With retro-vintage looks, but built with a revolutionary and innovative bottom-to-top, bumper-to-bumper production process, the 2011 Monaco Vesta is being unveiled at numerous RV shows across the United States to oohs and ahhs from all levels of the industry.

One hour west of Madison, Wisconsin, site of FMCA's 86th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase this August, two of the most fascinating homes in the entire United States await discovery. The little town of Spring Green is home to this mismatched pair, because two very different architects were drawn to the same lush, green foliage and rolling hills.

My messages in the past few issues have focused on the motorhome lifestyle, and, indeed, that is what FMCA is all about.  But there is more to FMCA than simply traveling, meeting old friends, and making new friends.  For many of you, it is about becoming involved.

Hello from Cincinnati.  As I write this month’s commentary for our June issue of FMC magazine, I reflect back on the past few months as to what our staff has accomplished since my arrival here in January.  I can report that things are moving at a fast pace, and many good things are happening behind the scenes at FMCA . . .

Shut Off The Fridge

Dear Editor:
In "Refrigerator Leveling" (March 2011 "House Calls," page 20) the RVer was worried about the refrigerator becoming unlevel while the coach was being driven on hills and mountains. My answer to that would be to never run the refrigerator when you are driving.

How Long And How Fast?

I tow a 2008 all-wheel-drive Saturn VUE XR that’s equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. When preparing the vehicle to be towed, I place the transmission in “neutral” with the ignition key in the accessory position and pull the ignition fuse so the battery doesn’t go dead.