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FMCA/FMA/FRVA/ etc, raised dues a few years ago by a few dollars and there was such a drop in membership renewal that they had a dues rollback very quickly. Just look to Washington and you should realize you can't tax (raise dues) your way to prosperity. "This is a long term recognition that we are a great resource and the changing RV marketplace". Are you kidding me, there are no resources available from FMCA that aren't available free or for a reasonable cost from other groups. I know, the medical evacuation plan, but do you really believe the younger crowd you're trying to attract will be interested since they rarely travel more than a few miles from home on their weekend trips? Apparently, Escapees and Good Sam are hemorrhaging but their leadership had the wisdom to cut their losses and move on. How many more major rally's can FMCA finance when they are all losing operations? IMHO, FMCA will fail and not because there aren't enough members but because the leadership has failed to lead.

Its not a law its a regulation. You know how those blue states stick together.

One would think FMCA would be all over this but I understand Newmar reached out to them and never received a response.

https://rvforums.com/threads/ca-strikes-again-with-act.19411/

I've read your post 7 times over the past two days and I'm still not sure what you're trying to do. What part does the PI have to do with using your house batteries to power the trailer. My house batteries are wired to my inverter and my portable PI is only used when I connect it to the park pedestal and then connect my 50amp cord to the PI. What am I missing?

Google is an amazing tool. https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/propane-locations#/find/nearest?fuel=LPG https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qvyshift.lpg&hl=en_US

Are you sure its not part of the inverter?

A carbon monoxide (CO) detector in a camper might beep for a number of reasons, including: Hydrogen gas: Hydrogen gas can trigger a CO detector because it's detected in the same way as carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide detected: Four beeps with a pause indicate that carbon monoxide is present. Move to fresh air and call emergency services. Low batteries: One beep per minute indicates that the batteries need to be replaced. End of life: Five beeps per minute indicate that the detector needs to be replaced. Most CO detectors last 5–7 years, even if the batteries are still good. Malfunction: A malfunctioning CO detector will typically beep. High humidity: If the detector is located in a bathroom or near a bathroom, high humidity from steam can trigger it.

As you are aware, the weather is going to be a huge factor for this trip and you are covering lots and lots of miles in 8 weeks. Many campgrounds and parks will be closed for the season so planning is going to be very important. We are traveling in southern Utah and some parks began closing today, Oct 1. Plan on boondocking occasionally until you get to the southern part of the country. Check which if any states will require chains for your coach. I assume you will be towing a toad. Good luck.

I'm curious where the letter is that allegedly has been in the works since August 29? It only took 17 days to write the Declaration of Independence so you still have some time I guess. 😂

Great gesture on NIRV's part. Are there very many dealerships with camping spots?

No email either. My membership expires in October.

I'm sure its another cost savings program.

Every good cow eventually goes dry.

Wow, Ross! Now you're messing with their wallet and they will never go for that. It's like asking Congress to vote on term limits.

Here ya go Erniee. https://member.fmca.com/Directories/Find-Help-From-Other-Members

Check a Truckers Atlas.

"with the assistance of all our members", how can I as a member with one month left on my membership help manage expenses? It makes me sick that FMCA received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the government and there is absolutely nothing to show for it. The more I find out about how FMCA is managed the more reasons I have to not contribute any more of my money to it. I'm curious, Bob Weithofer, who/what are you?

Have you called Allison?

Diesel only.

Good luck getting any information from someone who knows. I usually find out from some 3rd party news source what FMCA or whatever our name is is doing or more aptly, done. My mail service got a letter from FMCA regarding my membership renewing, I told them to toss it. There may have been info on the dues in it.

Join this forum and do a "DEF" search. Lots of good information. https://rvforums.com/

Amazingly, I've been on this forum for 14 years and neither of you has been active. Ten posts between the two of you. This is a major flaw with the FMCA elite. You people, travel around the country all expenses paid patting each other on the back when you should be listening to the members. We, the members need to know, was Chris asked to leave? When my renewal comes due, I will not be renewing. FMCA or whatever this organization is calling itself this year, has no value to me.

I just read with only 700 RV's attending the convention in Redmond, that will account for a $400,000 loss for FMCA. Along with a drop of 6000 members so far in 2024 things are looking bleak. Sounds like Chris Smith used his inside information to abandon the FMCA sinking ship.

Have you contacted American Coach?