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02-22-2021, 03:48 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Glendale
Posts: 202
M.O.C. #27658
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Camping clubs
Are discount camping clubs like passport really worth it and which ones are best for the money?
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Larry & Marilyn Gubbels
2019 F-350 Diesel 4X4, Short Bed, BW 18K slider,
closely followed by a 2020 Montana 3121RL
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02-22-2021, 06:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,523
M.O.C. #18081
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The one(s) that work best for you and your needs.
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SOB
2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
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02-22-2021, 10:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I definitely get my money out of Passport America. I don't usually camp weekends or summers.
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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02-23-2021, 04:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,237
M.O.C. #25165
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We have Good Sam and KOA. Both give us value for different reasons. Good Sam gives 10% at any participating parks, which we seldom use, but we also get discount at the CW/Gander store and discounts at certain fuel stations. KOA we use for overnight stops when travelling. Their discounts are OK, but points accumulate and you will get free nights here and there depending on use. Membership for both is minimal each year.
We also have a GA State Parks membership, which is free to join. It gives us a free night based on accumulated points as well. I've had it for about 6 years now and have gotten money back at several trips. Since we live in FL and travel north regularly, it gives us value. If you are not on the east coast, it may not be worth it, but many other states have a rewards program too. Don't overlook these as it is usually free and the value comes with frequent use.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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02-23-2021, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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We have three - Good Sam, Passport America and Escapees. Good Sam get’s you 10% off at most CG’s. Passport, which we like to use while we’re traveling, gets you 50% off. Escapee’s get 10-15% off plus they have some nice member owned campgrounds for longer stays. The KOA’s are usually nice, but for long trips like we take (even with the discount) are just too expensive. They are all slightly different in price, so figure if you will get your money’s worth. If you pay $40 for a membership and your average campground costs $40, you need to stay 10 nights to get to break even. We find with PA we usually break even in 2 nights. We have been averaging about 150 nights a year in our Montana, so it’s a no brainer. We normally stay at a KOA once or twice a year. Not to offend KOA lovers, but we usually find better value elsewhere. That is just our experience. Your mileage may vary.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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02-23-2021, 10:26 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We use Escapees and Passport America.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-20-2021, 04:41 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Hillsborough
Posts: 104
M.O.C. #29015
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I had passport america. Did not like it bec of blackout dates. I never used it in the yr I had it. Did not fit my needs.
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