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June 2010

  • Tech Talk: June 2010

    Anti-Ant Attack

    Regarding the “Ant Infestation” letter in the August 2009 Tech Talk column (page 20), we have on several occasions also been infested with ants.

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  • Family Radio Communications

    Many motorhome owners find it convenient to communicate with fellow travelers using two-way radios, which offer some advantages over cell phones and CB radios.

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  • Monaco’s 2011 Cayman

    Having lived and worked aboard a 2007 Monaco Cayman for a year, I am definitely into the familiar stage with this particular model. So, it felt a bit like visiting an old flame when I traveled to Monaco RV headquarters in Coburg, Oregon, to check out the latest 2011 Cayman model.

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  • Rockin’ In Redmond

    The evening entertainment lineup for FMCA’s 84th International Convention, August 11 through 14, 2010, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, features three performances that are sure to make nighttime the right time for excitement during your stay.

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  • The Best Darn Sand Pile On The Oregon Coast

    Let your mind wander back to those carefree days when you played in a sandbox filled to the brim. Remember the smiles? Now, fast-forward to the south-central Oregon coast, where you can supersize that fun at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

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  • Diamonds In Arkansas

    Diamonds in Arkansas? Well, I suspect that Little Rock was named for a different kind of stone, but, yes, there are diamonds in Arkansas just as certainly as there are palm trees in Florida.

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  • Wired For Safety, Part 2

    This three-part series examines the intricacies and safety issues that relate to a motorhome’s 120-volt-AC electrical systems, and provides information about how to protect individuals and the motorhome when this electric source is being utilized. Part 2 examines safety precautions and necessary tests along the route of electric from the pedestal to the distribution panelboard, as well as generator and inverter output testing.

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  • Point Of Light

    I was sitting talking with a few FMCA members about the “old” days. You know, way back when I was little. I reminisced about how many times as a commercial pilot I had flown across this country, both in daylight and darkness.

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  • Readers’ Forum: June 2010

    Another Nostalgic Note

    Dear Editor:
    In regard to the cover of the January 2010 issue of FMC, the first motorhome in line on the left is a Traveliner that was owned by Vic and Vi White. They were from Australia . . . 

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  • Rear View: June 2010

    What’s the best Italian restaurant you’ve discovered in your motorhome travels that you would recommend to other RVers?

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  • House Calls: June 2010

    Boiled Batteries

    Dear RV Doctor:
    I just bought a used motorhome equipped with dual auxiliary batteries. I used my voltmeter to test them and got a reading of only 8.5 volts. When I checked the cells I found they all were almost dry.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: June 2010

    Leaf Indicators

    Every time we put our table leaf back in, we had to figure out which side went where. So, we used a black marker to mark the prongs on the table as well as the corresponding prongs on the leaf.

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  • Bridge Festival Rally Connects Gateway Getaway Members

    The Gateway Getaways chapter spent four days at the Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County, Indiana, October 13 through 16, 2009. Each year the festival begins the second Friday of October and runs for 10 days.

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  • RV Products: June 2010

    Tow Bar Device

    The Quiet Hitch (model 061) from Roadmaster Inc. is an antirattle ring designed to eliminate the noise and vibration that can occur when the tow bar is connected to the motorhome.

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  • RV News & Notes: June 2010

    Alaska Travel Planner
    The 62nd edition of The Milepost ($29.95 U.S., $34.95 Canadian; Morris Communications) is now available for travelers planning or about to embark on a motorhome journey to Alaska. 

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  • Treasurer’s Comments

    FMCA’s national treasurer, Wil Young, reports on the financial status of FMCA. He reviews revenues and expenses for 2009, and also discusses the association’s investment portfolio. Treasurer’s Comments includes a…

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  • Wondering About Warranties?

    Read the fine print; you get what you pay for; know your rights. When it comes to service  contracts for your motorhome and its components, you likely have heard all the warnings. Before you buy or renew a service contract, here are some things to keep in mind.

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  • Living History

    Whether you stop for the architecture, the antiques, or just for the stories of earlier times, here are some places where you can learn about early American life.

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