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May 2012

  • Monaco Knight

    This elegant diesel pusher includes all the creature comforts and storage required for a weekend jaunt or a long-term live-aboard stay.

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  • President’s Message: Coming Attractions

    We experienced an early spring in much of North America this year, and many motorhomers who live in the northern and middle parts of the continent are on the road, enjoying the weather. As the summer camping season begins, the upcoming months hold the promise of many interesting places to go and lots of new things to see.

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Got Some Spare Change?

    I am truly excited to share with you some changes that will be taking place over the next several months to make your FMCA experience even better.

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  • Readers’ Forum: May 2012

    Kids, Grandkids, And Memories

    Dear Editor:
    We have been members of FMCA since the early 1970s and have taken advantage of attending many FMCA international conventions. We took one of our grandsons, Stephen Dombek, to a rally in 1991.

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  • Tech Talk: May 2012

    Valve Extensions

    Referencing the “Tire Valve Extensions” letter that appeared in the January 2012 “Tech Talk” column (page 20), I think the answer provided offered good advice, but I also want to point out that many wheels do not need them.

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  • Recall Corner: May 2012

    The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Entegra Coach, Gulf Stream Coach Inc., Newell Coach Corporation, and Spartan Motors Chassis Inc.

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  • House Calls: May 2012

    Graphic Description

    Dear RV Doctor:
    I recently purchased a 1985 motorhome that has a weathered exterior. It has a lot of vinyl graphics that are baked on, cracked, and peeling. I would like to remove the graphics to clean up the appearance but have yet to find anything that helps release the bond of the decals.

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  • RV Water Heater Maintenance

    Take care of your water heater and you will be sure to have a reliable supply of hot water during your travels.

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  • Indianapolis: A Formula For Fun

    Gear up for great sights and attractions in the Hoosier State capital as you attend Family Motor Coach Association's 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase this August.

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  • Rear View: May 2012

    Complete this sentence: "Don’t leave home without _____ when you go motorhoming.”

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  • Niagara Falls, From The River Up

    Tour boats and a specially built "hurricane" deck take visitors as close as possible to some of North America's greatest waterfalls.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: May 2012

    File Holder

    Here’s an idea that has worked well for us. We didn’t want to carry a standard file cabinet in the motorhome, but we needed a place to keep our important papers and documents organized while traveling.

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  • Family & Friends: A Swashbuckling Good Time: Western’s Pirate Adventure

    The 24th Annual Western Area Rally, presented by the Western Area Motorhome Association, was held January 11 through 15, 2012, at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Fairgrounds in sunny Indio, California. The theme for this year’s rally was “Western’s Pirate Adventure,” which inspired some fabulous floats and costumes for the parade.

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  • Family & Friends: Ozark Ridge Runners’ 10th Anniversary Celebration

    Visiting, shopping, and relaxing. These were the perfect ingredients for a great time as members of the Ozark Ridge Runners celebrated the chapter’s 10th anniversary during a rally in Canton, Texas, November 3 through 6, 2011.
     

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  • RV Products: May 2012

    Trip Planner

    The RV Trip Wizard is a Web-based trip-planning tool that is said to make it easy to plot out your next travel adventure.
     

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  • RV News: May 2012

    Blue Ox Recognized By White House

    Automotive Equipment Manufacturing Co., which operates under the name Blue Ox, recently was recognized at a White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture event to acknowledge manufacturing success in rural America.

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  • Cooking On The Go: Dining, Death Valley Style

    Pioneers found food to be sparse in Death Valley, a barren expanse located along the California and Nevada border. But today’s RV travelers know that the desert has unique culinary delights.      
     

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