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December 2011

  • Recall Corner: December 2011

    The company with a recall detailed in this month's column is Jayco Inc.

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  • Inverters

    Many of today’s newer motorhomes have a large appetite for electricity to feed the modern conveniences folks expect in their RVs. Some devices, such as the water pump and lighting, are powered by 12-volt-DC battery power, while 120-volt-AC current …

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  • 50 Years Of “Safer And Happier Driving”

    This year Henderson’s Line-Up, Brake & RV Inc. of Grants Pass, Oregon, has been celebrating its golden anniversary of service to the motoring public.

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  • A Dream Weekend

    If you’ve never experienced a NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, you need to put it on your bucket list.

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  • Winter In Padre Island

    Each autumn, motorhomers from up north turn to their favorite winter nesting places along the Gulf Coast of Texas. These “Winter Texans” may spend half of the year or more elsewhere, but locals in places such as Corpus Christi, Port Isabel, and South Padre Island consider them to be nothing less than Texans.

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  • Bisbee “” A Town On The Hills

    Are you also wondering what there is to see in Arizona? One of our favorites happens to be the town of Bisbee, located in the southeastern corner of the state, only 8 miles from the Mexico border.

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  • The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum

    For more than 60 years, Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation was one of the largest trucking firms in the United States. Today its heritage is preserved at the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum in Cherryville, North Carolina.

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  • Motorhome Service At Rallies

    Information you should know about on-site service at FMCA rallies and conventions to help make the process easier and more pleasant for everyone.

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  • Coach Ride Height

    Ride height is critical to ride, handling, and component longevity. All chassis makers have specifications for the correct ride height — leaf spring, Torsilastic, and air suspensions.

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  • President’s Message: Family Members Calling

    “Charlie, you have a call on my cell phone.” My immediate reaction was, “I don’t think so, lady.” Jean and I were strolling in the Lazy Day Campground just off of Exit 170 on Interstate 70 near Danville, in the middle of Missouri, where we had stopped on our way to the Six State Rally in Hutchinson, Kansas.

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Membership Matters

    Well, it is that time of year again, with the holidays fast approaching. This month, I have asked the new chairman of the Membership/Member Services Committee, John Breisch, to write a little something about himself and about what his committee has been doing.

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  • Readers’ Forum: December 2011

    "Purses" Auction Nets Many Thanks

    During the Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Madison, Wisconsin, this past August, FMCA held a "Purses for a Purpose" silent auction. All funds collected through the auction were donated to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County.

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  • Rearview: December 2011

    Describe the best breakfast you’ve ever eaten during a motorhome trip.

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  • Tech Talk: December 2011

    Frosty Fridge Fins

    We have a 2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor motorhome. Last summer the refrigerator’s cooling unit was replaced. With the original unit, we hardly ever had to defrost the refrigerator or freezer. With the new unit we have to defrost the refrigerator about every two weeks.

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  • House Calls: December 2011

    Adding A Battery Disconnect Switch

    Dear RV Doctor:
    My new motorhome did not come with a disconnect switch for the batteries. I want to install one, but I’m unsure of the proper way.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: December 2011

    Improvised Windshield Washer

    On our annual winter trek from Colorado to Arizona in our motorhome, we encountered just enough snow and wet weather in Colorado to really mess up the motorhome. The spray from the passing cars and trucks was a problem, even though our windshield wipers and washers were working.

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  • Family & Friends: Happy (OK) Wanderers Celebrate 20 Years

    Just think about it! For two decades, the Happy (OK) Wanderers have enjoyed rallies, fellowship, friendships, great food, unbelievable entertainment, enticing tours, and wonderful places to camp and have fun.
     

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  • Family & Friends: Christmas In July

    The weather was far from frightful for the Vancouver Islanders’ “Christmas In July” chapter rally, held July 18 through 22, 2011, at Storeys Beach in Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada. In fact, it was quite nice…

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  • Type C Motorhomes, Part 2

    This month we resume our presentation of Type C motorhomes, providing readers with information about the latest family-friendly, easy-to-maneuver RVs available from manufacturers.

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  • RV Products: December 2011

    Organizing Bag

    Keep loose items in your motorhome organized with Sticky Pockets bags from Davis Instruments.

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  • RV News: December 2011

    Lazydays Reaches Milestones During 2011

    Lazydays has experienced a year of growth and expansion in 2011, including a new RV-style restaurant and a new Tucson, Arizona, location.

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  • Full-Timer’s Primer: Problems And Solutions

    As always, the focus of this column is on RVers who live and travel in their motorhomes as a way of life. When you’re happily homeless, there are immense advantages, but when problems arise, they have a way of multiplying.

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  • Baker’s Dozen: World Heritage Sites In The United States

    For many of us, the numerous properties overseen by the National Park Service provide highlights to our travels, but their recognition is not limited to the United States. Thirteen national parks have worldwide reputations and are among the 936 international World Heritage Sites. 

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