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  • Open Mike: Top 10 RV Resolutions

    Mike Wendland shares his list of RV-related goals for the new year.

  • RV News: January 2013

    Airstream Launches Interstate Model In Canada

    Airstream announced that its popular Interstate Type B motorhome model will be available in Canada beginning in spring 2013.

  • RV Products: January 2013

     

    Pet Life Jacket

    The Outward  Hound Life Jacket from The Kyjen Company will keep your dog safe whenever it’s around bodies of water.

  • Family & Friends:Country Coach Friendship Rally Raises $9,600 For Food Banks

    The second annual Country Coach Friendship Rally, presented by Country Coach Friends Inc. (CCFI), an international chapter of Family Motor Coach Association, brought 170 motorhome owners to the River Bend Resort in Harrisburg, Oregon, near Junction City, for five days of rally fun, July 24 through 28, 2012.

  • Family & Friends: Six-State Rally Association Celebrates Americana

    The 39th Six-State Rally, presented by the Six-State Rally Association (SRA), took place at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma, September 26 through 29, 2012.

  • Family & Friends: New York Centrals Celebrate 35 Years Of Fun And Friendship

    Members of the New York Centrals chapter celebrated the group’s 35th anniversary during a rally at the Camillus Elks Lodge in Camillus, New York, June 14 through 17, 2012. New York Centrals members are from throughout central New York and southern Canada and have a rally the third weekend of most months from May through October.

  • Tech & Travel Tips: January 2013

    Day-Night Shade Repair

    While we were on the road in our 2003 Fleetwood Southwind, we stopped at a campground in Ohio for the night. When getting ready for bed, I reached over and tried to close the shade in the bedroom. I heard a snap — I had broken the plastic anchor that holds the string for the shade.

  • House Calls: January 2013

    Manually Extending A Slideout

    Dear RV Doctor:
    The slideout motor on my Challenger motorhome is not working, which means I have to manually operate the slideout. The owners manual does not give instructions on how to do this. Do you know how?

  • Recall Corner: January 2013

    The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Fleetwood RV Inc., Thor Motor Coach, and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc.

  • Tech Talk: January 2013

    Fridge Facts

    The refrigerator in our motorhome works sporadically. During our last trip, it didn’t work at all. We took the RV to a home appliance store and the diagnosis was that they needed to “burp the fridge,” because of the ammonia within the sealed system.

  • Readers’ Forum: January 2013

    Satisfied Michelin Owner

    Dear Editor:
    I have to tell you how pleased I am with FMCA's Michelin Advantage Program. I recently used it in Jacksonville, Florida, where we live, at a company named TCI Tire Center. They were great and there was no hassle of any kind.

  • Executive Director’s Commentary: Fast Forward

    I recently had the opportunity to listen to Jim Carroll, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading global futurists and an expert regarding trends and innovations.  He spoke to attendees of the 2012 Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida.

  • President’s Message: Fun For The Entire “Family”

    I hope this column finds you all well and looking forward to a great 2013. I am writing this from central Florida, where Jean and I have a motorhome pad that we occasionally have the opportunity to visit. Weather here is much warmer than what we left behind in Pennsylvania.

  • Motorhome Regulations

    FMC magazine's January 2013 Motorhome Regulations chart contains the following information for all 50 U.S. States and the Canadian provinces and territories: length, height, width, combined length, license type required, and Web site.

  • State And Provincial Travel Bureaus

    Whom should you contact for travel information when planning a motorhome trip? To answer that question, the staff at FMC has compiled this list of tourism offices in the United States and Canada. The following information was accurate as of November 2012.

  • Cooling System 101

    Replacing the coolant at recommended intervals and maintaining the system helps to ensure trouble-free travel.

  • Yes, You Can Stay Fit While On The Road

    “Exercise is not fun.” “There isn’t time when we're on the road.” “I can’t exercise in an RV.” I’ve heard these quotes and similar comments from many other RVers we’ve met during our road trips. Motorhome owners offer a variety of reasons (excuses?) for not doing as much physical exercise as they should on the road.

  • Houston: To Space And Beyond

    “We choose to go to the moon.”  President John F. Kennedy’s words, spoken in 1962 in Houston, Texas, still echo through the decades.  He continued, “Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there.”

  • Vintage Transformation

    Family Motor Coach Association’s logo features a rendering of a Flxible bus, a vehicle that was popular for motorhome conversion when FMCA was formed 50 years ago. Here’s the story of how I became a full-time RVer and why a similar, 50-year-old Flxible bus entered my life and will eventually become my full-time home on wheels.

  • “Big Car” Is Fulfillment Of Ken Scott’s Dream

    The following article by Mr. Scott appeared in the premier issue of Family Motor Coaching magazine, published February 15, 1964. Mr. Scott’s dedication to FMCA during the 13 years he served as the association’s first executive director, beginning in March 1965, was instrumental in the sustained growth and viability of the organization

  • The Beginnings

    An informal history of the start of Family Motor Coach Association, written by the man whose vision and leadership resulted in the formation of what would become an international organization for motorhome owners.

  • Towables For 2013

    Family Motor Coaching magazine's annual guide to flat-towable vehicles includes cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been approved by their manufacturers for four-wheels-down towing behind a motorhome without major modifications.

  • FMCA Member Benefits Guide

    Updated information regarding the many benefits and services available to members of Family Motor Coach Association.

  • FMCA Flashback: January 2013

    A look at Family Motor Coach Association and the motorhome lifestyle through the years, as portrayed in past issues of Family Motor Coaching magazine.

  • Luckenbach: A Texas State Of Mind

    This small Hill Country town attracts visitors with live music and a laid-back atmosphere.

  • “Formula For Fun” Delivers Excitement In Indy

    FMCA’s 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase in Indianapolis, Indiana, offered attendees the perfect mix of things to see and do, while allowing ample opportunities for fun and fellowship with friends.

  • Branson ““ And Then Some

    Branson, Missouri, brings music to mind. And no wonder! The "Live Music Show Capital of the World" boasts more than 30 state-of-the-art theaters offering more than 100 shows brimming with country, gospel, pop, and rock music.

  • Thor Motor Coach Palazzo

    A new RV manufacturing trend seems to be motorhomes that fit in the 33-foot to 34-foot length range with a sticker price below $200,000. Thor Motor Coach brings the Palazzo right into this market niche. It appears that the company’s designers have done their homework, with another excellent addition to their diesel lineup.

  • The Slippery Side Of Motorhome Maintenance

    A motorhome chassis contains hundreds of moving pieces. The engine, transmission, axles, and other parts that help to propel these large vehicles down the road all require lubrication to keep everything in working order. Each component has its own unique job to perform, and the lubrication required to facilitate its operation varies greatly.

  • Rear View: November 2012

    If you use your motorhome to travel to sporting events, where do you go and what activities do you enjoy once you get there?

  • Cooking On The Go: Spanish Florida For Foodies

    In 1513 Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida while searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth. In 2013 the state will observe its rich Spanish heritage and cultural diversity during a celebration titled Viva Florida 500.

  • Open Mike: An Ode To Type Bs

    I have to admit, I had my doubts about a life of RVing in a Type B motorhome.I was sure it would be fine for weekend getaways, but as the Open Mike tour and my Roadtreking.com blog took off and it became apparent that we were going to be traveling a lot more than I first planned, we secretly wondered whether the 22-foot Roadtrek RS-Adventurous we bought would be big enough.

  • RV News: November 2012

    Winnebago Industries Resurrects Minnie Winnie

    Winnebago Industries Inc., based in Forest City, Iowa, has reintroduced the iconic Winnebago Minnie Winnie name with the launch of a new value-priced Type C product line that has a targeted manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at approximately $60,000.

  • RV Products: November 2012

    Hand Lotion

    Participating in outdoor activities during the cold winter months can be harsh on your hands. Skin Therapy Cream from Outdoor Hands LLC is said to prevent and provide relief for dry, cracked skin.

  • Family & Friends: Achievers International Chapter Donates To Indianapolis Hospital

    Each year, Achievers International, an FMCA chapter that was established in 1986 for motorhomers with physical disabilities, designates a charitable organization to help. Typically, the chosen charity is based in the host city for FMCA’s Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase event.

  • Family & Friends: Classic GMCs Go To A Car Show

    We are the proud owners of a classic GMC motorhome. These RVs were built between 1973 and 1978 by General Motors Corporation. On Memorial Day weekend earlier this year, we had hundreds of people touring our motorhome at a car show.

  • Family & Friends: Rocky Mountain Chapter Celebrates 45 Years

    Imagine, 45 years ago, inviting every “house car” or motorhome owner you could locate in the Denver, Colorado, area to your home for a get-together to share the passion for camping in a house on wheels. Howard and Jerre Ferrin of Golden, Colorado, did just that, creating a spark on July 23, 1966 . . .

  • Family & Friends: Virginia Smith Enjoyed Playing Cards, Traveling

    Virginia “Ginny” Smith, L71987, wife of Dan Smith, national vice president, Rocky Mountain Area, from 1989-1992, died on July 27, 2012, in Mesa, Arizona. She was 91.

  • Tech & Travel Tips

    Battery Filling

    RV batteries need regular service, and sometimes they are mounted in a location that makes it difficult to see into the cells to determine whether they need water. For years, I used a flashlight and a mirror attached to a stick, which wasn’t easy to do.

  • House Calls: November 2012

    Patch, Repair, Or Replace?

    Dear RV Doctor:

    We own a 1999 National RV Tropi-Cal motorhome. The gray water tank leaks when it reaches about two-thirds full. The tank was installed on the chassis over the gas tank. The floor and bathtub were then installed over the water tank. Because of this installation, there is no way to get to the gray water tank to repair it.

  • Recall Corner: November 2012

    The following companies have recalls detailed in this month's Recall Corner: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Fleetwood RV Inc.

  • Tech Talk: November 2012

    More Maceration

    This letter is in reference to the “Macerator Mulling” letter in the June 2012 "Tech Talk" column (page 18). In the seven years of using the macerator in our motorhome, we have experienced much of what was discussed in the letter.

  • Readers’ Forum: November 2012

    Happy Place For A Rally

    Dear Editor:
    We held our American Coach chapter rally prior to the FMCA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Little Farm on the River RV Park located near Rising Sun, Indiana.

  • Executive Director’s Commentary: The Armchair Quarterback

    I love the fall. With the leaves turning and a chill in the air, it is time to cheer on our favorite college and professional football teams.  I was hoarse for two days following a recent professional football game, the result of cheering the team on to victory.  I’m absolutely positive it was all the yelling I did that afternoon that pushed them to the win.

  • President’s Message: A Family Of Friends

    The breeze is just right on this late afternoon in mid-September, so I can make out the distant sound of bells coming from the little white church that’s nestled up against the mountain at the end of the valley. It’s times like this when I realize why I like the motorhome lifestyle so much.

  • Rear View: December 2012

    What hobbies do you pursue during motorhome trips?

  • Full-Timers Primer: Plan For Prosperity

    Establish a successful full-timing plan with these tips related to buying real estate and learning how to make your business thrive.

  • Open Mike: Off The Beaten RV Path

    We could hear the crackle of our campfire. The hoot of a distant owl. The yips of a pack of coyotes somewhere far to the west. The gurgle of the Rifle River moving over a stretch of rocks just downstream from our camp. The whooshing sound of wind whipping through a stand of red pines.

  • RV News: December 2012

    Millennium Luxury Coaches Featured On Destinaton America

    Millennium Luxury Coaches, based in Sanford, Florida, will be featured on the new cable television channel Destination America as part of a program titled “My Million Dollar.”

  • RV Products: December 2012

    Tablet Bag

    The Hadaki On The Run iPad Messenger makes it possible for women to keep their iPad or other tablet device safe and close at hand while traveling.

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