September 2014

Some Battery Basics
Dear RV Doctor:
I am getting ready to purchase new batteries for my coach. I remember you saying in your seminar that it is possible to determine the amp-hour rating for any battery by …

A few smart tips to keep your motorhome safe and to prevent break-ins.

This venerable model, part of the popular Holiday Rambler pedigree, returns to the motorhome marketplace for 2015.

Being active and adopting smarter food choices can produce invaluable benefits.

Auto racing, hiking, and wine-tasting are just the beginning of many things to do and see in this popular area.

Stops near Interstate 80 reveal the pioneer lifestyle, the Lincoln Highway, and more modern cultural history.

Well, it’s that time again — time to bring you up-to-date on our activities. As I write this, we have just departed Essex Junction, Vermont, for the Northeast Area rally (more about that later).

It is hard to believe the end of the summer is upon us and children are heading back to school. For FMCA members Ernie and Wendy Mayo, F374696, the school year means …

Corrections
As a result of a production error, the article “Take A Train To The Beach” story (page 66) in the August issue was missing some text.

LED Upgrading
I have a 2001 Monaco Windsor, and I am interested in replacing the exterior lighting with LEDs. I would prefer to do the installation myself, if possible. Can you give me any advice on the selection …

Allied Recreation Group Inc. has announced two recalls, both involving seat belts. The first is NHTSA recall 14V330000, which involves certain model-year 2013-2014 American Coach-brand …

Stainless-Steel Screws
As the years went by, I noticed that many of the exterior screws on our motorhome had begun to rust, with several of them corroding away to nothing. To solve this problem …

Bobby Donald, F107800, died July 7, 2014, at the age of 79. Bobby served FMCA as national vice president, Western Area, from 2008 to 2012 and in many other capacities through the years.

Harvey D. Lawrence, F7444, once a prolific technical writer for Family Motor Coaching magazine, passed away on May 9, 2014, at his home in Princeton, Kentucky.

It was a simple question: Does Lubbock, Texas, have an FMCA chapter? Gary Simmons, F316138, posed it at FMCA’s March 2004 international convention in Albuquerque …

On May 3, 2014, the parking lot of the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis, Missouri, buzzed with activity as cars, vans, and buses lined up for the 10th Annual Tab Top Pandemonium, which raises money for …

The title of this month’s column could be “Tightwad Charlie.” I think you will understand why when I finish my story. I am almost too embarrassed to admit to this latest bonehead move, but I will, and maybe you will get a chuckle out of it.

Habitat For Humanity’s RV-Related Program Celebrates 25 Years
Habitat for Humanity honored the 25th anniversary of the RV Care-A-Vanner program with a celebration build and rally in Springfield, Missouri, April 21 through May 4, 2014.

The Wendlands travel 4,000 miles along the Great Lakes and explore areas rich in history and natural beauty.

Mouthwatering options abound even when you step out of the galley and into the great outdoors.

Describe an unusual activity you tried on a motorhome trip.