Anode Rod Insulation
I am writing in regard to the “Finicky Fittings” question that appeared in the April 2013 issue (page 26) about the connection of the anode rod to a steel water heater tank. To work effectively, doesn't the rod need to …
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September 2013
As the longest of five floor plans in this Type C model line, the 31M includes a host of updates and RVer-friendly attributes.
Most new motorhomes sold today include a satellite TV dish either as standard equipment or as an option. Traveling RV owners can’t bring their cable TV or DSL service with them on the road, so motorhome owners who desire more programming …
One of Colorado’s jewels is the town of Ouray (pronounced U-ray). It is nestled in a scenic valley in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, a spot in southwest Colorado often referred to as the Switzerland of America.
Put on your party hat and enjoy a recap of the 50th anniversary festivities at FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase this past June.
I want to tell about our wonderful experiences over the Fourth of July holiday. On the way home from Gillette, I received an e-mail from Eleanor “Norky” Mastrobattisto inviting Gloria and me to a rally at Scussett Beach State Reservation in Massachusetts.
Wrong Bridge, Right Bay
You know that photo of a bridge tower on page 68 of the July 2013 issue (Kids' Section: Identifying National Monuments, Memorials, and Landmarks")? It is not the San Francisco Bay Bridge.Refrigerator Facts
We have a 2003 Phaeton motorhome with a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. It is a Dometic NDR 1292 model. It was not staying cool (the refrigerator reached 90 degrees at one point), so the dealership installed a new cooling unit.Thor Motor Coach has announced NHTSA recall 13V265000, which involves model-year 2006 through 2010 Magellan, model-year 2006 through 2013 Windsport, model-year 2007 through 2013 Hurricane …
We received a pair of salad recipes from FMCA member Iris Ohman, F153399, who said she Always Gets Recipe Requests After Folks Try These Salads At A Campground Gathering. Put Them At The Top Of Your Recipe List For Late Summer Or Early Fall Gatherings.
Tie-Wraps
We use beaded hair ties to wrap up items such as electrical cords and flags. It is a simple, inexpensive solution.On October 9, 1965, 14 coach-owning families gathered at Little Bluff Campground in Rio, Wisconsin, to talk about forming a motorhome chapter for those living in the state of Wisconsin. During this initial meeting, a question-and-answer session helped form …
Members of the GMC Motorhomes International (GMCMI) chapter celebrated the 40th anniversary of the classic GMC Motorhome during the group’s 2013 Spring Convention, March 22 through 28, at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama.
Wine Carrier
The WineHug from BlueSkyLab LLC provides a safe, reliable way to transport wine or other breakable bottles while traveling or visiting friends.New Horse Transporter
Equine Motorcoach, an RV and horse transport company based in Clarksville, Indiana, has designed and manufactured a motorhome to respond to the needs of show competitors and enthusiasts who travel with their horses.We all have places we want to see, to explore, and to experience. We’ve come to refer to these as items for a bucket list. When Jennifer and I decided that traveling in a motorhome was how we wanted to spend much of our retirement time, we started out with …
I’m not sure what happened to the summer months. FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming, a celebration of this association’s 50th anniversary, took place at the beginning of the summer. The national office staff usually is working at full steam during June and July to prepare for a Reunion that typically occurs in August.