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  • How to Buy a Bicycle You’ll Love

    Imagine riding comfortably on a bicycle, enjoying the quiet freedom this mode of transportation provides. It's a fun, healthful, and nonpolluting way to travel.

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  • Get Set For Spring Travel

    With spring upon us and warm, sunny weather soon to follow, now is the time to bring your motorhome out of hibernation and prepare it for the travel season.

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  • Rear View: March 2014

    FMCA is headed to the Peach State for a Family Reunion in March 2014. Share your favorite Georgia attraction or travel stop.

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  • Cooking On The Go: Prepping, Motorhome Style

    Stock your motorhome pantry with essential ingredients that can be used when getting to a grocery store is impossible.

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  • Open Mike: RVing Self-Improvement List

    Mike Wendland lists his top five goals for the new travel season, which he is eagerly anticipating and planning for while waiting out winter in Michigan.

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  • RV News and Notes: March 2014

    Florida RV SuperShow, Others Attract Record Attendance
    The 2014 Florida RV SuperShow, which took place January 14 through 19, 2014, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, welcomed a record-setting …

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  • RV Products: March 2014

    Knife Rack
    Free up valuable drawer and counter space and keep your cutlery protected with the Knife Safe from Camco Manufacturing Inc.

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  • Family and Friends: Ohio Nomads Celebrate 35th Anniversary

    The Ohio Nomads chapter received its charter to become a part of Family Motor Coach Association on February 17, 1978. The chapter’s first rally was held at the annual Strawberry Festival in Troy, Ohio, in June 1978.

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  • Family and Friends: Hokie Travelers’ Rolling Rally

    The Hokie Travelers chapter is composed of 41 FMCA families who also happen to be Virginia Tech alumni, families of students, or friends of the university. For the past four years chapter members have enjoyed a fall rolling rally …

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  • Tech and Travel Tips: March 2014

    Out Of The Darkness
    We often return to our motorhome after dark, and fumbling to find the light switch is a nuisance, even with a flashlight. We’ve tried leaving a light on, but it attracts flying insects and …

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  • House Calls: March 2014

    No Refrigeration At High Altitudes
    Dear RV Doctor:
    I have been camping at high altitudes in Colorado for 40 years and never had a problem until I bought a new motorhome recently. The owners manual for my Norcold refrigerator says …

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  • Recall Corner: March 2014

    Airstream Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 13V632000, which involves model-year 2013 and 2014 Interstate Type B motorhomes manufactured from August 2012 through October 2013. The potential number of vehicles involved is 552.

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  • Tech Talk: March 2014

    Motorhome Mildew
    We live in North Carolina, and when storing our motorhome, even for a short time, we get a lot of mildew on it, especially the north side. What is the best way to remove the mildew?

     

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  • Readers’ Forum: March 2014

    Towing Guide Addition
    After publication of FMCA’s “Towables For 2014” towing guide (January 2014, page 42), it was brought to our attention that, despite what the owners manuals indicate, Kia vehicles with …

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Let The Madness Begin!

    March Madness is a time that evokes anticipation, excitement, suspense, euphoria, and anger, many times all within the 40-minute time frame of a college basketball tournament game. For the fans, it’s a time to don the appropriate collegiate apparel and to head to the local watering hole to …

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  • President’s Message: Passport To Fun!

    I hope this finds everyone wrapping up their winter activities and anticipating a welcome, beautiful spring and a fun, travel-filled summer. This winter has been particularly hard in some parts of the country, with severe cold and heavy snows, and even …

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  • Black Bear, Beware

    If you camp, hike, or drive through areas where these creatures live, play it safe and learn as much as possible about their habits.

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  • Summer Fun In Oregon!

    Updated information about FMCA’s Youth Program and the awesome activities set for the Family Reunion August 13-16, 2014, in Redmond, Oregon.

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  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s ”Child Of The Sun”

    America's most renowned architect left his mark on the landscape of a Florida institution of higher learning.

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  • Spartan Chassis

    This Michigan-based division of Spartan Motors Inc. specializes in the design, engineering, and production of specialty chassis and vehicles for myriad applications, including motorhomes.

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  • Jayco Precept 31UL

    This 31-foot triple-slideout floor plan gives entry-level buyers ample amenities.

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  • Motorhome Water Safety

    Avoid waterborne illness issues by assuring that your motorhome’s water supply is clean and free from harmful contaminants.

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  • FMCA Member Benefits Guide 2014

    Updated information regarding the many benefits and services available to members of Family Motor Coach Association.

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  • Rear View: February 2014

    Describe a favorite place to just “meander” in your motorhome.

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  • Open Mike: Joys Of Motorhoming

    The top five reasons the Wendlands feel blessed to be able to explore the continent in their home on wheels.

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  • RV News and Notes: February 2014

    National Parks To Offer Free Admission Days In 2014
    National Park Service director Jonathan B. Jarvis has announced nine entrance-fee-free days for America’s national parks in 2014, as follows: January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; February 15-17, Presidents Day weekend …

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  • RV Products: February 2014

    Fire Ring
    Enjoy a campfire anywhere without the smoke and the need to gather firewood when you take along the Gas Fire Ring from Camp Chef.

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  • Family and Friends: Heartland Execs. Tour Northern Michigan

    Would you like to spend some time along the largest lake, by surface area, in the world? Lake Superior is just that lake and it was the site of Heartland Execs. chapter’s fall rally.

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  • Family and Friends: Badger Chapter “˜S ”Old West Days”

    The Badger chapter closed out the 50th anniversary celebration of Family Motor Coach Association with a “Bang!” The theme for the chapter’s final rally of 2013, which took place September 19-22 at the Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson, Wisconsin …

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  • Tech and Travel Tips: February 2014

    Black Tank Cleaning
    After we emptied our black-water tank, the gauge did not read empty. We figured some paper was hung up on the sensor. A friend passed along an inexpensive remedy to try before …

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  • Full-Timer’s Primer: Weighing In

    Eliminating unnecessary cargo in your motorhome and relocating must-have items so as to balance the weight can help to improve operation and safety on the road.

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  • House Calls with the RV Doctor

    Dear RV Doctor:
    We just bought a motorhome and discovered that the previous owners put automotive antifreeze instead of RV antifreeze in the fresh-water tank when they winterized it. How can …

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  • Recall Corner: February 2014

    Entegra Coach has announced NHTSA recall 13V516000, which involves model-year 2010 through 2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes built from December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The potential number of vehicles involved is 353.

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  • Tech Talk: February 2014

    Replacement Tires
    I am seeking some technical advice regarding tires for my motorhome. I own a 2000 National RV Tradewinds motorhome with Michelin tires that will soon need to be replaced.

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  • Readers’ Forum: February 2014

    RV Sampling
    Dear Editor:
    Charlie Adcock's “President’s Message” column in the November 2013 issue (page 6) tickled us so much. We started motorhoming about like they did, stunned at …

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: On My Honor

    I am an Eagle Scout. I was a proud member of Troop 52 at Community United Methodist Church with Mr. Heacock as Scoutmaster. Mr. Heacock and the other leaders taught me how to be a respectful young man. I learned how to …

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  • President’s Message: Off And Rolling!

    Since my previous column, a lot has happened. And the new year will be starting out with a big bang. By the time you read this, Gloria and I, along with national senior vice president Jon Walker, will have traveled to …

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  • Gone With The Wind Tour

    Travel to the Atlanta area to see sights and sites related to one of America’s most beloved films.

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  • ”Passport To Perry” Exhibits

    New motorhomes, RV accessories, and other products of interest to FMCA members will make for fun shopping at next month’s Family Reunion in Perry,
    Ga.

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  • Passport To Learning

    Find out more about your motorhome and the travel lifestyle by attending sensational seminars at FMCA’s “Passport To Perry” Family Reunion in March.

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  • Dynamax Grand Sport GC400GT

    A Freightliner Cascadia chassis is the base for this Super C motorhome.

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  • Repairing Pocket Door Or Window Motors

    A do-it-yourself guide to help owners replace or repair the small actuators that move pocket doors and windows.

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  • RV Aftermarket Products

    Understanding how those “things” that your motorhome needs — or that you want — get from the supplier to you.

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  • Rear View: January 2014

    If you have time to use your motorhome only on weekends, what’s your favorite camping destination?

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  • Open Mike: RVing In A Winter Wonderland

    Cold-weather camping poses added challenges but also great rewards in terms of breathtaking scenery and fun-filled activities.

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  • Cooking On The Go: Cranberries “” A Year-Round Celebration

    Add some pizzazz to your next meal with these tart and tangy red berries that aren’t just for Thanksgiving anymore.

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  • RV News: January 2014

    Books Highlight A Trio Of National Parks
    Farcountry Press has released new books for those who will be visiting Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parks.

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  • RV Products: January 2014

    Dry Skin Treatment
    Take care of your skin during the cold, dry winter months with All Good Goop healing balm from Elemental Herbs Inc.

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  • Family and Friends: GLAMARAMA 2013 A Success

    GLAMARAMA 2013, FMCA’s new area rally hosted by the Great Lakes Area Motorcoach Association (GLAMA), was held at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana, from September 18 through 22, 2013.

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  • Tech and Travel Tips: January 2014

    Parking Assistance
    We often arrive home after dark, and I must be extremely careful when backing up the driveway next to my house. To provide a reference point that is easily visible in my rearview mirror, I …

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