The jolt of hitting the road as a full-timer is much like the culture shock of visiting a foreign country. Everything is new. In time, though, you work through all the personal, financial, and social speed bumps of the happily “homeless.”
Necklace Storage
I take my jewelry box with me when we go south for the winter, but I needed something for my longer necklaces.
Have you ever wondered about the custom of hanging Christmas stockings? Who ever thought of loading presents into socks?
Our first trip to Key West was in a Volkswagen Microbus. Since then, my husband, Gordon, and I have logged many miles in the Florida Keys, either in our Type C motorhome, by private plane, or by sailboat. The Keys are America’s Riviera, a vacation bonanza like no other.
Two state parks in the Lone Star State offer access to dramatic views and natural wonders.
Become familiar with Florida farming, kayaks, and dolphins while visiting the Palm Coast.
FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase left attendees with a mental photo album filled with good times and great friends in scenic Central Oregon.
As the shortest floor plan currently available in this product line, the 23XM incorporates an ingenious rear slideout for increased living space when parked.
On-the-go motorhome owners find ways to adapt that suit their lifestyle needs.
The Wendlands traveled the same routes taken by explorers and pioneers more than 150 years ago.
Travel Cardigan
We can’t cite a study that proves it, but women feel chilly more often than men. They just do.
Jayco To Expand Manufacturing Facility, Add Jobs
Jayco’s Motorhome Group plans to expand its manufacturing facilities at its Middlebury, Indiana, headquarters, adding up to …
Bette Jean Davern, F49346, wife of former FMCA national vice president Bill Davern, died May 24, 2014, at her home in Tucson, Arizona. She was 87.
GLAMARAMA 2014, the second Great Lakes Area Motorcoach Association (GLAMA) area rally, was held in Goshen, Indiana, June 11-15, 2014. What made it so successful?
Thomas Ainsley, F182814, who served as FMCA national vice president, Western Area, from 2006 to 2008, died on July 22, 2014, at his home in Sacramento.
Finding A Fuse
Dear RV Doctor:
We have a 2008 Fleetwood Bounder in which we experienced a surge at the Atlanta Motor Speedway when the neutral wire on a 50-amp aftermarket …
Installing Temperature/Compass Gauges
In your March 2014 issue, Alex and Janet Bartha asked if temperature/compass gauges are available for installation on motorhomes.
Your FMCA membership has become even more valuable. FMCA’s Governing Board approved the reinstatement of FMCAssist as an association-paid benefit during its meeting this past August.
Well, this certainly has been a fast month. National senior vice president Jon Walker and I left Essex Junction, Vermont, site of the Northeast Area Rally in July, and ran down to Syracuse, New York, for a …
Roads, Ferries, And Vikings
Dear Editor:
It was nice to see our little neck of the woods featured in the August 2014 issue. We would like to point out, however, that …
What features or amenities are most important to you at a campground or RV resort?
These simple recipes will score points with fans of sports of all sorts.
The Wendlands share a list of RVing lessons based on their experiences.
Thor Offers Wireless Control System
Thor Motor Coach has introduced a wireless control system called Rapid Camp on certain 2015 Type A and Type C motorhomes.
Wound Sealer
This could be one of those purchases you make “just in case,” particularly if you bleed easily or lead an active lifestyle miles from home.
On April 1, 2014, the South Texas Renegades chapter of FMCA marked its 35th year of bringing together members who enjoy the camaraderie of living the motorhome lifestyle.
The Dixie Traveliers chapter of FMCA celebrated its 45th anniversary at a rally held August 22-24, 2014, at the Great Outdoors RV Resort in Franklin, North Carolina.
We were in the Volunteer State, which has made major contributions to American music, so it should come as no surprise that members of the Monaco America chapter of FMCA were treated to some fine …