January 2022

Share Your Favorite Travel Photos Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it was…

All Systems Go For 2022 Quartzsite Show Each winter, snowbirds flock to a quiet town in the Southwestern desert to tour exhibits, socialize, and become part of the phenomenon that…

Travel It’s Snowbird Season! According to a KOA research report released in October 2021, nearly one-third of campers consider themselves to be snowbirds (traveling to southern locations during the colder…

Proper planning helps to relieve stress and worry for those who need to be cautious about what they eat while traveling. By Jan Lee January 2022  Half the fun of…

Hal Stewart, F349893, can say that an interest in travel and camping run in the family. Recently, he shared this photo of his great-grandparents Dora and Ed Stewart and his…

The host city for FMCA’s 104th International Convention and RV Expo isn’t just a haven for RV owners. It also is known as a bird-watcher’s and nature-lover’s paradise. By George…

By Becky Coulter, F364410 January 2022 Membership in FMCA’s Cuatro Estados chapter generally hovered around 40 RVs, plus or minus. But we achieved some impressive membership statistics in 2021. The…

Chapter members celebrated 15-plus years of fun with a fall rally in Washington’s wine country. By Mark Fredericksen, F426246 January 2022 The pandemic delayed the 15th anniversary celebration of FMCA’s…

A guide to 2022-model-year vehicles that manufacturers have indicated can be flat towed behind a motorhome without significant modifications. TowingLineup_Reprint_FRV0122

This Scottsdale, Arizona, attraction invites visitors to step into a lush tropical paradise that teems with thousands of captivating winged creatures from around the world, and so much more. By…

Remembering Vic And Vi We recently read the August 2013 article about Vic and Vi White online at www.familyrvingmag.com. We met up with the couple several times with our VW…

Endoscope Cameras It’s inevitable. You drop something behind the sofa and then try to squeeze your arm down between it and the wall, but you just can’t reach it. Argh.…

Inverter generators supply a more stable and steady AC power source, which has many benefits, especially with today’s sensitive electronic devices. But do you really need one? By Steve Froese,…

Jazz up the flavor of meats, vegetables, fruits, and more with make-your-own sauce or gravy. By Janet Groene, F47166 January 2022 Toppings to mask a cracked cake. Sauces that save…

A New Year Begins For Our Family New adventures and new friendships await FMCA members in 2022, as well as reunions and good times with those we’ve come to know…

Attractions galore await in Tampa, Ybor City, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and other locations along Florida’s sparkling Gulf Coast. By Kathleen Walls, F522187 January 2022 For RVers with wide-ranging interests —…

Used for many purposes — military work, scientific research, emergency rescue, photography, and even delivery — drones also entertain casual tech enthusiasts. By Phillip Meeks January 2022 Chances are, you…