July 2014
Add to your knowledge about RVing and the travel lifestyle by attending sensational learning sessions at FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in August.
You could own a whole library of RV books or spend months browsing online articles about motorhome maintenance and enjoyment. But none of them would substitute for the interaction you get and the stories you hear during an FMCA seminar.
Your next opportunity for these face-to-face discussions is at FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, August 13-16, 2014, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon. Dozens of technical, educational, and lifestyle seminars will be offered — so many, you may find it difficult to choose which to attend.
When it comes to disseminating mechanical info, FMCA’s technical seminars are among the best in the business, and they are the most heavily attended sessions during Family Reunions. Experts from various manufacturers handle topics such as engine, chassis, and generator maintenance; towing and supplemental braking systems; and other specific equipment and systems in the motorhome. RV experts such as the “RV Doctor,” Gary Bunzer, will be on hand.
Are you traveling the Northwestern United States to take in its historical significance? If not, you may consider doing so after you listen to Mike Wendland, FMC magazine’s “Open Mike” columnist, discuss the Oregon Trail. If you’re curious about RV safe-driving tips, expert Walter Cannon, executive director of the Recreation Vehicle Safety & Education Foundation (RVSEF), will be on hand to present his “RV Driving Safety” classes; also, RVSEF’s “RV Weight & Tire Safety” is a must-attend to ensure your RV is not overloaded. Concerned about a fire in your motorhome? Be as prepared as you can with veteran firefighter Mac McCoy and his “Fire And Life Safety In Your RV” presentation.
Numerous seminars will highlight potential travel opportunities, including a variety of RV tours offered through the FMCA Tour Connection, powered by Fantasy RV Tours; a new session will focus on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Other new seminars will provide information about saving space in your motorhome, hearing health, and working while living in your motorhome. Window coverings, refrigerator maintenance, clean water, and vinyl graphics also are among the new topics. And you can create artful crafts as well at three new craft sessions.
So, if you are ready to shut the books, turn off the computer, and actually “be there” with experts who can improve your love for motorhoming, attend the “High Desert Sunrise” Family Reunion. Check FMCA.com for seminar updates in the days leading up to the event.
Redmond Family Reunion Seminars
The following seminars were scheduled at press time. This listing is preliminary; subsequent additions will alter the list. Please check the Redmond event program distributed on site and available at FMCA.com for dates, times, locations, and seminar descriptions.
Crafts
Beginning Pine Needle Basketry — NEW
Demonstration On Pine Needle Basketry — NEW
Wine Cork Necklace — NEW
Educational
Advanced Tire Knowledge & Failure Analysis For The RV Owner
Advanced Writing: Plot And Structure — NEW
Alaska By RV Caravan
Android Phone & Tablet Tips For RVers
Application of Vinyl Graphics — NEW
Apps For The Open Road — NEW
Beginning Genealogy
Blogger: Every RVer Needs A Blog
Breaking Down Your Genealogical Brick Walls
Chapter Secretary Training
Clear Facts About Your Water — NEW
Cloud Computing — NEW
Custom Cabinet Upgrades And Shades For Your RV
Detailing Your Coach In One Hour
Drive Your Motorhome Like A Pro
Exiting The Motorhome In A Fire Emergency
Finding Your Signal
Fire & Life Safety In Your Motorhome
Five Must-Know Questions For Buying LEDs
FMCA Member Benefits
FMCAssist
Geeks On Tour: Technology For Travelers
Genealogy On Your Smartphone or Tablet
Google Maps
Grand East Coast RV Adventure — NEW
Have You Ever Thought About Writing? — NEW
Hearing, Hearing Health Care, And Hearing Aids — NEW
Honey! Let’s Clean The RV
Insider Cleaning Tips
Insurance — Shopping For Insurance Is Not Like Comparing Apples To Apples . . .
Introduction To Geocaching
iPhone/iPad Tips For Travelers
Knowing Your Weight Label
Making Your Coach Luxurious And Innovative — NEW
Microwave-Convection Cooking — Beginner Basics
Microwave-Convection Cooking-On-The-Go
New Solutions For Wireless Connectivity
Orientation For First-Time Attendees
Overnight Stays At Wineries & Farms
Overview Of Steering Stabilizers For Motorhomes
Picasa: Organizing Your Digital Photos
Picasa: Editing And Sharing Your Digital Photos
President’s Forum
Ringing In Your Ears: Tinnitus — NEW
RV Down Under To Australia & New Zealand
RV Driving Safety Program
RV Refrigerators: An Essential Part Of Your RVing Experience — NEW
RV To Newfoundland And The Canadian Maritimes
RVing To Alaska
Safer, Simpler RVing
Smartphone Photography — NEW
Smartphones/Tablets For Travelers
So, You Want To Be A Workamper? — NEW
The Oregon Trail: Then And Now — NEW
The Pros & Cons Of Extended Warranty Policies
Tips For Saving Space
Tire Knowledge For The RV Owner
Tire Safety And Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Traveling Safely With Your Pet — NEW
Travels With Velcro
Understanding Escorted RV Tours
Understanding, Monitoring, And Protecting Your RV Electrical System
What You Always Wanted To Know About Mud Flaps
White Knuckles & Windstorms
Witness The Polar Bear Migration In Manitoba, Canada
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Fun, Games, Exercise
Early Morning Workout For All
Ladies’ Social
Product Specific
ARP Control: Keeping The RV Fridge Safe And Running Like New — NEW
Baja Peninsula: An FMCA Caravan & Whale Encounter — NEW
Better Diesel Engine Driving With SilverLeaf Electronics
Experience Alaska With FMCA
Get The Latest Collision Avoidance Technology Today
Got Leaks?
Learn Your RV Window Covering Options — NEW
RV Expense Forecasting: Using Warranty Prices To Forecast Expenses — NEW
RV Interior Remodeling
Saving Space In Your RV — NEW
South Africa Wildlife RV Safari
USA Festivals & Top RV Destinations
Technical
Aqua-Hot And Hydro-Hot Heating Systems
Ask The Experts
Caterpillar Maintenance
Cummins Engine Maintenance
Cummins Onan Generator Maintenance
Generator Maintenance Roundtable
RV Exterior Care
RV Weight & Tire Safety
Spare Parts & Key Questions
Spartan Chassis Motorhome Maintenance
Supplemental Towed Car Braking
Suspensions — Coach Ride & Handling
The RV Doctor’s Top 10 Facts of RV Life — NEW
Towing Roundtable
Winterizing The RV