Bradd and Hall, founded in 1982 as a supplier of custom van and truck seating, has evolved into a respected name in motorhome interior upgrades and renovations.
Monthly Archives
August 2013
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The Cruisin’ Cajuns chapter of Family Motor Coach Association was started by Harry and Ethel Wakefield in 1970. According to friends, the Wakefields lived in Lafayette, Louisiana, and enjoyed camping. So, they bought a motorhome. During one camping trip, Harry got the idea of …
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In 1960, several men living in California’s Pomona Valley region discovered that they had all bought a 1940-era Flxible bus from a dealer in Los Angeles. They each had the same concept of converting them for use as mobile camping homes. So, they shared ideas about …
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Hot Shower Problem Solved
I discovered that I wasn’t getting enough hot water out of the water heater for the kind of shower I like. Replacing the water heater seemed to be out of the question. Because the shower uses a … -
Stubborn Sealants
Dear RV Doctor:
My motorhome is 12 years old, and it has developed rooftop leaks around the areas where the horns, TV cables, and vents are mounted. I am having a difficult time removing the old caulk sealant. Is there anything I can use to soften the old caulk? I have tried acetone, but it does not seem to work very well. -
Fleetwood RV Inc. has announced two NHTSA recalls. The first is recall 13V217000 (Fleetwood RV recall 130517FRV), which involves 2014 model-year American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and …
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Wiring To Tow
Q: I have a 2008 Four Winds Freedom Elite on a Sprinter chassis, and I want to flat tow a 2008 Suzuki SX4. There is a six-way connection on the Sprinter chassis. I need to know what wiring harness I should buy for towing. -
A Great Reunion
Dear Editor:
FMCA's 50th anniversary Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming, was a great rally. I would like to thank everyone who worked on it. Also, I send a big thanks to the person who found my … -
Happy 50th birthday, FMCA! You are looking pretty darn good at 50 years. As executive director of this great organization, I am pleased to submit a report of association activities that have taken place at the national office since the last Governing Board meeting, August 27, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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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Cleaning Solution
Green Hornet Concentrated Cleaner/Degreaser from Walex Products Company Inc. is said to eliminate the need for multiple single-purpose cleaners.
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Where Motorhomes Become Works Of Art
Letterfly ArtPark, located near Plant City, Florida, is the home, gallery, and studio of Dave Knoderer, C5261, an artist better known as Letterfly. During the past three decades, Letterfly has created more than a thousand high-quality murals …
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For nine weeks each summer, this small town in southwestern New York becomes the adult-learning capital of the United States.
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Assemble your own home-style meals before your next motorhome excursion.
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Full-slideout floor plans, such as the model reviewed, are among the many offerings in this luxury diesel motorhome line crafted by Newmar Corporation.
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Harnessing the sun’s rays for usable RV electric sounds like a good idea, but is it for you?
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An FMCA member couple from Australia roamed the world for two decades and often shared tales of their travels in Family Motor Coaching.
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Discover a selection of add-on applications that can help to convert a smartphone into a powerful financial, lifestyle, and organizing machine.
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Rambling along back roads and absorbing local flavor adds to the joy of motorhoming for the Wendlands.
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As I write this, we are at FMCA’s 50th anniversary celebration in Gillette, Wyoming. As you can imagine, Gloria and I are still in awe of you electing me as your new president to usher in the next 50 years of FMCA history. On behalf of …