Getting shore power to a motorhome requires a hands-on approach to the shore cord. With proper care and maintenance, you can help to assure a good connection each time the vehicle is plugged in. Here are basic tips for caring for an RV’s shore power cord and connections.
Monthly Archives
June 2009
Enjoy the tastes of Appalachia with these easy-to-make Southern recipes.
Several years ago we made our first plane flight into San Francisco, California, arriving in the early evening. As we descended toward the airport, we could see an exceptionally large painted patchwork of rich reds, pale greens, and various shades in between.Â
Shower space addition
The Extend-A-Shower is touted by Stromberg Carlson Products Inc. as “a slideout room for your shower” that can add as much as 30 percent more elbowroom in what often can be cramped quarters.
Max A. Durbin, F76454, a tireless champion of FMCA members’ legislative rights, passed away on March 4, 2009, in North Fort Myers, Florida, after a battle with cancer. He was 79.
Door stop
Not all of the cabinet doors in my motorhome had “stops†to limit how far they would open and keep the doors from banging into walls or mirrors. This was quickly remedied with a trip to a local home improvement store.
Carpet replacement
Dear RV Doctor:
I have a 1987 motorhome and would like to replace the worn carpet. How was this carpet originally installed by the manufacturer? How do I install the new carpet?Forest River Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 08V664000, which affects some 2007 through 2009 model-year Georgetown motorhomes.
Digital TV questions
We have two TV sets in our motorhome on the antenna with the power booster. Will we need the converter box for each set even though the one is digital?
Repairing wheel rims may be risky
Dear Editor:
An FMCA commercial member contacted us to comment about the fix for the towed vehicle wheel rim described in an April 2009 “Readers’ Forum” letter (“The Tire, The Rim, And The Rock,” page 20). He wrote: “If you are off-roading and dent a steel rim …FMCA members attend conventions to shop; to enjoy the entertainment; to meet up with old friends; and, in some cases, to travel to new destinations. They visit FMCA area rallies for the same reasons.Â
Every two years, FMCA members hold elections for national president, senior vice president, treasurer, and secretary. As I write this, there are five candidates for the office of president and three for senior vice president.
The economic downturn has had a profound effect on the RV industry. Uncertainty has left consumers wondering how they will be affected. Following is an update, and some potential answers.