Question Is there any value to being a Good Sam member?

[Bob K4TAX]

Just as the subject says, how many and which RV travel organizations should one belong to? I don't mind the annual subscriptions for one or two but after a while, it does add up. And to what benefits? If you had to choose one, which one would it be and why?

73
Bob, K4TAX

 

[AbdRahim]

Good Sam;
10% discount at many campgrounds
$.05/gal of gasoline at Pilot/Flying J truck stops

That is all I use it for.

I use Coach-Net for roadside assistance.

 

[Jim]

I've wondered what the RV Park is getting for being a member of Good Sam? I called a couple of times, but the people answering the phones don't seem to know.

So the park is giving up 10% for nothing? Doesn't make sense.

 

[Neemer]

I've wondered what the RV Park is getting for being a member of Good Sam? I called a couple of times, but the people answering the phones don't seem to know.

So the park is giving up 10% for nothing? Doesn't make sense.

I think there are people who believe that being a Good Sam park means the park received the Good Housekeeping seal of approval. Far from it, IME. I can point you to a NC CG along I-95 that is little more than a slum.

 

[Jim]

I think there are people who believe that being a Good Sam park means the park received the Good Housekeeping seal of approval. Far from it, IME. I can point you to a NC CG along I-95 that is little more than a slum.

Sounds to me like GS has a pretty good scam going. The parks do the work and give GS money to belong, and then another 10% off the booking.

I didn't like the idea a year ago when I called them. Might be OK for the traveler, but for the park, I don't see any value.

If a park is counting on increased traffic because of the GS membership, I would advise them to just advertise that ALL discount memberships will be honored. Easy Peazy.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

After the replies and private messages, the answer is.......NOPE! My renewal papers just went in the shredder.

 

[RangeMaggotBob]

No. There is absolutely not any value to a Good Sam membership. Unless you support a dickhead like Marcus Lemonis.