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January 2013

  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Fast Forward

    I recently had the opportunity to listen to Jim Carroll, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading global futurists and an expert regarding trends and innovations.  He spoke to attendees of the 2012 Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida.

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  • FMCA Flashback: January 2013

    A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.

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  • FMCA Member Benefits Guide

    Updated information regarding the many benefits and services available to members of Family Motor Coach Association.

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  • Towables For 2013

    Family Motor Coaching magazine's annual guide to flat-towable vehicles includes cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been approved by their manufacturers for four-wheels-down towing behind a motorhome without major modifications.

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  • The Beginnings

    An informal history of the start of Family Motor Coach Association, written by the man whose vision and leadership resulted in the formation of what would become an international organization for motorhome owners.

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  • “Big Car” Is Fulfillment Of Ken Scott’s Dream

    The following article by Mr. Scott appeared in the premier issue of Family Motor Coaching magazine, published February 15, 1964. Mr. Scott’s dedication to FMCA during the 13 years he served as the association’s first executive director, beginning in March 1965, was instrumental in the sustained growth and viability of the organization

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  • Vintage Transformation

    Family Motor Coach Association’s logo features a rendering of a Flxible bus, a vehicle that was popular for motorhome conversion when FMCA was formed 50 years ago. Here’s the story of how I became a full-time RVer and why a similar, 50-year-old Flxible bus entered my life and will eventually become my full-time home on wheels.

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  • Houston: To Space And Beyond

    “We choose to go to the moon.”  President John F. Kennedy’s words, spoken in 1962 in Houston, Texas, still echo through the decades.  He continued, “Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there.”

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  • Yes, You Can Stay Fit While On The Road

    “Exercise is not fun.” “There isn’t time when we're on the road.” “I can’t exercise in an RV.” I’ve heard these quotes and similar comments from many other RVers we’ve met during our road trips. Motorhome owners offer a variety of reasons (excuses?) for not doing as much physical exercise as they should on the road.

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  • Cooling System 101

    Replacing the coolant at recommended intervals and maintaining the system helps to ensure trouble-free travel.

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  • State And Provincial Travel Bureaus

    Whom should you contact for travel information when planning a motorhome trip? To answer that question, the staff at FMC has compiled this list of tourism offices in the United States and Canada. The following information was accurate as of November 2012.

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  • Motorhome Regulations

    FMC magazine's January 2013 Motorhome Regulations chart contains the following information for all 50 U.S. States and the Canadian provinces and territories: length, height, width, combined length, license type required, and Web site.

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  • President’s Message: Fun For The Entire “Family”

    I hope this column finds you all well and looking forward to a great 2013. I am writing this from central Florida, where Jean and I have a motorhome pad that we occasionally have the opportunity to visit. Weather here is much warmer than what we left behind in Pennsylvania.

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  • Rear View: January 2013

    Describe your favorite place for dry camping.

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  • Readers’ Forum: January 2013

    Satisfied Michelin Owner

    Dear Editor:
    I have to tell you how pleased I am with FMCA's Michelin Advantage Program. I recently used it in Jacksonville, Florida, where we live, at a company named TCI Tire Center. They were great and there was no hassle of any kind.

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  • Tech Talk: January 2013

    Fridge Facts

    The refrigerator in our motorhome works sporadically. During our last trip, it didn’t work at all. We took the RV to a home appliance store and the diagnosis was that they needed to “burp the fridge,” because of the ammonia within the sealed system.

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  • Recall Corner: January 2013

    The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Fleetwood RV Inc., Thor Motor Coach, and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc.

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  • House Calls: January 2013

    Manually Extending A Slideout

    Dear RV Doctor:
    The slideout motor on my Challenger motorhome is not working, which means I have to manually operate the slideout. The owners manual does not give instructions on how to do this. Do you know how?

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: January 2013

    Day-Night Shade Repair

    While we were on the road in our 2003 Fleetwood Southwind, we stopped at a campground in Ohio for the night. When getting ready for bed, I reached over and tried to close the shade in the bedroom. I heard a snap — I had broken the plastic anchor that holds the string for the shade.

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  • Family & Friends: New York Centrals Celebrate 35 Years Of Fun And Friendship

    Members of the New York Centrals chapter celebrated the group’s 35th anniversary during a rally at the Camillus Elks Lodge in Camillus, New York, June 14 through 17, 2012. New York Centrals members are from throughout central New York and southern Canada and have a rally the third weekend of most months from May through October.

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  • Family & Friends: Six-State Rally Association Celebrates Americana

    The 39th Six-State Rally, presented by the Six-State Rally Association (SRA), took place at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma, September 26 through 29, 2012.

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  • Family & Friends:Country Coach Friendship Rally Raises $9,600 For Food Banks

    The second annual Country Coach Friendship Rally, presented by Country Coach Friends Inc. (CCFI), an international chapter of Family Motor Coach Association, brought 170 motorhome owners to the River Bend Resort in Harrisburg, Oregon, near Junction City, for five days of rally fun, July 24 through 28, 2012.

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  • RV Products: January 2013

     

    Pet Life Jacket

    The Outward  Hound Life Jacket from The Kyjen Company will keep your dog safe whenever it’s around bodies of water.

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  • RV News: January 2013

    Airstream Launches Interstate Model In Canada

    Airstream announced that its popular Interstate Type B motorhome model will be available in Canada beginning in spring 2013.

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  • Open Mike: Top 10 RV Resolutions

    Mike Wendland shares his list of RV-related goals for the new year.

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  • Cooking On The Go: Pantry Panache

    In preparation for times when you need to fall back on an emergency food supply, here are recipes to help with planning, stowing, and cooking.

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