wildebill308 Report post Posted July 12 On 7/4/2024 at 3:00 PM, wayne77590 said: Well, I keep getting notifications for heat advisories. Alexa, iPhone, TV, all reporting heat advisories for our area. Now this is South East Texas, why don't they just say one time, "Heat adversories until Novemeber!" I agree. The big change month is October. I have seen it near 100 at the beginning of the month and near freezing on Halloween. The heat makes a good excuse as we are staying in Main for a while then a month in RI then western NY and finale work my way back home. Ray, hopefully you can find one that covers the marks of the old one. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted July 15 Enjoy you travels. Wish it were us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 21 (edited) Making progress; I have the new LED docking lights installed, now when I turn them on to back into the garage at night it's brighter than daylight. I have about 6 hours and $50 in that project. Kwikee step stopped working, an $8 spray can of contact cleaner fixed that issue. Cost me $60 to have a local RV shop replace the foot-pad on the HWH jack, I wasn't strong enough to do it. Got the entire MH washed inside, except for the carpeted ceiling. Man, I didn't know the walls, wood cabinets and leather furniture were so dirty. Tasks remaining; change oil N filter in drive engine and genset motor, wash coach, check coolant for strength of DCA additive. I'll think of more to-do items when I get bored again. I want everything shining and ready to hit the road when we put it up for sale. Edited July 21 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 23 I thought you were going to take some shorter trips? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 24 1 hour ago, wildebill308 said: I thought you were going to take some shorter trips? Bill Yes that's our plan; I'm focusing on making sure everything works properly in advance of selling. I've read far too many horror stories of newbies buying a MH rife with problems. That 2½ years of sitting in a body shop parking lot was hard on everything. The short trips will substitute for shake-downs while having a bit of fun and relaxation away from the house and farm. I can't even keep up the farm now, my tractor is in the shop for head gasket replacement and who knows what else after the head is removed. I now wish I hadn't sold my other tractors. What was once pastures is now hay fields, but the man who harvests the hay can't because his baler is broken and all the farm equipment repair shops are behind so far he can't get his baler repaired. Every shop I have spoken with says they cannot hire good help, they are either on drugs or won't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted September 4 Did FMCA ever have combined months for their magazine? Just received my Sept/Oct magazine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted September 4 I'm sure its another cost savings program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted September 6 On 9/4/2024 at 8:01 AM, erniee said: Did FMCA ever have combined months for their magazine? Just received my Sept/Oct magazine I only get 1 other month too, been that way for 2 years anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bm02tj Report post Posted September 6 With the name change are they issuing new ovals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 7 2 hours ago, bm02tj said: With the name change are they issuing new ovals Who knows, I haven't gotten anything official about the name change. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted September 7 Check your email. FMCA sent out an email yesterday to all members announcing the name change and the continuation of the FMCAssist program. By the way, they also sent our an email several weeks ago saying that the magazine would only be produced 6 times a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 7 48 minutes ago, ianbullock said: Check your email. FMCA sent out an email yesterday to all members announcing the name change and the continuation of the FMCAssist program. By the way, they also sent our an email several weeks ago saying that the magazine would only be produced 6 times a year. I haven't gotten the email yet. I just double checked all the usual places, spam and trash folders to. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted September 7 I found mine in SPAM folder, but it doesn't say that dues will increase to $100.00/year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dons2346 Report post Posted September 7 The "assist program" will not be thru Chubb any longer, the rates went out of sight. The new provider is ARCH and the program, which begins Oct 1, will have a new name as the "FMCAssist" was Chubb and can't be used. The dues will be $99/year beginning Oct 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 8 10 hours ago, rossboyer said: I found mine in SPAM folder, but it doesn't say that dues will increase to $100.00/year. Can you forward a copy to me? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted September 8 Guess if the dues are going up to $99 October 1st, I better renew now for a few years to save myself a few $$'s! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted September 8 I have received no emails Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobww Report post Posted September 8 If you are not receiving emails from FMCA, check your email preferences. It should appear on the home page when you sign into FMCA. Many members have unknowingly opted out of emails to avoid getting advertising from one of FMCA's partners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted September 8 No email either. My membership expires in October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 10 I thought this was intersting and How many dealerships do you see doing anything like this. National Indoor RV Centers - NIRVC · Dear NIRVC Family & Friends, As Tropical Storm Francine continues to gain strength and is expected to become a hurricane today and make landfall tomorrow, if you are in need of a place to ride out this storm, our Dallas, Nashville, and Atlanta locations have space and availability to accommodate you. The last thing we will ever do is try and profit from someone’s misfortune or this crisis. Our available sites, along with the electricity used by those staying in them, will be free of charge. Please note they will be issued on a first come, first served basis. "Mi casa, es su casa!" If you're already a member of the National Indoor RV Center family (or need to become one) who has been displaced, please call us at 800.250.6354, so we can coordinate with you to determine availability and provide you with a security code to gain access. Keep your chin up and give us a call if you’re in need of a place to stay. All the best, Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted September 11 Great gesture on NIRV's part. Are there very many dealerships with camping spots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 11 I don't know. They should have some kind of arrangement for parking with power so they can keep power on coaches in for service. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 26 Something intersting. SKPs- Escapees RV Club sold to Harvest Hosts. I guess I never thought that clubs like that could be bought or sold. Heare is a link to more info. https://escapees.com/harvest-hosts-transition/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Big Announcement for Your Escapees Membership!&utm_campaign=Harvest Host Transition announcement&vgo_ee=EToE2eUobwQpwo2ZXlKPTBoYBfAx0fMEv8SASXhJmCr35rTim3Bj1wxj%3ABSrv%2Brc%2FBEWhWWfImPqXnGiKfxxynK2j Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted September 26 Might be a good deal- hopefully kamping world won’t venture that way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 30 Totaled my 2020 LIncoln Nautilus Aug 27th. Was doing 30 miles an hour in a 30 mph zone. I had some soup on the front seat and it was looking perilously about ready to top over. I reached oveer to straighten it out. (You go where you are looking) and veered slightly to the right. My right front headlight he the left tail light of a parked car. Sent me up on 2 wheels, brought it back down and parked it about 20 yeards away on the opposite side. No one hurt. totaled the other car also. I opted for deferred adjudication so I'm on my best behavior when in town and for 6 months. New Nautilus in drive-wayl. No one hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
