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June 2008

  • House Calls: May 2008

    Growling Oven

    Dear RV Doctor:
    I have an Atwood RV range. It is a Wedgewood model. I’m curious why the oven sometimes makes a growling sound rather than the smooth hissing sound that an LP-gas oven usually makes.

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  • Make Room For More

    With a little planning and some common courtesy, you and overnight motorhome guests can get along.

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  • Rear View: May 2008

    What’s your favorite campground?

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  • The Maestros’ Magic Music Camp

    Under the premise that Frustrated Maestros do not need a reason to make music together, just a chance to play, Pete Eckhardt, president and music director of the Frustrated Maestros Eastern Sharps and Flats chapter, decided to create such an opportunity.

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  • Readers’ Forum: May 2008

    Ultra-Low-Sulfur-Diesel Date Compliance Correction

    The article titled “Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel” in the April 2008 issue of Family Motor Coaching magazine(page 62) incorrectly stated that all diesel fueling stations in the United States and Canada are now selling …

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  • Change Your Tuna

    Few foods are more versatile for cooking on the go than tuna. Carry it fresh, frozen, or in cans or pouches. Serve it hot or cold, fancy or plain. Make a simple meal from a can of tuna and a pile of crackers.

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  • Avian Attraction

    Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. Experts say you can tell what a woodpecker is doing by listening to the speed and frequency of its drumming. Tap, tap, tap. Quiet, irregular drumming occurs when the bird is harvesting insects.

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  • Looking For The Light

    The coasts of the United States are rich in lighthouses. We’ve always enjoyed visiting lights, photographing them, and learning their history. But with more than 800 lighthouses to choose from, it’s tough to see them all.

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  • The Education Committee

    Committees! Who needs them? Aren’t they just a bunch of people sitting around arguing about one thing or another? Well, actually, in order to get many things done, FMCA’s Executive Board relies heavily upon the work of its various committees.

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  • RV News & Notes: May 2008

    RV Toy Book

    Family Motor Coaching readers who recall an article about RV toys in the September 2006 issue (“RV Toys: Not Just Child’s Play,” page 92) may enjoy a new book written by the same authors, FMCA members John Brunkowski and Michael Closen

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  • RV Products: May 2008

    Multifunctional Handheld GPS

    The ONIX 400 handheld GPS receiver from Bushnell Outdoor Products is touted in product literature as the first to include satellite photography as well as XM NavWeather coupled with XM Satellite Radio.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: May 2008

    Tow Bar Pin Reminder

    Some of the simplest things we learn from experience. Returning home from a trip, we were flagged down by a passing motorist who noticed that the car we were towing was weaving. After stopping we discovered that one of the pins that connect our tow bar to the towed vehicle was missing.

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  • Boats Afloat

    My family enjoys RVing, as well as fishing, boating, and kayaking. For years, we faced a decision before every motorhome trip: whether to tow the boat or the car behind the coach. We couldn’t take both, and it often came down to leaving the boat behind or renting one at our destination. 

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  • Recall Corner: May 2008

    Country Coach Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 08V119000, which affects some 2004 to 2008 Affinity, Intrigue, and Magna motorhomes manufactured from May 2003 through January 2008.

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  • Tech Talk: May 2008

    Coach Connection

    I was hoping you could recommend a motorhome transportation company or companies that could move my motorhome (which isn’t running right now) from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Amarillo, Texas.

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  • Flying J Changes Fuel Discount Program

    For many years, Flying J Travel Plazas have been offering holders of the Flying J R.V. Real Value Card a penny discount on the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel. The Flying J R.V. Real Value Card also entitled you to a 5-cent-per-gallon discount on all propane purchases.

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  • Focusing On Baby Boomers

    I must admit I was a bit worried about what sort of report I’d give you in this month’s column, because I knew I’d be writing about the 79th International Convention in Pomona, California, the first convention that I was responsible for as FMCA president. Boy, was my apprehension misplaced.

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  • LP-Gas Safety

    Understanding the workings of your propane system and how to keep it operating properly can help you enjoy safe, trouble-free performance from your motorhome’s appliances.

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  • Saving Money On The Road

    Budgeting is a way of life for most RVers, whether you’re new to the traveling life or are an experienced snowbird. Saving money as you travel will provide a bit of extra cash to use for fun. And who can say no to that? Here are a few money-saving tips from seasoned roadies.

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  • Minnesota’s “King Of Trails”

    A slow-paced, back-to-nature experience awaits RV travelers along the state’s western edge.

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  • Mentoring New Members

    Members are the blood flowing through the arteries and veins of FMCA. We’re constantly replenishing our supply, but we’re losing even more than we gain. This is not healthful. We all need not only to recruit new members, but we must learn how to retain them.

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  • A Terrific Twin City

    A capital assortment of attractions fills St. Paul, Minnesota, home to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, where FMCA’s 80th International Convention will take place.

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  • Good Times In The Golden State

    Motorhomers enjoyed a late-February sojourn in Pomona, California, as they participated in FMCA’s 79th International Convention.

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  • Forest River Charleston

    This luxurious diesel pusher stands out among others in its price range by boasting a floor plan with five slideouts, while receiving high marks for handling and cargo capacity.

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