Dear RV Doctor:
In the “Tech Talk” column that appeared in the June 2013 issue of Family Motor Coaching, the answer to the “‘New’ Motorhome Problems” letter (page 21) offered information about pressure testing the fresh water system for leaks.
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Spartan Chassis Inc. has announced a voluntary NHTSA recall 13V467000, which involves model-year 2011 and 2012 MM motorhome chassis built from January 28, 2010, through March 12, 2012, equipped with Cummins ISC engines. The total number of vehicles involved is 125.
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Battery Schematics
We are trying to find a schematic for installing the new batteries we bought for our motorhome. We have a 2003 39-foot Safari Sahara. I have searched the Internet, and we have searched what books we have … -
Driveline Assist, Remco Question
Dear Editor:
The Remco driveline disconnect on our Ford F-150 locked up, and the truck was not towable. We were stranded. Fortunately, I was referred to … -
hope all of you have enjoyed the merriest of holidays with family and friends. During this new year, I encourage you to reach out to your longtime FMCA friends and family with a message of good cheer. I’m sure it will brighten their day just knowing that you care enough to call and say hello.
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Well, here we are starting another new year. I always like to take this time and reflect back on all the good things that have happened to me during the past year. Boy, has this been a whirlwind 12 months!
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Campfire cooking can add to the adventure of any RV trip. Dutch-oven cooking, in particular, dates back hundreds of years and can be a fun method of preparing food outdoors today.
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Don’t let chilly weather keep you indoors; get outside and enjoy one or more of these frosty activities.
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Manufacturers and others give a collective thumbs-up on the current health of the recreation vehicle industry, and what the future holds.
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The entire motorhoming family will enjoy a variety of games and entertainment during FMCA’s 89th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, set for March 17-20, 2014, in Georgia.
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Explore the past and savor spring festivals at small towns in southern Georgia.
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Allied Recreation Group relies on “lean” methodology and key leadership as it revives the Monaco and Holiday Rambler RV brands.
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Family Motor Coaching magazine's annual guide to flat-towable vehicles includes cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been approved by their manufacturers for four-wheels-down towing behind a motorhome without major modifications.
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Learn how easy it can be to keep your DC electric-powered equipment operational.
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FMC magazine’s January 2014 Motorhome Regulations chart contains the following information for all 50 U.S. States and the Canadian provinces and territories:Â length, height, width, combined length, license type required, and Web site.
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Make your full-timing dream come true with the blessing of your loved ones by planning ahead and understanding their concerns.
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Ham radio nicely complements the motorhome lifestyle, as members of FMCA’s Amateur Radio chapter can attest.
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Roadtrek Launches 40th Anniversary Model
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., celebrating its 40th anniversary, unveiled a special anniversary edition Type B motorhome during the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association’s “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, September 11 through 15, 2013. -
Windshield Wash
Keep your windshield clean in the harshest conditions with Rain-X All-Season 2-in-1 Windshield Washer Fluid with Bug Remover from ITW Global Brands. -
Opportunities and possibilities … we love these two words. When traveling in our motorhome, my husband, Steve, and I are always on the lookout for opportunities to meet new people and explore places that are unknown to us.
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Cora “Jean” Jefcoat, L118344, wife of former FMCA national president Jeff Jefcoat (2001-2003), passed away on September 18, 2013, in South Carolina. She was 83.
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In 1983 the B.C. Bus Nuts chapter was formed by 20 FMCA members from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California. Originally, as our chapter name suggests, the members were bus converters who created functional motorhomes from bus chassis.
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Jack Pad Helper
I created a helper that I use to position the jack pads under the motorhome and retrieve them when it’s time to go. To make the helper, I used an old Swiffer mop handle. At the bottom of … -
Debilitating Deadbolt
Dear RV Doctor:
I own a 1998 Thor Residency, and I need to replace the deadbolt. What I thought would be an easy job has turned out to be a nightmare. I can't seem to find the correct deadbolt. I’ve been to different hardware stores and … -
Spartan Motors Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 13V392000 (Spartan recall campaign 12008), which involves model-year 2009, 2010, and 2012 MM, model-year 2010, 2012, and 2013 K3, and model-year 2011 through 2013 K2 motorhome chassis built from December 2, 2008, through January 16, 2013. The potential number of chassis involved is 113.
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Refrigerator Advice
The cooling unit in our refrigerator was replaced by a local RV repair shop under our extended warranty. Now I’m concerned about some potential new issues with the refrigerator. -
Another Texas World War II Museum
Dear Editor:
We enjoyed the article about the National Museum of the Pacific War (November 2013, page 72), in Fredericksburg, Texas. We would like to suggest another museum, this one in … -
President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961 symbolized to many the beginning of a new generation of leadership for the United States. Some described the 35th president of the United States as charismatic, young, and humorous. His time in office …
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It seems as if we went from summer straight into the holiday season. Since being elected as your national president this past June, Gloria and I have attended five area rallies and visited eight chapters. I also have been on two …
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If you're planning a trip to San Francisco, you needn't wear flowers in your hair, as the 1960s song suggests, but it behooves you to use your head, especially when planning your transportation around the area.
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A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
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Oh, yes, it seems to me that after our three-week trip to Germany with the two children, the idea came to us to travel for a longer period of time, perhaps a whole year, in Europe, and we began thinking then about the least expensive way to accomplish this.
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Easy proximity to two-lane country roads, an interstate, tight parking lots, as well as unpaved single-lane access roads enabled me to try out this beautiful 37-foot-4-inch motorhome in myriad situations
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Plan your travel itinerary now so you don’t miss attractions and sights near Perry, Georgia, site of FMCA’s 89th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in March 2014.
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Whether you’re looking for something to bestow upon a partner or a friend, or you’ve been asked to come up with a wish list of your own, here are more than a dozen gift possibilities …
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A motorhome fire can be devastating. Learning about the different types of fires, along with extinguishers and detectors, can help travelers minimize the threat, plus save property and lives.
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If your motorhome’s refrigerator-freezer lacks the storage space you desire, the solution may be a portable cooling unit in an exterior bay.
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Flex Hose
I have a 2006 Monaco Camelot motorhome with a 400-horsepower Cummins engine. I need a flexible intake hose. It runs from the top vent down to the inlet side of the air filter. -
What song(s) or type of music do you enjoy most when traveling in your motorhome?
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Dips are an essential food for those who enjoy the easygoing motorhome life. Friends and family gather around to share a dipping snack, appetizer, dessert, or even a main course. Our small dinette seats four comfortably but is small enough that …
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Increasingly, being connected while RVing means we need reliable, speedy access to the Internet. Internet access lets us shop; surf; read the news; pay bills; download movies; and use apps to plan our routes and to find the campgrounds, restaurants, and …
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RV/MH Museum Receives Vintage Fleetwood RVs
The RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum in Elkhart, Indiana, recently received a donation of several historic Fleetwood RVs from the Crean Foundation. These vehicles are from the early days of the former Fleetwood Enterprises … -
Ceiling Lights
Comet ceiling lights from SalVinCo LLC are fixtures that feature a tilting swivel, making them ideal for a variety of lighting needs inside the motorhome. -
The Apollo Amigos chapter received its FMCA charter in 1993. The chapter was started when several members of the company-sponsored Apollo International RV Club had their memberships revoked because they no longer owned Apollo motorhomes.
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On June 20, 1978, a group of friends met at Rex’s Restaurant in Morehead City, North Carolina. The purpose of this gathering was to organize a new chapter of Family Motor Coach Association.
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Members of the Cardinal Virginians chapter gathered at the Staunton/Walnut Hills KOA in Staunton, Virginia, the weekend of May 17 through 19, 2013, to celebrate the group’s 20th year as an FMCA chapter.
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Basement Bike Storage
My motorhome has a huge basement storage slide-out drawer. Since I am an avid biking fan, I made a few minor modifications to carry one of my bicycles in this area. Traveling with my bike in the basement storage … -
Rotten Roof
I just purchased a used 2005 motorhome. After paying the previous owner and driving five hours home, I got up on the roof to check it out. I found that the roof around the bathroom vent is soft and has a "crunchy" feeling under the rubber.