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December 2010

  • About Family Motor Coaching magazine

    Since 1964 motorhome owners have turned the pages of Family Motor Coaching magazine for motorhoming information. Motorhome maintenance, motorhome reviews, motorhome destinations, motorhome news — it’s all covered in the…

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  • Peace On Earth

    I wrote this poem several years ago as I watched the first snow of the season fall unexpectedly before we had a chance to pack our motorhome and move to a warmer clime for the winter. I’m sure Canadian FMCA members can relate to that feeling. I felt I should share it with you in this last month of 2010.

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  • 12 Years And Counting

    The common theme I hear from others who love RVing goes something like this: “We are traveling but feel like we are still home. We have our own bed and household belongings, and we feel comfortable.” I never really appreciated what they meant until 1998.

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  • Digital Postcards

    Buying and sending postcards while traveling can be quite expensive. But with a little bit of effort and one inexpensive click, I’ve found that I can e-mail unique and very personal digital postcards. Best of all, the same click can send the card to as many people as I want.

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  • Keep Those Classics Rolling

    Born from a family-owned company in east Texas in the spring of 1984, she was a grand example of unequaled quality and attention to detail. This elegant vehicle — a Foretravel motorhome — stood tall and proud, gleaming in orange and white against the Texas sun, waiting to carry her new owners in style and comfort.

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  • The Kit Carson Carousel: Spinning Dreams And Memories

    “It’s such a mess, it might be easier to burn it than clean it up!” was the consensus of folks in Burlington, Colorado, when they took a look at their carousel back in 1937.

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  • Fun Florida Stops Along Interstate 75

    ‘Tis the season when Eastern snowbirds pile supplies into their motorhomes and head south on Interstate 75 to the Sunshine State. What follows is a sampling of several Florida attractions that may cause snowbirds to “land” for a while and explore.

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  • Perry, Host Of FMCA’s “Southern Homecoming”

    The Georgia town where FMCA’s 85th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase will take place has several new attractions that will impress even longtime visitors.

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  • Tiffin Allegro Breeze for 2011

    Amid much fanfare, RVers, industry pundits, and first-time buyers perusing the offerings at consumer RV shows across the country have embraced the new Allegro Breeze, produced by Tiffin Motorhomes of Red Bay, Alabama.

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  • Waste Management, Part 1

    Gather two or three motorhome owners, engage them in a discussion of RV plumbing systems, and the discourse invariably will turn to one of the most displeasing, yet necessary, aspects of RVing: waste containment, evacuation, and sanitation.

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  • Readers’ Forum: December 2010

    Remembering George Snyder

    Dear Editor:
    We personally lost a true and good friend with the passing of George P. Snyder Sr., L1852, September 21, 2010, and so did FMCA. George was always ready to promote FMCA as he traveled around the United States, Canada, and Mexico with his family.

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  • Tech Talk: December 2010

    30-Amp Versus 50-Amp

    Our 2004 Winnebago Adventurer 33V came with 30-amp electrical service. However, other similar coaches have 50-amp service. Prolonged use of the heat pump/air conditioner burns the contacts on the shore power plug.

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  • Recall Corner: December 2010

    Companies with recalls detailed in this month’s Recall Corner are Atwood Mobile Products LLC, Dimplex North America Ltd., Monaco RV LLC, Norcold Inc., and Winnebago Industiries Inc.

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  • Motorhome Reviews Archive

    A collection of more than 100 motorhome reviews, motorhome updates, and other motorhome-related articles that have appeared in Family Motor Coaching magazine.

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  • Rear View: December 2010

    What “gifts” has motorhoming given you?

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  • Feeding Birds

    Attracting birds to your backyard, your kitchen window, or even right next to your motorhome can give you one of the closest looks you’ll ever get of a wild creature.

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  • Fully For Full-Timers

    An array of tips, ideas, and reminders for those who embrace the full-time home-on-wheels lifestyle.

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  • RV News & Notes: December 2010

    Letterfly Mural Art Announces New Location

    After 14 years as the resident artist at Lazydays RV in Seffner, Florida, and with more than 30 years of experience creating custom hand-painted art on motorhomes, towed vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers, Dave “Letterfly” Knoderer recently announced that he has moved his company to the new Letterfly ArtPark in Plant City, Florida.

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  • RV Products: December 2010

    All-Natural Lip Balm

    All Good Lips from Elemental Herbs Inc. is an all-natural lip balm that keeps lips healthy and moisturized with organic healing herbs and essential oils.

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  • Remembering George P. Snyder Sr.

    My dad, George P. Snyder Sr., was the consummate traveler and always made certain his family was along for the ride. Dad passed away on September 21, 2010, at the age of 92. 

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: December 2010

    Water System Sanitization

    As an RV enthusiast for 30 years, I’ve seen many questions about sanitizing the fresh water system and how to get the sanitizing solution into the water tank. Whether a gravity-fill inlet is available or not, I’ve found what I believe to be is the easiest way get the bleach into the tank, plus it also sanitizes the filling hose.

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  • House Calls: December 2010

    In Hot Water

    Dear RV Doctor:
    I was told that it is best to drain your hot water tank after each excursion, so I replaced the anode with a petcock. I now drain the water out, but I am curious as to the soundness of this plumbing exchange.

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  • FMCAssist Member Benefit

    This enhanced program provides emergency medical evacuations and a variety of other assistance services for FMCA members traveling in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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