June 2020

By Steve Froese, F276276 While vehicle maintenance is an important part of keeping our RVs in good shape, we don’t always consider preventing insects, rodents, and other creatures from entering…

By Brian Pursel | RVwithtito.com If your RV has a gas/electric water heater, consider adding a spare thermal cutoff switch to your toolbox. When this switch fails, as it did…

Daimler Trucks North America 20V-214: Certain 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured from April 14, 2005, to March 24, 2020; and certain 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured from March…

Thoughts and expressions of hope from FMCA members as we navigate the uncharted waters of a global pandemic. National President Jon Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com (574) 536-4554 With a monthly magazine…

Visit the small towns in northwest Alabama where millions of hit records were made. By Josephine Matyas, F468364 June 2020 My husband, Craig, and I often follow routes that tourism…

A stylish new gas-powered motorhome with contemporary features. By Robbin Gould, Editor June 2020 Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc., recently added a dash of diesel flair to…

How one RVer outfitted Jeep’s new pickup truck for four-wheels-down towing. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2020 Look around at almost any RV campground where motorhomes are parked, and you’ll…

Google Photos does the work of organizing, finding, and sharing your original images. By Chris Guld, F349932 June 2020 Ever hear this saying? “I will always choose a lazy person…

Gear, Gadgets, And Gifts Practical accessories and assorted goods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for RVers. By John Johnston, Associate Editor Telescoping Cargo Trays Retrieving items from…

RV Country Opens New Service Center RV Country has opened a new state-of-the-art service center in Fresno, California, to replace a facility destroyed in a 2018 blaze. The expanded service…

Many of these friendly folks own Eagle bus conversions. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor June 2020 Before motorhomes were manufactured, used buses — motor coaches — often were chosen by…

For many years, Charlie Atkinson, L10327, was a highly successful educator who impacted the lives of countless children. He could have rested on those laurels. Instead, in retirement, he used…

Traveling to dog shows led Glen VanderHart and Les Stallings to buy an RV that they now use to transport their canine trio during their blue-ribbon quests. By Sharon Scott…

Campground Spotlight Matagorda Bay Nature And RV Park Almost smack dab between the Texas Gulf Coast cities of Corpus Christi and Galveston lies the small town of Matagorda. And approximately…

Maddy and Maci Miskell look forward to the next FMCA convention. It’s apparent that RVing in general and FMCA events in particular have made a favorable impression on 13-year-old Maddy…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor June 2020 Water Heater Problem I have a 2001 Fleetwood Bounder diesel-powered motorhome with an Atwood 6-gallon gas/electric water heater. The gas side works fine.…

Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. RVers share their favorite travel photos with Family RVing magazine readers. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image)…

This collection honors the experience of American soldiers. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor June 2020 “The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is…

Remembering The RV Doctor We will never forget the day we met Gary Bunzer. It was March 2018 in Perry, Georgia. It was our first FMCA rally, and we made…

Campground Departure Date Holder At many campgrounds, your reservation departure date is printed on a sheet of paper that is supposed to be placed in the windshield of your motorhome…

A family steps out of their comfort zone for an RVing journey that offers wide-ranging experiences. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2020 The children’s smiles. That’s what stands out…

Advantages include rapid heating and precise temperature control. By Ron Jones, F115768 June 2020 Common cooking methods in RVs involve using propane, traditional electric, and the newest option, induction. While…

This line of lightweight travel trailers is packed with comfort and convenience. By Lazelle Jones June 2020 The Rockwood Geo Pro caught my eye during an RV show, and the…

After a blowout, the Rettroband functions like a spare tire within a tire. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2020 A front-tire blowout is dangerous for any vehicle, especially a large…