aztec7fan Report post Posted July 28, 2017 I'm hoping this will get to the editorial staff at the magazine. I know advertising drives the decisions of most of the coaches that are reviewed, but I'm hoping they could include a few coaches that are not advertised. It seems the same manufacturers are frequently featured. I would like to see more info on these manufacturers: Lazy Dayz: http://www.lazydaze.com/index.htm Earth roamer: https://earthroamer.com Chris G. F3508s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Chris, Great point. One of the reasons you don't see some manufacturers with articles is money. The companies that have articles, coach reviews, pay for the space. It is part of their advertising budget. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamkay Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Hello, Chris and Herman. Availability of vehicles and writers to review them are the true determining factors in which motorhomes end up being reviewed in Family Motor Coaching magazine. Also, to clarify: We endeavor to keep advertising and editorial as separate as possible. That’s better for the magazine’s editorial integrity and better for the companies that end up having products reviewed in the magazine, actually. Companies DO NOT pay for coach features, the front cover, or other editorial material in the magazine. If you check back, you will note that some of the companies with coach features definitely are not advertisers. We’ve included their vehicles because we endeavor to keep readers abreast of what’s available in the marketplace. Of course, we’d like all of the major manufacturers to advertise. Advertising helps to support the production of the magazine, to the benefit of members. Thank you for the suggestions, Chris. I remember touring an Earthroamer at an FMCA convention years back, but their current models look completely different. They have new ownership since I would have toured them. So, this probably is worth looking into. We did have a Lazy Daze review years back, so it wouldn’t hurt to try again and see whether they are willing to provide a vehicle for a writer to check out. Not all companies are, believe it or not. Again, thanks for the suggestions. I’ve shared them with FMC editor Robbin Gould, who coordinates coach features for the magazine. Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks Pam. Sorry it was more of an assumption on my part and not based on fact. Looking forward to all the future Magazine article and reviews. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aztec7fan Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Yes, thanks Pam! Look forward to seeing more info on these coaches in the future. Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Can't wait! I love the FMCA magazine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
