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Monthly Archives

September 2012

  • Recall Corner: September 2012

    The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Entegra Coach and Forest River.

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  • The Basics Of Flat Towing

    Leaving the motorhome in a safe harbor and driving a smaller vehicle is more fun, less stressful, more economical, and safer, especially when trying to get through rush-hour traffic or navigate winding mountain roads. That’s why so many people choose to tow another vehicle behind their motorhome when traveling.

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  • Towed-Vehicle Battery Charging

    One of the most frustrating things that can occur during an RV trip is arriving at the day’s destination with a discharged battery in the towed vehicle.

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  • Roadtrek Ranger RT

    Roadtrek’s new Ranger RT was designed for a particular niche. The company’s objective is to offer a fully equipped Type B motorhome at a lower price point. The vehicle has all the utility and functionality of a large SUV but can be used for vacations as well as shorter outings.

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  • A “Bucket List” For Arizona’s 100th

    As an Arizona resident, I'd like to share my suggestions of the state’s top must-see attractions. They’re listed as best as possible in the order in which they can be visited when entering from New Mexico in the north on Interstate 40 and exiting Arizona back to New Mexico in the south on Interstate 10.

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  • Truline RV: Rehab And Update Specialists

    Spokane, Washington, makes a great travel destination. Spokane is also a desirable location for owners of motorhomes and other RVs who might like to give their vehicles a new look, or at least some tender loving care, at Truline RV.

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  • President’s Message: The Trip Is The Destination

    The first gray and white threads of dawn were just starting to streak across the eastern horizon. It was the third week of July, and Jean and I were getting ready to depart for a rally in North Carolina. The birds had been up for about a half-hour, and the fresh, sweet, moist smell of clover in the field gave a special welcoming perfume to this new day.

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: ‘This Is A Beginning ‘

    Those were the first words on the inside front cover of Family Motor Coaching’s inaugural publication on February 15, 1964. The author, Bob Richter, one of the architects and the first national president of Family Motor Coach Association, was among those who had a vision for an association that would be an information source to thousands of adventurers pursuing a new form of travel.

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  • Readers’ Forum: September 2012

    Making Connections

    Dear Editor:
    With regard to the "Multiple Water Connections" tip in the June 2012 “Tech & Travel Tips” column (page 25), readers should be reminded not to use plastic "Y" connectors.

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  • Tech Talk: September 2012

    Extended Storage

    In the December 2011 issue of Family Motor Coaching, the answer to Don Loudermilk’s “Storage Question” letter (page 20) states that you should place pieces of plywood under the tires of the motorhome when storing it. I have a Prevost XLII with air support…

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  • Rear View: September 2012

    What do you do as a family, group, or FMCA chapter to celebrate the summertime holidays during a motorhome trip?

     

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  • House Calls: September 2012

    Elusive Water Tank Drain

    Dear RV Doctor:
    My wife and I recently retired and are new to the RV lifestyle. We love it so far, but for the life of me, I cannot find the outlet to drain the water out of the fresh water tank so I can sanitize it.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: September 2012

    Second Chance

    I’ve found a second duty for our electric toothbrush (Sonic Care) and the used heads that are no longer stiff enough for brushing. I discovered they can be used to clean between the faucet handles and other tight spaces.

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  • Family & Friends: Rosalie Pindell Loved Family, FMCA

    Rosalie Pindell, F105443, an ardent supporter of FMCA and the motorhome lifestyle, passed away July 16 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by her three children. Rosalie, wife of the late Duane Pindell, former FMCA national vice president, Rocky Mountain Area, was 78.

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  • Family & Friends: Down On The Farm At The 35th G.L.A.S.S. Rally

    Where would you find RVs, chickens, cows, alligators, and pigs mixed in with friends, fun, and laughter? The place to be to see all of this was the 2012 Great Lakes Area Spring Spree (G.L.A.S.S.) at the Berrien County Youth Fair in Berrien Springs, Michigan, on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 through 28.

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  • RV Products: September 2012

    Bottle Carrier

    Protect wine and other breakable items while traveling with the VinniBag from Ellessco LLC.

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  • RV News: September 2012

    Newmar Dutch Star Redesigned For  2013

    Newmar Corporation recently introduced its 2013 product lineup, which features an emphasis on bolder colors and more eye appeal. Highlighting this design change was the total life-cycle redesign of one of Newmar’s best-known brands, the Dutch Star.

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  • Open Mike: A Journalist’s Motorhome Adventure

    Follow FMCA’s new roving reporter as he leaves behind a fast-paced, deadline-driven lifestyle and learns to slow down and discover the beauty and freedom of the open road.

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  • Cooking On The Go: How Dry I Am

    It’s been a few years since I dehydrated foods for RV trips, but now dehydrator fever has struck again. Harvest season is the perfect time to travel country roads, attend fruit and vegetable festivals, and buy by the bushel at farmers’ markets.

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