June 2017

FMCA national president Charlie Adcock has invited me to share thoughts in this column several times during our time in office, and he’s asked me to do so again this month. In a short time, I will finish my four years of serving you as your national senior vice president. It has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience for me. During this journey, my wife, Sondra, and I have met thousands of FMCA members; have traveled back and forth all over North America; and have participated in many, many FMCA events. What we have found to be true is that FMCA is all about people, good people.

This month we officially welcome summer. I hope you all have been out enjoying the beautiful weather in your motorhome. As you make plans for the summer, be sure to include FMCA’s big July event in Indianapolis, Indiana.
FMCA will host its 96th International Convention and RV Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center, Wednesday through Saturday, July 12 through July 15. The theme for this event is “Crossroads To Fun.” And that’s just what we are planning – FUN!

Read the latest letters sent into the magazine.

Find out the latest tech talk for June 2017.

The following companies have recalls delineated in this month’s Recall Corner: Entegra Coach, Newmar Corporation, Spartan Motors USA, Thor Motor Coach, Tiffin Motorhomes Inc.

Read the lastest House Calls with Gary Bunzer

Read the lastest Tech and Travel Tips.

As RVers who have owned both motorhomes and towables, this FMCA couple shares their thoughts on the proposal to extend membership to owners of all types of RVs.

Over the years, my wife, Barbara, and I have come to cherish two activities: camping in our motorhome and riding our tandem bicycle. Our love of bicycling came long before we bought our coach. For the better part of three decades, we have particularly enjoyed riding on rail/trails, those linear parks that have sprung from abandoned railroad lines all across the country. 

Last fall, while staying at Lassen RV Resort in McArthur, California, my husband, Andrew Richardson, and I had the strangest day of exploring. Our visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park ended at the front gate when we discovered that the park was closed because of snow. Feeling disappointed, we headed back.

If you are an honorably discharged or active member of the armed forces, this group “wants you!”

Read about the lastest news and notes for June 2017

Recommendations for apps and devices to help achieve professional-looking results when using a smartphone to capture memories during your RV travels.

An exciting live variety show called Cirque-A-Palooza has been added to the evening entertainment lineup for FMCA’s 96th International Convention and RV Expo on Saturday, July 15.