A course schedule for FMCA’s 95th International Convention.
February 2017
Motorhomers will gather in Chandler, Arizona, for four days of exhibits, entertainment, and socializing when FMCA’s 95th International Convention gets under way on March 7. They’ll “Rally In The Valley,” as the convention theme suggests, at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, a venue that provides a true Western experience.
The Chandler convention also will serve as an education hub. Approximately 100 seminars will be presented; some will focus on technical specifics related to motorhome use and care, while others will include activities and topics aimed at enhancing the RV lifestyle.
FMCA’s technical seminars are always a highlight. Advanced sessions will be geared to the experienced motorhomer; others will include material helpful to those just starting out. Conversations about towing, motorhome chassis, suspensions, engine maintenance, and more fill the docket.
Attendees also can look forward to presentations that discuss mapmaking and photo organization using computer apps; microwave-convection cooking; full-time RVing; satellites and RVs; fire safety; and more. Two lifestyle seminars will be oriented toward female owners — one, a woman’s view of how to select the “perfect RV,” presented by experienced RVers. And specific FMCA member benefits will be outlined in several informational sessions.
For easier reference, “Rally In The Valley” convention seminars have been divided into six categories on the accompanying list: Crafts; FMCA Seminars; Fun, Games & Exercise; Information & Technology; Lifestyle; and Motorhome Maintenance & Operation. Subcategories further organize the topics.
This list of seminars was accurate at press time. Subsequent changes will be published at FMCA.com and provided to convention-goers on-site.
Crafts
Foto Folio New
Make A Beaded Iris New
Scrapbook Tissue Box Holder New
Southwest Tic-Tac-Toe New
T-Shirt Weaving New
FMCA Seminars
Information:
Candidates’ Forum
Meet FMCA’s National Officers
Orientation For First-Time Attendees
Member Benefits:
Benefits Of FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program
Don’t Leave Home Without It! FMCA Roadside Assistance New
FMCA Member Benefits
Training:
FMCA Chapter Secretary’s Roundtable
FMCA Treasurer’s Roundtable
Fun, Games & Exercise
Dogz On Tour
Early Morning Exercise
Information & Technology
Communications:
Social Networking For RV Travelers
Staying Connected On The Road — Wi-Fi And Cellular
What’s All This Talk About RVillage And Why Should My Chapter Care?
Programs & Apps:
Mapmaking With Google My Maps
Photo Memories With Google Photos
Technology For Travelers
Technology To Tell Your Stories New
Satellite TV & Sound:
Satellites & RVs
Simplify Your Entertainment System
Understanding TV In Your RV
Technology:
What Does An RV GPS Offer? New
Lifestyle
Coach Interior Upkeep:
Complete Motorhome Remodeling (A Product-Specific Seminar) New
Davis Cabinets: Custom Cabinetry For Rvs (A Product-Specific Seminar) New
Five Questions You Need To Know When Buying LED Lighting
Insider Cleaning Tips
What Makes A Long-Lasting LED Product And What To Steer Away From
Cooking:
Microwave-Convection Cooking For The Beginner
Microwave-Convection Cooking On The Go
Hobby:
Have You Ever Thought About Writing?
What Makes A Good Story?
Where Is The Inspiration? New
Motorhome Living:
A Fresh Look At RV Challenges
Choosing A Home Base
Cummins Residential Standby Generators
Full-Time RVing
On The Road With Coach And Toad New
Rving Women Networking And Information New
The Perfect Rv For Me — A Woman’s View New
Personal Finance & Health:
Emergency Awareness
Exercise For The Back — Core
Exercise For The Knees & Hips — Lower Extremity
Exercise For The Shoulders — Upper Extremity
Health Considerations
Travel
Alaska RV Tour For FMCA Members
Autumn In New England (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Canadian Maritime FMCA Tour
Great Polar Bear Migration (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Great River Road By RV
RV Rallies And Great Destinations Of The East
RV Rallies And Great Destinations Of The West
RVing Atlantic Canada
RVing Australia And New Zealand (A Product-Specific Seminar)
RVing To Alaska
South Africa RV Safari (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Understanding Guided RV Tours
Motorhome Maintenance & Operation
Driving, Towing, And Parking
Better Diesel Engine Driving With SilverLeaf (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Steering Safety And Reverse Osmosis
Supplemental Towed Car Braking
Towing Roundtable
Exterior Maintenance:
Clean-Wax-Protect The RV With No Ladder
Detailing Your Coach In One Hour
Never Get On Your Roof Again (A Product-Specific Seminar)
No More Foggy Windows
When Do I Need Mud Flaps?
House Systems:
Cummins Onan Generator Operation And Maintenance (Featured Technical Presentation)
Photovoltaics (Solar Energy) And Motorhomes (Featured Technical Presentation)
Preparing A Motorhome For Non-Use In Any Climate (Featured Technical Presentation)
Refrigerator Basics (Featured Technical Presentation)
RV Bathroom TLC
The Spring Shakedown — Getting Your Coach Ready For Travel (Featured Technical Presentation)
Understanding, Monitoring, And Protecting Your RV Electrical System
Insurance & Warranties
Benefits And Limitations Of RV Extended Warranties
Insurance . . . It’s Not Like Comparing Apples To Apples
What Affects My Insurance Rates?
Maintenance & Operation
Ask The Experts (Featured Technical Presentation)
Improve Engine Performance And Save Fuel
Let’s Talk RVing New
RV Owner’s Guidebook Lessons Learned New
Technically Choosing Your Next Motorhome (Featured Technical Presentation)
Personal Safety
Exiting The Motorhome In A Fire Emergency
Fire & Life Safety In Your Motorhome
RV Driving Safety Program, Sessions 1 & 2 (Featured Technical Presentation)
Powertrain & Chassis
Caterpillar Engine Maintenance (Featured Technical Presentation)
Cummins Engine Maintenance (Featured Technical Presentation)
Freightliner Custom Chassis Fireside Chat (Featured Technical Presentation)
Spartan Motors Motorhome Chassis (Featured Technical Presentation)
Suspensions — Coach Ride And Handling (Featured Technical Presentation)
Tires
RV Weight & Tire Safety (Featured Technical Presentation)
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (Featured Technical Presentation)
Tire Safety And Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems