One son’s thoughts on how his father’s experiences – and that of an entire generation – helped shape a love for motorhome travel and adventure.
Monthly Archives
February 2013
The sound of the wind rushing past the front of the motorhome changes every now and then as the direction of the coach changes; the cruise control is set to the “sweet spot” speed for our 500-horsepower Cummins engine, where the fuel economy is 8.1 miles per gallon.
February is National Heart Month in the United States. With FMCA members on the road to exciting destinations across this continent, we may wish to take a moment to reconsider the familiar quip that the best thing our spouse makes for dinner is reservations at a restaurant. The number-one killer among adults is cardiovascular disease.
The View From A Bicycle
Dear Editor:
I applaud the “Sharing the Road” article in the October 2012 Family Motor Coaching (page 54). My first RV had two wheels — a bicycle. I toured with a tent, sleeping bag, and clothes. Among my travels was a trek 4,200 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Portland, Maine. Most nights were spent in campgrounds.V-10 Temperature
We purchased our 2008 Itasca 32H Sunrise in September 2007. It is built on a 2007 Ford chassis with a V-10 engine, and it has been driven 47,800 miles. On five different occasions during the past 12 months, the water temperature gauge has risen toward or into the red zone.
The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner Custom Chassis), Prevost Car Inc., Thor Industries Inc. (Airstream), and Winnebago Industries Inc.
Lubrication And Solar Charging
Dear RV Doctor:
I’m looking for the name of a lubricant that won't attract dust. Also, how do I determine whether the solar panels on my motorhome roof are working and whether there is a charge controller?A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
Every motorhome is built with an emergency exit such as a window or door at the opposite end of the vehicle’s normal entry. This is required in the event that an emergency such as a fire exists in the area of the normal entry.
Ensure that your 120-volt-AC electrical system is operating at peak efficiency by performing these annual preventive maintenance tasks.
This Type C manufacturer continues to innovate while maintaining long-standing design features on which the company has built its reputation.
The year was 1969. Neil Armstrong had taken one giant step for mankind by walking on the moon. It also was the year Dodgen Industries began designing and building Born Free motorhomes, a run that continues unabated some 44 years later.
In the premier issue of Family Motor Coaching, FMCA's first president, Bob Richter, L1, addressed two questions. Why use membership numbers? And why put those numbers on identification plates that are attached to motorhomes?
A look at the fastening and sealant applications that are responsible for keeping your motorhome together.
Dramatic rock formations, made famous by several Hollywood movies, decorate the landscape near the Arizona-Utah border.
Sunny weather and ample amounts of history make this little town a good stop especially during the winter.
Condensation Catcher
We began using a small, portable dehumidifier, the Eva-Dry 3000, to better manage the condensation inside our motorhome during the winter months in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Gerine Reagen, F101008, who served as national vice president, Northwest Area, from 1997 to 2001, passed away on November 25, 2012, in Woodburn, Oregon. She was 76.
In December 1993, the owners of 20 Roadtrek motorhomes gathered in Titusville, Florida, to view the launch of the space shuttle Endeavor and attend the very first regional rally of FMCA’s new Roadtrek International (RTI) chapter. Attendees didn’t realize then that they were launching a community that would bring thousands of Roadtrek owners hours of pleasure, many delightful adventures, and countless friends.
The Heartland Execs chapter gathered for our 26th fall rally this past September at River Plantation RV Park in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Grill Brush
The Grill Dozer from The Fulham Group is an innovative three-sided brush designed to clean and sanitize grills using a thumb-activated spray system that releases a fine mist of water.
Indiana Governor’s Campaign Motorhome On Loan To Museum
On December 19, 2012, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels presented his 2004 campaign motorhome, RV-1, to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Indiana.
There are so many apps and Web sites out there geared for RVers these days that as we continued our motorhome travels last season, I began to accumulate a couple of screens full of RV-related apps, mapping navigation links, and on-the-road guides. I have 27 of them, in fact …
Motorhome travelers, especially those who are full-timers, have a sleep advantage over travelers who must rely on hotel beds, their friends’ guest rooms, or couch surfing. We can outfit the motorhome with the right bed, pillows, and bed linens.
How do you keep in touch with family and friends when you’re on the road?