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Winter 2016 Issue 36

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Arizona Bound

Spring 2017 Events in ArizonaLike other rallies oriented around the timeframe and location of the nationwide FMCA conventions, Arizona will become the center of the motorhome universe in the spring of 2017. It begins with Diesel RV Club’s Sedona-Verde Valley Spring Rally in Camp Verde, Arizona. The gathering of owners will end with the FMCA convention and expo near Phoenix in Chandler, Arizona.

Sedona Verde ValleyCamp Verde is near the geographical center of the state and only a short drive south of both Flagstaff and Sedona.

As the staff at Sedona Verde Valley Tourist Commission are eager to point out, the area is a place of startling beauty, unforgettable stories, invigorating adventure and tantalizing flavors. The valley is nourished by the Verde River, Arizona’s only wild and scenic river, and flanked by green mountains and red rocks making it an environment that supports interesting hiking trails and golf courses.

In Sedona Verde Valley one can explore Native American cliff dwellings, the area’s copper mining heritage, ranching and farming. Visitors can alwo expore historical old towns and main streets with a variety of venues for shopping or dining as bald eagles soar overhead.

Sedona Verde Valley has been featured in many films and several star-quality people own homes tucked away in the canyon. During the DRVC rally, time will be permitted to explore the scenic Oak Creek Canyon, take a ghost tour of the old mining town, or refresh the body and mind at one of the valley’s unique vortex sites. These places are rumored to have healing properties and are few and far between across the globe, with the other known vortexes occurring at Machu Picchu and the Great Pyramids.

Other ways to take in the multi-colored sands and skies that stretch forever include jeep tours of the outback,

canoeing, kayaking and rafting on the Verde River, riding the trails, fishing for trout, or floating up into the sky in a hot air balloon. And for those who enjoy a little competi-tive camaraderie, Sedona hosts the Sedona Marathon and Century Bicycle Tour every year.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Vacancy

Senior VP Rod Kenly

VP Membership & Treasurer Tim Gerrity

VP Publications Byron Songer

VP Rally Coordinator Janet Staehr

VP Technical Brett Wolfe

Secretary Judy Jackson

National Director Ken Carpenter

Alternate National Director Tom Treece

Nominating Committee Gary Cliff, Rusty La Barre,

Donald Walker, Dianne Wolfe

Club Founder Don Tallman

O�cial publication of the Diesel RV Club

Issue 36, Winter 2016 – Diesel RV Club “Travelore” is a publication of the Diesel RV Clug, 3916 N Potsdam Ave. PMB 1107, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7048. The Editor is Byron Songer who can be contacted via email at editor@dieselrvclub.org. The editor of “Travelore” reserves the right to edit or modify any material submitted for publication. Reproduction in whole or in part including photocopy, except for personal use, is prohibited without the expressed, written permission of the Pub-lisher. Diesel RV Club is not responsible for any liability arising from errors, omis-sions, or mistakes contained herein. End users should read with caution, especially with respect to technical information.

ContentsSpring 2017 Events in Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Contents, Officers, Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Officer’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spring 2017 Events (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5

2017 Rally Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

RV Friends’ Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Some Diesel RV Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DRVC Membership FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DRVC Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Valued Partners List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 through 13

Featured Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ON THE WEB www.dieselrvclub.org

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The Officer’s Cornerby Rod Kenly, Executive Vice President

As I sit here at my messy desk, Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror and Christmas is just beyond the curve in the horizon. Therefore, I’m hoping you had a great Thanks-giving, and will have a wonderful Christmas. For me, it’s difficult to realize this year has gone by in a flurry.

We have the upcoming Sedona Verde rally at Camp Verde, AZ. The rally to be held February 26-March 3, 2017. It will feature five nights camping with full hookups in a scenic RV park between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Four hot break-fasts, three catered dinners and one continental breakfast are planned an included in the rally fee. As is typical for our rallies, there will be three days for technical seminars, ladies craft sessions, lifestyle presentations, and an owner roundtable. Rally hosts are Jim & Janet Staehr and Brett & Dianne Wolfe. They report that only a five additional spaces remain open with a total number of sites available at 35. Currently there are 30 coaches registered. Since our management system can handle it, a waiting list can be started should the need arise. And, as with previous rallies, we’ll be gathering prior to the FMCA convention planned for the Phoenix area at Rawhide Town and Event Center in Chandler, AZ. When I was young was in North-ern Scottsdale.

I’m from Arizona (born and raised, which is rare in my age group). I can honestly say that the Sedona and Verde Valley region provides an excellent place for the winter. It encompasses a lot of area – Camp Verde, being the low spot, with Cottonwood, Prescott, and Sedona being farther into the hills. There’s a lot to do, too. I always rec-ommend going to Montezuma’s Castle – the ancient cliff dwellings Native Americans lived some 700+ years ago. I’m always amazed when I visit there and wonder why they left? Then there is the mining town of Jerome – a good day trip to have lunch on the steep hillside. In it’s mining heyday it had the best hospital in the territory. Then there is Sedona and it’s famous Oak Creek. Sharon spent many weekends there when she was in high school and I spent some time there when I was in college (at NAU in Flagstaff). Or, you could go do a day trip into Prescott and attend visit of the stores in the square or along Whiskey row – where my father rode a horse into the palace bar when I was a youngster – I believe he had a few too many adult beverages.

This would be a good time to check your calendars and plan to attend our summer rally to be held at Pla-Mor Campground at Bremen, IN. Yes, that is in some of the Amish country and nearby Elkhart, the RV capital of the world. Rally dates are July 2-7, 2017. Rally details will soon be posted on the DRVC website. I’m hoping to see everyone at this summer rally.

The Nominating Committee reports they are still seek-ing applications for the office of Chapter President. They also report that Janet Staehr has expressed willingness to serve as VP Rally Coordinator. She has been appointed to serve in that office as Acting VP Rally Coordinator pending the election.

It is not to soon to help us in searching for candidates to fill offices that will be elected for 2017. Especially help in seeking a replacement for Byron Songer who has told me he’ll not be available for reelection as VP of Publications.

There is an article concerning RVillage which is now accessible via a smartphone app. I plan to use it once I get through the Samsung Galazy Note 7 issue.

Hoping to see you soon, – Rod

SEDONA VERDE VALLEY RALLYDistant Drums RV Resort - Camp Verde, Arizona

FEB 26 – MAR 3 , 2017

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From time immemorial, the Verde River and other peren-nial water sources have attracted people to Sedona Verde Valley.

People have been calling Sedona Verde Valley home since at least 9,000 B.C. Evidence has been found of the ancient Clovis culture, as well as the later Archaic people. Later, came peoples, and the present-day Yavapai-Apache Nation communities in Camp Verde, Rimrock and Clarkdale. These people chose their homes in relation to the rivers, creeks, and springs in the area resulting in one of the highest concentrations of archeological sites in the United States. The Anasazi, a Navajo term meaning “the ancient ones,” fished the rushing Oak Creek waters, farmed the land and tracked the valley’s plentiful hunting grounds.

Today, hundreds of early culture sites include cliff dwell-ings, pueblos, petroglyphs, and pictographs from the ancient cultures.In addition, the cultural influence of the Yavapai-Apache Nation can be seen throughout the Sedona Verde Valley at local festivals and in the region’s arts and crafts that include traditional baskets, pottery and wooden flutes.

The area’s former copper mining history is another fasci-nating story for visitors to explore. In 1880, excavators discovered rich copper reserves on Cleopatra Hill, beneath the present-day Town of Jerome. This discovery drew miners and investors from across the world.

When the last mine closed in 1953, residents abandoned Jerome, which was a ghost town until the 1970s when it became a colony for artists and artisans, inspiring new

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continued from page 1 businesses, shops, and restaurants. Today, visitors can even take a ghost-town tour of the old mining town to explore the abandoned mining sites and listen to folklore.

Founded in 1912, Clarkdale, originally a “company town”, was founded by the United Verde Copper Company to provide housing and services for the employees of their smelter.  Copper’s history comes alive in stories depicted in the array of museums and walking tours.

Today, approximately 75,000 people presently call Sedona Verde Valley home. This mix of longtime residents, retirees and young families supports the communities of Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Jerome, Sedona, and Yavapai-Apache Nation. As a result, each community has its own unique character.

Chandler AreaChandler, located in Maricopa County, is a prominent suburb of the Phoenix, Arizona. It is where FMCA’s Inter-national Convention and RV Expo will be held March 7-10. The town was the dream of Dr. Alexander John Chandler who, in 1891, was the first veterinary surgeon for the ter-ritory of Arizona. He purchased 80 acres of land from the federal government south of Mesa. Dr. Chandler studied the relatively new science of irrigation engineering and was instrumental in building an early system of canals.

By the turn of the century, Dr. Chandler owned an 18,000 acre ranch. With the help of planners and architects, he subdivided the ranch and drew up a town site map. Dr. Chandler’s ambitious plan was a landscaped central park

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surrounded by businesses. Walkways in front of the build-ings would be covered by a trellis-like roof, supported by colonnades. A national advertising campaign for the sale of Chandler Ranch sites brought trains filled with 300 speculators on the newly completed Arizona Eastern Rail-road with each spending $50,000 for land. One year after selling plots for the new town, businesses had been built along the west and south side of the park, including the Bank of Chandler and the Eastern Railroad depot.

The heart of Chandler remains its revitalized historic downtown, which includes the award-winning Chandler City Hall and a Center for the Arts. In 2010, Chandler was named as an All-America City, bestowed by the National Civic League.

In addition to Chandler, other suburbs of Phoenix include Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe with each offering a variety of attractions for visitors to the area. Also providing a draw to the area is the fact that, at one time, Arizona was considered the heart of the Wild West. This fact translates to providing tourists an opportunity to experience a personalized Western adventure.

For those who enjoy horseback riding, Koli Equestrian Center, located in the heart of the Gila River Indian Res-ervation, offers miles of beautiful scenery and a variety of horseback riding trails to enjoy. Friendly, qualified wran-glers can tell you about the beautiful desert surroundings while riding their well-trained horses. The Koli Equestrian Center offers 60-90 minute rides depending on the time of year.

Rawhide Western Town and Event CenterRawhide Western Town and Event Center will be host-ing FMCA’s Rally in the Valley. On the grounds are the 1880s-style Steakhouse and Saloon which features authen-tic Western-style food including steaks, burgers and fries. (Reservations are suggested for cining at the Steakhouse). Visitors to the complex can hop on the 1880s-style Butter-

field stagecoach, ride burros, board a train, and watch the Rawhide Roughriders’ stunt show.

Other features of Rawhide Western Town include the fol-lowing:

• General Store• Honky Tonk and Bull Ride• Mission Patio and Cantina• Branding Iron and Town Grill• Pizza Tavern and Chuck Wagon Plaza• River Walk• Event Center and Sonoran Lawn• Rodeo Arena

Of course, the FMCA event will feature a motorhome and RV showcase, technical and lifestyle seminars, and nightly entertainment as it has in the past. The International Con-vention is March 7 to 10, 2017.

Southern Pacific Railroad Locomotive No. SP 2562 and Tender No. 8365 were built in 1900. It is on exhibit in the Arizona Railway Museum located at 330 E. Ryan Rd in Chandler. The locomotive was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 2-8-0, steam locomotive. It and the attached tender are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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From the VP Rally Coordinator

2017 Rally InformationYour hosts and co-hosts are really excited about the DRVC spring rally at Distant Drums RV Resort at Camp Verde, Arizona. Response has been so positive that we’ve added an addition five spaces bringing the number of total sites to 35. The response to the Arizona is exciting and greatly appreciated.

The rally will be held in the Sedona Verde Valley area Feb-ruary 26 to March 3, 2017 at Distant Drums RV Resort. Awaiting attendees are five nights of camping, four hot breakfasts, three catered dinners plus one continental breakfast. There will be three days of technical seminars, ladies craft sessions, lifestyle presentations and an owner roundtable. If you’re a bowler or a want-to-be, there’s an afternoon of bowling scheduled at a nearby location. You also won’t want to miss the review of local history and local cultural entertainment to be presented early in the rally program.

Check in is after 1 PM on Sunday afternoon, February 26. Check out will be before 11 PM on Friday, March 3. There is a fee for checking in early or checking out late so make plans accordingly. If an extended stay is desired, please contact the campground directly at 928-554-8000 by telephone or info@ddrvresort.com by email. Be sure to mention if you have registered for and will be attending the rally.

On your free day, there are oddles of things to choose from. You may have a hard time choosing one.

In regards to local things to do or see, consider putting one of the following on your list.

• Palatki Heritage Site. (West of Sedona and with about 10 miles of dirt road. Need to have a reser-vation as there isn’t a lot of parking. One of the couples that gives tours there were our wagon mas-ters on our trip to Alaska. They are awesome. Check it out on the internet and maybe include a picture of the ruins. There’s no charge and it’s definitely worth the drive. I will have brochures at the rally for this)

• Cottonwood has an oldtown main street with several tasting rooms and other local wineries.

• Jerome is an old time mining town and a great place to visit.

• Sedona is famous for its red rocks and has a lot to do and see including jeep tours.

• Clarkdale has a four hour railroad journey travel-ing to and from the Perkinsville Ghost Ranch. View archeology, geography, wildlife and Indian lore that is Verde Canyon.

The 2017 summer rally will be at Pla-More Campground near Bremen, Indiana. It is in Elkhart County, the RV center of the nation, and the heart of Amish Country as well. Dates are July 2-7, 2017. Brochures on the summer event should be available at the Arizona Rally or watch the DRVC web site.

Janet Staehr, VP Rally coordinator

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Have You Connected?

RV Friends’ NetworkIf you haven’t heard FMCA has invested $250,000 in a program to help increase membership by participating in the social media phenomina we’ve all witnessed the last few years. Before it totally passes by FMCA and the popu-lation of motorhome owners, the decision was made to become of sponsor of RVillage, a site dedicated to provid-ing a common, online meeting place for RVers of all type. The site’s URL is RVillage.com. While anyone may become a member of the internet-based community, it is aimed at RVers and those who make their living in the RV lifestyle.

While RVillage is a bit late to the game that includes groups on Face-Book as well as a myriad of RV blog-gers, please consider that RVillage is designed, from the ground up, to appeal to RVers whether occasional campers or full-timers. To assist in becoming acquainted with the site, a video may be accessed at http://rvfriendnetwork.com. The informative video provides some background information as well as the rationale for the online community.

Membership in RVillage is free. Be aware, however, that they currently are offering membership in a Gold level which promises to support an enhanced experiencd. The only thing required to get started is a valid email address and a good password.

Currently on RVillage users will find a group for FMCA-Diesel RV Club as well as many other interest groups such including motorhome manufacturers and others. A list of some of the more popular or larger groups is provided below.

• American Military• Bloggers• Boondockers• Escapees RV Club• Family Motor Coach Association• Fulltime RVers• Geeks On Tour• Good Sam Family• KOA Fans• National Park Fans• NuRVers• Passport-America• RV-Dreams Community

• Technomadia Tales• Thousand Trails• Xscapers (geared for younger RVers)

An image of the web site’s page showing the top level menu is embedded with this article. Please refer to it to get an overall view of what is available. You’ll also note that on the right side of the menu are three icons that rep-resent the user’s email list (the number includes the total number of unread messages), the user’s profile, and new

messages of interest (represented by the bell).

An interesting feature of RVillage is the option to “check in” when arriving at an RV campground or a general area. After checking in, you’ll be able to view if any others are in the park who are also Villagers and receive alerts (via email) if other members arrive. This feature allows people sharing common interests to meet and get acquainted.

There is no secret that the decision to invest so much money was a hotly debated topic of the recent meeting of the Governing Board this past summer. However, FMCA’s declining membership is a real and serious problem for the long-term survival of FMCA and eventually all of the various chapters including DRVC. The action taken by FMCA is a solid attempt to appeal to the growing number of motorhome owners. Right or wrong, the Governing Board is trying to do something. If our membership numbers are heading in the wrong direction and we take no other steps to attract new member, then we are not managing but, instead, are just caretaking a declin-ing organization.

Let’s get behind our leadership and check out RVillage. Who knows, it may turn out to be useful and even fun.

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Membership ReportAs of 1 December, 2016

Active Pending Total

Regular Members 379 91 470

ForumPlus Members 7 10 17

2016 FMCA 1st Year Free 39 4 43

2015 FMCA 1st Year Free 7 8 15

2014 FMCA 1st Year Free 6 3 9

DRVC Treasurer’s ReportAs of 1 December, 2016

Amount

Ending Balance (2015) $64,754.97

Ending Balance (2016) $62,685.05

Fund Accounting - - -

General Fund Balance $92,030.77

Allocatable to Rally Fund -$29,370.72

Ending Balance (2016) $62,685.05

Some Diesel RV Maintenance TipsCamping in Remote Areas

When camping in remote areas, check the engine compart-ment for small animals that may have taken refuge for the night before starting your engine. they like the warmth of the engine compartment but will make a real mess if you start the engine while they are nestled in the fan shroud.

RV Storage

Create a handy checklist to make sure your motorhome is ready to be put into and removed from storage. For some this will include winterizing actions and things to check when removing from storage.

Radiator and Charge Air Cooler Maintenance

On chassis equipped with a rear radiator, it is very impor-tant that the radiator and charge air cooler be inspected at regular intervals. A good recommendation is to inspect the charge air cooler every 7,500 miles because air and dust blown through the radiator and charge air cooler can build up and reduce the airflow through the cooling system. This is considered part of normal maintenance.

From the engine side of the radiator, use a flashlight to look into the fan shroud at the face of the charge air cooler. If there is any dirt buildup, this should be cleaned using a water hose and a mild solvent. If this is not done, the system can become clogged and can result in engine overheating.

Tire Dressing

Most manufactures warn against dressing RV tires as it will strip the tires’ rubber of their UV protection.

Replace Air Dryer Filters

Air dryer filters should be replaced every three years. You may have to request this work. Chassis prior to 2003 have an 18 month interval. Questions? Call 800-FTL-HELP

Ride Height Adjustment

The ride height is the setting for the air suspension on the chassis. If the ride heights are not set properly, two impor-tant factors are affected:

1.) The front ride height will change the front-axle caster settings. This can affect the handling of the coach on the highway and impact tire wear.

2.) The rear ride height will change the drive-shaft angles. Incorrect drive-shaft angles can cause driveline noise (vibration or a growling sound) and can cause premature wear of the u-joints on the driveline.

Air Brake System Draining

Air reservoirs serve as storage tanks for compressed air. They collect water condensed from the air, and small amounts of oil normally enter the reservoir in the form of vapor, because of the heat generated during the compres-sion. If they are equipped with automatic drain valves, they should still be drained manually every six months during operation. To drain the tanks, pull the three drain lanyards provided until all moisture is expelled.

Maintenance Checklists

Print a routine maintenance checklist and take it to service appointments to have the dealer verify services performed.

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print, complete, and mail the registration form.

Q. Do you have any charity and fund raising activity?

A. Although the Chapter’s purpose is to educate its members, we do contribute to various charities and organizations in the areas where rallies are held. Wounded Warriors is our official charity.

Why Join the Diesel RV CLUB? • Exchange information on RVing and diesel engines with hundreds of diesel enthusiasts at the state-of-the-art

Diesel RV Technical Forum and seminars at all DRVC rallies.• Enjoy fun and fellowship through the Club’s full-color newsletters and at club rallies held across the country. • Attend FMCA activities, such as area rallies and FMCA conventions, with others from the Diesel RV Club.• Take advantage of 5% to 10% discounts on parts and service through our exclusive Valued Partner arrangements as

well as a discount on parts at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores nationwide.• Share tech tips, travel advice, and problem-solving information with fellow Diesel RV Club members.• Meet interesting people, form lasting friendships, learn more about motorhoming, swap coach modification and

maintenance information, and visit interesting places while creating lasting memories.

How to Become a MemberComplete and mail the form on the reverse side or signup online!

If you have other questions, email one of the following officers:

Membership: Tim Gerrity – membership@dieselrvclub.org

Technical: Brett Wolfe – technical@dieselrvclub.org

Publications: Byron Songer – editor@dieselrvclub.org

Diesel RV Club FAQs Q. How much is membership?

A. Membership is $25 per year (eNews and/or printed newsletter via USPS), and is due on the anniversary of club membership.

Q. What do I get for being a member?

A. Membership entitles you to full access to the Diesel RV Club website, the Technical Forum, Travelore (Newsletter), and discounts from our Valued Part-ners.

Q. How do I find the Club’s home page and the diesel engine forum?

A. Everything can be accessed from this URL:http://www.dieselrvclub.orgTo go directly to the engine forum: http://forum.dieselrvclub.org

Q. What do you do at rallies?

A. A typical rally is about four days long at a top tier motorhome resort with discounted site rates, multiple maintenance seminars, hobby and how-to ses-sions, group social and get-acquainted times, catered meals, evening entertain-ment, dancing, and time to see local sites. Rallies may include silent auctions, access to some coach services and presentations by RV vendors.

Q. What is the upcoming Rally Schedule?

A. You can find the schedule of upcoming rallies on the Club website, along with planned rally activities. You can also register online as well as download,

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Diesel RV Club – Application for MembershipMission Statement: We are a club for RV owners with an interest in diesel engines including how to maintain them, get maximum performance, and keep repair costs to a minimum. Rallies always include social activities and technical seminars and are conducted in all areas of the US.

Membership in FMCA is required for full Diesel RV Club affiliation.

MembershipType(check one): [ ] Regular, provide FMCA Number ____________ [ ] ForumPlus

Names: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Pilot – First Pilot – Last Co-pilot – First Co-pilot – Last

MailingAddress: ___________________________ _______________ ________ ________________

Street/P.O. Box City State/Prov Postal Code

ShippingAddress: __________________________ _______________ ________ ________________

Street – no PO box please City State/Prov Postal Code

Phones: _____________________ ____________________ _____________________

Home or Office Pilot’s Mobile Co-pilot’s Mobile

E-mailAddresses: ______________________________________ _______________________________________

Pilot Co-pilot

Occupations(ifretired,formeroccupations):

______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Pilot Co-pilot

EmergencyContact: ___________________________ _________________ _________________________

Name – normally not with you Telephone Relationship

NewsletterDeliveryChoice (check one): Email Only [ ] Postal Only [ ] Email & Postal [ ]

ReferredbyMember: __________________________________________

YourRVInformation:

Coach Mfg: _____________ Model: ______________ Length: _______ Slides: ______ VIN: _______________

Engine Mfg: ___________ Model: _____________ Rated HP: __________ Serial No: _____________

Make checks payable to Diesel RV Club and mail to: Diesel RV Club 3916 Potsdam Ave. PMB #1107 Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7048Note: Please feel free to duplicate for other FMCA members who are interested in the Diesel RV Club Membership. PayPal payment option available on the Club website – www.dieselrvclub.org

----- FOR CLUB USE ONLY -----

Amount Received: $ ________

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Date Received Renewal Date

Check # ______ Cash _______

Revised March 2015

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Valued Partner ListIndependent Service CentersAcceleratedDiesel — Accelerated Diesel offers full service diesel engine and drive train repair.

They have over 40 years combined experience with all diesel engines. Every coach receives a free vehicle inspection and coming soon, turnkey RV stor-age. Show your membership card and get a 10% Discount on service (labor) provided at their location in Tyler, Texas at 12614 County Road 431.Phone: (903) 881-9765

CustomCoachConnection — offering a 10% discount on mobile services (not in conjunction with any other discount). Custom Coach Connection provides tailored entertainment and communication solutions as an autho-rized dealer for Direct TV, DISH, and Winegard, as well as weBoost. Whether you are looking for a new HDTV system, improved broadcast TV, mobile internet or an automatic satellite TV system, CCC can provide you with a one-stop-solution. Check the website for the location schedule. 619-571-3393.www.customcoachconnection.com

LiesureCoachworks— 5% discount on parts and labor. Alfateers provides service for most major makes and models of motorhomes and other RVs. They offer a free RV wash and carpet shampoo with every qualified service. Services include upgrades, collision, accidental damage, and maintenance service. Fontana, CA.www.liesurecw.com

LuxuryCoachService – extending a 15% discount on parts and labor to all DRVC members and associates. LCS is a conve-nient, one-stop shop for all preventative RV repair and maintenance services on motor coaches from class C to luxury class A. Certified technicians, a 40-bay service facility and spacious parts department ensure your expectations will be met in a professional and timely fashion. Specializing in maintenance, upgrades, and remodelling. Luxury Coach Service is at 1750 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall, TX 75087. Phone (972) 771-6200..www.luxurycoachservice.com

OregonMotorcoachCenter – a premier Motorcoach service and renovation center on the west coast, is offering a 10% dis-count on parts purchased from its parts department. They service all brands of RVs specializing in repairs & maintenance, electronics, exteriors & awnings, cabinets, interiors & furnishings, and kitchens. Oregon Motorcoach Center is located at 29417 Airport Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402. Phone: (541) 762-1505.www.oregonmotorcoachcenter.com

PremierMotorCoachServices — 10% discount on parts and labor. Premier Motor Coach Services (Tucson, AZ) is offering a 10% discount on parts and service. Please note the new location conveniently located at I-10 & Exit 264 (Palo Verde). www.premiermbs.com

ProCustom,Inc — Paint and RV Specialists; 10% discount on their wide range of RV services including custom, full-body paint, insurance and warranty work, complete interior renovations, collision repairs, MCD shades, and more. Just show your Diesel RV Club membership card to receive the discount on parts and labor. Pro Custom is located at 29079 County Road 20, Elkhart, IN. Phone (574) 217-0399.www.procustominc.com

RVincidents — 10% discount on parts and labor. An RV repair, body and paint specialty company in Nixa, MO. They provide high quality repair services for all types of RVs, buses and trailers.www.rvincidents.net

Cummins/Onan Engine OwnersCumminsPowerClub — Owners of an RV with a Cummins engine or an Onan Generator, it makes sense to be a club

member. Members receive a 10% discount on Cummins Genuine Parts and Valvoline products. The dis-count also applies to service repairs and maintenancewww.cumminspowerclub.com

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Caterpillar DealersCarolinaCAT — 10% discount on parts and labor up to a limit of $250. Caterpillar dealer in North Carolina with locations in

Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Monroe, and Statesville.www.carolinacat.com

GregoryPooleEquipmentCo,— 10% discount on parts and labor. One of two Caterpillar certified Level 3 RV Service cen-ters. North Carolina locations include Fayetteville, Garner and Mebane.www.gregorypoole.com

MacAllisterPowerSystems — 10% discount on parts and labor. Caterpillar dealer throughout Indiana with locations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, South Bend, Terre Haute and Washington.www.macallister.com/locations

MustangCaterpillar – Mustang Caterpillar is offering a 10% discount on parts and service. To receive this discount you must show your current Diesel RV Club Membership Card and let them know you want to take advantage of the 10% discount. Mustang Caterpillar locations are conveniently located throughout Southeast Texas. www.mustangcat.com

YancyPowerSystems — 10% discount on parts and labor. Exclusive Caterpillar dealer serving Georgia with locations throughout the state. Please check website for service locations.www.yanceybros.com/map

Mercedes-Benz (Sprinter Dealers)CapitalEurocars — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz dealer in Tallahassee, Florida offers a discount to

owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models.www.capitaleurocars.com

Mercedes-BenzofArrowhead — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, Arizona offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models.www.arrowheadmb.com

Mercedes-BenzofDanbury — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Danbury, Connecticut offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models.www.mercedesbenzofdanbury.com

Mercedes-BenzofNaples — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Naples, Florida offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models.www.mercedesbenznaples.com

Mercedes-BenzofWestminster — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Westminster, Colorado offers a dis-count to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models.www.mbwestminster.com

Freightliner Oasis Service CentersATCFreightliner — 10% discount on parts and labor. Freightliner Oasis Dealer, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

atcfreightliner.comOrlandoFreightliner — This Florida Freightliner dealership is an Oasis dealer offering a 10% discount on all parts and ser-

vice.www.orlandofreightliner.com

StoopsFreightliner — 10% discount on parts and service. Freightliner Oasis dealer in New Haven, IN. Discount only at its New Haven, Indiana location.www.stoops.com

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TruckCentersofArkansas — Freightliner Oasis dealer offering 10% off on parts and service at its Springdale, Arkansas location.www.truckcentersar.com

TruckCountryofDecorah — Freightliner Oasis dealer offering 10% off on parts and service at its Decorah, Iowa location.www.truckcountry.com/locations/decorah.cfm

RV Parts & SuppliesBoogeyLights — Boogey Lights offers a 10% discount on its Hi-Intensity LED lighting solutions designed for outdoor use on

RVs when purchased online or by calling 800.847.1359.http://www.BoogeyLights.com

CoachSupplyDirect — Coach Supply is offering a 5% discount off their already competitive prices. The discount applies to all products listed on website.www.coachsupplydirect.com

Fire&LifeSafety — Mac the Fire Guy is offering a 10% Valued Partner discount on RV Fire Safety equipment and supplies.macthefireguy.com

MCDInnovations — MCD is offering a 10% discount on all shade purchases. They have a full line of day/night manual and power shades.www.mcdinnovations.com

O’ReillyAutoParts—Members of Diesel RV Club may take advantage of a discount program with O’Reilly Auto Parts and their 3700 stores across the nation. Members must present their DRVC membership card containing an O’Reilly program number to receive the discount on back counter parts.

RVGlassSolutions — RV Glass Solutions offers a 10% discount (a cap may apply) on service with a maximum of $75 per appointment. They have crews at FMCA Family Reunions as well as 2500 servicing locations across the US and Canada.www.rvglasssolutions.com/about_us.html

Other Types of ServicesMobileyeINC— Mobileye is offering Diesel RV Club members 10% off of the price of purchase and installation of its Colli-

sion Avoidance System. Members can download and print the Discount Coupon on the from the Mem-bers Only section of our website then take it to a Mobileye Authorized Dealer. See Mobileye’s website or product information.www.mobileye.com/us

OverlandInsuranceServices — Get a free RV insurance quote online through Diesel RV Club and receive favorable treat-ment from the premier supplier of affordable Recreational Vehicle insurance for over 40 years.https://www.myrvquote.com/drv

RVGolfClub — RV Golf Club offers a 20% discount* on annual membership which offers free RV parking at golf courses and RV resorts with golf facilities all over North America. Members must use the link on the Diesel RV Club website to obtain the discount. (RV Golf Club will pay the Diesel RV Club a 20% referral fee for each mem-bership.)www.RVGolfClub.com

SkyMed — SkyMed picks up where other travel plans leave off providing air ambulance membership services, medical air evacuation, emergency travel services, travel insurance, and personal concierge services without co-pays, deductibles, or claim forms. As a member of DRVC, you receive an exclusive club discount from SkyMed’s menu of policies and options.www.skymed.com

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