This time of year tends to find RVers in two camps: those who are blissfully enjoying their RV in a warm locale, and those who were forced to put the…
Monthly Archives
December 2019
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By Steve Froese, F276276 I have always been a strong advocate of RV owners performing their own maintenance and repairs. However, this comes with a major caveat: Never perform a…
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Members celebrated at a September rally. By Rachel Schlepp, F432889 December 2019 Oregon River Ramblers members celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary at a rally held September 20 to 22, 2019,…
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December 2019 Damage Prevention A little prevention can go a long way. DampRid is a moisture absorber that many RVers use to remove excess moisture and eliminate musty odors. It…
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Step Stool/Tool Box The “RV Products” staff considered inserting a motivational quote here to help readers reach new heights. Instead, we’ll point out a more practical way to reach new…
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This new FMCA chapter focuses on a luxurious fifth-wheel brand. By Jeff Engel, F481953 The group called Teton Club International (TCI) was started in 1990 by Robert “Boots” Ingram. He…
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Campground Spotlight Vista Del Sol RV Resort, Bullhead City, Arizona Bullhead City, Arizona, has a wide-open view of the sun — a “Vista Del Sol” in Spanish. Large RV sites,…
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Flush away your fears by familiarizing yourself with wastewater components and performing regular maintenance. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2019 Dealing with sewage likely will never rate highly on your…
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Central Florida fulfills today’s demands for new tastes while serving “old Florida”-type delights. By Kathleen Walls December 2019 So many travelers make the mistake of thinking only of Disney World,…
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A 1963 Shasta receives new life after a retired airline pilot purchases it and embarks on a mission to return the unit to its former glory. By Lazelle Jones December…
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RVing makes new adventures possible for a family of four, including their 16-year-old with disabilities. By John Johnston, Associate Editor December 2019 A few years ago, when Donn Hensel first…
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“On The Worst Day Of My Life . . .” A member’s experience illustrates the value of the FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program, and the need to know…
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Wrong Adapter The electrical adapter pictured in the “Tech Talk” column on page 14 of the October 2019 issue was not the correct one for the situation described in the…
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By Gary Bunzer December 2019 Strange Accumulation Our 2016 RV is stored long-term in an RV park about 120 miles from us. We’re puzzled by an issue, and, unfortunately, we…
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Winter RV travelers have turned this Arizona town into a yearly destination. By Mary Taylor, F480792 December 2019 Every January and February, the small desert town of Quartzsite, Arizona, population…
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Professional inspections are key, but DIYers also can take steps to keep their LP system burning safely. By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2019 In most RVs, the propane setup is…
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Students Tour RV-Industry Factories For Manufacturing Day RV industry manufacturers Spartan Motors Inc. and Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) were among companies that hosted students for events related to Manufacturing Day…
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A log home built by an inventive Cherokee Indian in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is preserved in his honor. By Richard Bauman December 2019 The most famous Cherokee of the 1800s wasn’t…
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A new Type B+ motorhome from Phoenix USA RV is offered throughout the United States at authorized factory outlets. By Robbin Gould, Editor December 2019 When Phoenix USA RV changed…
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Sisters on the Fly creates friendships among women who want more out of the outdoors — and more out of life in general. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2019…