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March 2014

March 2014

  • RV News and Notes: March 2014

    Florida RV SuperShow, Others Attract Record Attendance
    The 2014 Florida RV SuperShow, which took place January 14 through 19, 2014, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, welcomed a record-setting …

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  • Motorhome Water Safety

    Avoid waterborne illness issues by assuring that your motorhome’s water supply is clean and free from harmful contaminants.

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  • RV Products: March 2014

    Knife Rack
    Free up valuable drawer and counter space and keep your cutlery protected with the Knife Safe from Camco Manufacturing Inc.

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  • Family and Friends: Ohio Nomads Celebrate 35th Anniversary

    The Ohio Nomads chapter received its charter to become a part of Family Motor Coach Association on February 17, 1978. The chapter’s first rally was held at the annual Strawberry Festival in Troy, Ohio, in June 1978.

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  • Family and Friends: Hokie Travelers’ Rolling Rally

    The Hokie Travelers chapter is composed of 41 FMCA families who also happen to be Virginia Tech alumni, families of students, or friends of the university. For the past four years chapter members have enjoyed a fall rolling rally …

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  • Tech and Travel Tips: March 2014

    Out Of The Darkness
    We often return to our motorhome after dark, and fumbling to find the light switch is a nuisance, even with a flashlight. We’ve tried leaving a light on, but it attracts flying insects and …

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  • House Calls: March 2014

    No Refrigeration At High Altitudes
    Dear RV Doctor:
    I have been camping at high altitudes in Colorado for 40 years and never had a problem until I bought a new motorhome recently. The owners manual for my Norcold refrigerator says …

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  • Recall Corner: March 2014

    Airstream Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 13V632000, which involves model-year 2013 and 2014 Interstate Type B motorhomes manufactured from August 2012 through October 2013. The potential number of vehicles involved is 552.

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  • Tech Talk: March 2014

    Motorhome Mildew
    We live in North Carolina, and when storing our motorhome, even for a short time, we get a lot of mildew on it, especially the north side. What is the best way to remove the mildew?

     

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  • Readers’ Forum: March 2014

    Towing Guide Addition
    After publication of FMCA’s “Towables For 2014” towing guide (January 2014, page 42), it was brought to our attention that, despite what the owners manuals indicate, Kia vehicles with …

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  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Let The Madness Begin!

    March Madness is a time that evokes anticipation, excitement, suspense, euphoria, and anger, many times all within the 40-minute time frame of a college basketball tournament game. For the fans, it’s a time to don the appropriate collegiate apparel and to head to the local watering hole to …

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  • President’s Message: Passport To Fun!

    I hope this finds everyone wrapping up their winter activities and anticipating a welcome, beautiful spring and a fun, travel-filled summer. This winter has been particularly hard in some parts of the country, with severe cold and heavy snows, and even …

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  • Black Bear, Beware

    If you camp, hike, or drive through areas where these creatures live, play it safe and learn as much as possible about their habits.

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  • Summer Fun In Oregon!

    Updated information about FMCA’s Youth Program and the awesome activities set for the Family Reunion August 13-16, 2014, in Redmond, Oregon.

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  • Rear View: March 2014

    FMCA is headed to the Peach State for a Family Reunion in March 2014. Share your favorite Georgia attraction or travel stop.

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  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s ”Child Of The Sun”

    America's most renowned architect left his mark on the landscape of a Florida institution of higher learning.

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  • Cooking On The Go: Prepping, Motorhome Style

    Stock your motorhome pantry with essential ingredients that can be used when getting to a grocery store is impossible.

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  • Spartan Chassis

    This Michigan-based division of Spartan Motors Inc. specializes in the design, engineering, and production of specialty chassis and vehicles for myriad applications, including motorhomes.

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  • Open Mike: RVing Self-Improvement List

    Mike Wendland lists his top five goals for the new travel season, which he is eagerly anticipating and planning for while waiting out winter in Michigan.

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  • Jayco Precept 31UL

    This 31-foot triple-slideout floor plan gives entry-level buyers ample amenities.

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