Cover Coaches Identified

Dear Editor:
The photo on the cover of the May 2010 issue shows four coaches lined up at FMCA’s Albuquerque international convention last March. We can give you details about three of these motorhomes.

It dawned on me that whoever you are, wherever you are, whether you have rented an RV for the weekend or have had one for a while, and whether you have been introduced to this lifestyle through a friend or acquaintance, you are involved in a unique form of enjoyment that many people only dream about.

What’s the best Italian restaurant you’ve discovered in your motorhome travels that you would recommend to other RVers?

Whether you stop for the architecture, the antiques, or just for the stories of earlier times, here are some places where you can learn about early American life.

Read the fine print; you get what you pay for; know your rights. When it comes to service  contracts for your motorhome and its components, you likely have heard all the warnings. Before you buy or renew a service contract, here are some things to keep in mind.

FMCA’s national treasurer, Wil Young, reports on the financial status of FMCA. He reviews revenues and expenses for 2009, and also discusses the association’s investment portfolio. Treasurer’s Comments includes a…

Alaska Travel Planner
The 62nd edition of The Milepost ($29.95 U.S., $34.95 Canadian; Morris Communications) is now available for travelers planning or about to embark on a motorhome journey to Alaska. 

Tow Bar Device

The Quiet Hitch (model 061) from Roadmaster Inc. is an antirattle ring designed to eliminate the noise and vibration that can occur when the tow bar is connected to the motorhome.

The Gateway Getaways chapter spent four days at the Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County, Indiana, October 13 through 16, 2009. Each year the festival begins the second Friday of October and runs for 10 days.

Leaf Indicators

Every time we put our table leaf back in, we had to figure out which side went where. So, we used a black marker to mark the prongs on the table as well as the corresponding prongs on the leaf.

Boiled Batteries

Dear RV Doctor:
I just bought a used motorhome equipped with dual auxiliary batteries. I used my voltmeter to test them and got a reading of only 8.5 volts. When I checked the cells I found they all were almost dry.

Anti-Ant Attack

Regarding the “Ant Infestation” letter in the August 2009 Tech Talk column (page 20), we have on several occasions also been infested with ants.

Another Nostalgic Note

Dear Editor:
In regard to the cover of the January 2010 issue of FMC, the first motorhome in line on the left is a Traveliner that was owned by Vic and Vi White. They were from Australia . . . 

I was sitting talking with a few FMCA members about the “old” days. You know, way back when I was little. I reminisced about how many times as a commercial pilot I had flown across this country, both in daylight and darkness.

This three-part series examines the intricacies and safety issues that relate to a motorhome’s 120-volt-AC electrical systems, and provides information about how to protect individuals and the motorhome when this electric source is being utilized. Part 2 examines safety precautions and necessary tests along the route of electric from the pedestal to the distribution panelboard, as well as generator and inverter output testing.

Diamonds in Arkansas? Well, I suspect that Little Rock was named for a different kind of stone, but, yes, there are diamonds in Arkansas just as certainly as there are palm trees in Florida.

Let your mind wander back to those carefree days when you played in a sandbox filled to the brim. Remember the smiles? Now, fast-forward to the south-central Oregon coast, where you can supersize that fun at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

The evening entertainment lineup for FMCA’s 84th International Convention, August 11 through 14, 2010, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, features three performances that are sure to make nighttime the right time for excitement during your stay.

Having lived and worked aboard a 2007 Monaco Cayman for a year, I am definitely into the familiar stage with this particular model. So, it felt a bit like visiting an old flame when I traveled to Monaco RV headquarters in Coburg, Oregon, to check out the latest 2011 Cayman model.

Many motorhome owners find it convenient to communicate with fellow travelers using two-way radios, which offer some advantages over cell phones and CB radios.

Montana’s Anaconda-Pintler Scenic Highway is a perfect example of why RVers should get off the interstates and see the “real” country. Officially designated State Route 1, this byway in western Montana, between Missoula and Butte, will lead you to impressive views; tranquil scenery; a mountain grade alongside a rushing, tumbling stream…