August 2018

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Step Covers RV steps take a beating; they’re walked on and rained on and susceptible to rust. If repainting them has become a tiresome ritual,…

Vehicle inspections, driving tactics, and other tips to help reduce the chances of an overheated engine in motorhomes and trailer-towing vehicles. By Steve Froese, F276276 August 2018 Today’s diesel-pusher motorhomes…

Roomy and residential, this new entry-level travel trailer from Grand Design RV comes in three floor plans for family-friendly — even full-time — travel. By Robbin Gould, Editor In a…

Natural Night By the time August arrives in North America, many of us feel cheated. What happened to our long summer days? We sigh as we turn outside lights on…

Chapter members are dedicated to preserving classic GMC motorhomes. By Russell Keith, F460756 August 2018 The GMC Sunshine Statesmen chapter officially turned 40 a year ago, on July 28, 2017.…

This diesel-powered Type A motorhome, part of the Newmar Mobility Lineup, features the company’s latest wheelchair-accessible floor plan. By Mark Quasius, F333630 August 2018 It’s no secret that RVing is…

The ruins of a remote mining operation in Montana reveal great ambitions. By Mary Taylor Coolidge, a mining town in southwestern Montana, once had electricity, telephone service, a school district,…

An FMCA couple’s avocation allows them an insider’s view of filmmaking. By John Johnston, Associate Editor August 2018 Paul and Randa Silva, F349302, often have stars in their eyes. As…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2018 Supplemental DOT Cylinder I have an older Phoenix Cruiser motorhome with a 42-pound ASME propane tank that supplies the whole motorhome. I added…

Bowlus Road Chief LLC Offers Two Trailer Models This past February, a Bowlus Road Chief travel trailer appeared in a Super Bowl TV ad for website builder Squarespace. As a…

Fire Extinguisher Recall The recall of millions of Kidde fire extinguishers has been widely reported, including in this magazine, but it bears repeating. The recall involves 134 models of Kidde…

A Cool Tip Speaking of a “Scalding Moment” (“RV Doctor,” June 2018, page 16), another option for avoiding too much heat from the shower water is to put the showerhead…

Nick and Peggy Peterson, F482755. Answers by Nick. Occupations: Nick is retired from the Navy and works for a construction consulting firm. Peggy works for an insurance company. Home: Oviedo,…

So Cool mountains and warm friendships have marked this chapter’s past 25 years. By Ted Barrett, F276268 August 2018 When the Georgia Mountaineers chapter was chartered in 1993, members came…

Faced with events that pointed to the brevity of life, photographer and writer Dawn Wilson bought an RV and launched a quest to enjoy our “beautiful world.” By Kerrie Flanagan…

A dedicated RV receptacle offers convenience and ample electricity. By Bill Trimmer, F439193 August 2018 Maybe you park your RV at home just to load or unload, or perhaps you…

Dramatic sights, Border Patrol agents, and the Mexican army make for a memorable trip. By Steve Thomas, F453140 August 2018 Until you drive across Texas, you may not appreciate the…

Explore modern and historical traces of the ranchers, cowboys, and Basque sheepherders who helped to establish this Nevada town. By Lazelle Jones August 2018 Driving across northern Nevada on Interstate…

Chapter rallies are scattered throughout northern California. August 2018 Wine tastings, street fairs, shopping, card games, musical entertainment, and good conversation are just some of the activities that members of…