an 8.9-liter Cummins ISL engine.

The Magellan RoadMate RV9165T-LM GPS facilitates RV navigation in all directions when combined with a backup camera kit.

If you store your motorhome in chilly weather, take these steps to ensure that its systems are protected from the cold.

Have you ever had an owl fly so close to you that your hair moved in the wind? Have you seen flower sculptures made of copper and paint that looked so real that you couldn’t tell the sculpture from the actual flower?

I don’t know about you, but I love the fall season. The crisp, cool nights are great for sleeping. The sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet as I walk down wooded paths, the smell of an evening campfire, and the taste of …

Early recreation vehicles helped to spur the growth and development of campgrounds on U.S. lands.

A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.

Started in a garage by a father and his sons 50 years ago, Thetford Corporation has grown into an international company dedicated to producing high-quality products that make the RV lifestyle more enjoyable for millions of people.

This popular region of Pennsylvania is packed with attractions that reveal the past.

Customization and exacting craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this ultra-highline motorhome manufacturer.

Describe an unexpected event or encounter you experienced during a motorhome trip.

This new inverter makes it possible to use external AC energy from shore power or a generator and DC current from a motorhome’s battery system simultaneously.

RV Comfort Systems has developed an electrifying new heating option to keep motorhomes comfy and cozy when the temperature drops.

After the Ohio Nomads chapter received its FMCA charter on February 17, 1978, chapter members held their first official rally at the Strawberry Festival in Troy, Ohio, in June 1978. Records indicate that …

Are you ready for the second act in your life, perhaps one that earns a profit? Do you wonder how to divvy expenses when guests travel with you? This column covers two topics, both of them specific to full-timers.

The Wendlands enjoy their motorhome more now that they know what to bring and where to store it.

Arkansas RV Resort Welcomes FMCA Members
Ozarks RV Resort on Table Rock Lake, C12710, in Oak Grove, Arkansas, is inviting FMCA members to visit at reduced rates. Developed into a first-class resort by …

Pet Identification Tag
Losing a pet can be a traumatic experience. But a pet wearing the PetHub ID Tag can quickly be reunited with its owner.

Refrigerator Thermometer
It’s helpful to know the temperature of the refrigerator without opening the door. Better yet, it would be great if you could monitor the temperature from the galley or even the driver’s area. For less than $20 …

AC Electrical Query
Dear RV Doctor:
I have a quick electrical question. My friend was cleaning his motorhome, and when he touched the rims, he received a slight tingling sensation or shock. When I came over, we first checked the shore power outlet at his house and it was fine. But …

Jayco Inc. has announced NHTSA recalls 13V330000 and 13V33100. The former involves model-year 2013 and 2014 Entegra Coach Anthem, Aspire, and Cornerstone motorhomes built from February 8, 2013, through …

Battery Storage
I own a 2003 National RV motorhome. When I put it in storage for the winter, the batteries were fully charged. In the spring when I went to retrieve it, the batteries were dead.

The fall season is upon us once again. Where has the time flown? It seems only yesterday we were in Gillette, Wyoming, celebrating FMCA’s 50th anniversary. I don’t know about you, but a lot has happened to Gloria and me since then.

We received a pair of salad recipes from FMCA member Iris Ohman, F153399, who said she Always Gets Recipe Requests After Folks Try These Salads At A Campground Gathering. Put Them At The Top Of Your Recipe List For Late Summer Or Early Fall Gatherings.

I’m not sure what happened to the summer months. FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming, a celebration of this association’s 50th anniversary, took place at the beginning of the summer. The national office staff usually is working at full steam during June and July to prepare for a Reunion that typically occurs in August.