“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Big Wing Airlines flight 007. Please make sure your seat belt is securely fastened and your seat back and tray tables are in the upright and locked position. …
-
-
Fresh air fills my lungs as I take a deep breath, step off the platform, and fly 730 feet through the trees. A stream weaves 30 feet below me and tree limbs fly past at 25 miles per hour.
-
A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
-
FMCA introduced a member benefit in 1980 that proved to be of particular interest to frequent travelers: the Mail Forwarding Service.
-
When New England “bus nut” Robert Richter organized a gathering for owners of similar vehicles in Hinckley, Maine, to watch a solar eclipse and talk about forming an official organization for house car owners, his idea was not new — except, perhaps, in scope.
-
Great music, a variety of activities, and plenty of 50th anniversary fun await those attending FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming, this June.
-
These two outstanding national parks are located next to each other in the northwestern part of Wyoming.
-
Sometimes a different approach needs to be taken. NeXus RV has embraced this philosophy and individualized its strategy. NeXus builds Type C Phantom and B+ Viper motorhomes in lengths ranging from 23 feet to 32 feet, plus the recently introduced Ghost Super C diesel motorhome in 34-foot and 36-foot lengths.
-
This past January, the 2014 Ghost, a “Super C” motorhome manufactured by NeXus RV, made its debut at the Florida RV SuperShow. For this model NeXus RV connected an International TerraStar truck chassis with luxurious living accommodations ready for the open road.
-
-
The 2013 election of FMCA National Officers will be held June 19, 2013, at FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in Gillette, Wyoming. The Nominating Committee has submitted its slate of candidates. Although balloting is restricted to National Directors and National Officers …
-
Describe a memorable pizza place you’ve discovered during your motorhome travels.
-
Motorhome cooks love slow cookers. Meals steam and steep for hours, developing flavor and tenderness without tiresome tending. However, there is another way to free your day for campground fun: wok cooking.
-
It’s March, the month that they say comes in like a lion and goes out as a lamb. For those of us who travel the land in motorhomes, that means freezing temperatures slowly go away as the month progresses and, once again, it’s time to hit the road.
-
Advanced RV Rolls Out High-Line Type B Motorhomes
Advanced RV, a startup manufacturer that builds Type B motorhomes on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis, is targeting a tight niche in the market: those looking for “the ultimate Type B motorhome experience,” according to the company’s CEO.
-
Grill Plate
According to product literature, the Gas Grill Oven Plate from Grill Innovations makes it possible to bake outdoors on a gas grill.
-
Family & Friends: California Southwinders Chapter Donates To USO At Los Angeles, California, Airport
In December 2012, a delegation from the California Southwinders chapter met with Barbara Musella, center manager at the Bob Hope Hollywood USO at the Los Angeles airport (LAX), and presented a $500 donation.
-
Scooby, an 8-year-old English golden retriever owned by James Hsu and Michael Burger, F412587, had a blast during the Great Eastern Area Rally held October 10 through 14, 2012, at the York Expo Center in York, Pennsylvania.
-
The family fun experienced at FMCA’s 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, held August 27 through 30, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana, continued for nine member families of the FMCA Chapter: Habitat for Humanity® who traveled east toward Hamilton, Ohio, a town north of Cincinnati, following the international event.
-
On December 1, 2012, members of the Cenois Prairielanders chapter had their annual Christmas party at Shannon’s Five Star Restaurant in Bloomington, Illinois. During this gathering, we also held our second annual Christmas gift exchange for Toys for Tots.
-
Portable Desk
Most RVs can use more space for storage and organization. Our idea was a small magazine rack that is used as a desk and storage compartment while we are traveling.
-
Relocate A Smoke Alarm?
Dear RV Doctor:
We live in our unit full-time. The smoke alarm in our motorhome is so sensitive that I cannot cook a meal without it going off. -
Charging House Batteries
I have a 2006 Coachmen 38-foot diesel pusher on a Freightliner chassis with a 300-horsepower Cummins engine. I bought the motorhome new and found that the house batteries do not receive a charge while the diesel engine is running.
-
More Commercial Member Info
Two commercial member campgrounds listed in the January 2013 RV Marketplace have additional information that was omitted from the January magazine listing. Also, a company was omitted from the Furniture/Upholstery portion of the Services, Coach Components & Accessories listing.
-
One hundred years ago this month, Kenneth T. Scott, FMCA’s first executive director, was born in New Cumberland, Ohio, a small town in the northeastern part of the state.
-
March: the adage is, if it comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb; or, if it comes in like a lamb, it will go out like a lion; or perhaps none of the above. What is certain is that the month of March is a transitional month.
-
The following company has a recall delineated in this month's Recall Corner: Prevost Car Inc.
-
A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.
-
Ed Martel, L440, known to many FMCA friends and acquaintances as the “Chrome Kid,” was a familiar sight at the association’s conventions and rallies for many years.
-
The Winnebago Era Type B motorhome is a compact cruising vehicle that incorporates a number of patented systems and designs.
-
Information to assist you in choosing the right satellite TV system for your motorhome.
-
A look at the early years of motorhoming and of Family Motor Coach Association through a young girl’s eyes.
-
The city hosting FMCA's 50th anniversary Family Reunion this June is also a great place from which to experience the Old West.
-
A look at the fastening and sealant applications that are responsible for keeping your motorhome together.
-
How do you keep in touch with family and friends when you’re on the road?
-
Motorhome travelers, especially those who are full-timers, have a sleep advantage over travelers who must rely on hotel beds, their friends’ guest rooms, or couch surfing. We can outfit the motorhome with the right bed, pillows, and bed linens.
-
There are so many apps and Web sites out there geared for RVers these days that as we continued our motorhome travels last season, I began to accumulate a couple of screens full of RV-related apps, mapping navigation links, and on-the-road guides. I have 27 of them, in fact…
-
Indiana Governor’s Campaign Motorhome On Loan To Museum
On December 19, 2012, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels presented his 2004 campaign motorhome, RV-1, to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Indiana.
-
Grill Brush
The Grill Dozer from The Fulham Group is an innovative three-sided brush designed to clean and sanitize grills using a thumb-activated spray system that releases a fine mist of water.
-
The Heartland Execs chapter gathered for our 26th fall rally this past September at River Plantation RV Park in Sevierville, Tennessee.
-
In December 1993, the owners of 20 Roadtrek motorhomes gathered in Titusville, Florida, to view the launch of the space shuttle Endeavor and attend the very first regional rally of FMCA’s new Roadtrek International (RTI) chapter. Attendees didn’t realize then that they were launching a community that would bring thousands of Roadtrek owners hours of pleasure, many delightful adventures, and countless friends.
-
Gerine Reagen, F101008, who served as national vice president, Northwest Area, from 1997 to 2001, passed away on November 25, 2012, in Woodburn, Oregon. She was 76.
-
Condensation Catcher
We began using a small, portable dehumidifier, the Eva-Dry 3000, to better manage the condensation inside our motorhome during the winter months in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
-
Sunny weather and ample amounts of history make this little town a good stop especially during the winter.
-
Dramatic rock formations, made famous by several Hollywood movies, decorate the landscape near the Arizona-Utah border.
-
One son’s thoughts on how his father’s experiences – and that of an entire generation – helped shape a love for motorhome travel and adventure.
-
In the premier issue of Family Motor Coaching, FMCA's first president, Bob Richter, L1, addressed two questions. Why use membership numbers? And why put those numbers on identification plates that are attached to motorhomes?
-
The year was 1969. Neil Armstrong had taken one giant step for mankind by walking on the moon. It also was the year Dodgen Industries began designing and building Born Free motorhomes, a run that continues unabated some 44 years later.
-
This Type C manufacturer continues to innovate while maintaining long-standing design features on which the company has built its reputation.
-
Ensure that your 120-volt-AC electrical system is operating at peak efficiency by performing these annual preventive maintenance tasks.