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bobbi_collum
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Mar 04, 2014

Dear Marcus

We are new to the RV world and we bought a 2006 33H Herricane class A motor home. The people we bought it from explained everything good. Although they explained everything theres a difference when you go use it the first time. Is there such a thing as setting up a first time camping experience with a good sams experienced member so if you have any questions on how to set up or something like that comes up you could ask them for help or they could walk you through it?
My second question : Is there different activities that members do to get to know other members on the personal side; so a person can make rving friends (I hope that makes sence to you)?

Thank You
Bobbi

14 Replies

  • Chiefcpo wrote:
    Go to a local Camp Groung and ask the person on charge if someone there would help you set up and break down your set up . Some places will help for free some will ask fr a little pay or just talk to your neighbor when you get to the camp ground and ask for help don' be shy on saying you are new and need a little instructions.
    Most of campers love to teach and make new friends.

    Happy camping and there is lots to enjoy and little to learn just ASK and you shall recieve.
    Welcome to the best experiences and a life of less stress and lots of memories.


    As a campground hosts, we do that a few times per year. We love helping people enter the world of camping. Ask for help at the gate.

    Or open the hood on your car. Within 10 minutes, you will have six people there asking: "Trouble?" "Can I help?"

    That is one of the great things about camping.
  • Go to a local Camp Groung and ask the person on charge if someone there would help you set up and break down your set up . Some places will help for free some will ask fr a little pay or just talk to your neighbor when you get to the camp ground and ask for help don' be shy on saying you are new and need a little instructions.
    Most of campers love to teach and make new friends.

    Happy camping and there is lots to enjoy and little to learn just ASK and you shall recieve.
    Welcome to the best experiences and a life of less stress and lots of memories.
  • I think you have an excellent idea and I have a suggestion for you.

    Check with your state Good Sam director and seek out a Good Sam Chapter in your local area. Your state director would be happy to help you get in touch with one. There 31 chapters in your state. If you were in Ohio I would love for you to visit one of our chapter's campouts.

    Here is the chapter list for your state;
    http://www.goodsamclub.com/community/ChapterResults.aspx?stateabbr=MO&state=Missouri
    You will need to be a GS member and be registered to use the website.

    Here is the Missouri Good Sam page;
    http://www.missourigoodsamclub.com/
  • bobbi.collum,

    Thank you for your time and post. As a Good Sam Club member you have a lot of benefits that could help in your situation. Get Together and Share the Fun!

    Good Sam Club Chapters embrace true RV fellowship and make lasting friendships through a shared sense of community and a love for RVing. Chapters hold campouts, plan social events and organize community volunteer opportunities. There are nearly 1,500 Good Sam Chapters across North America.

    Also we have Standby Sams. The Good Sam Club is about service, helping out our fellow RVer, and that spirit is what fuels our Standby Sams program. Standby Sams are Good Sam members who volunteer to provide emergency advice and referrals to fellow members traveling through their area. This group has helped hundreds of Good Sam members over the years by providing contact information for local campgrounds, mechanics – even a good restaurant! We are pleased to report there are nearly 2,000 Standby Sams throughout the United States and Canada.

    If you ever have any questions or concerns please give us a call we are open 24/7 800-234-3450. I hope his information can help.


    Mark F
    Marcus' Rapid Response Team
    goodsamcs@goodsamfamily.com

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