June 2017
Some travelers schedule every little detail of their journey. Others get up and see what the day brings. If you’re in the latter category, you may want to consider changing your ways, at least a little bit, if you’re attending FMCA’s 96th International Convention and RV Expo, July 12 through 15 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Approximately 100 learning sessions will be available during the event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center. Are you mainly curious about making a fun craft? You can do that there. Or, do you need details about a technically advanced engine, offered by a presenter with decades of RV industry experience? You’ll get your wish. Those and so many more subjects will be awaiting your discovery: travel locations, towing how-tos, RV living tips . . . the list seems almost endless.
For easier reference, “Crossroads To Fun” convention seminars have been divided into six categories on the accompanying list: Crafts; FMCA Seminars; Fun, Games & Exercise; Information & Technology; Lifestyle; and Motorhome Maintenance & Operations. 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
Psalm 23 Bracelet — New
Attitude Adjustment — It’s Fun Art, Not Fine Art!
Barn Quilt Painting — New
Bubbles Necklace — New
Chandelier Earrings — New
Crossroads To Fun Bracelet — New
Iris Beaded Flower — New
Pop Tab Lanyards
Tree Of Life Pendant — New
FMCA Seminars
Information
Candidates Forum
FMCA University
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
Getting To Know Your RV Insurance Policy
Training
FMCA Chapter Secretary’s Roundtable
FMCA Chapter Treasurer’s Roundtable
National Director Training
Fun, Games, And Exercise
Bicycling The Monon Trail — New
DOGZ On Tour
Early Morning Exercise
Information & Technology
Programs & Apps
Memories With Google Photos
Windows 10 – Part 1: The Basics
Windows 10 – Part 2: Tips & Tricks
Satellite TV & Sound
RV TV Made Simple
Satellites And RVs
Understanding TV In Your RV
Technology
Honey, Tell Me Where To Go. GPS, Maps, Apps, And Websites For Travelers
Smartphone Photography For Android
Smartphone Photography For iPhone
Technology To Tell Your Stories
What Does This Button Do? Learn To Use Your Smartphone
Websites & Blogs
Designing & Publishing Your Own Website
Lifestyle
Coach Interior Upkeep
Five Questions To Ask When Buying LED Lighting
Insider Cleaning Tips
The Best LEDs For Your Deep-Cycle System
What You Need To Know To Remodel Your RV
Cooking
Healthy Cooking With Time Savers (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Microwave-Convection Cooking For The Beginner
Microwave-Convection Cooking On The Go
Hobby
100 Years of RVs In America
Beginning Genealogy
Breaking Down Your Genealogical Brick Walls
Following The Barn Quilt Trail — New
From Housecars To Motorhomes
Fun With Flags — New
Genealogy On Your Mobile Device — New
Genealogy: Getting The Most From The Census
Have You Ever Thought About Writing?
What Makes A Good Story?
Where Can I Find My Writing Inspiration?
Motorhome Living
Amazon CamperForce (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Can Two People And A Dog REALLY Live In A Type B? — New
Gardens RV Retirement Community (A Product-Specific Seminar)
RV Retirement Community Living
Serendipity Travel: How The Wendlands Roll
Personal Finance & Health
Choosing A Home Base
Exercise For The Back – Core
Exercise For The Knees And Hips – Lower Extremity
Exercise For The Shoulder – Upper Extremity
Health Considerations — Is Insulin Sensitivity The Problem?
Look 10 Years Younger In 10 Minutes
Travel
Alaska RV Tour For FMCA Members
Atlantic Canada By RV
Autumn In New England (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Canadian Maritime FMCA Tour
Great Polar Bear Migration (A Product-Specific Seminar)
RV Rallies And Great Destinations Of The East
RV Rallies And Great Destinations Of The West
RVing Australia And New Zealand (A Product-Specific Seminar)
RVing The Great River Road
RVing To Alaska
South Africa RV Safari (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Understanding Guided RV Tours
Motorhome Maintenance & Operations
Driving, Towing, And Parking
RV Driving Safety Program, Sessions 1 and 2 — Pre-convention registration only (Featured Technical Presentation)
Safe-T-Plus: Handling And Manageability Of Your Coach (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Supplemental Towed Car Braking
Tire Safety And Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Towing Roundtable
White Knuckles And Windstorms
Exterior Maintenance
Clean-Wax-Protect The RV With No Ladder
Detailing Your Coach In One Hour
Everything You Thought You Knew About Sealants
Learning How To Remove RV Surface Shade Film (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Never Get On Your Roof Again! (A Product-Specific Seminar)
LEDs: Buying Better Porch, Security, And Strip Lighting
House Systems
Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating System (Featured Technical Presentation)
Cummins Onan Generator Operation & Maintenance (Featured Technical Presentation)
Inverter Basics — New
Inverters In Detail — New
Lithium Energy Systems — New
Photovoltaics (Solar Energy) And Motorhomes (Featured Technical Presentation)
Raise RV Efficiencies On And Off The Grid — New
RV Bathroom TLC
Understanding, Monitoring, And Protecting Your RV Electrical System
Maintenance & Operation
A Fresh Look At Your Rig’s Potential — New
Ask The Experts (Featured Technical Presentation)
Couples On The Road With Coach And Toad — New
Questions Answered About Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Technically Choosing Your Next Motorhome (Featured Technical Presentation)
The RV Doctor’s Top 10 RV Facts Of Life (Featured Technical Presentation)
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Personal Safety
Exiting The Motorhome In A Fire Emergency
Fire & Life Safety In Your Motorhome
Powertrain & Chassis
Caterpillar Engine Maintenance (Featured Technical Presentation)
Cummins Engine Maintenance (Featured Technical Presentation)
Diesel Engine Or Gas Engine? (Featured Technical Presentation) — New
Freightliner Custom Chassis Fireside Chat (Featured Technical Presentation)
Spartan Motors Motorhome Chassis (Featured Technical Presentation)
Suspensions – Coach Ride And Handling (Featured Technical Presentation)
Tires
Advanced RV Tire Knowledge
RV Weight And Tire Safety (Featured Technical Presentation)
Tire Knowledge For The RV Owner