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    Tips on How to Have a Healthy New Year

    December 22, 2011 by · 2 Comments 

    Tips on How to Have a Healthy New Year

    It’s a new year—a fresh start—and people everywhere are resolving to have a healthier, happier lifestyle. Good Sam members are no exception, but it can be tough to maintain a routine of healthy eating and exercise when you’re traveling. Whether you’re heading out for a long weekend in your RV or going on a cross-country journey, you can enjoy yourself without taking a vacation from your... 

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    SamAlert: Attention Keystone Owners!

    December 20, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

    SamAlert: Attention Keystone Owners!

    NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V561000 

    Component:  Equipment: Other, Labels

    Potential number of units affected: 805

    Summary: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Cougar fifth wheel trailers manufactured from May 12, 2006 through February 12, 2009 for incorrect information on the federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. These vehicles... 

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    Action Line: Another RV Problem Resolved

    December 20, 2011 by · 5 Comments 


    Good Sam Action Line received the following email from club members Mike and Dianna Wiermann:

    We purchased a 2002 Newmar motorhome from Washington’s Poulsbo RV last July. At that time we were shown a checklist of all the things checked by the Poulsbo RV techs, including the roof and tires. We asked if these checks indicated they were all working and OK, and the response was yes.... 

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    Living Las Vegas: Top Things to See and Do

    December 20, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

    Living Las Vegas: Top Things to See and Do

    From the breathtaking Hoover Dam to the non-stop excitement of the Las Vegas Strip, there is something for everyone in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can start your adventure in Las Vegas by walking down the famous Las Vegas Strip, known for its great shopping and one-of-a-kind people watching. Each hotel is uniquely designed to give you an escape from everyday life into the world of wonder, where there... 

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    “Class A” Treatment at LVM Resort

    December 20, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

    “Class A” Treatment at LVM Resort

    Enjoy the excitement of Las Vegas and relax in the tropical elegance of an exclusive Class A resort at LVM Resort... 

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    RV Tour Features Vegas Race Action!

    December 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

    RV Tour Features Vegas Race Action!

    Photo provided courtesy of LVMS

    Join Good Sam on this action-packed Kobalt Tools 400 race weekend, and feel the thrill of this newly renovated speedway. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway underwent a multi-million dollar renovation project between 2006 and 2007. The centerpiece of the exciting updates is the Neon Garage, which has been called the “Disneyland for NASCAR... 

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    Member Tip: Doggy Dilemma

    December 20, 2011 by · 5 Comments 

    Member Tip: Doggy Dilemma

    My wife and I have been RVing with two dogs since 1998.  The constant concern is where to securely tie them up without being in the sun or bothering the neighbors. One of them is an 85-pound Labrador retriever that can move picnic tables, when he spots someone who might pet him!

    We solved this by mounting eyebolts under the coach. The eyebolts were affixed at solid points, and sealed.

    You... 

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    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The 2012 Trailer Life Directory Is Hot Off the Press

    December 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The 2012 Trailer Life Directory Is Hot Off the Press

    The latest edition of the Official Campground Directory of the Good Sam Club is now available for purchase. The 2012 Trailer Life RV Parks and Campground Directory is the most comprehensive campground Directory on the market, filled with more than 11.800 RV parks, campgrounds, travel services,... 

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    Announcing the 2012 Louisville Rally Entertainment

    December 20, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

    Announcing the 2012 Louisville Rally Entertainment

    Composer, musician and entertainer Burt Bacharach is a living legend in the world of music, and we are delighted that he will be performing live at Good Sam’s 2012 Rally in Louisville, Kentucky, June 21 through 24, 2012, presented by DISH Network.

    Bacharach began his musical career when he was in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe during the 1950s and... 

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    2012 U.S. National Parks’ Fee-Free Days

    December 20, 2011 by · 3 Comments 

    2012 U.S. National Parks’ Fee-Free Days

    Road tripping around the country inevitably accrues expenses – and quickly if you’re not careful. So when an opportunity arises to save a few bucks, it’s certainly something to consider as every little bit of savings can really add up to a large sum of money.

    The U.S. National Park Service offers such savings to its visitors by waiving entry fees to national parks during a few weekends... 

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    Club Updates: Change Is In the Air for 2012

    December 20, 2011 by · 75 Comments 

    Club Updates: Change Is In the Air for 2012

    In Late Fall 2011 Highways, Camping World and Good Sam Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis suggested combining the Good Sam Club and the President’s Club into a new and expanded Good Sam Club. Members would have one club, one card and one membership fee and would enjoy all the benefits of both clubs and more. Member response was instant and overwhelmingly positive, so the decision was made... 

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    Good Sam Members Receive Complimentary Travel Medical Insurance

    December 20, 2011 by · 6 Comments 

    Good Sam Members Receive Complimentary Travel Medical Insurance

    When you hit the open road, you want to make sure you’ve planned for everything – including travel medical insurance. Your membership provides you with coverage for an unlimited amount of 2-day trips per year from TIC Travel Insurance. Here, we provide you with a few details about your coverage.

    Emergency medical treatment is the single most expensive hidden cost you could be faced with... 

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    Save on RV Storage in Corona through Good Sam’s Smile & Save Program!

    December 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

    Save on RV Storage in Corona through Good Sam’s Smile & Save Program!

    Good Sam members in southern California can now enjoy a 25% discount off the standard price at Corona’s newest, state of the art RV & boat storage facility, Cajalco Temescal Storage & RV Center.  You have your choice of a variety of storage options – from fully enclosed RV and boat garages with 14 foot remote entry roll-up doors to covered and uncovered parking spaces in their fully... 

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    Best of the Best

    December 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

    Best of the Best

    We would like to salute the outstanding achievement of dedicated members Ginny and Paul Barcroft, who recently received one of the highest Good Sam state honors – the Oregon Good Sam Shining Star Award.

    As the 1980s rhythm-and-blues hit goes, “You are my shining star, don’t you go away. Wanna be right here where you are, until my dying day.” According to former Oregon Good Sam Director... 

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    Good Sam Club Members Now Save on Fuel at Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers

    January 11, 2012 by · 6 Comments 

    Good Sam Club Members Now Save on Fuel at Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers

    BOWLING GREEN, KY–(Marketwire – Jan 5, 2012) – Members of the Good Sam Club, the world’s largest RV owner’s organization with over 1.3 million members across North America, now enjoy a great new exclusive money-saving benefit with the Good Sam Club Pilot Flying J RV Plus Card.

    Beginning in 2012, Good Sam Club members can apply for their Pilot... 

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    Congratulations to the winners of December’s Good Sam Giveaway!

    January 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

    10 lb. Lite Propane Cylinder

    • Harold Dunn – Peachtree City GA

    NEW Benefit! Members Save at Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers!

    January 3, 2012 by · 40 Comments 

    NEW Benefit! Members Save at Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers!

    Good Sam Club members now enjoy a great new money-saving benefit with Pilot Flying J! This exciting new benefit provides savings on fuel, propane and dump station charges! You’ll simply apply online for your Pilot Flying J RV Plus Card in order to receive this benefit. With 500 locations across the U.S., Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers offer a wide array of conveniences and services... 

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