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…
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RV life leads to endless adventures, beauty, and joy. By RonnieSue Ambrosino, F328569 Icebergs, whales, snowy mountaintops, owls, and northern lights — do these words conjure up any images? RVing…
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Jeff and Denise Del Favero decided to give RVing a try for a year. They aren’t done yet. By Denise Del Favero, F509249 August 2021 At a certain point, you…
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What happens when a family of five shifts their work and school routines and goes mobile. By Skip Tate, Associate Editor April 2021 Dan and Jaime Piening, F515009, were living…
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Ann and Drew Leach, F500983 Occupations: We used to be a Realtor and a transcriber. Now we’re social media influencers. Follow us: RunawayWithUsRV. Home: Box Elder, South Dakota. RV: 2016…
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A motorhome carries special memories for three generations of an RVing family. By John Johnston, Associate Editor October 2020 Merriam-Webster defines an RV as “a vehicle designed for recreational use,…
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Garth Cane will be recognized for years of service to the RV industry. Garth W. Cane, F90067, bought his first RV in 1960 so that he and his family could…
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Jim Holifield, L387, loved to get behind the wheel of a bus he had converted himself. Then, starting from his home in California, he would drive as far north, or…
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Over a seven-year period, Dick and Debbie Newbert visited all 50 U.S. statehouses. By John Johnston, Associate Editor August 2020 It was not only a capital idea — as in,…
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A family steps out of their comfort zone for an RVing journey that offers wide-ranging experiences. By John Johnston, Associate Editor June 2020 The children’s smiles. That’s what stands out…
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Todd N. Mullane, F497518 About Me: A full-time RVer since 2019 who travels the United States in a 2016 Keystone Outback travel trailer. Occupation: Retired fire chief, Air National Guard;…
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RVers Chris and Joy Adiletta and their dogs enjoy this competitive team sport. By John Johnston, Associate Editor May 2020 Many FMCA members travel with pets. Some buy an RV…
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RVing offers a welcome respite for a hardworking farm family. By John Johnston, Associate Editor April 2020 We spread it on toast, plop it on baked potatoes, and place pats…
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Rocky and Julie Naylor’s converted Greyhound packs the “wow” factor. By John Johnston, Associate Editor February 2020 Whether they’re attending a classic car show, visiting a national park, or hanging…
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Paul and Betty Byrnes, F493073 Occupations: Paul: Retired dealer for a water-treatment company. Betty: Retired special education teacher/consultant and real estate agent. Home: Cape Coral, Florida. RV: 2015 Thor A.C.E.…
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Motorhome travel has helped fuel a life-changing transformation for this Arizona couple. By John Johnston, Associate Editor January 2020 Most people can point to specific moments that changed the trajectory…
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Walter “Lee” and Joy Atterholt, F500402 Occupations: Lee: Retired Navy nurse and retired California peace officer. Joy: Retired schoolteacher. Home: Redlands, California. RV: 1998 Beaver Monterey 3600 motorhome. Pets: Two…
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RVing makes new adventures possible for a family of four, including their 16-year-old with disabilities. By John Johnston, Associate Editor December 2019 A few years ago, when Donn Hensel first…
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Russ and Laura Hines, F493195 Home: Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. Occupations: Russ: Retired police officer; now a mobile RV service technician. Laura: Registered nurse. RV: 2019 Tiffin Phaeton motorhome. Pets: Axel,…
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Former big-league pitcher Milt Wilcox makes a splash with dock-jumping dogs. By John Johnston, Associate Editor November 2019 Milt Wilcox, F483994, considers himself fortunate that significant portions of his life…
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A couple from Omaha, Nebraska, now displays FMCA membership number F500000. By John Johnston, Associate Editor October 2019 Stacey and Shari Froemming bought a motorhome in April 2016, and before…
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Harry and Renee Wright, F477678 Occupations: Harry: Retired insurance company director. Renee: In a second career as owner of a home-based graphic arts and event-planning business. Home: Hudson, Ohio. RV:…
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Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 Occupations: Retired. RV: 2013 Winnebago Journey. Full-timing since: January 1, 2016. Before that, home was Redding, California. Full-timing’s appeal: The freedom to be wherever we…
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An act of violence hasn’t stopped these FMCA members from helping others unlock their inner creativity. By John Johnston, Associate Editor September 2019 Richard and Michele Fritz, F464306, knew early…
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FMCA has benefited from Bill and Deanie Hendrix’s lifelong association with RVs. By John Johnston, Associate Editor August 2019 FMCA membership number F761 has a long, proud history. It encompasses…
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Alan and Paula Grissom, F484042 Occupations: Retired. RV: 2013 Winnebago Journey. Full-timing since: January 1, 2016. Before that, home was Redding, California. Full-timing’s appeal: The freedom to be wherever we…
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Larry Deese turns humble golf carts into eye-catching vehicles. By John Johnston, Associate Editor July 2019 Let’s say you’re in the market for a golf cart. Not just a run-of-the-mill…
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Allan and Mary-Ann Knight, F490316 Home: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Occupations: Allan: President, Knight Web Services Inc. Mary-Ann: Bookkeeper. RV: 2011 Winnebago Tour, named Bailey. How we named the motorhome: Mary-Ann:…
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Bill and Cheryl Conrod, F489157 Home: Grand Junction, Colorado. Occupations: Retired from federal and education work. RV: A 2008 17-foot Casita travel trailer. RVing since: October 2008, but both of…
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Frank Harrison has devoted much of his life to the water sport he loves. By John Johnston, Associate Editor April 2019 Getting older is a beautiful thing. Just ask Frank…
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DeWayne and Vickie Reed, F490953 Occupations: DeWayne is retired from the U.S. Navy and now works for the U.S. Army in a civilian role. Vickie, a former government contractor, is…
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Pam Balentine and her daughter, Brittany Davis, C13626. Occupations: Artisans (PamsPoshDesigns.etsy.com, BrittaBellaShop.etsy.com) and pet marketers (#CrazyPetChannel, #BellatheBeaglesAdventure). RV: 2003 Four Winds Hurricane motorhome. Pet: Bella the beagle. RVing since: February…
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At age 30, RVers Jason and Rae Miller choose to live untethered. By John Johnston, Associate Editor March 2019 A couple of years ago, Jason and Rae Miller, F486241, told…
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February 2019 Home: Tinley Park, Illinois. Occupations: Bob: Business consultant. Julie: Senior director of a transportation company. RV: 2002 Itasca Suncruiser. Pets: Four Maltese dogs. RVing since: October 2018. As…
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Robert and Lea Ann Bedwell, F480165 Home: Graham, North Carolina. Occupations: Homecare franchise owners. RV: Tiffin Allegro Red. RVing since: 2017. Best RVing memory: Camping with our 9-year-old grandson at…
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Eric and Gina Babins’ online radio station plays tropical rock around the clock. By John Johnston, Associate Editor January 2019 When wicked winter produces meteorological mayhem, some FMCA members evade…
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In need of a life reset, a widow turned to full-time RVing with her children. By John Johnston, Associate Editor December 2018 At age 52, Susan Davis, F457287, has lived…
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Nicholas, Maria, and Anastasia Meremianin, F474868 Home: Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Occupations: Nick works for a New Jersey state agency; Maria is a home infusion field nurse supervisor; Anastasia, 11,…
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November 2018 Home: Franklin, Tennessee. Occupations: Mark retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years and now works for the government. Kimberly works in corporate real estate, specializing in…
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Hagen and Mary Streckel, F479958 Home: Kempner, Texas. Occupations: Retired secondary educators. RV: 1999 Safari Serengeti motorhome. RVing since: July 2012. Most unusual place visited: Hagen enjoyed a trip to…
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Bill and Julie Bannister, F480763. Answers by Julie. September 2018 Occupations: Bill is a musician and a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Kansas Army National Guard. Julie is a…
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A bond that began at an FMCA gathering blossomed into a lasting relationship. By John Johnston, Associate Editor September 2018 Something special happened at FMCA’s 1982 summer convention, which took…
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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,…
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Meet The Family Greg and Linda Lawson, F481410 Years married: 37. Occupations: Greg retired from Duke Energy and now works with Linda in their T-shirt quilt business, www.QuiltMyShirts.com. Home: Southport,…
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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…
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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…
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Chris & Krista Rose, F477461 Occupations: Chris: Auto technician at a GM dealership. Krista: Marketing coordinator at FMCA. Home: Batavia, Ohio. RV: 2014 Coleman Expedition LT. Pet: Tally, our 9-year-old…