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FMCAMEMBERBENEFITSGUIDE

This article is from the January 2018 issue.

REPRINTED FROM FAMILY MOTOR COACHING©, JANUARY 2018 • UPDATED JANUARY 2018 • 800-543-3622

FMCA MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE 1

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE PG.

Family Motor Coaching Magazine 2

RV Education 2

FMCA Academy 2

FMCA Forums 2

FMCA Chapters 2

FMCA.com 2

Monthly Email Newsletter 2

FMCA Mobile App 2

Social Media 3

FMCA International Conventions And RV Expos 3

FMCA Area Rallies 3

FMCA Chapter Rallies 3

FMCAssist Medical Emergency And Travel Assistance Program 3

FMCA RV Insurance — RV, Home, Auto 5

FMCA International Travel Insurance 6

FMCA Pet Insurance 6

FMCA Tire Savings Program 7

FMCA Roadside Rescue 7

Windshield Replacement Program 7

Discounted Rate For FMCA Classifieds 7

FMCA Connect-On-The-Go Mobile Broadband 8

FMCA Tech Connect+ Benefit Package 8

FMCA Mail Forwarding 8

FMCA Tour Connection 8

Stoppin’ Spots Fellowship And Assistance 9

Campground Discounts 9

Passport America Discount 9

Car Rental Discounts 10

FMCA Commercial Members Offer Discounts 10

Costco Wholesale’s National Membership Program 10

Office Depot/OfficeMax National Discount Program 10

Staples FMCA Supply Program 10

United Parcel Service (UPS) 10

FMCA’s Members-Only Campground 11

FMCA’s Parking Rights Manual & Guide 11

FMCA Membership Plates 11

Key Return Program 11

Get Rewarded For Recruiting New Members 12

Antitheft Decal Program 12

FMCA Member Business Cards 12

Updated information regarding the many benefits and services available to members of Family Motor Coach Association.Read this guide for information about new benefits, updates regarding others, and as an overall refresher about the myriad ways FMCA helps to enhance your RV travels.

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We’ve Got InfoSTAY INFORMED WITH . . .Family Motor Coaching magazine print and digital edition and a website version. This colorful magazine is packed with RV tips, member profiles, tech articles, travel features, DIY projects, product updates, and much more. Check the classified and display advertisements to learn what’s new in the RV marketplace.

Family Motor Coaching’s digital edition is available to readers about one week before the paper version lands in mailboxes — a great way to get a sneak peek. Members and subscribers can download a PDF copy of the magazine to read any time, even when no internet connection is available. Archived digital issues begin-ning with the January 2013 edition are available as well, and the website contains archived magazine content dating back to 2002. So, you can dig around in a virtual library of RV topics anytime, online.

RV education. FMCA enables members to participate in important RV-related education programs. The asso-ciation may contribute toward the expense of learning opportunities to reduce out-of-pocket costs to members.

The FMCA Academy hosts the “RV Basics” workshop just prior to FMCA international conventions. These hands-on sessions cover topics such as safe driving, RV weight and tire safety, fire and life safety, and more and are designed for new RV owners and others who would like a refresher. Expert, professional presenters conduct the courses, which allow participants to learn in a more focused environment and then participate in all of the fun and other educational seminars offered during the conventions.

Check online, too, at FMCA.com, for videos and other material to help you become better acquainted with the operation of your vehicle’s systems.

FMCA Forums. What better way to learn than from someone who’s been RVing for years? Join in a technical discussion online and gather tips and guidance from fellow members who’ve been there, done that. See community.fmca.com. Peruse and participate, if you wish, in discussion threads pertaining to RV technical and lifestyle topics, FMCA, travel, and more.

We’ve Got ConnectionsIt’s a big RV community out there, full of friends you have not yet met. Stay in touch with the FMCA national office and with fellow members! One of the most valuable benefits of membership in FMCA is the opportunity for long-lasting friendships. How else could you meet so many diverse people, all of whom share your interest in RVing?

CONNECT WITH . . .FMCA chapters. The association recognizes nearly 400 chapters across the United States and in Canada. Many of these groups encompass specific or general geographic regions. Meet fellow members in your hometown, state, or province. Other chapters are focused on ownership of a particular brand or model of RV. And still other chapters are based upon some common interest, such as music, amateur radio communication, sports, or coach conversions.

Check the full list of FMCA chapters at FMCA.com, where you can search for a chapter according to your location or interest. The list also is published in the January and August issues of the magazine; beginning on page 154 of the January issue. You’re also welcome to start a new chapter. FMCA’s Chapter Services staff at the national office can provide details.

FMCA.com, where you can:• Join FMCA or extend your membership• Read past magazine articles, including

the annual towed vehicle guide• Learn about member benefits, such as FMCA

tire purchasing programs, and how to use them

• Register for FMCA area rallies and international conventions

• Look up fellow members in the Member Directory

• Locate FMCA commercial member campgrounds and RV resorts on an interactive map

• Use the RV Marketplace directory to find products and services

Monthly email newsletter. This e-newsletter provides quick access to the latest news about FMCA and RVing, along with other useful stories and tips to help you enjoy your RV travels even more.

FMCA mobile app. FMCA’s free app lets you search for campgrounds, chapters, and get info about FMCA’s tire discount program. It lists important phone numbers related to FMCA benefits, such as FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program, FMCA Roadside Rescue, Guardian Glass, and more, and it includes a digital FMCA membership card. An Android version of the app currently is available in the Google Play Store. Look for an iOS app in the Apple App Store once development is complete.

MEMBER BENEFIT DISCLOSURE Additional sign-up and fees may be required. FMCA member benefits are subject to change, including the discontinuation of any particular benefit, at any time and without prior notice. FMCA assumes no liability for damages, either direct or consequential, to any person or organization as a result of the use of its services.


Social media. Come follow us on Facebook! Share posts and photos with other FMCA members, watch occasional live webcasts, and join in the discussion about RVing. FMCA also encourages members to join RVillage, a social network built by RVers for RVers and accessible at RVillage.com. Stay in contact with fellow RVers, share tips, and easily plan meet-ups at the next campground or RV park. And don’t miss following FMCA on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Here’s where you can find us (note that FMCA uses the hashtag #fmcaRV):

• Facebook: facebook.com/fmcafans• RVillage: Visit www.rvillage.com, claim

your FMCA badge, and join the group “Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) Official Page”

• Instagram: @fmcamotorhome• Twitter: @fmca_• YouTube: youtube.com/fmcaonline• Pinterest: pinterest.com/fmcamotorhome• FMCA Forums: http://community.fmca.com

We’ve Got Events! FMCA International Conventions and RV Expos take place twice a year. Each four-day convention is filled with live entertainment, informative seminars, social events, and an array of RV-related merchandise and manufac-turer exhibits. Make new friends or meet up with longtime pals so you can experience it all together. If you have never attended an FMCA international convention, do not miss your next opportunity!

By the way, don’t forget the kids. During summer conventions, FMCA schedules off-site side trips and activities for children ages 6 to 18 who are attending the convention with parents, grandparents, or guardians.

UPCOMING CONVENTIONSFMCA’s 97th International ConventionMarch 15 through 18, 2018Georgia National Fairgrounds & AgricenterPerry, Georgia

FMCA’s 98th International ConventionJuly 18 through 21, 2018Cam-Plex Multi-Event Center FacilitiesGillette, Wyoming

FMCA area rallies pack in the fun also but on a smaller scale. FMCA has 10 areas that generally hold annual rallies in places around North America. Details about these events appear online and in each issue of FMC magazine.

FMCA chapter rallies are where many deep friendships start. These smaller events, hosted by

chapters around North America, are listed at FMCA.com and in the Association Calendar, which appears in each issue of Family Motor Coaching. FMCA members are welcome to attend any of the rallies listed in the Association Calendar. To publicize your chapter rallies, use the online form at FMCA.com; print out the form available at FMCA.com; or send an email to [email protected].

We’ve Got Member Benefits: InsuranceFMCASSIST MEDICAL EMERGENCY AND TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMFMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program coverage is available to family, life, and associate members worldwide as long as you are more than 100 miles from home. Travel can be by recreation vehicle, car, plane, ship, or motorcycle. Full-time RVers are always considered to be 100 miles from home. Some exclusions and limitation amounts pertain to this benefit.

This coverage is provided by Seven Corners and is underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London.

You are automatically covered by this program as an FMCA member as long as your dues remain current.

All of these benefits must be arranged by Seven Corners in order to be covered. If you have a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1; consult with a physician; then, call Seven Corners in advance if you need to use these services: (877) 202-4176. The collect (worldwide) number is (317) 582-2619.

1. EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION/REPATRIATIONThe plan will pay covered expenses incurred if any covered injury or illness that commences during the period of coverage results in the medically necessary emergency medical evacuation or repatriation (i.e., the member’s medical condition warrants immedi-ate transportation from the medical facility where he or she is located to the nearest medical facility that is capable of furnishing the required level and type of care for the applicable illness or injury as determined by the attending physician in consulta-tion with the Seven Corners medical director).

Maximum benefit amount: $500,000.

2. REPATRIATIONIf while traveling in his/her recreation vehicle an eligible person, who is not hospitalized, is released from the hospital or otherwise able to return home, is unable to continue the trip in the recreation vehicle, as a driver or passenger, due to an injury or illness that results in medically imposed restrictions as certified by the local


attending physician, the plan will pay covered expenses incurred up to the maximum stated in the Schedule of Benefits to return the eligible person, his/her spouse, and family members and dependents who are traveling with the eligible FMCA member to their permanent primary residence.

Alternatively, the eligible person can be returned to another location, chosen by the eligible person, pro-vided the cost does not exceed the cost of returning to the permanent primary residence.

All transportation arrangements must be by the most direct and economical route taking into con-sideration the eligible person’s medical condition. This benefit must be approved and arranged by Seven Corners.


3. EMERGENCY MEDICAL REUNIONWhen emergency medical evacuation or repatriation is ordered and the attending physician recommends that a family member travel with the member, Seven Corners will provide transportation for one individual of the member’s choice to be at their side while they are hospitalized and then accompany them during their return to their permanent primary residence. Costs incurred for transportation and lodging are covered by the insurance policy. Approval and coordination of this benefit must be provided by the Seven Corners medical director in consultation with the attending physician to be considered a covered expense.


4. RETURN OF MORTAL REMAINSThis sensitive and valuable service relieves the stress and confusion for families when transporting mortal remains across a country. Laws and regulations can differ, and Seven Corners will manage all logistics involved. The insurer will pay expenses incurred for preparation and return of a covered person’s body to his or her permanent primary residence if he or she dies. Approval and coordination of this benefit must be provided by Seven Corners to be considered a covered expense.


5. RETURN OF DEPENDENTSShould the member be traveling alone with dependent(s) and become hospitalized and unable to take care of the dependent(s) and the dependent(s) is left unattended, the plan will arrange and pay for a one-way economy fare to the one location stipulated by the dependent’s legal guardian (including the cost of an attendant/escort, if necessary to insure the safety and welfare of dependents under the age of 19). Approval and coordination of this benefit must be provided by Seven Corners to be considered a covered expense.


6. VEHICLE RETURN (LIMITED TO TRIPS IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY)Should the eligible person be traveling in his/her recreation vehicle, Seven Corners will arrange and pay to have a designated service return the recreation vehicle to the member’s permanent primary resi-dence provided:

1) The eligible person who is not hospitalized, is released from the hospital, or otherwise able to return home is unable to drive his/her rec-reation vehicle due to a medical condition as documented by the attending physician and no one in the eligible person’s traveling party is capable of driving, or proficient and competent to drive, the eligible person’s recreation vehicle;

OR 2) The eligible person who is not hospitalized, is

released from the hospital, or otherwise able to return home, is unable to continue the trip in the recreation vehicle, as a driver or passenger, due to an injury or illness that results in medi-cally imposed restrictions as certified by the local attending physician.

The recreation vehicle must be in good condition and capable of being safely driven on the highway in compliance with local laws.

The insurance plan will also cover the return of any automobile, trailer, or travel trailer that is legally hitched to the recreation vehicle at the time of the onset of the medical condition, to the destination of the pulling vehicle. The member will be responsible for any costs incurred during the return of the auto-mobile, trailer, or travel trailer to maintain the safe operation of the automobile, trailer, or travel trailer.

Alternatively, the member may choose to have their automobile, trailer, or travel trailer returned by a friend or family member. In such instance, and provided the return has been approved by Seven Corners and the automobile, trailer, or travel trailer is returned directly and expediently to the member’s permanent primary residence within the United States, Mexico, or Canada, Seven Corners will arrange and pay for transportation of that person to the location of the automobile, trailer, or travel trailer, and will also reimburse the member for gas and tolls during the return. In addition, the plan will provide a $100 per day benefit, up to a max of five (5) days, for incidental expenses while driving. In no event shall the total expenses of a recreation vehicle return exceed $5,000 for all expenses associated with the recreation vehicle return.

Alternatively, the RV can be returned to another location chosen by the member, provided the cost does not exceed the cost of returning the recreation vehicle to the permanent primary residence.

Seven Corners must arrange and approve the recreation vehicle return. If the member chooses to have a friend or family member perform the RV


return, Seven Corners will not pay more than what it would have cost to have them arrange the recreation vehicle return.


7. PET RETURNShould the member be traveling with his/her pet and become unable to care for it due to a medical emergency, Seven Corners will arrange for the return of the insured’s pet to their domicile. This benefit is limited to cats or dogs. The pet must have current/up-to-date vaccinations as required by law. The member is required to pay for or supply a proper carrier for the pet.


8. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND EYEGLASSES REPLACEMENTIf the member misplaces a medical prescription or damages eyeglasses or contact lenses while away from home, Seven Corners will arrange and pay to deliver the replacement prescription or glasses (lens-es included) to the member’s current location. Only the cost of shipping is covered. The cost of obtain-ing the prescription and/or glasses is the insured’s responsibility.

Maximum benefit amount: $500.

9. DISCOUNT DRUG CARDUse your free, preactivated discount drug card at pharmacies across the United States. Use it at any time, even if you are not traveling. Show your card, along with your prescription, to the pharmacist and ask for a discount on your medication.

• Discounts of 10 to 85 percent on brand and generic medications

• More than 60,000 participating pharmacies nationwide

This discount plan is not insurance or a Medicare prescription drug plan. Members must pay 100 percent of the prescription cost to the pharmacy at the point of sale. The plan does not pay pharmacies for prescription

drugs provided to members. Your privacy is protected; Seven Corners never shares or sells your personal information.

If you do not have a card, please contact FMCA’s Member Services Department at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622; [email protected].

ADDITIONAL FMCASSIST BENEFITS• Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Referral

and Case Monitoring• Trip Delay and Missed Connection Coordination• Hotel and Flight Rebookings• Luggage Delay, Lost Baggage, and Stolen or

Damaged Baggage Delay Coordination• Emergency Return Travel Arrangements• Lost Travel Documents Retrieval or Duplication• Currency Conversion Assistance• Interpretation and Translation Services• Urgent Message Relay• Emergency Cash Advance• Legal Referrals/Bond Assistance• Travel Intelligence Services (text messaging alerts,

country profiles, security alerts, crisis management)• Concierge Services• Access to WellAbroad.com (pre-travel destination

information; legal, embassy or consulate referrals; information about local medical and travel advisories)

To arrange for any FMCAssist services, call (877) 202-4176 or (317) 582-2619 (collect worldwide). Additional details are available at FMCA.com/benefits.

FMCA RV INSURANCE — RV, HOME, AUTOFMCA members have priority access to the industry’s leading RV insurance experts. FMCA RV Insurance, powered by the FMCA Coalition, is made up of RV spe-cialists from throughout the United States. Agencies who have served the RV industry since its inception offer coverage for RVs, homes, and autos. The program is available to FMCA members who are U.S. residents,

FMCA Membership #

Before obtaining Assistance, call one of the phone numbers below:If in the United States, or Canada call: 1.877.202.4176To Call Collect Worldwide: 317.582.2619

FMCA Membership #

Before obtaining Assistance, call one of the phone numbers below:If in the United States, or Canada call: 1.877.202.4176To Call Collect Worldwide: 317.582.2619

FMCAssist I.D. CARDFMCAssist I.D. CARD


as well as Canadian members who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

These agencies, with well over 100 years of combined experience with RV specialty insurance, bring a multi-agency, multicarrier design, providing members more competitive rates and a wider range of coverage. As RV insurance specialists, the selected carriers know what it takes to maintain and repair your RV, so they are able to offer more of the coverages you as an RV owner need.

Here are some of the key benefits offered through the FMCA RV Insurance program:

• Automatic discount for every FMCA member• Annual policy reviews and rate comparisons

available upon request• Multiple RV and auto package options• Select RV specialty coverages• Multiple Total Loss Replacement methods to

better fit your RV lifestyle for eligible FMCA members who purchase a new RV

Specialty coverage options include Total Loss Replace-ment, Purchase Price Guarantee, Disappearing Deduct-ible, Personal Effects Replacement, Full-Timers Liability, Vacation Liability, Emergency Vacation Expense, Towing and Roadside Expense, Towing and Roadside Labor, Tow Dolly/Tow Bar Coverage, Depreciation Buy Back, Deductible Buy Back, Total Loss Awning Replacement, Valuable Personal Property, Adjacent Structures, Golf Carts and Scooters, Mexico Coverage, and Consignment Coverage. Coverage also is available for professionally converted coaches and for classic coaches.

As with any insurance policy, some coverages may vary slightly in accordance with state and provincial laws, and not all coverages are available in all states or provinces. To learn more about FMCA RV Insurance packages, visit www.fmcarvinsurance.com or call (877) 589-3599.

FMCA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCEIf you travel outside your home country, your domestic insurance may not cover you if you become sick or

injured. If you are a U.S. citizen with Medicare, you should know that Medicare does not cover you outside the United States, except in very limited situations.

The optional FMCA International Travel Insurance plan covers you anywhere in the world, as long as you are traveling outside your home country (special rates apply for hazardous activities). By purchasing this insurance, you deal with an organization familiar with handling international claim payments and translation services. That way, you can concentrate on getting well.

Unexpected recurrence of a pre-existing condition is covered up to certain preset amounts for U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States. A pre-existing condition is defined as any medical condition, injury, illness, disease, mental illness, or mental nervous disorder that existed with reasonable medical certainty within the six months prior to the effective date of this insurance, regardless of whether the condition manifested, was symptomatic, known, diagnosed, treated, or disclosed.

The plan is underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London. For a complete list of benefits, a free quote, and more information, contact Seven Corners at (877) 202-4176 and (317) 582-2619 or go to FMCA.com/benefits.

FMCA PET INSURANCEIf you have a pet, you know how expensive it can be to provide veterinary care for them, whether it is well care or a sick visit. And if your cat or dog does fall ill, it could be heartbreaking to have finances stand in the way of obtaining care for them.

Good news! FMCA members can now receive a 5 percent discount off the cost of pet insurance for a dog or a cat. The discount is brought to you by our partners at FMCA RV Insurance.

This insurance is great for travelers, because pets can visit any licensed veterinarian. It is provided by the nation’s oldest and largest pet insurance company, the one most often recommended by veterinarians. It offers three types of coverage:

Travel can be for business or pleasure at a distance of 100 miles or more from your legal residence. Seven Corners coordinates the following:

Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Emergency Medical Reunion, Return of Mortal Remains, Return of Dependents, Vehicle Return*, Pet Return, Prescription Medication and Glasses Replacement.

IMPORTANT: Seven Corners must be contacted in advance and coordinate or approve the above services.

Travel can be for business or pleasure at a distance of 100 miles or more from your legal residence. Seven Corners coordinates the following:

Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Emergency Medical Reunion, Return of Mortal Remains, Return of Dependents, Vehicle Return*, Pet Return, Prescription Medication and Glasses Replacement.

IMPORTANT: Seven Corners must be contacted in advance and coordinate or approve the above services.

* Trips in North America Only * Trips in North America Only


The Whole Pet With Wellness Plan includes the following services (use any vet): accidents; common illnesses; serious chronic illnesses; hereditary condi-tions; procedures/services; basic wellness services/additional wellness services; prescribed therapeutic treatments. Reimburses 90 percent of vet bill. $250 annual deductible.

The Major Medical Plan includes set benefits for the following services (use any vet): accidents; common illnesses; serious/chronic illnesses; hereditary conditions; and procedures/services. $250 annual deductible.

The Pet Wellness Plan includes the following services (use any vet): basic wellness services, including exams, vaccinations, and flea/heartworm preventatives. No annual deductible.

Select a plan based on your specific needs and budget.

Visit FMCA.com/benefits to obtain a quote or sign up. Or call (877) 738-7874 and mention that you are a member of FMCA to receive preferred pricing.

Savings That Keep You On The RoadFMCA TIRE SAVINGS PROGRAMTire safety and quality are critical for travelers, no matter the type of vehicle they use. FMCA members have access to special pricing on Michelin and BFGoodrich motorhome, light truck, and passenger car tires through the Michelin Advantage Program. Members pay the same price on Michelin and BFGoodrich tires at all authorized dealers across the United States. FMCA members also can save on motorhome tires through the Continental Choice Program.

To obtain these savings, first find a participating Michelin commercial tire dealer (www.michelin rvtires) or Continental RV tire dealer (www.continental-truck.com/truck). When contacting the tire dealer, have your FMCA membership number and expiration date handy. Any fees for mounting, balancing, federal excise tax, state and local taxes, and tire disposal are extra. Some fees may be quoted locally by the servicing dealer. Please note that the programs currently are available only in the United States.

Details about how each program works and tire pricing charts for each manufacturer are available at FMCA.com/benefits. For questions regarding the Michelin Advantage Program, contact the FMCA Membership Department at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622. For questions regarding the Continental Choice Program, call Continental directly at (704) 583-8889.

FMCA ROADSIDE RESCUE FMCA Roadside Rescue, powered By SafeRide RV Motor Club, offers unlimited roadside assistance benefits for your RV. It is available to members in the United States and Canada for only $69 per year. The plan includes towing to the nearest qualified repair center, lockout assistance, trip routing, and more.

The plan covers not only the member’s RV but all their vehicles. The coverage extends to the member, their spouse or equivalent, and any children under the age of 25 living at home or away at school.

Services provided also include fuel delivery; tire change or mobile tire service; battery boost; trip interruption up to $1,500; winching service; RV technical assistance; mobile mechanic; and hotel and car rental discounts.

SafeRide RV Motor Club has been FMCA’s roadside assistance partner since 2014. The $69-per-year price is for the same feature-rich plan offered in the past for $109 per year. This low rate is available to lock in for up to three years; members need to have a corresponding membership for the length of time they purchase the service.

For more information or to sign up for the FMCA Roadside Rescue plan, visit FMCA.com/benefits.

WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT PROGRAMThe Guardian RV Glass Network provides convenient, hassle-free motorhome windshield replacement services. Guardian’s network offers nationwide coverage with more than 3,000 approved glass repair and replacement providers across the United States.

The Guardian RV Glass Network works with insurance companies to make sure your claim is processed efficiently so you can get back on the road. The company has industry-leading customer service with a 98 percent average approval rating, and offers comprehensive warranties on parts and labor. All of this is brought to you by America’s leading producer of motorhome windshields.

Work with Guardian to get your windshield replaced and earn one year of your FMCA membership for free.

For more information, contact Guardian at (855) 362-2784 or visit www.rvglassparts.com.

DISCOUNTED RATE FOR FMCA CLASSIFIEDSUse your FMCA membership to get a deal when placing a classified ad in Family Motor Coahing magazine. RVs, RV lots, RV accessories, and related items can be found in the Classifieds section of the magazine and at FMCA.com. Family, family associate, and life members of FMCA are entitled to 20 free words per calendar year in one issue in Classifieds.

Classified ads in the magazine also appear on FMCA.com and run the same length of time as your print ad.


This benefit is worth $12 to family members, as clas-sified ads with standard run-on copy normally cost 60 cents per word for noncommercial advertisers (mini-mum of 10 words).

Family members also may design an “enhanced text” classified advertisement for inclusion in the Classifieds section. This type of ad includes bold type, centered lines, and uppercase or lowercase letters (no photos or logos). The cost is $8.10 per line of type (maximum 30 spaces per line) for noncommercial advertisers. Enhanced-text ads are also eligible for the member discount.

The rate for commercial advertisers is $1.25 per word for standard run-on copy and $17.85 per line for enhanced-text classified copy. Commercial advertis-ers must include the company name in their ad.

New: Add a black-and-white photo or logo to your ad for $75.

To submit an ad for Classifieds, use the mail-in Classifieds Ad Form that appears in that section of the magazine, or provide the equivalent information. By email, send ads to [email protected]. Before preparing your ad, please read all instructions included in “FMC Classifieds Ad Rates And Procedures,” located in the magazine. Classified ads must be received in writing; ads are NOT accepted over the telephone.

Travel ServicesFMCA CONNECT-ON-THE-GO MOBILE BROADBAND FMCA has negotiated a special member-only Verizon Mobile Broadband Plan for $49.99 per month (plus taxes and fees) — and a mobile hotspot for $.01 — when you sign up for a two-year agreement.

Your agreement with Verizon includes unlimited 4G LTE data service. The plan includes 25GB of high-speed data each month. Use of data in excess of the 25GB will result in slower data speeds for the remainder of the billing period.

You must have FMCA dues paid in full for the two-year contract period at the start of the service. For details and to sign up, visit the FMCA website portal at FMCA.com/benefits.

FMCA TECH CONNECT+ BENEFIT PACKAGEWith technology playing a key role in the enjoyment of RV travel today, FMCA has introduced the Tech Connect+ benefit package, designed to bring travel- friendly technology offers to FMCA members. For just $49.99 per month, members receive a mobile data plan plus access to technology-related discounts.

The month-to-month, no-contract Tech Connect+ benefit package provides members a Sprint mobile

hotspot with unlimited 3G-4G LTE service. The package also comes with 300MB of roaming coverage per month. In addition to the $49.99 monthly fee, members pay a one-time rental fee of $39.99 for the hotspot device. Only FMCA members in good standing, with dues paid for a year or more, are eligible for the package.

FMCA also is negotiating for other tech-friendly offers to bundle with the Tech Connect+ benefit package. Members who sign up for Tech Connect+ will be notified via email as new discounts become available. The package currently includes discounts from CellBooster.us, WiFi Ranger, and DishForMyRV.

For information about Tech Connect+, visit FMCA.com/benefits or call (800) 543-3622.

FMCA MAIL FORWARDING FMCA’s mail forwarding partner, Your Best Address, is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and has been pro-viding mail forwarding for people on the go since 2005. It offers personal service at a low monthly rate. Users choose a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly shipping sched-ule, or create their own custom schedule. You don’t have to use a full year subscription, either; seasonal subscrip-tions in three-month increments are available.

Your Best Address gives subscribers many personal services. They send email notifications of outgoing mail; use full tracking via the major carriers; and can shred junk mail for you. Personal support is always available via phone, email, live chat, and an Android app. Because Your Best Address is in South Dakota, company reps also can assist FMCA members in gaining the benefits of South Dakota residency.

FMCA members who sign up for a year get 14 months for the price of 12 — only $10.29 per month. You also can try out “Anytime Mail,” the company’s virtual mail option, for $9.99 per month — half off the normal $19.99 per month rate — if you sign up between now and October 31, 2018. This digital option allows you to see and manage your mail via computer and smartphone. Your Best Address also offers to handle FMCA members’ first vehicle registration at no cost.

For more information, contact Your Best Address at (866) 217-5606, or visit FMCA.com/benefits.

FMCA TOUR CONNECTIONFMCA Tour Connection, powered by Fantasy RV Tours, offers members the opportunity to embark on members-only RV caravans and rallies at discounted rates. In addition, members receive a courtesy discount on other Fantasy RV Tours and Rallies.

Fantasy hosts exciting members-only tours to some of the most sought-after vacation destinations. Each tour is professionally planned and includes many organized activities and events. Guests simply show up, take in the sights, and enjoy the experience, all in the company of fellow RVers.


For 2018, caravans are offered to exciting destina-tions such as Alaska, select Canadian provinces, and New York City. Other offerings include Mardi Gras, Baja Whale Watching, and Polar Bear Migration. Fantasy RV also offers overseas RV vacations in South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.

For an entire list of rallies and caravans available to FMCA members in 2018 and beyond, visit www.fantasyrvtours.com/fmca or call Fantasy RV at (855) 385-3622.

STOPPIN’ SPOTS FELLOWSHIP AND ASSISTANCEStoppin’ Spots is a list of generous FMCA members who offer help and hospitality to fellow members who are on the road in their areas. The list is available in the January directory issue of the magazine and at FMCA.com.

Stop Over Spot lists members who welcome other FMCAers for a 24-hour emergency stay at their home.

Come Visit indicates that FMCA members are wel-come to visit the volunteering member’s home for a 24-hour friendship stay, unless invited by the host mem-ber to stay longer.

Mechanic’s Helper lists members who are available to assist in finding quality local RV repair service.

Pinch Hit Driver volunteers help fellow FMCA mem-bers who need someone to transport their RV to a differ-ent place (at the RV owner’s expense).

Any FMCA member who would like to be included in the 2019 Stoppin’ Spots directory under one or more of

the four categories should contact the Member Services Department. The deadline for signing up to be included in the 2019 directory is October 15, 2018. A Pinch Hit Driver form is available online at FMCA.com and page 199 of the January issue.

The Stoppin’ Spots directory begins on page 188 of the January issue.

CAMPGROUND DISCOUNTSMany campgrounds that are commercial members of FMCA offer discounts to FMCA family members. A listing of these commercial member campgrounds appears in the “RV Marketplace,” published in the January issue of FMC magazine and online at FMCA.com. FMCA members should mention their FMCA affiliation when making reservations and present their FMCA membership card upon check-in when requesting the FMCA discount.

PASSPORT AMERICA DISCOUNTFMCA maintains a partnership with Passport America, a 50 percent discount camping club. Passport America cardholders can stay at nearly 1,900 campgrounds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico at 50 percent off the regular rate.

Passport America members receive an International Camping Directory, a personalized travel card, online access to RV America magazine, and a monthly e-newsletter. A new, user-friendly app is also available to download.


Present your Passport America card to receive half off the regular rate on campsites in participating camp-grounds listed in the International Camping Directory.

Passport America prints a new directory each January. Updates or changes to the campground list are provided throughout the year in the RV America magazine and the monthly e-newsletter. Twenty-four-hour access to all campground information and updates is also available at PassportAmerica.com.

The directory also indicates each campground’s individual guidelines (reservation requirements, num-ber of nights that discounts are extended, etc.). These vary, because Passport America member RV parks are individually owned and operated. Access to Passport America campgrounds is on a space-available basis.

You may use your Passport America card as often as you like, for the term of your membership. Look for the Passport America ad in issues of FMC magazine, as there is a discount for new Passport America members. See PassportAmerica.com or call (800) 681-6810 for details.

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS• Avis Car Rental: Present the FMCA group number,

A674300, and a major credit card when renting from Avis. Call Avis at (800) 331-1212 for details.

• Enterprise: Call (800) 261-7331, mention discount code 38A9038, and present a major credit card.

• Hertz: Use the FMCA discount number, 343549, when making reservations. Have your FMCA membership card ready. Call (800) 654-2210 for more information.

• National Car Rental: Use FMCA’s discount I.D. Recap Number 5815733. For details, call (800) 227-7368.

More DiscountsMany FMCA commercial members offer discounts on their products and services to family members who present their FMCA membership cards. The RV Marketplace, which is published in the January issue of FMC magazine and online at FMCA.com, lists FMCA commercial members and their locations. To receive the FMCA discounts offered by commercial members in these listings, family members must present their FMCA membership card at the time of service or purchase.

FMCA participates in Costco Wholesale’s National Membership Program. FMCA members who join the membership-only warehouse club as a new member can receive coupons for free products and other savings valued at more than $60.

In addition, Costco shoppers save money on thou-sands of brand-name items daily, from fresh foods and health and beauty items to clothing and electronics.

Purchase a Costco Membership Activation Certificate to join Costco as a new member and enjoy everything Costco has to offer. Visit www.FMCA.com/benefits.

After completing the online form, you will receive an email that includes your Costco Membership Activation Certificate. Take it to your local Costco to join.

This program is valid at U.S.-based Costco ware-houses only.

FMCA members can save up to 80 percent on office and school supplies through the Office Depot/OfficeMax national discount program. Save on pens, paper, ink, toner, stamps/daters, computers, webcams, furniture, and plenty more.

Get up to 80 percent off preferred products found on the Best Value List; 15 percent off retail website pricing for 3,000 commonly used products; and over 93,000 items discounted below retail price.

Shop online or in any local Office Depot/OfficeMax store. Online orders get next-day delivery and free ship-ping on orders over $50.

For more information, visit FMCA.com/benefits. There, you can print your store purchasing card, request the Best Value List, and access your customized portal for online shopping.

This program applies only to stores and online orders in the United States.

FMCA has partnered with Staples to offer exclusive discounted pricing to FMCA members via the FMCA Supply Program. The program offers access to Staples Advantage — the company’s business-class website with exclusive business-class specials and discounts. Members also get direct-to-door, one-business-day delivery with a $35 minimum order, and special pricing in retail stores.

To take advantage of the FMCA discount, members must preregister their credit card online. Once you reg-ister your personal credit card, you’ll receive an email in 24 to 48 hours letting you know your card is ready to use. To receive savings, be sure to pay for your project with your preregistered credit card.

To set up your account and register your credit card, visit FMCA.com/benefits.

United Parcel Service (UPS) serves more than 200 countries and territories, reaching 90 percent of the world’s population. Whether you need a shipment to arrive the same day, the next day, or in a few days, UPS will get your package there on time — guaranteed.

UPS offers discounts to FMCA family and commer-cial members on Domestic Air, Domestic Ground, and International Export and Import services. The discount is calculated based on total weekly UPS charges, so the more you use UPS, the more you save. Discounts range up to 28 percent on UPS Next Day Air and Worldwide Express services, for example, and up to 21 percent on UPS 2nd Day Air.

For complete details, or to sign up, visit www. savewithups.com/fmca. Or, call (800) 325-7000 for more information.


We’re A Family! TRY OUR CAMPGROUNDFMCA members are invited to make use of FMCA’s members-only campground at 3590 Round Bottom Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. Members may stay up to two nights per month free of charge on a space-available basis.

If space allows, members may stay up to five additional nights per month at a cost of $20 per night. Members are advised to call ahead. In 2018, an online reservation system for the FMCA campground is expected to be implemented, with reservations accepted up to six months in advance.

Chapters may schedule a two-day rally, free of charge, at the campground once every two years (maximum 18 RVs). After the two free nights, rally participants will be charged $20 per night. For information, please contact the FMCA national office at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622.

(Please note that the FMCA national office at 8291 Clough Pike does not have space to accommodate RVs. FMCA welcomes member visits, but please arrive at the Clough Pike location via a passenger vehicle.)

KNOW YOUR RIGHTSFMCA assists members who face local parking rights restrictions and other regulations affecting the use of their RVs through its Governmental and Legislative Affairs Committee. In addition, FMCA’s Parking Rights Manual & Guide summarizes significant parking rights cases. It can help members understand their legal rights

and the rights of legislative bodies that place restrictions on RV parking.

The Parking Rights Manual & Guide is available to members at FMCA.com, or from the Member Services Department.

FMCA MEMBERSHIP PLATES Every FMCA member receives a set of oval plates with their membership number on them. You are encouraged to display these in a prominent place on your RV to increase public awareness of FMCA. It’s a great way to find other members as you travel, meet new friends, and for you to show your pride in FMCA. An individual whose RV bears the FMCA membership plates is announcing that he or she has agreed to abide by the FMCA Code Of Ethics, which can be found on page 14.

KEY RETURN PROGRAMEver lose your RV keys? This should cause less stress if they are kept on a ring with a key tag from FMCA. These have the official FMCA logo and a key return provision on the reverse. If someone finds the keys and places them in the mail to the FMCA national office (no envelope required), FMCA will pay the postage for their return.

Members should report any loss to the FMCA national office and describe the keys so they can be identified if and when they are returned. If found, FMCA will mail them back to you at no charge.

For ordering information, contact the FMCA Member Services Department.


GET REWARDED FOR RECRUITING NEW MEMBERSReceive a $10 coupon for each new member you recruit by putting your name and membership number on a new member’s enrollment form. FMCA Enrollment Forms are found inside each issue of Family Motor Coaching. Coupons can be applied toward FMCA mem-bership renewal, an FMCA Store purchase, an FMCA business card order, or when registering for an FMCA international convention or area rally. There is no limit to the number of coupons that can be used. Coupons are good for two years after they have been awarded. Details are spelled out on the face of the coupons.

Once you have recruited 10 member families, you’ll receive a free lapel pin, and then more pins at higher lev-els of members. At the 100-member level, you’ll receive a free set of his-and-hers wristwatches.

ANTITHEFT DECAL PROGRAMNew FMCA members are issued an antitheft decal to attach to their RVs. This decal serves as a deterrent to anyone who is considering stealing or vandalizing the RV of an FMCA member by stating that a reward will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons burglarizing a member’s RV.

The antitheft decal program is sponsored by FMCA. Additional decals are available from the FMCA national office.

FMCA MEMBER BUSINESS CARDSThese specially designed cards have your contact infor-mation on them and identify you as an FMCA member. They’re great to share with people you meet as you travel, so you can keep in touch. The cards are avail-able in a standard black and red design; the cost is $25 for 200 cards; $30 for 500; and $35 for 1,000 (includes shipping). They are not intended for commercial use. See ads in FMC magazine for details, or visit FMCA.com. To place an order, call the national office at (800) 543-3622 or (513) 474-3622, or order online.

Every member of FMCA, as defined in the Bylaws, accepts and agrees that a condition of said membership is the obligation to abide by the FMCA Member Code of Ethics and the other rules and standards of this organization, which represent all our endeavors to be good neighbors, careful and responsible coach owners and operators, and good citizens of our communities.

Consistent adherence to the FMCA Member Code of Ethics is desired and required of every member, in order that the actions of all members may reflect favorably upon each other and upon FMCA; and thereby earn the confi-dence and respect of the public and its acceptance of FMCA and all its members.

FMCA MEMBER PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:• Respect the rights and privacy of other members and coach owners on and off the highways.• Comply with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the ownership and use of family motor coaches.• Obtain permission to remain overnight, in a shopping center parking lot or on other private property, from the owner or responsible party of the property.• Comply with all rules of national, state, municipal, and private facilities in which a member stays.• Last but not least, members should not lose sight of the fact that there is a universal guideline known as the Golden Rule that directs all proper endeavors.

Therefore, recognizing that the public will judge all family motor coach owners by their individual actions, all members of FMCA, as well as its employed personnel, are enjoined to honor and comply with the FMCA Member Code of Ethics.

FMCA Code of Ethics

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