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October 2010

  • An Evening With Debbie Reynolds

    She stepped onstage to cheers, whistles, and thunderous applause. When the room quieted, the diminutive woman joked as though no one knew her: “Hello. I’m Debbie Reynolds.”

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  • RV News & Notes: October 2010

    Holiday Rambler Debuts Aluma-Lite Type C

    Monaco RV recently unveiled the 2011 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite Type C motorhome. According to product literature, the easy-to-maneuver, fuel-friendly RV was designed especially for families and developed for today’s price points.

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  • RV Products: October 2010

    Insect Repellent Candle

    The Coleman Citronella Candle from Wisconsin Pharmacal Company is designed to resemble the classic Coleman Northstar Lantern, with the added insect-repelling benefits of citronella.

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  • Gulf Coasters Gather For 25th Anniversary Weekend

    Twenty-one motorhomes belonging to members of FMCA’s Gulf Coasters chapter rolled into the Anchors Aweigh RV Resort in Foley, Alabama, the weekend of June 11 through 13, 2010. Excitement was in the air as the group prepared to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the chapter’s formation back on June 3, 1985.

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  • House Calls: October 2010

    Pump Problem

    Dear RV Doctor:
    I have a SHURflo 4.0 Smart Sensor water pump in my motorhome, and I get an air lock in the line. I have had the fittings tightened, and it still has to burp the air out to run right.

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  • Recall Corner: October 2010

    Xantrex Technology Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 10E032000, which affects some Freedom SW 3000 inverter/chargers (part number 815-3000) manufactured from January 2010 to June 2010 (serial numbers ranging from B12330337 to B12382728). The recall population includes inverter/chargers sold to motorhome manufacturers to be used in new motorhomes and as replacement equipment, and also includes units made available to dealers for aftermarket sale.

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  • Tech Talk: October 2010

    Ignition Problem

    I own a 1999 Monaco on a Ford chassis with a V-10 engine. The starter will not engage from the ignition switch. I can turn the ignition switch to the “on” position and jump the starter and the engine cranks okay. 

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  • Readers Forum: October 2010

    Classics Never Go Out Of Style

    Dear Editor:
    Thank you for the great article on the classic FMC coaches (“The Classic, Luxurious FMC,” August 2010, page 52). It was so nice to see the pictures of the families that own and enjoy these motorhomes.

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  • You Are My Family

    FMCA’s 84th International Convention — titled “Redmond Rocks! Feel the Excitement!” — was held August 11 through 14 in Redmond, Oregon, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. What a great convention it was!

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  • Sweet Tooth

    Consider taking one of these candy factory tours around the United States.

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  • Patience: The Greener Cleaner

    While traveling in different parts of the world, I have learned lasting lessons about going without, making things last, and getting things clean without using harsh chemicals. In many places on earth, going “green” has always been a way of life.

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  • Rear View: October 2010

    What’s the best restaurant for ribs?

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  • Kids Rocked In Redmond!

    A total of 70 children participated in the Youth Activities program during the “Redmond Rocks! Feel The Excitement!” convention, held August 11 through 14 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon.

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  • Redmond Rocked!

    As the old saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Neither is a Family Motor Coach Association convention. One might argue, however, that a small city springs up within mere days of the first FMCA members’ arrival at a convention venue. Such a phenomenon occurred this past August when…

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  • Meet The Newly Elected And Re-Elected National Vice Presidents

    Following are abbreviated resumes for the five national vice presidents who were recently elected or re-elected.

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  • Bent’s Old Fort

    Approximately two months after westward-bound travelers left Independence, Missouri, on the Santa Fe Trail, Bent’s Old Fort would come into view from across the prairie. It was a welcome sight.

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  • Among The Giants

    Tall as tales, redwood trees are among Mother Nature’s most inspiring creations. To celebrate and protect them, California’s first state park was created in 1902. The towering trees have been well represented ever since.

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  • Born Free 22-Foot Rear Side Kitchen Model

    This 22-foot-long, 96-inch-wide Type C motorhome features sweeping exterior lines that slip easily through the air. During my trip, the unit yielded a very respectable average fuel economy of 11.9 mpg.

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  • Putting The Shine Back On Your Engine

    Opening the engine compartment door on the diesel pusher revealed some oil and dirt accumulation, faded paint, and rusty areas. So, I decided to attack the problem with the goal that when I was finished with the job, the engine would appear much like factory new.

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  • Exquisite Exterior

    I believe owners can employ three basic types or levels of maintenance on the exterior surfaces of any motorhome.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: October 2010

    Fill That Tank!

    Do you fill your diesel fuel tank before parking the motorhome at a campground for an extended time or putting it in storage? You should, and here’s why. 

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