Family Matters

January-February 2026 Wilburn “Wil” Young, F207019, applied the financial and management skills developed throughout his career to serve members of the Family Motor Coach Association, now called Family RV Association,…

This ‘quiet camping dog’ has shared thousands of miles of RV adventures with his family. By Crystal Hammes, F508127 November-December 2025 Meet Chance, our German shepherd. His story begins 10…

Celebrating fun and friendships. By Bobbi Radford, F335221 November-December 2025 Members of FRVA’s Snake River Valley chapter gathered at Mountain Home RV Resort in Mountain Home, Idaho, to celebrate the…

Members of Family RV Association’s Maine Wheels chapter returned to the site where the organization was founded in 1963.   By Dave Bennett, F471791, Maine Wheels Chapter, and Gary Dugal, President/Executive…

Members of this Family RV Association chapter hail from the coastal areas of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. By Terry Zelius, F434329, Secretary September-October 2025 Forty years ago, on June 3,…

A six-week journey led to FRVA rallies, interesting travels, and a spruced-up Roadtrek. By Sue Hankins & Pat Yacklon, F395564 September-October 2025 Are we crazy, or what? We asked ourselves…

Chance meetings occur every day, everywhere . . . even at Family RV Association conventions. By Joy Halkyard, F474790 July/August 2025 Who would have thought that after 39 years, I…

A Family RV Association couple painstakingly keeps memories of singer-songwriter Tammy Wynette alive by sharing her 39-year-old tour bus and memorabilia with fans. By Bruce W. Smith May-June 2025 Music…

May-June 2025 Don Moore, L154921, who served as FMCA national president from 2005 to 2007, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 93. Don and his wife,…

Planning a travel route on paper makes an easy-to-follow guide — and a great conversation piece. By Chris Christensen & Jean Powers, F420774 March-April 2025 My wife and I have…

The NOMADS, a faith-based community of RV volunteers, rebuild lives, homes, and facilities. By Rodney & Tammy Ripley, F418208 If you’re interested in combining your love of RV travel with…

FMCA’s Roadtrek International chapter joined the festivities for the manufacturer’s milestone event. By Chris Oberhoffer, F389540 Last summer, RVers who own Roadtrek Class B motorhomes, including those who belong to…

The national office recently learned of the passing of five past national officers and a national officer spouse. Tom Eller, F189521 (July 12, 1941 – September 10, 2024). Tom served…

This Indiana chapter looks toward the next 50 years. By Greg Wessel, F324602 November/December 2024 The Hoosier Cruisers are celebrating 50 years as an FMCA chapter. The group was officially…

November/December 2024 Don Crawford, A11012, FMCA Great Lakes Area president from 2000 to 2003, passed away on August 22, 2024. The London, Ontario, resident was 84. Don’s official obituary described…

Decades of chapter history culminated in a golden anniversary rally held in July 2024. By Greg Xanders, F496994 November/December 2024 In April 27, 1974, the Lincoln Landers chapter was formed.…

Chance meetings at FMCA conventions resulted in some remarkable discoveries. By Gillian Raye, F481952 September/October 2024 We’ve all experienced “it’s a small world” meetings, but we’re finding they seem to…

Louise Worst Moore recalls decades of family RVing, which included traveling to countless FMCA international conventions and other rallies. September-October 2024 In July 1973, Louise Worst, F10962, and her family…

Paying tribute to a father whose converted bus became part of his family’s — and FMCA’s — story. By Veronica Ross Mumm, F689D September-October 2024 In 1962 my father, Allen…

This fun-loving, family-oriented chapter will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a rally over Labor Day weekend. By Beth King, F285711, Secretary July/August 2024 Founded on February 9, 1974, the Yankee…

Members of this chapter have enjoyed a half-century of fun. By Jane Wolf, F51930 June 2022 Founded in March 1974 and chartered that July, the Central Florida Roadrunners (CFR) became…

This California couple has discovered many treasures in their home state, including Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park — featured on the cover of this magazine — along with numerous other…

Commemorating 25 years of adventure and friendship. By Ruth Roubal, F261185, & Kendra Kuehn, F288101 We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Tucson Drifters RV club is celebrating its…

This sunny group raised money to help grant wishes to kids in need. By Doug Pearson, F348649 April 2024 FMCA’s Sun Wheelers chapter collected donations from their membership throughout the…

RV travel is woven into the fabric of Dan and Cheryl Kealy’s lives. By Robbin Gould, Editor April 2024 Dan and Cheryl Kealy, F486210, have racked up miles of memories,…

What do you get when you mix a lovable canine with full-time RVing and a bit of whimsy? By Robbin Gould, Editor March 2024 Readers of this magazine may recall…

June Davis, F158928, who served as FMCA national secretary from 2000 to 2003, passed away peacefully in her Modesto, California, home on October 15, 2023. June was born on February…

Roadtrek International celebrated three decades of fun and fellowship in 2023. As one of FMCA’s largest chapters, the group is open to owners of Roadtrek Type B motorhomes. Activities include…

A crew from this fun-loving FMCA chapter competed in a cardboard-boat regatta during their August rally. February 2024 Although theirs was not the fastest of the creative crafts to take…

Forty years of fun! To celebrate, chapter members cruised for 18 days and 1,375 miles. By Lisa Heisey, F431595 February 2024 GMC Cascaders celebrated the chapter’s 40th anniversary last fall…

It’s not uncommon to travel with a cat or dog, but what about a pig? By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor January 2024 Oinking, squealing, and snuffling — sounds that you…

Now an FMCA chapter, this camping group has been active for just over 20 years. By Craig Burton, F543170 January 2024 This past October, the newly formed Elizabeth River Going…

Not every dog can be as lucky as the pups on the front cover — these dachshunds love to travel! By Lisa Merrill, F512570 December 2023 Hello, fellow RVers! We…

FMCA members are known for their generosity, and this is repeatedly proven by the On-Road Quilters group. By Linneah Deighton, Associate Editor Throughout the 60 years of FMCA’s international conventions,…

Formed in the 1980s, this FMCA chapter caters to RV owners in the southwestern part of Florida. December 2023 The Sand Dollars chapter is a group of RVers from diverse…

Explore the Mountain State and its geological wonders. By Richelle Coats, F546796 November 2023 Our family loves touring the United States in our RV, and we enjoy discovering local adventures…

November 2023 It’s impossible to know how many lives George “Mac” McCoy, F374422, saved during his 30-plus years as a firefighter or the number of RVers who benefitted from his…

The Penn Coachmen chapter’s open rally was full of high-speed entertainment. By Sue Cipa, F431859 November 2023 The third annual Penn Coachmen open rally was held at the famous Pocono…

By Kyle McCleish, Age 13, Grandson of William McCleish, F374709 October 2023 Hi, I’m Kyle. The Kern River goes from the southern Sierra Nevada through Bakersfield to the San Joaquin…

October 2023 Jane Roush, F243374, who served as FMCA national vice president, Great Lakes Area, from 2013 to 2016, passed away on July 22, 2023. Jane was born May 22,…

30 years . . . and we’re just getting started! By Judy Matthews, F421038 October 2023 June 20 through 24 marked the official 30-year anniversary celebration of the Cardinal Virginians…

Chartered in 1978, this Eastern Area chapter welcomes all FMCA members who answer the “call of the open road.” By Victor Banks, F415219 October 2023 The Coastal Tarheels (CTH) chapter’s…

Big on gaming and entertainment, members of this Western Area chapter always have a great time at their rallies. By Ed Quinteros, F419747 September 2023 Do you like to gamble?…

Former Northeast Area national vice president Stephen Lewis Mann, A29252, passed away July 8, 2023, with his family at his side. Steve and his wife, Marjorie, had celebrated their 35th…

By Elleny Hutton, F537189 (13 years old) I think that traveling around the country in an RV is the coolest way to travel! My family (which includes my dad, mom,…

RV Adventure! By Evelyn Wooge, F484126 Hi, my name is Evelyn Wooge, and I’m 10 years old. My favorite RV adventure was when we went with another family to Wyoming.…

August 2023 James “Jim” Ballentine, L8780, loved motorhome travel and spent much of his life feeding the wanderlust that ignited the passion he and his wife, Reba, had for RVing.…

With members from all walks of life, this chapter embodies southern Louisiana culture. By Gary & Glenda Milner, F409834 August 2023 Have you ever gone to an FMCA chapter rally…