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July 2014

July 2014

  • Cooking On The Go: Campground “Salad-arity”

    Make a cool accompaniment to your next grilled meal, or create an entire meal out of a salad.

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  • Weighing Your RV

    Understanding motorhome weight ratings, reasons to weigh an RV, and how to use the information to ensure safe travels.

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  • Open Mike: The Appeal Is Real

    Mike shares part of his endless list of reasons why he and Jennifer love the motorhome lifestyle.

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  • Roadtrek CS-Adventurous

    This full-featured, stylish Type B can tackle the road with ease, especially when armed with an optional solar package.

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  • RV News and Notes: July 2014

    Oklahoma RV Resort Accommodates Friends And Family
    Pine Island RV Resort, a 147-acre RV park in Jay, Oklahoma, provides a camping experience for RVers and non-RVers alike. The FMCA commercial member campground is a private facility that offers memberships …

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  • Crater Lake National Park: A Lake Hop From Redmond

    Visit the famed blue volcanic lake while in Oregon for FMCA’s 9oth Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase.

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  • RV Products: July 2014

    Blank Journals
    Keeping a journal is a way to capture motorhome memories — everything from the guests you greet to the grand adventures you long want to cherish. Eccolo offers a line of …

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  • A Widow Takes The Wheel

    One FMCA member’s inspiring story of solo adventure from the pilot’s seat.

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  • Family and Friends: Diesel RV Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    At its members meeting this past March during FMCA’s Family Reunion in Perry, Georgia, the Diesel RV Club chapter was presented with a 10th anniversary certificate by INTO (International Area) officers.

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  • Family and Friends: Country Coach Owners Clubs Raise Funds For Branson Vets

    Two Country Coach motorhome owner’s clubs, both FMCA chapters, are proud to have played a major role in providing the first SoloRider specially equipped golf cart for disabled veterans in Branson, Missouri.

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  • House Calls: July 2014

    Removing The Toilet
    Dear RV Doctor:
    I need to take my toilet out to work on it. It’s a Thetford. Can you steer me to where I can find out how to unbolt it, please? The leak is in the inlet connection, or that part where the water first comes in.

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  • Tech and Travel Tips: July 2014

    Stop Splashing Water
    If the sinks or toilets in your motorhome splash water when initially used after connecting to city water, first connect the fresh water hose to the park faucet; run enough water to fill …

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  • Tech Talk: July 2014

    Interrupted Circuits
    I have a 2005 Mandalay Presidio 39C on a Workhorse R Series diesel chassis. The coach has two 120-volt-AC ground fault interrupter (GFI) breakers (1 & 2 and 5 & 6) that control all receptacles in the coach.

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  • Readers’ Forum: July 2014

    Family Photo
    Dear Editor:
    Just finished reading the May 2014 issue. I always read the whole magazine front to back and all ads in between. But what really stuck out in this issue was the “Chapter Spotlight” column about …

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Catching The Spirit

    Occasionally I will be inviting guest columnists to submit timely and important articles that may be of interest to FMCA members. This month’s guest writer is Warren C. Hegg, national director for Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive.

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  • President’s Message: A Year Of Teamwork

    It is hard to believe, but this is my 12th “President’s Message.”  I’m trying to figure out where all the time went.  This month I thought I would recap my first year in office. I want to start out by thanking each and every one of you for giving me the privilege of serving you, the members.

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  • Think Small And Find A Big Destination: Tennessee’s Tri-Cities

    NASCAR, historical sites, and outdoor beauty combine to make the Volunteer State’s northeast corner of supersize importance.

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  • Stars And Stripes, Bells And Whistles

    ''Ooh,''  breathes the crowd of spellbound people. The dark night bursts with dazzling light, and arcs of glittering color rocket overhead. An eruption of colored stars …

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  • Redmond Seminars

    Add to your knowledge about RVing and the travel lifestyle by attending sensational learning sessions at FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in August.

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  • Rear View: July 2014

    Describe your favorite “app” for your smartphone or tablet.

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  • Redmond Exhibits

    A quick-reference guide to the companies scheduled to exhibit motorhomes, RV products and services, and other intriguing items at FMCA’s “High Desert Sunrise” Family Reunion in mid-August.

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