Entegra Coach veers from the standard approach to building motorhomes. Rather than the frequently used vacuum-laminated construction process, the company utilizes what’s known as the hung sidewall method …
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Motorhome owners — especially those who embrace winter travel — should be proactive in preparing the forced-air heating system for those days and nights when the thermometer dips.
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The Road Wave onboard pressure washer provides coach owners a convenient way to clean their motorhome’s exterior.
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A new motorhome based on the Ram ProMaster chassis joins the stable of Type B models produced by this Ontario, Canada, manufacturer.
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A museum recalling a nautical disaster, Johnny Cash’s newly opened boyhood home, and an Ernest Hemingway residence are within a few hours of each other.
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Adventures, misadventures, and fun shared by four widowed RVers determined to continue motorhoming.
Pioneers from the original American colonies found a paradise in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a region called the Piedmont. Today the area around Morganton, North Carolina, lures motorhome travelers with scenic drives, a wine trail featuring five boutique wineries, state parks with leafy campsites, small-town festivals, and farm markets that spill over with local produce.One of the most interesting things about this motorhome lifestyle Jennifer and I have been part of for the past four years is the ease with which we have been making friends. In the culture at large these days, it’s not so easy to do. The world is hectic, way too fast-paced, impersonal.Born Free Founder John N. Dodgen Dies
Shortly after he founded Born Free Motorcoach in 1969, John N. Dodgen decided to test the company’s first prototype motorhome by driving to British Columbia with his family. They had traveled only 20 miles north of Born Free’s Humboldt, Iowa, factory, when a store clerk told Mr. Dodgen a story that compelled him to turn around.Tight-Grip HangersMaybe it’s not the most serious of motorhoming hang-ups, but it’s an aggravation, nonetheless: hangers that fall off the closet rod when you hit a rough patch of road, leaving clothes in a rumpled heap.Seaside traditions and historical homes make this South Carolina city a popular destination.
Amid the bayous and crawfish, members of the GMC Motorhomes International chapter of FMCA gathered at the Patterson Civic Center and Kemper Williams Park in Patterson, Louisiana, from March 27 to April 2, 2015, to celebrate the unique motorhome and enjoy the hospitality of southern Louisiana. The chapter’s convention attracted more than 90 GMC motorhomes.RVers can mitigate the negative effects of emergencies with some careful planning.
The Georgia Funseekers chapter of FMCA celebrated its 25th anniversary August 13-16, 2015, at the Charleston KOA in Ladson, South Carolina, a suburb of Charleston.The rubber around the wheels requires attention if motorhomes are to roll safely down the road.
When the Gulf Coasters chapter holds a rally, it officially runs from Friday to Sunday, although members typically start arriving on Wednesday. Such was the case when the chapter held its 30th anniversary rally June 19-21, 2015, at Anchors Aweigh RV Resort in Foley, Alabama.At a discount store, I spent $4 for four silver-colored sun shades, which came with suction cups. Each shade is 51 inches by 24 inches. They overlap to completely cover my windshield, and they are easy to install.A/C Fan Runs ContinuouslyDear RV Doctor:
We have a 1998 motorhome with an Airxcel air conditioner and a Coleman-Mach thermostat. The thermostat controls — low, high, and automatic fan — work fine. We are able to turn the unit off with the thermostat. The system cools and heats fine. Our problem is the unit will not turn off by itself no matter what temperature we set. What is the problem?Fiat Chrysler Addresses Jeep IssueFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued “Customer Satisfaction Notification P73,” which is directed at owners of certain 2005 through 2010 model-year Jeep Grand Cherokee and certain 2006 through 2010 model-year Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with a Quadra-Trac II full-time active four-wheel-drive transfer case. The notification may be of interest to FMCA members who tow those vehicles four wheels down behind a motorhome.The following companies have recalls delineated in this month's Recall Corner: Newmar Corporation, Thor Motor Coach, Winnebago Industries.DC Wiring For CPAP MachineDear Editor:In the September 2015 “Tech & Travel Tips” column (page 27), Ralph Fullenwider, F248513, describes how he installed an inverter to power a CPAP machine (“Inverter Addition”). We purchased a new motorhome in 2013 that, unlike our old coach, did not have an inverter. I also sleep with a CPAP machine, so we were faced with the same issue.The Yeatts household has established a wonderful Thanksgiving tradition over the past few years, opening our home to neighbors, friends, and family the day after Thanksgiving to enjoy a meal, share some laughter, and commemorate the beginning of a crazy holiday season.Don't you just love holidays? Those special days set aside on the calendar to remind us of the events, people, activities, or accomplishments that we are encouraged to commemorate and celebrate in various ways as a nation and as individuals. The next one coming up is on November 11, set aside as Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the United States.A royal kingdom awaits inside this 45-foot quad-slideout motorhome built on the Spartan K3GT chassis.
What is your favorite season for motorhoming? Please explain why.
More Americans are battling allergies than ever before, although it’s unclear why. It may be, as some experts point out, that allergies simply are understood better now and are being diagnosed more often than in previous generations. Regardless, allergies are nothing to sneeze at.
I'm not sure whether it was food poisoning or the stomach flu, or if there really is much difference between the two. But for all of that day, I was ill. You know that saying we Type B motorhome owners have …
The Class of 2015 induction ceremony was held August 3 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana. Nearly 350 people saw five people each from the RV and manufactured housing industries enter the hall.
Versatile MopIn the never-ending quest to keep your motorhome’s exterior spotless, a mesh mop for removing bugs comes in handy. So, too, does a squeegee for washing the windshield, a wet mop for scrubbing the RV, and a chenille mop for light dusting and applying liquid wax. The 4-in-1 Mop from Almost Heaven Products handles all these tasks.Versatile Mop
In the never-ending quest to keep your motorhome’s exterior spotless, a mesh mop for removing bugs comes in handy. So, too, does a squeegee for washing the windshield, a wet mop for scrubbing the RV …The Kenneth T. Scott Pipe Dreamer's Award and the Robert L. Richter Award were presented during FMCA's 92nd Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Country Coach Friends Incorporated chapter has made a habit of giving back to the communities where its rallies are held. That’s just part of what makes belonging to this club special.
Anyone who has watched the popular “Survivor” reality TV show knows that the goal of participants is to outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition. But it was more about who could outsmart, out-laugh, and out-fun fellow competitors when the Vancouver Islanders chapter held a similar contest at its first rally of 2015.Storage SolutionI grew tired of things rolling off of the slide-out storage tray in my 2004 Monaco Diplomat. At a home-improvement store, I bought 12-inch-by-4-inch-by-1/2-inch birch wood shelving.Storage Solution
I grew tired of things rolling off of the slide-out storage tray in my 2004 Monaco Diplomat. At a home-improvement store, I bought 12-inch-by-4-inch-by-1/2-inch birch wood shelving.How Best To Test
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In the past, you have said that a good RV technician would test a propane system at the main regulator using a propane testing device and manometer. The tests include measuring and setting the operating line pressure, verifying the lock-up pressure …The following companies have recalls delineated in this month's Recall Corner: Allied Recreation Group Inc., BFGoodrich Tires, Entegra Coach, Newmar Corporation, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc.
Towing Guide Information Family Motor Coaching’s “Towables for 2015” (January 2015, page 44) does not include the Jeep Liberty. It was listed from 2002 through 2012, but not beyond. Does that imply that the manufacturer no longer deems the 2013 vehicle towable? What about all those prior years?
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Regarding the June 2016 48-day Alaska caravan led by Fantasy RV Tours (advertised on page 11 of the July 2015 issue), I have been to all of the places the caravan will visit, and then some. I highly recommend the trip.I nearly missed an opportunity to recognize some very special people in my life, ones who helped to mold me into the man I am today. They both passed on many years ago, so it may not make a difference if I am a little late in paying tribute to them.
Well, the summer 2015 Family Reunion at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, is in our rearview mirror now. And what a wonderful summer this has been.
Many scenic spots can be found along California’s State Route 1 — the Pacific Coast Highway — but it is safe to say that the most striking is the section between the community of Big Sur and Monterey.
North Dakota hasn’t produced many major league baseball players, but one of the few was a big hitter. Roger Maris was an all-star slugger who in 1961 broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record.
Motorhomers who convened in Madison, Wisconsin, for FMCA's 92nd Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase enjoyed a fine celebration tailored especially to RVers.
Hydronic heating is an option or a standard feature in an increasing number of diesel-powered motorhomes. It’s popular among many coach owners because it provides clean, quiet, evenly distributed heat and unlimited, on-demand hot water.
A gasoline-fueled Type A motorhome that can turn heads.
Where's the best place to view the night sky when you're camping?Motorhome travelers who are familiar with the American heartland know that the town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is more than auto races at the famous Road America track. It’s also a region of leafy campgrounds, hiking trails, fishing spots, and sight-seeing opportunities, as well as a cornucopia of fresh produce, craft beers, artisan cheeses, German wursts, and ice wine.New technology such as lithium-ion batteries and solar panels that convert the sun’s energy to power for RVs is returning the RV lifestyle to its original intent, giving RVers a whole new world to once again explore.
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