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November 2011

  • Family & Friends: Ed Ruese Was Devoted To FMCA

    Ed Ruese, F28117, a longtime member of FMCA who served as the association’s national senior vice president and national vice president, International Area, died on August, 27, 2011, in Madison, Wisconsin.

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  • Florida’s Newest Family Attractions

    Florida once again finds itself full of new amusement park opportunities for the entire family. From St. Augustine to Winter Haven, individuals of all ages can make plans this winter to visit and enjoy three new superb attractions.

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  • Marvelous Mobile Bay

    A travel guide for Mobile Bay, Alabama, aptly describes it as the place where fun floats. 

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  • Tip A Cookie To The States

    It’s fascinating when I think back to when I was a child and arrived at the conclusion that Cheese Nips, the Cheddar cheese-flavored baked crackers, were only available 50 miles from home. The reason I believed that was because the only time we had them was when the family took an automobile trip.

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  • President’s Message: Attitude Of Gratitude

    This month brings not only the cooler weather and the possibility of reduced travel in our motorhomes, but it also brings back the thoughts and memories of two holidays that most of us celebrate.

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Making Connections

    Well, it is that time of the year. Some of you are lingering up north, while others are either making plans to head south for the winter or are already in a warmer climate.  Whatever the case, enjoy yourselves and the RV lifestyle we share.

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  • Readers’ Forum: November 2011

    Two Kinds Of Volume

    Dear Editor:
    I enjoyed the article “High-Volume Power Roof Vents” in the June 2011 issue (page 82). One useful item of information for comparison purposes would have been the noise level generated by each model.

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  • Tech Talk: November 2011

    Propane Level

    From the time I purchased our new 2003 Fleetwood Discovery, the propane gauge at the front of the motorhome always has read full, regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. 

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  • Recall Corner: November 2011

    Companies with a recall detailed in this month’s column are Fleetwood RV Inc., Provan Industries Inc., Thor Motor Coach, and Winnebago Industries Inc.

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  • House Calls: November 2011

    Support Needed

    Dear RV Doctor:
    We just purchased our first motorhome, a preowned 2006 28-foot model. The unit is in great shape, and I would like to keep it that way. I want to clean the roof, but I have heard that you can’t walk on all motorhome roofs.  

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: November 2011

    Vent Operating Tool

    Because the ceiling vents in our motorhome operate manually and are difficult to reach without a stepladder, I decided to make a special tool to open and close the vents.

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  • Family Motor Coaching magazine | Back Issues

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  • Family & Friends: NEAR 2011 Honors Northeast Area’s FMCA Life Members

    The 19th Annual Northeast Area Rally, held July 21-24 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont, paid tribute to FMCA’s Northeast Area heritage.

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  • Family & Friends: FMCA Road Chef Competition

    The first-ever FMCA Road Chef Competition, a recipe cook-off, took place during the association’s 86th Family Reunion in Madison, Wisconsin, this past August.

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  • RV Products: November 2011

    CB Radio

    The 29 LX citizens band radio from Cobra Electronics is said to take driver communications to the next level.

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  • RV News: November 2011

    Cummins Care Now Available For RV Market

    Cummins Inc. announced that it has added the RV market to its new Cummins Care enhanced customer assistance program, which provides around-the-clock response for customers with Cummins engines.

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  • Window On Nature: What Gall!

    In addition to the abandoned birds’ nests and parasitic plants such as mistletoe that adorn the bare branches of deciduous trees, you’ll often find evidence of insect homes called galls.

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  • Cooking On The Go: Cowboy Cuisine

    These rawboned recipes are as good for the campfire as they are in the modern RV kitchen or gas grill.

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  • Rear View: November 2011

    If money were no object, what one item or feature would you like to add to your motorhome?

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  • Tire Monitoring Systems

    Loss of inflation pressure is a major factor in tire damage. Heat buildup from low pressure can easily exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to devulcanization, ply separation, or a blowout. Sometimes an underinflated tire on the motorhome can …

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  • Type C Motorhomes – Showroom Sensations

    Today’s family-friendly Type C motorhomes offer more sleeping area, better maneuverability, and many of the same amenities found in larger, more expensive models. This compilation includes models, dimensions, weight ratings, tank capacities, chassis type, engine type, options and base suggested retail prices.

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