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June 2014

June 2014

  • Tech Talk: June 2014

    Hard-Closing Bay Doors
    I have a problem with my 2004 Monaco Knight 38PST. I was having issues with the lower compartment bay doors hitting when they were being closed, so I took the motorhome to a …

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  • Master Tech RV Service, Collision, And Renovations

    Elkhart, Indiana, considered by many to be the hub of the RV world, is home to a company that performs the entire gamut of motorhome renovations and general service work.

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  • Recall Corner: June 2014

    Winnebago Industries Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 14V121000, which involves model-year 2014 Itasca Viva!, 2014-15 Winnebago Travato, and 2014 Winnebago Trend motorhomes …

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  • Wrangler Towing

    Walk around most RV parks and you likely will notice a number of Jeep Wranglers set up for four-wheels-down towing. Wranglers are available in two versions: a short-wheelbase, two-door model and a longer four-door …

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  • House Calls: June 2014

    Either Versus Or
    I have a 1991 Damon Ultrasport on a Chevrolet chassis. I am looking for a detailed wiring diagram for the two switches that control the two air conditioners via the generator and the shore power.

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  • Precision Temp Tankless Water Heater

    Reduce motorhome weight, conserve water and propane, and enjoy hot water on demand.

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  • Tech and Travel Tips: June 2014

    Slideout Protection Reminder
    Many motorhome owners use brightly colored foam swimming tubes, also known as noodles, on the exterior corners of their open slideouts to lessen the impact in case a person …

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  • Family and Friends: Martin Pierce Passes Away

    Martin W. Pierce Sr., L57064, husband of former FMCA national president Dottie Pierce, died March 24, 2014, at his home in Florida. He was 89.

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  • Family and Friends: GMC Motorhomes International Chapter Celebrates “Old” And “New” In Branson

    In 2013 many of FMCA’s GMC chapters marked the 40th anniversary of the classic GMC motorhome with celebratory rallies. The GMC Motorhomes International (GMCMI) chapter held its Fall Convention September 20-26, 2013, in …

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  • Family and Friends: South Texas Renegades keep on rockin’!

    During a recent rally, South Texas Renegades chapter members posed for a group photo at the world’s largest cedar rocking chair, the Star of Texas Rocker.

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  • RV Products: June 2014

    Travel Pillow
    Kuhi Comfort travel pillows are designed to provide a more comfortable place to rest your head while on the go. Unlike traditional U-shaped pillows that push the neck forward and provide little padding …

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  • RV News and Notes: June 2014

    Roadtrek Introduces Bold Interior Design
    Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., a leading manufacturer of Type B motorhomes, has unveiled new interior cabinetry with a bold Ebony vinyl finish.

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  • Open Mike: Small House. Big Yard.

    Like many motorhome owners, my wife, Jennifer, and I give a lot of tours. It seems that whenever we’re on the road and stop at a rest area or for fuel, someone comes over and starts asking questions. What they really want is a peek inside.

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  • Full-Timer’s Primer: More Makeover Ideas

    Home improvement experts can tell you whether the resale value of a stationary house will be affected by remodeling a kitchen or adding a wood-burning fireplace. According to an article that appeared on www.money.cnn.com, the top three features …

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  • Rear View: June 2014

    What’s the most unusual food you’ve eaten while on a motorhome trip?

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  • Thinking About Downsizing?

    As travel writers and motorhome owners, wherever we roam in North America our home is always with us. After we decided to downsize from a Type A motorhome to a Type C, we’d meet other folks and tell them our story.

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  • President’s Message: Travel Plans, Past And Future

    Since the FMCA Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Perry, Georgia, this past March, life has slowed down a bit for Gloria and me. We were able to spend a little time at home in Arkansas, and we had our annual Rally in the Pasture …

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  • Acadia And Baxter: Maine’s Premier Parks

    I grew up in Montana, so literature and film formed my dramatic impressions of Maine: loose jigsaw puzzle pieces of gray seas, fishing boats, jagged shores, lobster pots, charming villages, deep woods …

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: The First Step

    I recently read a Facebook post that stated, “The first step of a new adventure may start with a simple message.” The photo attached to the message showed fingers painted with smiling faces — one with a hat on it — and the words …

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  • Mary Colter’s Grand Canyon

    The most iconic of all tourist attractions in the United States, the Grand Canyon, as we know it today, was almost lost to us. It wasn’t until 1908 that President Theodore Roosevelt declared the canyon a national monument.

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  • Readers’ Forum: June 2014

    More Bike Business
    I would like to add to the “How to Buy a Bicycle You’ll Love” article in the April 2014 issue (page 46). While I agree with the information presented about the types of bikes and …

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  • Taste The Willamette Valley

    With an abundance of flowers and fruits, and a blossoming beverage industry, this portion of northwestern Oregon appeals to all the senses.

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