The remote town of Lone Pine, California, may not be a famous tourist stop, but its rugged landscape has starred in scores of hit movies and TV shows. By Larry Keller January-February 2026 Lone Pine, California, is an unpretentious and...
News & Notes: January-February 2026
Coachmen RV Unveils Freedom Express Liberty Edition Coachmen RV announced the return of a classic with the launch of the Freedom Express Liberty Edition travel trailer. This new offering revives one of Coachmen’s most recognized travel trailer lines, which has...
Learning the Ropes — or Rather, the Hitch!
A solo RVer’s experience at the Ford Towing Boot Camp. By Sherry Light, F522611, Membership Director January-February 2026 When I heard about the Ford Towing Boot Camp taking place at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, this past...
Readers Write: November-December 2025
Easier Leveling In early July, I decided to buy SnapPad permanent jack pads for my Class A motorhome to increase the surface area of the stabilizer jacks when parking on soft surfaces such as dirt or asphalt (rvsnappad.com). Before ordering,...
So You Want to Be a Ham?
Using ham radio for emergency or recreational purposes offers many advantages but requires an FCC operator license. FRVA’s Amateur Radio Chapter can help you acquire one. By Skip Kazmarek, F427585 November-December 2025 When natural or man-made disasters occur, or when...
Employee Spotlight: November-December 2025
Supporting Members Like Family Get to know the Family RV Association national office staff. In this issue, Penny Gortemiller talks about the 40-plus years she’s spent assisting her extended FRVA family and the Chapter Services department’s responsibilities. By Penny Gortemiller,...
Family Matters: From Ocean To Forest, Chance Has Seen It All
This 'quiet camping dog' has shared thousands of miles of RV adventures with his family. By Crystal Hammes, F508127 November-December 2025 Meet Chance, our German shepherd. His story begins 10 years ago, when his breeder planned to put him to...
Power Inverters
Learn how these electrical devices work, and why RVers might benefit from having one on board. By Mark Quasius, F333630 November-December 2025 An inverter is a handy device to have in a recreational vehicle. It can operate 120-volt electrical components...
Association Update: November-December 2025
Winding Down a Busy Year A look at current projects, milestones, and future events. National President Paul Mitchell, F165576 pmitchell@frva.com By the time you read this article, the holiday season will be upon us. The year has flown by and...
Natural Wonders in the Rio Grande Valley
The southernmost tip of Texas boasts a rich array of ecosystems teeming with birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. By George Moore, F460576 November-December 2025 The Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, also called the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), extends roughly...