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April 2013

  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Tribute To A Pioneer

    Last month, I recognized Kenneth T. Scott, L63, as a gentleman who had a dream for this association. Mr. Scott could not have fulfilled this dream without the vision of FMCA pioneer and founder Robert L. Richter, L1.

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  • 2013 Officer Nominations

    The 2013 election of FMCA National Officers will be held June 19, 2013, at FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming. The Nominating Committee has submitted its slate of candidates. Although balloting is restricted to National Directors and National Officers …

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  • All Charged Up

    Installing a Xantrex TRUECharge2 battery charger in a recreation vehicle.

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  • NeXus Ghost

    This past January, the 2014 Ghost, a “Super C” motorhome manufactured by NeXus RV, made its debut at the Florida RV SuperShow. For this model NeXus RV connected an International TerraStar truck chassis with luxurious living accommodations ready for the open road.

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  • NeXus RV

    Sometimes a different approach needs to be taken. NeXus RV has embraced this philosophy and individualized its strategy. NeXus builds Type C Phantom and B+ Viper motorhomes in lengths ranging from 23 feet to 32 feet, plus the recently introduced Ghost Super C diesel motorhome in 34-foot and 36-foot lengths.

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  • Yellowstone And Grand Teton: The Best Of Both Worlds

    These two outstanding national parks are located next to each other in the northwestern part of Wyoming.

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  • “Celebrate In Gillette” Entertainment And Special Events

    Great music, a variety of activities, and plenty of 50th anniversary fun await those attending FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming, this June.

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  • FMCA’S First Chapters

    When New England “bus nut” Robert Richter organized a gathering for owners of similar vehicles in Hinckley, Maine, to watch a solar eclipse and talk about forming an official organization for house car owners, his idea was not new — except, perhaps, in scope.

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  • Mail And Messages For FMCA Members

    FMCA introduced a member benefit in 1980 that proved to be of particular interest to frequent travelers: the Mail Forwarding Service.

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  • FMCA Flashback: April 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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  • A Zest For Ziplining

    Fresh air fills my lungs as I take a deep breath, step off the platform, and fly 730 feet through the trees. A stream weaves 30 feet below me and tree limbs fly past at 25 miles per hour.

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  • President’s Message: Final Destination (How To Get There From Here)

    “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Big Wing Airlines flight 007. Please make sure your seat belt is securely fastened and your seat back and tray tables are in the upright and locked position. …

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  • Rear View: April 2013

    Have you ever “rescued” an animal while on the road that became a member of the family?

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  • Readers’ Forum: April 2013

    California, Arizona Regulations Corrections

    Recently two errors in the "Motorhome Regulations" chart published in the January 2013 issue page 198) have come to our attention…

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  • Tech Talk: April 2013

    Damaged Clear Tape

    I have a 2007 Winnebago Adventurer with protective clear tape on the front. Mold has started to form between the paint and tape. If I remove the tape, adhesive residue from the tape is left on the paint.

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  • Recall Corner: April 2013

    The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Entegra Coach and General Motors LLC.

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  • House Calls: April 2013

    Corroded Conduits?

    Dear RV Doctor:
    My wife and I have been full-timers for about three years and have a 2008 Fleetwood Providence. Lately my wife has complained about the water pressure being very low, particularly in the shower.

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  • Tech & Travel Tips: April 2013

    Plate Collection

    We often use paper plates when traveling, but we do enjoy eating off our plastic dishes on occasion. Our collection includes plates for different holidays, sports, and seasons.

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  • Family & Friends: Bill Conway Loved FMCA, Sports

    William Patrick Conway, F99081, who served as FMCA national vice president, Northeast Area, from 2003 to 2007, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013, in Brooksville, Florida. He was 71.

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  • Family & Friends: GMC Motorhomes International Celebrates 30 Years

    The GMC Motorhomes International (GMCMI) chapter celebrated its 30th anniversary with a joyful, tasty, fun-filled week in quaint Amana, Iowa. Members arrived in their classic and colorful GMCs (and some in other brands) until we had more than 155 motorhomes in attendance for the rally…

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  • RV Products: April 2013

    Detailing Lubricant

    Super Protectant from Prolong Super Lubricants is an advanced instant detailer that is said to beautify and protect leather, rubber, and vinyl surfaces.

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  • RV News: April 2013

    Prevost Introduces Innovative Energy Management System

    Prevost recently announced development of a new energy management system that reduces fuel consumption by using the engine’s downtime (braking, deceleration, and other negative torque situations) to charge the batteries and compress air.

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  • Open Mike: Peripatetic Pets

    We who travel the country in our motorhomes sure do love our pets. When Jennifer and I took up the RV lifestyle a year ago, a big reason was because we could bring along our dog, a 70-pound Norwegian elkhound named Tai.

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  • Full-Timer’s Primer: Job Hunting On The Go

    Enlist the services of a staffing agency should you need to find a job while on the road, know how to answer those tough interview questions, and discover a new travel atlas.

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