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December 2018

  • Recalls

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC 18V-646: Certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2017, to August 3, 2018. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed…

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  • The Weekender By Midwest Automotive Designs

    This custom van upfitter builds luxury vans and type B motorhomes on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster chassis, including this top-of-the-line model. By Lazelle Jones December 2018 From 2004 to…

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  • Family Matters: This Pooch Has Panache

    RV travel offers never-ending adventures for a Welsh terrier and his crew. By Captain Cruise December 2018 I am a robust, 30-pound Welsh terrier, well-traveled, very debonair, highly educated, lover…

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  • Grand Design Solitude

    An extended-stay RV, this fifth-wheel travel trailer boasts features that give it the look and feel of a true residence on wheels. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2018 Since Grand…

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  • Rear View: December 2018

     

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  • Chapter Spotlight: Dogwood

    Virginia is the home state of this chapter, but members have traveled together to destinations as distant as Maine. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 The Dogwood chapter motto…

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  • Member Vote: Proposed Changes To FMCA’s Constitution — Deadline December 31, 2018

    A member vote is taking place. FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to…

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  • Tech Talk: Tech Tip

    December 2018 Recall Information To determine whether your RV, car, or truck has been recalled, visit the website of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

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  • Peachy Places Around Perry, Georgia

    Peachy places around Perry: Restaurants, events, museums, and shopping near FMCA’s 99th International Convention and RV Expo. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 Location, location, location. It’s a big…

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  • News & Notes: December 2018

    Beverly Gardner Made Mark In RV Publishing Beverly Gardner, whose long career as an RV industry publisher’s representative included selling advertising for FMCA’s magazine, died of ALS on October 23,…

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  • Hello, Dolly

    Acme Tow Dolly Company’s lightweight product features surge-type disc brakes. By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2018 My family’s RV of choice is a large Type A motorhome. So, for us,…

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  • FMCA Update: December 2018

    Gifts Reflections of the season, including gratitude for FMCA. National President Jon Walker jwalker@fmca.com In our family, December is the time of year when everyone seems to start thinking about…

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  • The Nethercutt Museum And Collection

    Some of the finest cars ever built are displayed at this Southern California address. By Richard Bauman December 2018 The large, pale yellow building looks out of place in a…

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  • A Brave New Journey

    In need of a life reset, a widow turned to full-time RVing with her children. By John Johnston, Associate Editor December 2018 At age 52, Susan Davis, F457287, has lived…

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  • RV Products: December 2018

    Gear, Gadgets, and Gifts For RVers Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Personalized Feeding Mat Even…

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  • Meet The Family: December 2018

    Nicholas, Maria, and Anastasia Meremianin, F474868 Home: Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Occupations: Nick works for a New Jersey state agency; Maria is a home infusion field nurse supervisor; Anastasia, 11,…

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  • “Peachy” Perry Entertainment

    Music, mirth, and more will be part of the convention fun awaiting attendees next March. By Robbin Gould, Editor December 2018 Now that winter is settling in, and many RVers…

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  • Readers Write: December 2018

    FMCAssist: There When You Need It For years as a member of FMCA, I noticed a benefit called FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program, and always thought it was…

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  • Livin’ The Life: December 2018

    Holiday Pigeon Forge Winterfest More than five million lights have transformed Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, into a winter wonderland for the 29th annual Winterfest celebration, now through mid-February 2019. Located in…

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  • Family Matters: Ohio Nomads Conclude Camping Season

    Final rally included a visit to the “Old West.” By Carol Toohig, F344707, Chapter President December 2018 The Ohio Nomads chapter’s final rally of 2018 took place the last weekend…

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  • Tech Talk: RV Doctor

    By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor December 2018 Satellite Antenna System I have a Foretravel RV. I am considering installing Winegard’s roof-mounted RoadTrip T4 satellite antenna so passengers can watch TV…

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  • Servicing A Diesel Chassis

    Information of use to motorhome owners who perform their own diesel chassis maintenance, as well as those who take their vehicle to a service center. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December…

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