We bought PPA the first year we had a motor home and have renewed every year since that time, now well over 10 years. There has never been a year when we failed to recoup our fee and most years have been more than substantial savings. We do not alter travel plans and we always make sure we factor in going an extra 10 miles out of the way, 20 miles round trip is about an extra $10 in gas at the normal prices for us so we have to make sure we are saving at least that much or we pass. The restrictions are there and are part of owning the membership but we aren't bothered by them and frequently have had them waived when we asked.