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Monthly Archives

January 2011

  • Tree Squirrels

    Although we often go hiking in search of birds and mammals, many times our best looks come through the picture window of our motorhome or just outside the windows of our home office.

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  • FMCA Member Benefits Guide

    Membership in the Family Motor Coach Association brings with it a wealth of benefits that are of value to the motorhome traveler. All FMCA members should take the time to read through this guide to ensure that they are taking advantage of everything their association has to offer.

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  • New, Old “Good Old Days”

    As I sit in my motorhome and reflect on recent events, I can’t help letting my mind drift back to the summer of 2009. Charlie Schrenkel had just been elected FMCA’s national president, and I had been elected national senior vice president. We were overjoyed at the honor of being selected to lead FMCA.

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  • Readers’ Forum: January 2011

    “Round-Up” Gratitude

    Dear Editor:
    ProLiteracy would like to thank all of the members of the Family Motor Coach Association who have donated to our organization by rounding up their membership dues.

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  • Tech Talk: January 2011

    Powerless

    My 1991 motorhome is built on a Ford chassis with the 460-cid engine. It will go about 20 miles and then lose power, and I have to keep my foot on the gas feed to keep it running. It’s like it is not getting enough gas.

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  • House Calls: January 2011

    Foul Battery Odors

    Dear RV Doctor:
    On a recent camping trip, our motorhome was connected to 30-amp shore power. During the night, our carbon monoxide (CO) alarm went off. Since there was no stove or furnace operating, I concluded the alarm must be defective. I did notice the coach battery compartment was warm to the touch.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: January 2011

    Coffee Cup Organizers

    We have a small collection of coffee cups we bought at some of our favorite destinations. We use 14 different cups; one for each of us every day of the week. When traveling, we slip them into women’s socks to protect them.

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  • Six-State Rally Returns To Its Roots

    “Return To Rally On The Red,” the 37th annual Six-State Area Rally, was held at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport September 29 through October 3, 2010.

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  • RV Products: January 2011

    Pet Toy

    The Petprojekt Bonbal from Otomik Products Inc. is a two-in-one toy said to provide hours of entertainment for your dog.

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  • RV News: January 2011

    River Raisin National Battlefield Now A National Park

    River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, Michigan, was officially announced as the 393rd park in the National Park System. The War of 1812 battlefield was set aside by Congress with legislation signed by President Obama on March 30, 2009.

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  • Cooking on the Go: Choo-Choo Chew, Chew

    Stephen Fried’s new book, Appetite for America, is the story of Fred Harvey restaurants, once found at every major rail station in the Western United States. Mr. Fried’s book isn’t a cookbook, although it does have several recipes. It’s a treasure for travelers, historians, nostalgia buffs, and those who love the Old West.

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  • State And Provincial Travel Bureaus

    Whom should you contact for travel information when planning a motorhome trip? To answer that question, the staff at FMC has compiled this list of tourism offices in the United States and Canada. The following information was accurate as of November 2010.

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  • Rear View: January 2011

    What do you enjoy listening to as you’re traveling down the road in the motorhome?

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  • Motorhome Regulations

    FMC magazine’s January 2011 Motorhome Regulations chart contains the following information for all 50 U.S. States and the Canadian provinces and territories: speed limit, length, height, width, combined length, license type required, and reciprocity granted (for license).

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  • Family Reunions Bring Friendship, Fellowship, And Tons Of Fun

    Packed with tons of fun and fellowship, these FMCA events are sure to convince you that friendship really is the tie that binds each of us to this association. From the moment you register for one of these great events until the time you retract your levelers and head back home or to another FMCA gathering, you’ll be glad you decided to join us!

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  • Towables for 2011

    Family Motor Coaching magazine’s annual dinghy towing guide to flat-towable vehicles include cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been approved by their manufacturers for flat towing behind a motorhome without major modications.

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  • Georgia’s Presidential Heritage

    The state’s claims to presidential fame are exposed between LaGrange to the north and Americus to its south.  As you travel to or from Perry, Georgia, to visit with FMCA friends at the FMCA Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase this March, consider making stops at all of these locations.

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  • Waste Management “” Part 2

    Part 1 of this article (December 2010, page 40) discussed drainage lines, venting, and odor control in the waste system. Part 2 will examine holding tanks, additives, valves and terminations, tank monitors, the sewer hose, and more.

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  • Taking The Plunge

    A Polar Bear Plunge is when a group of seemingly normal people don swimsuits or costumes in the middle of winter and jump into an icy body of water. Then they raucously herd toward shore, where they quickly put on their clothes again while shivering in front of fire pits.

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  • Family Reunion Entertainment

    FMCA’s Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, to be held March 14 through 17, 2011, in Perry, Georgia, will give FMCA members an opportunity to share laughter, music, and camaraderie while enjoying the exciting array of performers who have been scheduled throughout the event.

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  • Washington County, Texas: A Sampler Of Family Fun

    Washington County, Texas, is renowned for its exciting heritage. But its prominent historical legacy is only part of the appeal that attracts families to “the birthplace of Texas.”

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  • Drop In And Stretch Out With Yoga

    Whether you’re a full-timer or just a frequent traveler, you should not have to miss out on continuing your yoga exercises just because you are not “home.” I’m a full-timer and I drop in on a yoga class whenever possible.

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