A look at the seminar lineup for FMCA’s 94th Family Reunion.
July 2016
Say you’re a first-time motorhome owner still getting up to speed on driving your new coach safely, operating its systems, and maintaining it inside and out. Maybe you’re a seasoned RVer who continually refines your knowledge of specific components, such as tire pressure monitoring systems. Perhaps you’re interested in travel destinations, computer apps, full-timing, or first-aid for your pet.
These are among the 100 or so topics that will be addressed in seminars at FMCA’s 94th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase. The event, nicknamed “Celebrate Your Freedom,” runs August 3-6, 2016, at the Eastern States Exposition, Home of the BIG E, in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
The following seminars were scheduled at press time. Please refer to the event program for dates, times, locations, and course descriptions. Subsequent changes will be posted on FMCA.com and provided on-site.
Crafts
How To Make A Microwave Bowl/Cup Potholder NEW
I’m A Little Teapot Memory Wire Bracelet And Earrings NEW
Midnight Sky Necklace And Earrings NEW
One If By Land, Two If By Sea Necklace And Earrings NEW
Patriotic Flower Arrangement NEW
Paul Revere Necklace And Earrings NEW
Tea Party Bracelet And Earrings NEW
Featured Technical Presentations
120-Volt AC Electrical System Safety
Aqua-Hot And Hydro-Hot Heating Systems
Ask The Experts
Caterpillar Engine Maintenance
Cummins Engine Maintenance
Cummins Onan Generator Operation & Maintenance
Freightliner Custom Chassis Fireside Chat
Optimum Waste Management Practices (Odor-Free RVing)
Propane System Safety
Refrigerator Basics
RV Driving Safety Program, Session 1
RV Driving Safety Program, Session 2
RV Weight & Tire Safety
Spartan Chassis Motorhome Maintenance
Suspensions — Coach Ride And Handling
The Top 10 Maintenance Tips Every RVer Should Know
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
FMCA Seminars
Information:
Meet FMCA’s National Officers NEW
Orientation For First-Time Attendees
Member Benefits:
Benefits Of FMCAssist
FMCA Member Benefits
Getting To Know Your RV Insurance
Training:
FMCA Chapter Secretary’s Roundtable
FMCA Treasurer’s Roundtable
National Director Training
Information & Technology
Programs & Apps:
Macintosh OS X Tips and Tricks NEW
Technology For Travelers
Understanding And Managing Windows 10 NEW
Smartphone Photos SOS: Storing, Organizing, Sharing NEW
Short Videos: A Fun And Easy Way To Share Your Travels NEW
Satellite TV & Sound:
RV TV Made Simple
Satellite And RVs
Secrets Of TV In Your RV
Technology:
Okay, Honey, Tell Me Where To Go
What Does This Button Do? Learn To Use Your Smartphone NEW
Smartphone Photography
Websites & Blogs:
Designing And Publishing Your Own Website
Blogger: Make A Free Website And Online Photo Album NEW
Lifestyle
Coach Interior Upkeep:
A Fresh Approach To Simpler, Safer RVing NEW
Get The Right Light!
Insider Cleaning Tips
What Makes A Long-Lasting LED Product And What To Steer Away From
Cooking:
Microwave-Convection Cooking For The Beginner
Microwave-Convection Cooking On The Go
Hobby:
A Special Look At RVs Through Time
Beginning Genealogy
Breaking Down Your Genealogical Brick Walls
From Housecars To Motorhomes: The Evolution Of Motorized RVs
Genealogy: How To Get The Most From The Census
The RVs Of China NEW
Motorhome Living:
Animal First Aid For Travelers NEW
Choosing A Home Base
Cummins Residential Standby Generators NEW
Everyday RV Efficiencies NEW
Full-Time RVing
Gardens RV Retirement Community (A Product-Specific Seminar) NEW
Work Camping: How To Get Started
Personal Finance & Health:
Creating A Healthier You For A Longer, Happier Life
Exercise For The Back
Exercise For The Knees
Exercise For The Shoulders
First Aid On The Road Made Simple NEW
Health Considerations NEW
Look 10 Years Younger In 10 Minutes
Travel:
Alaska RV Tour for FMCA Members
Canadian Maritime RV Tour
Great Polar Bear Migration (A Product-Specific Seminar)
New Rallies & Great RV Destinations
RVing Australia And New Zealand (A Product-Specific Seminar)
South Africa RV Safari (A Product-Specific Seminar)
West Coast RV Caravan (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Western National Parks Tour
Motorhome Maintenance and Operation
Driving, Towing, And Parking:
Collision Avoidance And Mitigation By Mobileye (A Product-Specific Seminar)
Supplemental Towed Car Braking
Suspensions — Coach Ride And Handling*
Towing Roundtable
White Knuckles And Windstorms
Exterior Maintenance:
Detailing Your Coach In One Hour
Never Get On Your Roof Again (A Product-Specific Seminar)
No More Foggy Windows
Revolutionary Way To Clean-Wax-Protect The RV With No Ladder
House Systems:
120-Volt AC Electrical System Safety*
Aqua-Hot And Hydro-Hot Heating Systems*
Friendly Inverter, Happy Inverter NEW
Optimum Waste Management Practices (Odor-Free RVing)*
Propane System Safety*
Refrigerator Basics*
RV Bathroom TLC
Understanding, Monitoring, And Protecting Your RV Electrical System
Insurance & Warranties:
Insurance … It’s Not Like Comparing Apples To Apples
Maintenance & Operation:
Ask The Experts*
Helping Protect You And Your RV
The Top 10 Maintenance Tips Every RVer Should Know*
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Personal Safety:
Exiting The Motorhome In A Fire Emergency
Fire & Life Safety In Your Motorhome
RV Driving Safety Program, Session 1*
RV Driving Safety Program, Session 2*
Powertrain and Chassis:
Caterpillar Engine Maintenance*
Cummins Engine Maintenance*
Cummins Onan Generator Operation & Maintenance*
Freightliner Custom Chassis Fireside Chat*
Spartan Chassis Motorhome Maintenance*
Tires:
Advanced Tire Knowledge And Failure Analysis For The RV Owner
RV Weight & Tire Safety*
Tire Knowledge For The RV Owner
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems*
Tire Safety & Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
* Featured Technical Presentation