February 2019 Fussy Fridge I have an older Norcold four-door refrigerator in my 2001 Monaco Executive motorhome. You previously have mentioned performing the “dollar bill test” on the door seals.…

Enjoy true-blue Southern hospitality in Perry, Georgia, while exploring the indoor and outdoor exhibits at FMCA’s 99th International Convention & RV Expo. FMCA Staff February 2019 If you have not…

Use this versatile tool to perform a variety of electrical measurements. By Mark Quasius, F333630 February 2019 Every RV owner’s tool kit should include a multimeter, which can provide a…

Sway Control System Wind gusts, passing semi-trucks, and other factors can cause trailer sway, making towing a white-knuckle experience. Among the systems designed to keep sway in check is the…

How to capture animals —by camera —in their natural habitats. By Rhonda Ostertag Photos By George Ostertag February 2019 Wildlife encounters, whether happy coincidences or methodically sought out, enrich RV…

Campground Spotlight Clabough’s Campground, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Something tasty and exciting takes place each March at Clabough’s Campground in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: the Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff. On Saturday…

Monitoring All Tires This is a reminder about the need for a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that alerts a motorhome driver to problems on a towed vehicle. While touring…

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…

Jayco Introduces Residential Showers In Fifth-Wheels Several of Jayco’s 2019 fifth-wheel models are equipped with an amenity that company officials say is a first for towable RVs — oversized, residential…

Southern California’s desert secrets are revealed here to those who visit with or without a four-wheel-drive vehicle. By Mary Taylor, F480792 February 2019 Adventuresome travelers will love Mojave National Preserve.…

Bob and Janet Prince transformed a vintage GMC motorhome. Then they gave it away. By John Johnston, Associate Editor February 2019 Someday, Bob and Janet Prince, F305683, will make their…

The flagship model from Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation is known for its quality construction and wide array of features. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor February 2019 Some RVers may be…

The Sportscoach Type A motorhome embodies 2019 design and technology while celebrating its milestone year with a special options package. By Mark Quasius, F333630 February 2019 During an RV industry…

This April and May, a triple-location rolling rally will keep chapter members on the move. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor February 2019 The last time we checked in with the…

February 2019 In 2016, Rick and Lynne Snyder, F485225, bought a new Vintage Cruiser, a travel trailer made by Gulf Stream Coach Inc. They use it to camp in wilderness…

Correction The article “Servicing A Diesel Chassis” (December 2018, page 36) stated that when installing an oil filter, it should be tightened only by hand. However, in some cases an…

Airstream Inc.  18V-832: Certain 2019 Interstate 19 motorhomes manufactured from May 21, 2018, to November 21, 2018. Incorrect coach battery fuses may have been installed, potentially allowing the battery cables…

Chapter members enjoyed fellowship, food, and more in Merced, California. By Billy Low, F395745 January 2019 Temperate fall weather greeted Gold Dust Travelers members who arrived in 21 RVs for…

By John Johnston, Associate Editor Battery Checker An important part of maintaining an RV’s deep-cycle, flooded batteries involves adding water when needed. For anyone who’s ever forgotten that chore, or…

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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FMCA members who spend the winter months in cold climes may find this image especially appealing. Russell Keith, F460756, took the photo last May during a GMC Sunshine Statesmen rally…

Events Florida Fun In January Festivals, fairs, and more fill the Sunshine State’s calendar this month. Here’s a sampling author Charity De Souza compiled for www.tripstodiscover.com. Visit the website for…

When cold weather deals you a jolt, try these comfort-food recipes. By Janet Groene, F47166 January 2019 Sipping hot soup with the gang at the infield campground. Huddling around the…

Impressions and experiences logged during a couple’s first year of travel in a 35-foot motorhome. By Steven M. Jenkins, F466222 January 2019 My wife and I read about “glamping,” a…

RV Doctor By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Step Cover Uncovered I have a Winnebago Journey motorhome with a Kwikee step well cover. The well cover has a recurring problem. It…

This chapter works and plays together while helping others. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor January 2019 Many people have heard about Habitat For Humanity International, a nonprofit homebuilding organization that…

Tips and tools for figuring out where to go and how to get there. By Chris Guld, F349932 In the 15 years my husband, Jim, and I have traveled the…

This competitive sport combines safe marksmanship with a nod to Western history and lore. By Bruce Murray, F361709 January 2019 My wife, Deborah, and I started our camping adventures 30…

First Month . . . First RV Trip The start of a new year prompts a trip down memory lane and thoughts regarding new beginnings. National President Jon Walker, F268778…

Discover the remains of a thousand-year-old riverside village that was part of the mound-building Mississippian culture. By Knolan Benfield January 2019 A white-tailed deer watched as dugout canoes slid into…

FMCA sweetens the pot, adds more to the Perry entertainment lineup. By Robbin Gould, Editor January 2019 After the December 2018 issue went to press, the “Peachy In Perry” convention…

A Fine FMCAssist This past October, while visiting in Rhode Island and preparing for our return to our permanent residence in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, my wife was hospitalized in…

National Parks Set Fee-Free Days For 2019 The National Park Service will waive all entrance fees on these days in 2019: *January 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day *April 20:…

Come for the Old West heritage; stay for the western-themed fun. By Diane Morey Sitton January 2019 RVers have given high marks to a camping spot in Nebraska that isn’t…

A guide to 2019-model-year vehicles that manufacturers have indicated can be recreationally towed behind a motorhome without significant modifications:      

Members celebrated at rallies throughout 2018. By Gail Werschler, F166521 January 2019 In 1983, a group of bus conversion enthusiasts started the B.C. Bus Nuts chapter, and what followed was…

In mid-March, attendees at FMCA’s convention in Perry, Georgia, will be able to harvest a bounty of RV knowledge to enhance their traveling lifestyle. By FMCA Staff January 2019 What…

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…

Daimler Trucks North America LLC 18V-646: Certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2017, to August 3, 2018. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed…

This custom van upfitter builds luxury vans and type B motorhomes on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster chassis, including this top-of-the-line model. By Lazelle Jones December 2018 From 2004 to…

RV travel offers never-ending adventures for a Welsh terrier and his crew. By Captain Cruise December 2018 I am a robust, 30-pound Welsh terrier, well-traveled, very debonair, highly educated, lover…

An extended-stay RV, this fifth-wheel travel trailer boasts features that give it the look and feel of a true residence on wheels. By Mark Quasius, F333630 December 2018 Since Grand…

Virginia is the home state of this chapter, but members have traveled together to destinations as distant as Maine. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 The Dogwood chapter motto…

December 2018 Recall Information To determine whether your RV, car, or truck has been recalled, visit the website of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

A member vote is taking place. FMCA members are being asked to vote on changes to the FMCA Constitution related to member dues refunds and electronic voting. Click here to…

Peachy places around Perry: Restaurants, events, museums, and shopping near FMCA’s 99th International Convention and RV Expo. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2018 Location, location, location. It’s a big…