June 2018

World War II vet Ed Price visited a variety of military memorials. By Dan St. John, F421001 June 2017 Ed Price and his wife, Anita, are charter members of FMCA’s…

Mileage On Used Motorhomes Regarding the Readers’ Forum “Mileage Sweet Spot” question (February 2018, page 14, related to “The High Price Of Low Mileage,” December 2017, page 16): RVs are…

LiquidSpring’s CLASS system improves the ride and handling of gas-powered motorhomes. By Mark Quasius, F333630 June 2018 If you love everything about your gas-powered Type A or C motorhome except…

Vintage charm with modern-day features embody this travel trailer. By Gary Bunzer Technical Editor June 2018 Stepping inside the Retro 157 travel trailer — the newest floor plan produced by…

An attendee’s guide to the educational sessions planned at FMCA’s Gillette convention. Learning galore is in store for RVers who circle their wagons at FMCA’s 98th International Convention & RV…

Adventure  Ziplining From A to Z How about flying through the air in a treetop canopy or above other stunning scenery while safely tethered? Ziplining is an increasingly popular sport…

Storage Solution Maybe you haven’t run out of storage space in your RV after all. BrackeTainers, from GetStorganized, mount on most vertical and horizontal surfaces — including under shelves and…

New Beginnings One benefit of FMCA is help from fellow members while traveling and the friendships that can develop. National President Jon & Sondra Walker, F268778 jwalker@fmca.com June in southern…

Storage Solution Our 2005 Fleetwood Excursion motorhome came with a washer/dryer combination, which we never used. What we needed was more space to store things, such as paper plates, cups,…

By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor June 2018 Extreme Condensation Last fall a metal pole building was constructed for my motorhome. Prior to that, the coach was housed at a storage…

M. Peggy Palakiko, F465615   Occupation: Social worker, gerontology. Home: St. Petersburg, Florida. RV: 2004 Forest River Georgetown, a 34-foot Type A motorhome. RVing since: 2016. Three words that best…

This active group welcomes RV owners who live in the western United States and British Columbia. By Paulette Kotan, F101818 June 2018 Rockwood West recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with…

FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention exhibitors. A Wyoming adventure awaits FMCA members and others who journey to Gillette, in the state’s northeast corner, for FMCA’s 98th International Convention. CAM-PLEX Multi-Event…

Young RV travelers can experience their own taste of the Wild West during FMCA’s “Wanted In Wyoming” convention. By David & Loretta Marlowe, F267754 FMCA Youth Program Committee Chairpersons June…

Created using the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis, these Type B motorhomes exhibit the same handcrafted quality that goes into the restorations of classic cars that first earned the parent company…

1971 gathering in Wisconsin attracted more than 50 FMCA members. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2018 Sharon Christensen’s family didn’t own an RV and they weren’t campers 47 years…

National Parks Price Increase Takes Effect The National Park Service has increased the entrance fees to most of the national parks that charge admission. Most parks planned to implement the…

A little town only 70 miles west of Gillette offers a large array of Western-themed sights. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 June 2018 Logic would say that Buffalo, Wyoming, was…

Ollie Hill’s love of the outdoors has influenced his family and work life. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2018 Ollie Hill, F159603, received a phone call a few years…

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL PHOTOS Great scenery. Unusual sights. Pet poses. RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@fmca.com; include a brief explanation and note where it was…