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February 2017

February 2017

  • Servicing an Onan Diesel Generator

    This auxiliary source of AC power requires regular maintenance.

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  • Rear View: February 2017

    Are you a work camper? Describe a job you have had while staying in your motorhome.

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  • Open Mike: Top 10 Traveling Tips

    The Wendlands share the rules by which they roll.

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  • RV News and Notes: February 2017

    Marathon Coach Completes 1,250th Conversion
    Marathon Coach, which was founded in 1983, marked a milestone in 2016 with the completion of its 1,250th custom bus conversion. The quad-slide coach, built using a Prevost H3-45 shell, was equipped with …

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  • RV Products: February 2017

    A/C Air Filter
    When cool air from an air conditioner flows into your motorhome, pollen, mold spores, dust, and pet dander may come with it. According to the folks at RV Air Inc., that’s because …

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  • Family and Friends: Country Coach Texans Observe 15th Anniversary

    The fall rally of the Country Coach Texans chapter was held October 5 through 9, 2016, at the Mineola Civic Center and RV Park in Mineola, Texas. On Saturday, we were pleased that …

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  • Family and Friends: Thor Diesel Club’s Fall Rally Breaks Record

    Thor Diesel Club, an FMCA chapter for owners of Type A motorhomes manufactured by Thor Motor Coach, held its Fall International Rally from October 2 through 7, 2016, at the Elkhart County  …

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  • Newmar King Aire

    Travelers will feel like royalty aboard this elegant home on wheels, which includes numerous updates for 2017.

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  • Family and Friends: Blue Ridge Pioneers Mark 25th Anniversary

    Members of the Blue Ridge Pioneers celebrated the chapter’s 25th anniversary during a rally held August 15 through 19, 2016, at the beautiful Anchor Down RV Resort on Douglas Lake in …

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  • The Humble Groundhog

    Made famous by a February fable, this large North American rodent has some interesting and surprising traits.

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  • Family and Friends: Treasure Coasters Chapter Makes Changes, Sees Growth

    The Treasure Coasters chapter, centered in St. Lucie County, Florida, was chartered in 1984, but by 2013 membership had dropped to 15 families. And so in October 2014, members decided to …

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  • The Henry Ford Legacy

    The future was created in Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan, but the past has been preserved there as well.

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  • House Calls: February 2017

    Harness To Where?
    I am desperately trying to determine where a plug connects on the used 1997 Fleetwood Tioga I just acquired. The plug sticks out of a rectangular hole …

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  • ‘Rally In The Valley’ Seminars

    A course schedule for FMCA’s 95th International Convention.

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  • Recall Corner: February 2017

    The following recall notices (Daimler, Entegra, Newmar, Thor, Winnebago) are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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  • ‘Rally In The Valley’ Exhibit Showcase

    A look at the companies scheduled to attend FMCA’s next International Convention with displays of motorhomes, RV products, and information about related services and facilities.

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  • Tech Talk: February 2017

    Equine RVer
    We are in the market for a motorhome. We plan to tow a three-horse trailer. The trailer, when loaded, will weigh a maximum of 10,000 pounds. We assume we’ll need a …

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  • ‘Rally In The Valley’ Exhibit Showcase

    A look at the companies scheduled to attend FMCA’s next International Convention with displays of motorhomes, RV products, and information about related services and facilities.

    Read more
  • Readers’ Forum: February 2017

    Determining Coach Weight
    The November 2016 “Tech Talk” column had a question titled “Weighing The Options” (page 16) regarding places where RVers could take their motorhomes to get weighed.

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  • Sedona, Arizona, Sights And Stories

    Arizona’s most iconic views can be found in and near this popular town.

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  • FMCA Update: Insuring Your Fun

    Insuring Your Fun
    As you read this newest issue of Family Motor Coaching, I’m hoping you are snuggled up with a loved one in a warm place. It is February after all. Here in Cincinnati, we are …

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  • Barn Quilts Or Bust

    Glen and Suzi Smith travel a colorful rural trail.

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  • President’s Message: Rambling Man

    Sitting here this morning, I found myself in a really reflective mood. I started thinking about all of the places Gloria and I have traveled, and all the friends we have made in FMCA.

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  • Servicing an Onan Diesel Generator

    This auxiliary source of AC power requires regular maintenance.

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