rossboyer

Welcome, but I would seriously consider replacing the tires. You probably will not wear them out they just age out causing them to have internal damage.

We had an adjustable stand to put under the step. Top and bottom was about a 4" square steel plate with a screw adjustment between them. Just be careful to not activate the step with the jack below. I just found the jack on Amazon. One for $15.99 or two for $24.99.

I found mine in SPAM folder, but it doesn't say that dues will increase to $100.00/year.

I know, but what needs to be done may not be popular with those that are milking FMCA.

Elect 5 members per area at the same time as Area Presidents are elected. Eliminate all top down financial support for areas. Eliminate National Directors and Alternate National directors since only 3% of the members are also members of chapters. Hold electronic Governing Board meetings with 60 attendees. Executive board members have no vote, only the 50 area representatives. The 50 could be reduced by eliminating some areas, also.

Jon Walker's posting above is right on telling the real truth. The only exception is that I think we are bankrupt. Several years ago, an economic professor did an analysis of FMCA's financial position and stated that when the investments are less than twice the yearly operating expenses, the organization is bankrupt. Prepaid dues must be returned to members, severance pay has to be given to dismissed employees, and property has to be maintained for about two years until the property can be sold. Who ever convinced the Governing Board to pass the budget at Redmond should immediately leave FMCA or FRVA.. The governance of the organization is being driven by 3% of the organization due to chapters serving such a small number of the members. I was the chair of the first committee to recommend a FMCAssit benefit. Back then we could afford it. Regretfully, I am now in favor of dropping that benefit. Convections are no longer viable. Maybe, Area rallies can be the replacement. Governing Board must be smaller and represent the majority of the membership, not just 3% that want to hold on to milking FMCA. Also, Chris Smith was the best CEO we have had for many years, but the Executive Board didn't want to listen. If it were up to me, only one EB member should be kept. i have said my piece, and I know many will not agree. My membership expires near the end of 2027. I will not renew.

In my opinion, wise decision!

Check on Firestones. I and several friends have been using them. Saved a lot.

In your first sentence, I think you mean Executive Board; because only Executive Board members are compensated for travel, lodging, etc. Governing board members which are predominantly National or Alternate Directors are not compensated.

Several years ago, a past Executive Board member that was a professor in economics stated when your investments are less than twice the annual budget the organization is bankrupt because prepaid dues have to be returned, severance pay has to be made and property has to be maintained until sold. There is a lot of commercial property empty and for sale all around the country. FMCA has ceased to be a chapter driven organization which is what the current Executive Board keeps perpetuating. The Governing Board needs to dramatically change. Last I heard the cost for a Governing Board meeting was $80,000. Bet it is more now. The president indicated a possible cancellation of Gillette convention. The GovernIng Board must meet in the central US by order of the Governing Board. Also, the next summer election is to be held at Gillette. Hopefully, the Governing Board will meet and oust all of the Executive Board except for Smith, Treasurer, that has been telling us the real story.

Yes, he has. An announcement email was sent by the President to all Governing Board members, I think. At least, our National Director received it.

There was an update of the operating system. Several pages were not available, but the IT department corrected connections to all that were reported. I usually take a screenshot of the issue and forward to FMCA. They fix it very rapidly. I was a programmer for 20 years and the expression was: "Only the known bugs are fixed."

We had a 2006 Expedition which is similar to your Bounder. To remove our tv, i had remove the face frame, 4 screws. There were screws in the plastic foot stand of the tv and wood bar at the top to keep tv in place. The tv was the old crt type and took two people to set it out. I made my new flat screen tv support out of aluminum angle and flat stock from a big box store. The frame was supported at top outside with 1/2" machine bolts which allowed we to pull the tv out at the bottom and used a wood bar to support the tv to install and remove cables. There was enough room behind the tv I moved the bass surround speaker from the floor to that space. I cannot send or post any pictures, because we sold the motor home two years ago.

You can sort the membership for Pinch hit drivers. Some members have signed up to provide this service. Not sure who you called, but I would have called FMCAssist and ask them. Currently, they provide the service for all members.

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