Family Motor Coach Rallies

Blutoyz wrote:
After reading through this thread I don't think that I would be allowed anyhow. I have an older MH that I paid cash for so I don't think it would be new enough for me to be welcomed in the club

Not sure where you got that impression but you could not be more off base. My 1988 coach is welcomed with open arms. Is your motorhome older than that? If so, you will also me welcomed with open arms. That's how it is now and how it has always been. However, going forward the FMCA change from MH only to "any dang RV" if going to dilute the value of the club.
Unless you are really old, there is no particular benefit that would make anyone want to join FMCA and NOT Good Sam. We already know that if you travel on a regular basis you MUST have a Good Sam membership for the 10% camping savings but if you also have to pay for FMCA you should get something. The question here is what, exactly, do I get from my FMCA membership? Previously, it was the magazine and forums dedicated to owners of motor homes (Motor Coaches). After this vote passes it is difficult to see where being a member of FMCA would have any value to anyone who was already a Good Sam member.

Blaster Man wrote:
The true reason for FMCA wanting more members is to finance FMCA Assist. They cannot afford that program with the current number of members. Here's a description quoted from their web site:

"FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program

From the first day of your membership, you’re automatically covered 24/7 by FMCA’s Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance plan, FMCAssist. It’s built into your membership, at no extra cost to you, and coverage is worldwide. In case of an accident or serious illness during your travels, you, your motorhome, your children, your grandchildren and your pets will be returned home."

I would be OK if they dropped that perk, but stayed with motorcoaches only. They could offer it at a discounted rate (less than CW I guess), if that's all they need to survive. They could drop the fancy magazine too.

At some point on the prior side of the growth curve they were strong and growing with the numbers they have today, so whatever they added in-between time just needs to be trimmed down.

Understand, but, sometimes "I read it on the internet so it must be true" can morph into "Facts" (or is that: "Alternate Facts").

wolfe10 wrote:

Blutoyz wrote:
After reading through this thread I don't think that I would be allowed anyhow. I have an older MH that I paid cash for so I don't think it would be new enough for me to be welcomed in the club

Sorry (actually not sorry) that is JUST NOT TRUE.

There are motorhomes of all ages and classes in FMCA and at FMCA Rallies.

You are certainly welcome to join or not join-- as with any organization. But, don't make the decision based on an "alternate fact".

Don't read too much into it...it was a "tongue in cheek" reference to various posts regarding allowing other types of RVs into the club

Blutoyz wrote:
After reading through this thread I don't think that I would be allowed anyhow. I have an older MH that I paid cash for so I don't think it would be new enough for me to be welcomed in the club

Sorry (actually not sorry) that is JUST NOT TRUE.

There are motorhomes of all ages and classes in FMCA and at FMCA Rallies.

You are certainly welcome to join or not join-- as with any organization. But, don't make the decision based on an "alternate fact".

The true reason for FMCA wanting more members is to finance FMCA Assist. They cannot afford that program with the current number of members. Here's a description quoted from their web site:

"FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program

From the first day of your membership, you’re automatically covered 24/7 by FMCA’s Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance plan, FMCAssist. It’s built into your membership, at no extra cost to you, and coverage is worldwide. In case of an accident or serious illness during your travels, you, your motorhome, your children, your grandchildren and your pets will be returned home."

After reading through this thread I don't think that I would be allowed anyhow. I have an older MH that I paid cash for so I don't think it would be new enough for me to be welcomed in the club

eadeal55 wrote:

Ralph Cramden wrote:

eadeal55 wrote:
Most are happy with being a motorhome organization, and feel FMCA is getting better as the RV industry as a whole gets better.

"As the RV Industry as a whole gets better" ????? ROFLMAO


It's gotten better as a whole? When?
That's funny.

September RV sales highest in 40 years

October 25, 2017

RESTON, Va. – RVIA’s September survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 43,598 units, an increase of 29.4 percent over the 33,704 units shipped last September.

September 2017 shipments are the best September on comparable record. In fact, September marks the best shipment record in 40 years.

RV wholesale shipments have climbed to 378,006 units through nine months of 2017, up 16.6 percent over the 324,286 units shipped during the same period last year.

All towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 38,543 units for the month, an increase of 31.8 percent compared to the 29,233 units shipped in September 2016. Year-to-date totals for towable RVs are up 17 percent to 330,673 units.

September motorhome shipments are up 13.1 percent to 5,055 units over last year; paced by solid gains in Type C motorhomes. Year-to-date motorhome shipments have reached 47,333 units on 13.8 percent growth over the 41,599 units shipped during the same time last year.

Source: Recreation Vehicle Industry Association press release

Fair enough if you buy into the RVIA BS.

Roughly 428K units produced 2016, and if the 16% increase presented holds true possibly 496K out the door in 2017? We'll see if that happens. Hardly a milestone regardless as prior to the RV Industry getting its clock cleaned in 2008 they produced 390K units in 06. Very cyclic and the next clock cleaning will take place sooner rather than later.

When you look at quality overall, building more rapidly assembled junk that's pushed out the door with no quality control whatsoever hardly qualifies as an industry getting better however. Unless its a really high end unit, such as a class A or luxury TT/5er from one of the smaller manufacturers the Industry basically is producing garbage. A blind man could go around to dealer lots and RV shows and see it.

Perhaps the word used should of been bigger as opposed to better?

Ralph Cramden wrote:

eadeal55 wrote:
Most are happy with being a motorhome organization, and feel FMCA is getting better as the RV industry as a whole gets better.

"As the RV Industry as a whole gets better" ????? ROFLMAO


It's gotten better as a whole? When?
That's funny.

September RV sales highest in 40 years

October 25, 2017

RESTON, Va. – RVIA’s September survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 43,598 units, an increase of 29.4 percent over the 33,704 units shipped last September.

September 2017 shipments are the best September on comparable record. In fact, September marks the best shipment record in 40 years.

RV wholesale shipments have climbed to 378,006 units through nine months of 2017, up 16.6 percent over the 324,286 units shipped during the same period last year.

All towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 38,543 units for the month, an increase of 31.8 percent compared to the 29,233 units shipped in September 2016. Year-to-date totals for towable RVs are up 17 percent to 330,673 units.

September motorhome shipments are up 13.1 percent to 5,055 units over last year; paced by solid gains in Type C motorhomes. Year-to-date motorhome shipments have reached 47,333 units on 13.8 percent growth over the 41,599 units shipped during the same time last year.

Source: Recreation Vehicle Industry Association press release

I have already let my FMCA membership (23 years) expire. I will not renew if they dilute their core business to allow all RV's simply so they can make more money.