So you want to join an RV club, but you don't know which one or what being a member does for you. RV clubs are memberships you join by paying a small fee. What a membership does is save you money on supplies, fuel, and even lodging. Today we'll cover two of the most popular clubs in America: Good Sam RV Club and Escapees RV Club.

Good Sam RV Club

Good Sam's club has been around since 1966 and their goal is to help people enjoy their time on the road. They are the largest RV Club in the world with over 2 million members and partners with over 2,400 RV parks in the United States and Canada. Their services include: Roadside Assistance, RV Extended Warranties, RV & Auto Insurance, Life & Health Insurance, Travel Assistance, RV Loans, and a Good Sam Rewards Visa credit card.

Good Sam member discounts include:

• 10% off lodging at over 2,400 RV parks and campgrounds
• 10% off purchases at Camping World or Gander Outdoors retail locations
• 5 cents off gas or 8 cents off diesel at Pilot Flying J stations (select locations)
• Free shipping on orders over $49 on Camping World, Gander Outdoors, and Overton's websites
• Free dump service at select Camping World locations
• 15% off propane at select Camping World locations

Good Sam also has a trip planner that helps you calculate your mileage, driving time, and find Good Sam parks along your route. Membership pricing: 1 year for $29, 2 years for $50 (includes a $25 merchandise certificate), or 3 years for $75 (includes $50 in merchandise certificates).

Escapees RV Club

Escapees have been helping RV owners live their best life on the road for over 40 years. They focus on support services (mail forwarding, healthcare solutions, roadside assistance), educational resources (RVers boot camp, RVers online university, SmartWeigh, Escapees magazine), and their tightly knit community.

Their partners offering member discounts include: ASPCA, Boondockers Welcome, Costco, Dish, Fulltime Families, Goodyear, Harvest Host, Passport America, Premier Tire LLC, RV Mobile Internet, RV Trader, Wholesale Warranties, Battle Born Batteries, and WiFi Ranger.

Escapees has 18 of their own RV parks from Washington to Florida and has partnered with over 800 other sites. They also offer a job placement service for those wanting to work while traveling. Membership is an annual fee of $39.95 (or $49.95 USD for Canada or Mexico).

There are a lot more RV clubs out there for specific regions of the United States. Thank you for reading and as always we wish you safe travels!