The Wife and I are also new to the FMCA but also very very new to RVing. Going on 9 months with our C and Smart car toad. In our mid 40's and feel like the kids on the block. After much prior research on motor homing, I felt it a must to join the FMCA right off. Big benefits. Hoping in November to make a run from Cleveland Ohio to San Francisco CA. (3 weeks, just the Wife and I). Kinda peace of mind knowing the FMCA is along for the trip.