May 2011

Frozen Holding Tanks

Dear RV Doctor:
I think I really messed up. Last night the temperature dropped to minus 5 degrees. I thought about the fresh water and left it dripping at a faucet, but I never thought about the black and gray holding tanks.

Companies with recalls detailed in this month’s Recall Corner are Caterpillar Inc., Entegra Coach, Prevost, Thor Motor Coach, and Winnebago Industries Inc.

Refrigerator Facts

I have a 1996 American Eagle with a Dometic side-by-side refrigerator. It won’t maintain the cold when in the electric mode. The freezer works fine, but the refrigerator does not stay cold.   

So Many Swirls!

Dear Editor:
I noted with a longstanding interest the comments by Mel Smith (“Simplify Exterior ‘Designs,'” Readers’ Forum, February 2011, page 12) about RV exterior designs. For years I have been puzzled by the freestyle swirls, appliques, and paint treatments on motorhomes and RVs in general.

In order to shed more light on the operation of FMCA, I thought it would be a good idea for each department director to write a little something about his or her background and to explain the responsibilities associated with their position and how the staff plays a key role in what gets accomplished.  I have asked Pamela Kay, director of communications, to start this off. 

One of the great benefits of being an FMCA member is the wonderful staff we have doing the work of the association in Cincinnati.  Have you ever thought about how many weeks and days go into 42 years of service?  Well, it is a bit mind-boggling.

Here are some easy ways to use the simple spiral as a way to turn everyday dishes into something more special.

Every time we see Canada geese flying overhead, we are reminded of our personal calendar of seasons, which is much more inexact.

Clinton Birthplace Home Established As National Historic Site

The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site in Hope, Arkansas, was officially announced as the 394th park in the National Park System following legislation signed by President Obama on March 30, 2009.