July 2010

Just like us, wild critters need a safe location to live and raise a family. Many small birds and mammals solve the dilemma by choosing a home built by the master carpenters of the bird world, the woodpeckers.

It dawned on me that whoever you are, wherever you are, whether you have rented an RV for the weekend or have had one for a while, and whether you have been introduced to this lifestyle through a friend or acquaintance, you are involved in a unique form of enjoyment that many people only dream about.

Cover Coaches Identified

Dear Editor:
The photo on the cover of the May 2010 issue shows four coaches lined up at FMCA’s Albuquerque international convention last March. We can give you details about three of these motorhomes.

Fleetwood RV Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 10V224000, which involves 2009 Jamboree Sport model 31N, and 2010 Jamboree, Jamboree Sport, Tioga, Encounter model 32BH, and Tioga Ranger model 31N Type A and Type C motorhomes built April 23, 2009, through March 17, 2010.

Engine Malfunction

We have a 2005 Bounder 32W with a Ford Triton V-10 engine. On a recent trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the engine malfunctioned and the motorhome had to be towed to a Ford dealer in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The problem turned out to be a wet air filter, which got sucked inside out.

Sodden Slideout Situation

Dear RV Doctor:
We purchased a 2004 motorhome three months ago. From the moment we got it, the slideout has leaked. It has leaked so badly that the wood trim around the interior of the slideout has all been removed because of mold, and the laminate on the dinette table is buckled.

Those attending the “Redmond Rocks! Feel The Excitement!” convention, August 11 through 14, 2010, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, will have plenty of opportunities to expand their knowledge of the RV lifestyle.

The following recipes were chosen for their Cajun connection and because they are chic, but simple, for the motor coach cook.

What’s your favorite amusement park?

Part 3 of the series examines disturbances in the power supply grid that could be delivered through the campground pedestal into your motorhome’s 120-volt-AC system, potentially causing damage to the electrical components in your RV.

What follows is an explanation of the different types of leveling systems and components available, how they operate, and some tips on how to keep them working properly.

Sports-theme puzzles and games — for kids of all ages — that will make the miles fly by. Two-page section includes the Soccer Locker word search, Game On scrambled words, and Play Ball picture differences.