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April 2011

  • Readers’ Forum: April 2011

    A Simple Exterior Is Best

    Dear Editor:
    I am writing in response to the letter by Mel Smith of South Carolina about the exterior designs of current motorhomes (“Simplify Exterior ‘Designs,'” February 2011, page 12). I couldn’t agree with him more.

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  • An Authentic Auction At Hubbell Trading Post

    We were bound for Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, which has been at the economic center of the Navajo Nation for more than 100 years.  John Lorenzo Hubbell, an icon on the reservation, began trading at Ganado in 1876 and bought the post in 1878.

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  • Tow Bar Forces And Alignment

    Making sure your tow bar is level is one of the key steps toward successful — and safe — towing.

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  • Roof Air Conditioner Primer

    Make sure your motorhome’s rooftop air-conditioning system is ready to pump out cool, refreshing air when the weather heats up by performing the following maintenance steps.

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  • Entegra Insignia

    It is uplifting to me when a company’s leaders push the envelope and introduce innovative products, realizing the future possibilities of such an endeavor. Such is the case with Jayco Inc. and its high-line diesel-pusher division, Entegra Coach.

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  • Lassoing History

    Superstar cowboy Trevor Brazile is tearing up the professional rodeo circuit, thanks in part to the luxurious Foretravel Nimbus that he calls home throughout much of the season.

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  • RV Trip Planning, The ‘Social’ Way

    Social networking Web sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn can play a major role in planning your travels.

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  • Come Play In The Adirondacks

    Mmm! Breathe in that clear mountain air. If you love the outdoors, you’ll want to spend time in the Adirondack Mountains in Old Forge, New York. This little village is a gem that people have been flocking to for years.

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  • Motorhome Odysseys

    Have you ever stopped to think how much we take our motorhomes for granted? Things are always supposed to work, but the reality is that they are machines and they do sometimes break down.
    We have a 12-year-old motorhome, and it has a history.

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  • Glad To Be On Board

    First, let me express to my fellow FMCA members how honored and privileged I am to be the new FMCA executive director.

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  • Rear View: April 2011

    Describe a memorable attraction or scenic view that you accidentally discovered during your motorhome travels.

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  • Tech Talk: April 2011

    Convertor/Charger Problems

    My question is about my 1992 34-foot Safari Ivory that has a 50-amp convertor/charger that has stopped working. Can I replace this with a regular 120-volt-AC/40-amp battery charger? 

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  • Recall Corner: April 2011

    Companies with recalls detailed in this month’s Recall Corner are Fleetwood RV Inc., Newmar Corporation, Winnebago Industries Inc., and Workhorse Custom Chassis.

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  • House Calls: April 2011

    Dear RV Doctor:
    I have a Magnum inverter in a 2007 Monaco motorhome. On shore power and generator power, all the receptacles check “good” using a three-light plug-in tester. However, when the electrical system is on inverter power, the receptacles show an open ground on both circuits. 

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: April 2011

    Medical Information

    Here is a suggestion about carrying or having your medical information with you at all times.

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  • GEAR Community Donations Help North Carolina Food Bank

    FMCA members who attended the Great Eastern Area Rally (GEAR), held October 20 through 24, 2010, at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, donated food and cash to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina.

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  • RV Products: April 2011

    Motion Sickness Relief

    Queaz-Away Travelers’ Wristbands from Davis Instruments Corporation are a nondrug aid for people who suffer from motion sickness when traveling along bumpy, twisting roads.

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  • RV News: April 2011

    Florida Grande Motor Coach Resort Under New Management

    Florida Grande Motor Coach Resort, an exclusive Type A motorhome resort located in Webster, Florida, 45 miles west of Orlando, is now under the management of Bella Terra Realty Holdings LLC (BTRH).

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  • In The Know When On The Go

    Stay up-to-date on the latest information for saving money on fuel, choosing a home state, finding a physician, and more.

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  • Special Destinations

    We love our motorhomes, and for most of us, it takes a truly special destination to make us sleep anywhere else when we travel. But every so often we find a location worth bragging about to our traveling friends.

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