8 Best RV Memberships

In this blog, we break down the top 8 Best RV Memberships, their benefits, and discounts to help you find which club would be best for you. We at Beaver Coach Sales and Service have over 50 years' worth of experience in the RV industry. Needless to say, we have been around the block a time or two. Our mission is to share this wealth of knowledge with anyone who is into the RV lifestyle or prospectively thinking of getting involved. Whether you are a full-time RVer touring the globe or a recreational part-timer these clubs and their memberships can be helpful to you. If you have any more questions about any of the RV clubs listed in this article you can consult their websites that are attached at the end of each description.

The top 8 best RV membership clubs are

1. Escapees RV club
2. FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association)
3. Good Sam
4. Harvest Hosts
5. Passport America
6. Boondockers Welcome
7. Thousand Trails
8. KOA (Kampgrounds of America)

Escapees RV Club

The Escapees Rv club is quoted as being "One of the oldest, Largest, and most loved RV membership organizations in the world." Its mission is to provide a total support network for all RVers. The Escapees club is not exclusively a discount club, though it does have a complete network of discounts & services. From support services to educational resources, they have a tightly knit community of like-minded RVers. They have a 42 year legacy of supporting RVers and advocating for future generations of RVers. Whether you're a weekender, snowbird, part-time, or full-time RVer the $49.95 for a yearly membership if you live in the US. It is a bit different if you live elsewhere. It is $59.95 if you live in Canada or Mexico and $64.95 if you live in any other country.

Their benefits include:

• The Escapees magazine is packed with inspiring stories, tricks, and tips.
• RV park discounts.
• Active online community.
• Escapees maps of routing you to each of their locations
• and last but not least an array of discounts and partnerships with many different companies.

If you want to learn more about Escapees and their resources and services check them out at www.escapees.com

FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) 

Founded in 1963, FMCA is the only nonprofit club that makes the list of the 8 best RV memberships. It is one of the most popular membership clubs with an array of benefits and discounts. They believe that RVing is a wonderful lifestyle choice and they have 400+ different chapters including international chapters. Each chapter holds multiple rallies each year for members. In terms of their benefits, they have a cornucopia of perks that they offer for their members including,

• FMCAssist - medical referrals, evacuation, repatriation, and vehicle return.
• FMCA University - A library combining decades of RV knowledge at your fingertips.
• FMCA Campground - A 15 full hookup sites and 9 electric-only sites located in Cincinnati, OH. You get 2 free nights there every month.
• Tech Connect - Keeping you connected while on the road, offering discounts on mobile internet through T Mobile.
• Mobile App - Making it easy to access discounts, FMCA information, and membership information.
• Advocacy - FMCA works to protect RV owners' rights.
• Rving Guide - An edition is published monthly with a full online archive filled with articles, stories, and resources.
• Tire Savings Program - Saving you hundreds of quality tires for all of your vehicles.
• Roadside Assistance - Offering a discounted group rate on roadside assistance programs.

All in all, FMCA is a comprehensive membership club that is dedicated to the RVing lifestyle with memberships for both family & commercial memberships. The family membership packages are one-year ($50), two-year ($100), and three-year membership ($150) packages with a $10 initiation fee. The commercial membership is set up for people in the RV industry, campground owners, and service shop If you want to learn more or sign up, check them out at  www.fmca.com

Good Sam

Founded in 1966 with over 2.185 million members, the Good Sam Club focuses on making RVing safer and more enjoyable while helping members save members money through club-endorsed benefits and services. The club is based in Englewood, Colorado. There are roughly 2,400 RV parks & campgrounds affiliated with the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers one-year ($29), two-year ($55), and three-year ($79) packages. The three-year package holders are offered exclusive elite benefits. Included benefits are:

• Fuel discounts at Pilot Flying J locations.
• Camping discounts of 10% at 2000+ RV parks & campgrounds.
• RV loan assistance.
• RV & auto insurance.
• Retail discounts at Camping World and Gander RV.
• Free online trip planning.
• Good Sam show discounts.
• Life & health insurance.
• Exclusive Price on an RV Magazine Subscription.
• VIP Assistance with Roadside Assistance and TravelAssist.
• Good Sam Mail Service.

Learn more about the Good Sam Club at www.goodsam.com

Harvest Hosts

A newer RV organization was founded in 2010. Their model allows RVers to camp at wineries, breweries, farms, attractions, and golf courses. All of the locations have no camping fees. Harvest Hosts instead encourages members to spend money at the location where they are camping. It is a true partnership based on building small businesses. Unlike some of the other membership clubs, Harvest Hosts is solely based on providing places to stay that are off the beaten path. They offer two types of memberships. The first is their classic membership for $99 annually. This includes all of the attractions outside of golf courses & access to spa facilities and restaurants. The second package includes all of the classic membership plus access to spa facilities and golf courses for $129 annually. This membership club is definitely the most unique club on the 8 best RV memberships. Learn more at harvesthosts.com

Passport America

Passport America "invented" the 50% discount camping club in 1992 and has worked to continue to improve that concept. Giving discounts to 1200+ campgrounds across the US, Canada, and Mexico with new parks joining daily. Though there are other membership clubs that have similar concepts. Passport America claims they have the best value, lowest price, and the world's largest network of quality campgrounds. Their main goal is to save members money while providing the most quality and largest network of campgrounds and friends. They give the ability to sign up for 1 year ($44), 2 years ($79), 3 years ($109), 5 years ($179), and lifetime ($399) with no hidden costs or fees. They also have a referral program also that pays you $10 for every member that joins and $50 for each campground that joins.

The overall benefits include:

• Caravan Tours & Rallies.
• A monthly newsletter via email with campground updates and resources.
• Camping directory with directions, resort highlights, and facilities for each park.
• Mobile application.
• and trip routing.

Learn more about their membership at passportamerica.com

Boondockers Welcome

Boondockers Welcome is a platform that lets you find private properties where you can park your RV and connect with fellow RVers across north and central America. Boondocking is defined as "dry camping", basically anytime that you do not have any hookups for your RV. Their membership program allows members to experience unique stays without sacrificing any comforts. 70% of Boondockers Welcome hosts offer hookups. Some only offer a single-night stay. Others allow a 5 night stay in a 90-day window due to insurance purposes. Overall Boondockers Welcome is a more basic club allowing its members to stay out of busy RV parks and connect with fellow RVers. You can become a host or a member. Their membership costs $50 per year. Learn more about how you can join here at this link www.boondockerswelcome.com

Thousand Trails

Thousand Trails was founded in 1969 and it is one of the largest networks of RV resorts and campgrounds. They have a total amount of 80 locations in 22 states and British Columbia. Combining the beauty and relaxing atmosphere of scenic nature preserve with resort-style amenities, fun events, and activities. These campgrounds are enjoyed by members and non-members alike. Offering a lifestyle of leisure from a picturesque beauty to fun-themed vacations. Most of their campsites are full hookups. Accommodating a wide variety of RVs, pop-up campers to Class A motorhomes. They also provide other types of rental accommodations from cabins and cottages to yurts and tiny houses. They have many different membership types. It is best to consult their website to get the full explanations because each varies depending on the type of traveler and your desired membership.

Perks of Thousand Trails membership and resorts include:

• Discounts at Encore RV resorts
• Access to RV storage
• Referral rewards
• Member appreciation events
• Savings on popular brands like Coleman, Hertz, and more!
• Bike trails
• Golf courses
• Beaches
• Boat docks
• Fitness centers
• Restaurants
• Swimming pools
• Fishing
• and playgrounds

Learn more at thousandtrails.com

KOA (Kampgrounds of America)

Kampgrounds of America was founded in 1962 making it the oldest club on the 8 best RV memberships. Their mission since day one has been to connect people to the outdoors and one another. They have 500+ campgrounds across North America making it easy to enjoy the beauty of nature and share adventures with loved ones. They offer full hookups for RVs, tent camping, and glamping.  Their membership costs a modest $33 per year. They have many different partnerships with reputable companies for RV owners and travelers alike.

The KOA Rewards program benefits include:

• Daily registration rate discount of 10% off all year long
• Rewards points that accumulate and can be redeemed for dollars off your daily registration
• A free night of camping as a thank you for your membership
• Special discounts from Good Year Tires, KOA Health + Careington International Corporation, Allstate RV Roadhelp, RV Loan Center by Essex Credit, and Dish TV.
• Waived Cancellation Fees
• A bring-a-friend discount
• Free KOA rewards annual renewal
• The ability to earn points quicker
• $10 off FMCA membership dues
• Long-term stays
• Special events
• Reserving your stay online

Learn more about how you can benefit from their membership at koa.com

We'd love to know what you think

In conclusion, out of all of the RV membership clubs that exist, we believe that these are the 8 best RV memberships that are out there. Each of these memberships listed above is driven to build the overall knowledge of how to use your RV responsibly, properly plan road trips, and find beautiful places to share memories with loved ones They each have their own unique benefits, communities, discounts, and individual charm. At Beaver Coach Sales we believe in a consultative approach in all areas of RVing in each step of their RV adventure. What do you think about these clubs? Which one of them sticks out to you? Does any of this information make the RV lifestyle more attractive to you? If you want to learn more about RVing or check out a range of quality RVs or try out a rental visit our websites www.beavercoachsales.com and www.happycampersrvrentals.com