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    Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 11:47am
I got a free Good Sam membership when I bought my R-Pod. Now they want me to renew. Is it worth it? Looks like they have layers on layers of plans, so I'm unsure what I really get at each level.
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If you travel a lot and use commercial campgrounds, a Good Sam membership can save you money. I have a Good Sam membership as well as a Good Sam Roadside Assistance plan.
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Thanks! I think that's the answer I was looking for. I bought this thing to work disaster relief and don't expect to use commercial campgrounds often, if ever. Camping world is ~20 miles away and Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware have had most of the accessories I wanted that Amazon didn't.
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Good Sam membership also brings a discount for fuel at Pilot/Flying J truck stops. That can pay for the membership if you do a lot of traveling.
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Did you use it? Think you can answer the question.

I got one as well. Never used it. Don't stay in those spots.

I've run through the gambit of all these folks selling discounts if I join. I haven't found one that matches up, except my Seniors Pass to the Nationals. Discounts for camping at any Federal owned area and typically free entry (day pass). That one I do recommend! 
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I agree with Olddawgsrule, the Geezer Pass is the next best thing to indoor plumbing.  I tried Passport America and it was a gigantic waste of money.  With all the blackout periods and the tiny discounts it was worthless.   If you like campground camping and national parks, you can't beat the Geezer Pass.
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Originally posted by lostagain

I agree with Olddawgsrule, the Geezer Pass is the next best thing to indoor plumbing.  I tried Passport America and it was a gigantic waste of money.  With all the blackout periods and the tiny discounts it was worthless.   If you like campground camping and national parks, you can't beat the Geezer Pass.


That assumes you're old enough to get one.
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I paid $10 for my Geezer Pass that is good until I'm too feeble to go camping.  

Now you can get them for $20 per year or $80 for life, depending on how long you think you'll be alive.  The passes for disabled and for military folks are free, though there could be a processing fee of $10.  For everyone else, the pass costs $80 per year.  To visit Yosemite it costs about $35 to get into the park, practically half the cost of the pass.
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We have used Good Sam club and their Roadside Assistance plan. The Roadside Assistance is good IF you are close to an urban area. If you are out west or in arural area, they do not have good coverage . When it works, it was great, when it doesn’t work, AAA worked. We have voth and feel covered
TheGood Sam discount for campgrounds does not generally apply to us, but can be worthwhile IF you stay in campgrounds with their affiliation.
The gas discounts are good IF you travel on interstates
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Originally posted by TheBum

Originally posted by lostagain

I agree with Olddawgsrule, the Geezer Pass is the next best thing to indoor plumbing.  I tried Passport America and it was a gigantic waste of money.  With all the blackout periods and the tiny discounts it was worthless.   If you like campground camping and national parks, you can't beat the Geezer Pass.


That assumes you're old enough to get one.

At $80 a year for anyone, still best deal in town if you use the Federal Lands/Parks. Remember it's not only National Parks... It's 'all' federal owned areas! 

Once a Geezer (as Lost so stated, LOL), it's Lifetime. A pass is good for up to 4 people (total count), riding in the same vehicle. 
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