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Atlantic Canada’s Good Sam Spirit
At the end of each year, members of the First Nova Scotia Apple Valley Campers get in the Good Samaritan spirit by making a $500 donation, and 2012 was no exception. Last year the Good Sam chapter gave to a school for students with learning disabilities on the Bay of Fundy coast.
During... [Read more]
Sammy Tours the 49th State
Sammy, the smiling Good Sam Club mascot, really gets around, from state and provincial Samborees to Camping World/Good Sam Rallies. This February and March, the club’s halo-topped front man made his way north to Alaska, meeting a champion Iditarod musher and waving the green flag at the Iron... [Read more]
Good Sam travel medical insurance is for ‘minor’ emergencies, too
Claims story: Extreme adventure not required
Every so often, we hear stories about travelers whose travel medical insurance saved them from hefty medical bills after their extreme adventure took an unexpected turn. While this might make it seem as if this is the only time you need travel insurance, you do... [Read more]
Get Grillin’ at Camping World’s Annual Grillfest
It’s time to fire up those grills and Camping World is ready! Visit any SuperCenter nationwide from Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19 for the 9th Annual Grillfest Event, sponsored... [Read more]
Looking for the perfect RV vacation?
As a Smile & Save partner, Fantasy RV Tours offers Good Sam Club members special discounts on their tours—save $50 on Rallies and $100 on Caravans! This year the company presents a lineup of 10 new locales and exciting venues.
Grab your wings and witness the world’s greatest aviation... [Read more]
June Wedding
Everyone’s invited to the heart of New York for the RV event of the season
If more than 1,087 couples repeat their “I do’s” at the June 13 through 16 event, the Syracuse Rally will go down in history for hosting the most wedding vow renewals. Brides and grooms can adorn themselves in wedding finery... [Read more]
Get Covered: Protection that goes beyond the manufacturer’s warranty
Before hitting the road for RV adventures, make sure your vehicle is protected. Sure, your RV may have a manufacturer’s warranty, but is it as comprehensive as you’d like? Does it protect all the components for the same length of time? Knowing that your RV is covered will take your mind off worrying about potential... [Read more]
Canadian Club Members – Fantasy Tour Offer
Imagine encountering gray whales of the Baja, hooking a marlin, swimming in crystalline turquoise waters and strolling white sand beaches with a belly full of fresh seafood. Or, picture yourself taking a first-class express train along Mexico’s Copper Canyon, an 8,000-feet abyss carved into the Sierra Madre... [Read more]
Good Sam Gets the Job Done
Texas Good Sam Club Life member Wayne Heckman asked Action Line to speed things up when it came to replacing the dinged refrigerator door in his new motorhome:
Last September I purchased a brand new Tiffin 2012 Allegro Bus from Ancira RV in Boerne, Texas. During the walk-through, I noticed that the KitchenAid... [Read more]
RV Spring Shakedown De-winterizing a Recreational Vehicle
by Gary Benzer, RV Doctor
As memories of a cold, long winter begin to wane, many of us get antsy for that first RV excursion of the season. Holed up all winter, we’ve been making travel plans, waiting for the trees to blossom, the birds to chirp and the campgrounds to open.
The majority of us readied our coaches last fall for storage; some fully winterized for colder temperatures.... [Read more]
