Maximizing 6-Volt Battery Efficiency
I would like to know the best way to hook up four 6-volt batteries that are in the bank of auxiliary batteries for my 2004 Excursion diesel-pusher motorhome. They are all brand-new batteries.

Newmar Corporation has announced NHTSA recall 14V098000, which involves certain model-year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes …

Towing News About 2015 Honda Fit
After a year’s hiatus, the Honda Fit has returned for the 2015 model year. In previous years, both manual- and automatic-transmission models were towable four wheels down.

Describe your favorite “app” for your smartphone or tablet.

Make a cool accompaniment to your next grilled meal, or create an entire meal out of a salad.

Mike shares part of his endless list of reasons why he and Jennifer love the motorhome lifestyle.

Oklahoma RV Resort Accommodates Friends And Family
Pine Island RV Resort, a 147-acre RV park in Jay, Oklahoma, provides a camping experience for RVers and non-RVers alike. The FMCA commercial member campground is a private facility that offers memberships …

Blank Journals
Keeping a journal is a way to capture motorhome memories — everything from the guests you greet to the grand adventures you long want to cherish. Eccolo offers a line of …

At its members meeting this past March during FMCA’s Family Reunion in Perry, Georgia, the Diesel RV Club chapter was presented with a 10th anniversary certificate by INTO (International Area) officers.

Two Country Coach motorhome owner’s clubs, both FMCA chapters, are proud to have played a major role in providing the first SoloRider specially equipped golf cart for disabled veterans in Branson, Missouri.

Removing The Toilet
Dear RV Doctor:
I need to take my toilet out to work on it. It’s a Thetford. Can you steer me to where I can find out how to unbolt it, please? The leak is in the inlet connection, or that part where the water first comes in.

Stop Splashing Water
If the sinks or toilets in your motorhome splash water when initially used after connecting to city water, first connect the fresh water hose to the park faucet; run enough water to fill …

Interrupted Circuits
I have a 2005 Mandalay Presidio 39C on a Workhorse R Series diesel chassis. The coach has two 120-volt-AC ground fault interrupter (GFI) breakers (1 & 2 and 5 & 6) that control all receptacles in the coach.

Family Photo
Dear Editor:
Just finished reading the May 2014 issue. I always read the whole magazine front to back and all ads in between. But what really stuck out in this issue was the “Chapter Spotlight” column about …

Occasionally I will be inviting guest columnists to submit timely and important articles that may be of interest to FMCA members. This month’s guest writer is Warren C. Hegg, national director for Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive.

It is hard to believe, but this is my 12th “President’s Message.”  I’m trying to figure out where all the time went.  This month I thought I would recap my first year in office. I want to start out by thanking each and every one of you for giving me the privilege of serving you, the members.

One FMCA member’s inspiring story of solo adventure from the pilot’s seat.

NASCAR, historical sites, and outdoor beauty combine to make the Volunteer State’s northeast corner of supersize importance.

''Ooh,''  breathes the crowd of spellbound people. The dark night bursts with dazzling light, and arcs of glittering color rocket overhead. An eruption of colored stars …

Add to your knowledge about RVing and the travel lifestyle by attending sensational learning sessions at FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase in August.

A quick-reference guide to the companies scheduled to exhibit motorhomes, RV products and services, and other intriguing items at FMCA’s “High Desert Sunrise” Family Reunion in mid-August.

Visit the famed blue volcanic lake while in Oregon for FMCA’s 9oth Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase.

This full-featured, stylish Type B can tackle the road with ease, especially when armed with an optional solar package.

Understanding motorhome weight ratings, reasons to weigh an RV, and how to use the information to ensure safe travels.

Understanding motorhome weight ratings, reasons to weigh an RV, and how to use the information to ensure safe travels.

This full-featured, stylish Type B can tackle the road with ease, especially when armed with an optional solar package.

Visit the famed blue volcanic lake while in Oregon for FMCA’s 9oth Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase.

NASCAR, historical sites, and outdoor beauty combine to make the Volunteer State’s northeast corner of supersize importance.

One FMCA member’s inspiring story of solo adventure from the pilot’s seat.

Since the FMCA Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Perry, Georgia, this past March, life has slowed down a bit for Gloria and me. We were able to spend a little time at home in Arkansas, and we had our annual Rally in the Pasture …

I recently read a Facebook post that stated, “The first step of a new adventure may start with a simple message.” The photo attached to the message showed fingers painted with smiling faces — one with a hat on it — and the words …

More Bike Business
I would like to add to the “How to Buy a Bicycle You’ll Love” article in the April 2014 issue (page 46). While I agree with the information presented about the types of bikes and …

Hard-Closing Bay Doors
I have a problem with my 2004 Monaco Knight 38PST. I was having issues with the lower compartment bay doors hitting when they were being closed, so I took the motorhome to a …

Winnebago Industries Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 14V121000, which involves model-year 2014 Itasca Viva!, 2014-15 Winnebago Travato, and 2014 Winnebago Trend motorhomes …

Either Versus Or
I have a 1991 Damon Ultrasport on a Chevrolet chassis. I am looking for a detailed wiring diagram for the two switches that control the two air conditioners via the generator and the shore power.

Slideout Protection Reminder
Many motorhome owners use brightly colored foam swimming tubes, also known as noodles, on the exterior corners of their open slideouts to lessen the impact in case a person …

Martin W. Pierce Sr., L57064, husband of former FMCA national president Dottie Pierce, died March 24, 2014, at his home in Florida. He was 89.

In 2013 many of FMCA’s GMC chapters marked the 40th anniversary of the classic GMC motorhome with celebratory rallies. The GMC Motorhomes International (GMCMI) chapter held its Fall Convention September 20-26, 2013, in …

During a recent rally, South Texas Renegades chapter members posed for a group photo at the world’s largest cedar rocking chair, the Star of Texas Rocker.

Travel Pillow
Kuhi Comfort travel pillows are designed to provide a more comfortable place to rest your head while on the go. Unlike traditional U-shaped pillows that push the neck forward and provide little padding …

Roadtrek Introduces Bold Interior Design
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., a leading manufacturer of Type B motorhomes, has unveiled new interior cabinetry with a bold Ebony vinyl finish.

Like many motorhome owners, my wife, Jennifer, and I give a lot of tours. It seems that whenever we’re on the road and stop at a rest area or for fuel, someone comes over and starts asking questions. What they really want is a peek inside.

Home improvement experts can tell you whether the resale value of a stationary house will be affected by remodeling a kitchen or adding a wood-burning fireplace. According to an article that appeared on www.money.cnn.com, the top three features …

What’s the most unusual food you’ve eaten while on a motorhome trip?

As travel writers and motorhome owners, wherever we roam in North America our home is always with us. After we decided to downsize from a Type A motorhome to a Type C, we’d meet other folks and tell them our story.

I grew up in Montana, so literature and film formed my dramatic impressions of Maine: loose jigsaw puzzle pieces of gray seas, fishing boats, jagged shores, lobster pots, charming villages, deep woods …

The most iconic of all tourist attractions in the United States, the Grand Canyon, as we know it today, was almost lost to us. It wasn’t until 1908 that President Theodore Roosevelt declared the canyon a national monument.

With an abundance of flowers and fruits, and a blossoming beverage industry, this portion of northwestern Oregon appeals to all the senses.

Elkhart, Indiana, considered by many to be the hub of the RV world, is home to a company that performs the entire gamut of motorhome renovations and general service work.

When you are into RVing the way this author is, you can’t help but dream. I have often dreamed of conversion coaches … RV art built into the ultimate platform for camping nirvana.