As spring draws near and we look forward to the end of winter weather, many of us will begin to stock up our recreational vehicles in preparation for warm-weather travel. While you’re doing so some RV spring cleaning and gathering...
RV Trader: 5 Basics of Routine RV Maintenance
As we know, RVs are big vehicles with lots of parts, so it’s no surprise that a lot goes into RV maintenance. However, if you commit to keeping your rig properly maintained, it can last for years and take you...
Putting the RV to Bed
It has been a very difficult year and a half. My family has not been able to travel for most of that time, and we have been unable to travel into the United States at all. The U.S. is our...
PulsePoint App Review
Hello, FMCA Family! I hope you enjoyed your summer travels and adventures. Now that fall is upon us, it is a good time to go over your first aid kits. If you are unsure of what to have in your...
Fixing an RV Headboard – DIY Renovation
As I’ve said before, we got really lucky finding our new-to-us Tiffin Phaeton. It was well taken care of, with low miles, and was exactly the layout we were looking for. Kudos to Mark for searching and searching. Even better,...
Dewinterizing Your RV: Waking Up the Bear
For those of you who stored your RV for the winter, the time has come to dewinterize your vehicles. It’s like a bear coming out of hibernation; the long nap is over, and the big beast is ready to greet...
RV Storage – Some Do’s and Don’ts
As we move further into fall, memories of our summer RVing excursions may still linger in our minds. But with the coming chill, also comes the thought of putting our faithful RV into storage mode. Though seemingly a mundane task,...
Towing a Towable RV
Before you hit the road with a conventional travel trailer or a fifth-wheel, it’s important to understand towing capacity, weight ratings, equipment needs, and more. That’s true for new RVers, of course, but it also applies to motorhome owners planning...
RV Buying Tips
Buying an RV typically is not a simple, stress-free experience, as most readers of this blog probably can attest. After all, it requires a substantial outlay of discretionary funds. It is therefore not uncommon for prospective first-time buyers to seek...
RV A/C Maintenance – 10 Tips from the RV Doctor
RV A/C Maintenance Tips Is it time to perform RV A/C maintenance? FMCA has tips for performing routine maintenance on your RV's roof-top air conditioner unit(s). Overall, the average RV owner can perform this RV A/C maintenance in an afternoon. However,...