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June 2002

  • The Old Pueblo

    The American Indians called the place Stjukshon — “springs at the foot of the black hill.” The word sounded like “Tucson,” and thus became the name of the Arizona city that grew there.
    Tucson resides in a high desert valley at an elevation of 2,584 feet above sea level. Yet it once was the floor of an ancient inland sea.

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  • RV News & Notes: May 2002

    The sixth edition of William Hutchings’ book Radio on the Road: the Traveler’s Companion ($16.95, Arrowhead Publishing) is now available to help motorhomers and other road travelers find their favorite radio programming no matter where they are.
    The new edition includes listings — separated by state and province — for more than 15,000 AM and FM radio stations in the United States and Canada. Each listing gives the station’s primary broadcast format (news, talk, sports, etc.), frequency, and call letters.

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  • RV Products: May 2002

    The Bicycle Protector Bag from Rome Bike Bags is designed to protect bicycles from salt air, snow, rain, dust, and dirt that can cause corrosion and rust. While being protected in the bag, the bicycle also is out of view of potential thieves.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: May 2002

    We’ve found every nook and cranny in our motorhome, so now we’ve switched from space hunting to space saving. Recently we took the cereal bags out of their boxes.

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  • Chrysler’s 2002 PT Cruiser

    Chrysler’s neat little PT Cruiser is a hit wherever it’s driven. In fact, here’s something to consider if you’re thinking about buying one: do so only if you really enjoy talking with strangers.

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  • Wilderness Hiking And Backpacking

    Walking in the woods, hiking, and backpacking may initially sound like the same activities, but the three actually have little in common. But each can be enjoyed by motorhomers, depending on one’s level of interest in exploring the great outdoors.
    When someone says they’re going to take a walk to get close to nature, they might spend an hour trekking through a local park or nature center, or in the surrounding natural area if they happen to live in a rural setting.

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  • Yours ‘Till Niagara Falls

    Niagara Falls has a longstanding reputation for attracting honeymooners and daredevils. It still does today, but the majority of people who visit this amazing natural attraction are there simply to enjoy the view.
    Long before you actually see the falls of the Niagara River — the Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls and American Falls — as you drive north from Buffalo, New York, along Interstate 190, you can tell that something is up.

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  • A Silver State Safari

    Travelers can experience the thrill of a big game expedition right in the heart of northern Nevada. Pull off Interstate 80 and stop in the small town of Elko, which is home to the Northeastern Nevada Museum and the threshold to Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
    The Northeastern Nevada Museum is situated in Elko’s City Park, which offers ample free parking.

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  • How’s Your RV Drinking Water?

    We have been RVing full-time for seven years. We also vacationed in RVs during the seven years prior to becoming full-timers.

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  • A Wind Diverter For Your TV Antenna

    On many motorhomes, the TV antenna is mounted on the roof near the front of the vehicle. This can cause the leading “wing” of the antenna to be bent upward from its lowered position when the coach is being driven in certain wind conditions.
    On a recent trip, after experiencing some rather brisk side and frontal winds, we discovered the leading wing of our TV antenna bent straight up.

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  • Quality Control Series: Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.

    This is the 11th in a series of articles written by motorhome manufacturers that address the subject of quality control. Recently, FMCA commercial members involved in the production of type A, type B, and type C motorhomes were invited to describe the quality-control strategies they have in place at their manufacturing facilities.

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  • Hiking Together — At Two Different Paces

    Is it possible for an avid hiker and a non-hiker to travel successfully in an RV? I have learned the answer to that question, but it has not been easy.
    My husband, Ival, is lean and mean. He is physically fit and loves to hike and take part in other types of physical activity.

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  • Driving To Make A Difference

    It doesn’t take much prodding to get Bill Connor, F231330, to talk about Angel Bus, the nonprofit organization that provides non-emergency ground transportation to children in need of medical care. In fact, judging by his enthusiasm, you might think that when he founded Angel Bus a little more than two years ago, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream.

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  • Marathon Coach Conversions

    Each year in North America, approximately 300 new custom coach conversions are built using Prevost, MCI, Neoplan, Dina, Setra, and other bus shells. These coach conversions typically sell for $600,000 to more than $1 million each.

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  • Another Viewpoint

    Earlier this year I read an article by Jay Hesse, owner and president of Blue Ox, C2903, in an RV trade magazine. The article touched on the topics of quality control and customer care.

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  • Say “Thanks!” To A Volunteer

    Where would FMCA be today without volunteers? Fortunately we do not have to answer that question, because FMCA has long been blessed with many wonderful volunteers who share their time and talents in various ways throughout the association. I want to thank each volunteer and hope you will join me.

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  • FMCA’s Strategic Plan

    In September 1998, Family Motor Coach Association started an effort to develop a document that would solidify the goals and objectives of the association as well as strategies that would contribute to their accomplishment. Over the following three years, a committee made up of family members of the association met periodically and developed FMCA’s Strategic Plan.

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  • Readers’ Forum: May 2002

    Dear Editor:
    We are from Ontario, Canada, and drove out to Oregon last summer to be volunteer hosts for the Adaptive Riding Institute’s program at Silver Falls State Park. We are horse nuts and enjoy working with people.
    We parked our motorhome in the horse park free of charge.

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  • Technical Inquiries: May 2002

    Q: I have a 1989 Coachmen on a Chevrolet chassis with a 454 engine. It overheated on me.

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  • Aloha From The 2002 Southeast Area Rally

    The Southeast Area (SEA) held its 21st annual area rally from February 6 through 9, 2002, at the Hernando County Airport in Brooksville, Florida. By the time the last motorhome rolled onto the grounds, 2,095 family member coaches were parked, with members ready to enjoy the planned festivities.
    The Hawaiian theme of the rally was a huge success.

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  • The Education Committee

    The FMCA Education Committee came into full committee status this past summer when Jeff Jefcoat, F118344, was elected national president of the association. Prior to that, the Education Subcommittee had been functioning for 2½ years.
    Now that the group has full committee status, we have had the good fortune of having two more members assigned to join us.

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  • Put Some Spice In Your Life

    With a well-stocked spice shelf and some bottled flavorings, you can put a homemade touch on easy dishes such as these.

    Grenadian Honeymoon Soup

    This is my adaptation of a soup that goes together quickly, using canned foods. The original version is from the spice island of Grenada in the Caribbean.
    1 large onion, finely diced
    1 pat butter
    16-ounce can chicken broth
    16-ounce can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
    Small can crabmeat, drained and picked over
    Salt, pepper
    Dash of hot sauce
    1/2-teaspoon nutmeg or to taste
    1/2-cup evaporated milk
    Dry sherry
    Sauté the onion in the butter in a roomy soup pot.

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  • Tips Worth Passing Along

    The time we spend reading and organizing our past collection of tips for travelers takes our minds through and around our many years of travel. We began with a Volkswagen camper, moved up to a mini-motorhome, and then spent an entire year converting a highway bus into a motor coach.

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  • Dressed For Survival

    By and large, humans dress for the occasion — a swimsuit at the beach, boots for hiking, a nice dress or suit for weddings. But the picture is far more complicated and interesting in nature.

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  • Are You Prepared To Be A Full-Timer?

    Although most of this month’s column contains information for new and soon-to-be full-timers, veteran full-timers might take a look at it as well to avoid any potholes in the road ahead.
    The transition into full-timing is not the same for everyone, because we’re all different. Much depends on whether you are fully retired with enough income for all your needs, partially retired and in need of part-time work, or have no retirement income and must work to support your lifestyle.

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  • A Coach Conversation Piece

    I began building boats in 1954. In 1961, I started my own boat-building business in San Diego, California.   We moved to Alameda, California, and in 1965 my wife, Ellie, opened a boat upholstery shop while I …

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