Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the RV Mom

Mother’s Day will be here soon, and it can be tricky to think of unique gift ideas. Just how many three-wick candles can a mom really have?! A gift for Mom should be personalized just for her, and nothing is...

RV Preventive Maintenance for the DIY-er

        There’s a choice every RV owner must face - preventive maintenance or crisis repairs. There is no third option. To put more money toward camping fees and less toward service bills, many RVers tackle preventive maintenance...

Checklists for RVing with Pets

Many travelers go RVing with pets. In fact, many have chosen to RV just for the convenience of being able to bring ALL family members along - cuddly or otherwise. FMCA has created two checklists to make RVing with pets...

Hot Diggity Dog!

Gather your family and friends for an outdoor hot dog buffet. Arrange a mix of traditional and unusual items in an appealing and delicious spread.  Download a printer-friendly copy of this buffet idea. Buffet Item Ideas Meats: hot dogs, sausage,...

5 National Park Lands to Visit on Your Way to Gillette, WY

From the east coast to the west coast, the United States is home to some of the most breathtaking National Park Lands. Road tripping is a great way to see multiple nature sites. With FMCA’s summer 2018 convention coming up...

7 Must-See Theme Parks with RV Campgrounds

Warmer weather is here, and there are so many theme parks for RVers to visit. Nomads can finally come out of hibernation as temperatures rise and the sun starts showing its face again. Outdoor activities and trips can start being...

Let’s Chat About FMCA 😎

In 1963, 26 families in Hinckley, Maine, formed a member-based association with a unique interest in converting old buses into family “house cars.” That was the beginning of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA). Today, FMCA has grown to be the...

RV Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is in the air! Maybe your RV was in storage for the winter. Or maybe your RV was used heavily this winter, as you traveled to a warm destination. (Here’s hoping it was the latter!) Either way, spring is...

Perry, GA: Get Charmed All Over Again

Relive – or live vicariously – the sights and good times of FMCA’s 97th International Convention & RV Expo in Perry, GA.  Nearly 3,000 RVs attended the four-day event!  Make plans to attend FMCA's next RV Expo! The event will...

Basic Creamy Rice Pudding

If you asked a group of RVers to share their best cooking secret, some of them would reply “Instant Pot.” Of course, this kitchen appliance is anything but a secret. These multifunction electric pressure cookers have what could be described...