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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…

FMCA members celebrated the RV lifestyle in grand style at the association’s 97th International Convention and RV Expo. By Robbin Gould, Editor Photos By Rachel Jochem, Project Manager Spring had…

Refrigerator Braces Even if there’s not a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on in your RV, just a few bumps in the road can rearrange the items in the fridge, cause…

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Finding “ACC” In Escalade I outfitted my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with Blue Ox equipment to make it flat towable. One of the steps in the flat-towing procedure calls for the…

Take a tour of this island-themed travel trailer described by the author as a “cabana on wheels.” By Lazelle Jones May 2018 For RVers who dream of palm trees, tropical…

Top-grade rallies are hallmarks of this chapter, which is renowned for its charitable giving. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor Owners of all brands and types of motorhomes are welcomed into…

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Taxa Outdoors Unveils Mantis Trailer Taxa Outdoors Inc.’s newest travel trailer is the 18-foot Mantis. The RV sleeps up to four adults and weighs 2,800 pounds (unloaded). The trailer folds…

Ride into Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, where they celebrate the Old West every day. By Sally Weigand May 2018 When you are traveling to or from Gillette, Wyoming, for FMCA’s…

This new diesel pusher expands traditional Type A motorhome thinking with its sleek, contemporary styling and innovations. By Mark Quasius, F333630 May 2018 Readers may remember Winnebago Industries’ iconic Itasca…

A daughter’s severe food allergies led the Braga family to explore the United States by RV. By John Johnston, Associate Editor May 2018 For many people, RVing is liberating. It…

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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…

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With more than 1,200 member families, Roadtrek International is FMCA’s largest chapter. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, here is a look back at how the chapter got its start.

Read the latest RV News and Notes for March 2018!

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This long-lived chapter gained 25 new member families in 2017.

On June 23, 2016, torrential rains caused devastating floods that resulted in 23 deaths in West Virginia, including 15 in Greenbrier County alone. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Twelve counties were declared federal disaster areas, which allowed for federal funding through FEMA.

Members of the Thousand Trails of Texas chapter returned to the place where the chapter was founded — Medina Lake RV Campground in Lakehills, Texas — to celebrate the chapter’s 30th anniversary from November 17-19, 2017.

Read the latest House Calls for March 2018!

Greetings from Cincinnati! As you read this, the national office staff will be wrapping up registrations for FMCA’s 97th International Convention and RV Expo, set to take place March 15 through 18 in Perry, Georgia. Registration figures for “Southern Charm” have us trending toward the biggest event in a number of years. If you want to join the party, it is not too late. You can go to https://site.fmca.com/fmca-perry-learn-more, or call us at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622 to sign up or learn more about the event.

By the time you read this month’s “President’s Message,” Sondra and I will have been on the road since New Year’s Day 2018, serving our members. We left Elkhart, Indiana, in blowing snow, icy roads, and a windchill factor of 21 below zero. By the time we got to Chicago, our water lines were frozen . . . in spite of the fact that I had the generator going to power our fireplace, an electric heater in the water bay compartment, and an electric heater in the water tank bay. Plus, the Aqua-Hot heating system was going full blast, along with the dash heater. I don’t think most motorhomes are built to withstand such extreme temperatures.

We’ve all made them: those silly mistakes that cause RVing mishaps or, preferably, just a little embarrassment. It doesn’t seem to matter how long we’ve been RVing, either. At some point, we all slip up or forget one little thing. As a newbie, you’re at a disadvantage, because you just don’t know as much about RVing in general or your RV in particular. I know we’ve made our share of missteps in our RV, both as new RVers and as seasoned travelers.