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June 2009

Cyber Sam - Your Monthly Newsletter
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Dreaming about hitting the road as a full–time RVer? Get valuable tips on how to make the most of this adventurous lifestyle. Enjoy the freedom of dry camping? Explore the ins and outs of "boondocking" (Part 2) in your RV.

Maine's Acadia National Park is magnificent, awe–inspiring and breathtaking, especially in the fall when the region is ablaze with color.

Do you text, tweet, or instant message your friends and family? Get the scoop on these popular communications tools.

Happy Reading!

The Good Sam Club
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This Month's Top Stories:

• To Text or Not To Text…or Instant Message…or Tweet
• Action Line: Customer Service Lost in the Couch Cushions
• The Ins and Outs of Dry Camping – Part 2
• Use a Reputable Escrow Service to Safely Receive Funds from Buyers

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RV News
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picReady your rig for summer and save with some hot member offers, exclusively for Good Sam Club members.With these new club benefits, courtesy of your family at Good Sam and your friends at Camping World, members can save over $700 as you hit the road for a summer of fun and adventure.

For a limited time, receive a FREE $10 Camping World Merchandise certificate in your membership kit as a bonus when you renew your Good Sam Club membership.

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RonThinking about full–timing? The call of the open road, a flexible schedule, and each day filled with new adventures was like catnip to a packed auditorium of RVers who attended the "So You Want to Fulltime" seminar this past April at The Rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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ByCarol White and Dan Parlow

Who can keep up with all of today's choices of communications tools?Do you ever feel like time has passed you by? Or that you have to check with the kids and grandkids to know what is going on - or what people are saying - LOL?

Let's see if we can clear up some of the mystery of these technologies this month and help us all understand when to use which ones and how.

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It's a safe bet that most Good Sam Club members hit the road for fun and adventure. But some RVers go the extra mile to help their local community and the world at large.

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Good Sam Platinum Emergency Road Service to the Rescue!!
Tales From The Road

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I was recently traveling in a rented Ford Explorer and suffered a tire blowout. Once I steered the car to the side of the freeway and took a deep breath, I started to worry about who to call.

Unfortunately, I was by myself and I'm not what I'd call handy with fixing tires. Then I remembered that my husband had recently upgraded our Good Sam Standard Road Service to Platinum and I thought I remembered something about being covered while driving any vehicle, regardless if I owned it or not. I called the Platinum number and sure enough, my rental car was covered! Talk about a big relief!The lady on the phone was very nice and said someone would be out to help me soon. Well, someone showed up in 20 minutes and had me on the road again shortly after.

Thank you Good Sam Platinum for making a potentially bad situation just a minor blip in my day.

—Sandy Norton

As a Good Sam Emergency Road Service member, you recognize the importance of this valuable protection. But, did you know there are even more road service benefits available with our upgraded road service product, Platinum?

Learn more about Good Sam Platinum Emergency Road Service

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Facebook & Good Sam Club
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By Robin Duffield

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I purchased a new camper in February 2001 and took the rig on its first trip shortly afterward. On that vacation, a big thunderstorm hit, and water poured through the ceiling. I returned the camper to the dealer and they resealed the domes and vents. This seemed to fix the problem.

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Ready, Set, Tweet!

The first 20 people to correctly tweet the answer to our Good Sam Trivia question below will win a Good Sam messenger bag! Here are the rules. The contest starts at 10 am PT on Wednesday, June 3rd and the first 20 people to correctly tweet the answer will win! Be sure to tweet your answer and Good Sam membership number to #thegoodsamclub.

This month's trivia question:

In what issue of Highways, did Good Sam Club announce that it had reached 1,000,000 members? Please include the issue month and year.
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Need a breathtaking escape from the summer heat? Consider exploring the world's largest non-polar ice field. The Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, in Alberta, Canada leads travelers past the Columbia Icefield, as well as the Peyto Glacier and Sunwapta Falls. Along the way, you'll experience a rich, dynamic landscape with an abundance of plants and wildlife, including moose, bighorn sheep, and black bears. Enjoy a hike to Bow Lake, the Weeping Wall Viewpoint, or one of the nearby canyons.

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By Brent Peterson

In the first part of our dry–camping(e.g. boondocking) tale, we examined the reasons - some good, some not so good - for dry camping. It's no doubt a controversial issue! Naturally, we're not here to judge, but rather, help those boondocker–wannabes do so safely and get the most out of their off–the–beaten path adventures. Behold, Part 2!

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By Brent Peterson

When I asked fellow RVers about traveling with children, there was always a short pause before they would answer. Was this a trick question, I thought? Then came their wry smiles, as if their minds were suddenly flooded with memories of the madcap and the maddening. "I just left him outside for a second," said one full-timer friend with a chest full of family war stories. "The next thing I know I hear footsteps on the roof." Quick, someone call Sponge Bob to talk him down.

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By Ken Freund

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My boyfriend had a 2004 Laredo fifth wheel that we had took to a NASCAR race in Bristol. We had no problems with the unit at all. Well…

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When listing your RV for sale, be wary of buyers who suggest unusual transactions or ask for your personal banking information. If their actions seem dubious it probably is a scam. To avoid any fraudulent activity when exchanging the RV for the purchase money, use a reputable escrow service.

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Here are a few specially priced RVs to help you in your hunt for an upgrade!

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$41,918 $38,995
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Left BorderCome Visit Red Apple Campground in Kennebunkport, ME

pictureIf you ever plan on traveling through Maine, be sure to find your way to RedApple Campground. This campground is located in the pleasant city of Kennebunkport. The Red Apple Campground is also on the beautiful peninsula which is only five minutes away from the cool sandy beaches, deep fishing, great shopping and restaurants, and wonderful golf courses.

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The crisp autumn air and spectacular backdrop of colors…It's New England in autumn–a picture–perfect time to getaway with the Good Sam Club and take in some of the country's very best scenery on a colorful caravan through New England.

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picture Magnificent. Awe–inspiring. Breathtaking.

Words alone can't express or do justice to the natural wonder and spectacular beauty that is AcadiaNational Park - especially in the fall when the region is ablaze with color. From the pounding surf washing against the rocky shores to the park's stunning peaks and vistas, Acadia is a virtual wonderland for nature lovers.


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One crystal clear central Arizona morning in February, 2009, my wife and I were reminded again how quickly and unexpectedly calamity can strike.We were staying in one of our favorite regional RV parks in the Sonora Desert, north of Phoenix.We were enjoying the warmth and gentle air as we commented on what the weather was probably like at our north country home. We suddenly became aware of a droning buzzing sound growing louder and louder.A dry wash ran past our camp site and this disturbing noise caused our attention to be drawn to the southeast banks.

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Highways
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Left BorderHighways CoverComing in July

    •  Special Digital–Only Edition
    •  Texas Double–Feature
    •  RVing After Retirement
    •  Cycling for Health, Fun
    •  Enter to Win 2 Folding Bikes

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Sam Alert
Attention Winnebago Brave and Itasca Sunrise Owners!

Winnebago is recalling 2,331 2002-2004 Brave and Itasca Sunrise 2005-2006 Winnebago Voyage, Adventurer, Itasca Sunrise and Suncruiser motor homes

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Emaildeployment, Good Sam wants you to know if your vehicle has a safety recall! Register your RV andhousehold vehicles with SamAlert and be notified via email if there is a notice posted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) that matches your vehicle type(s).
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Bella Terra

Take Advantage of our BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE promo* at First–Class Motor Coach Resort Bella Terra

Bella Terra of Gulf Shores is kicking the summer season into high gear with a promotion you won't want to miss! Experience the gorgeous white–sand beaches, world–class sport fishing, championship golf, and family activities of the Emerald Coast, near Perdido Key, Florida… with a Buy One, Get One Free promotion!

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We value your opinion.

Tell us what you think about this issue of CyberSam!
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Winnebago

Transfer your balance to the Good Sam Visa with REC REWARDS and save money with a 0% APR for the first 12 months!

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VIP

From laptops to linens, your RV is filled with personal valuables. If something happens to these items, what would you prefer: full cost coverage or a measly, depreciated amount?


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Bob Combs from Dallas, Oregon

We used to experience trouble keeping the mattresses and bedding in place on the twin beds within our trailer while on the road. They tended to slide off in route.

Find out how Bob solved his problem – click here
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Plug-n-light

RVers can activate their trailer's running lights without plugging them into a generator or tow vehicle.

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Left BorderIMPORTANT NOTICE: Unfortunately, a number of RV Manufacturers have recently gone out of business. If you own an RV that is on the following list, this means that you could be without a manufacturer warranty without notice. View the list of out of business manufacturers here.Right Border
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Enter the June
Good Sam Giveaway

Join in the fun and enter the Good Sam Club Giveaway! Try your luck in June to win:

•Daytripper Packable Backpacks
•Extend-A-Shower
•Around the Table Games

Enter Now!
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Care plus

How will you pay your $10,030.00¹ hospital bill?

That's the average cost of a nearly 5-day hospital stay these days.2 What if you become sick or hurt and are hospitalized?

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S&M Wheel Estate

Good Sam Authorized Dealer Spotlight of the Month:

S&M Wheel Estate

Read about an actual Member experience with S&M Wheel Estate.
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Kids Game for the Road


Counting Cows is an all time favorite! No limit to the number of participants in this one but it’s better to form teams if there are more than 3 players. Each team (or person) counts the number of cows they see out their side window.

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