Good Sam Club: This is probably the oldest RV Club and really offers a lot of benefits to its members. Join the Good Sam Club Today!
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- Park Discounts – save 10% on campground fees
- Discounts on RV accessories, parts, and installations.
- Preferred rates on insurance
- Discounts on directories
Escapees: This is a membership I have belonged to for close to 15 years. The Escapees RV Club was founded on July 4, 1978, by Joe and Kay Peterson. Today there are over 32,000 member-families. It’s all about sharing information and it’s like a family! I don’t benefit if you join but I do get brownie points and stars next to my name if you mention my membership SKP38554.
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I full-timed for five yrs.starting in 1999. Before I bought my rig I joined good Sam, Escapees and RVW. I searched their publications and got lots of hints for traveling alone, and more basic hints in rig selection and residency suggestions. I went to RV shows and walked through countless RV’s before deciding on a truck and fifth wheel.
I found my rig and established my residency in South Dakota.
The club’s offer great reference material and I heartily recommend doing your homework.
I loved the lifestyle and my great traveling companion, Charlotte. She was a standard poodle that I rescued in Minot,ND. We had five wonderful years together. No regrets.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and information Marie – I really appreciate it. I don’t think a person can do too much research – there is always something to learn! I am so glad you have no regrets about your choice. I have heard that most people say their only regret is not doing it sooner. Thanks Marie, take care.