escapees

[jackbuck]

is the texas escapees a good thing? to join

[2gypsies1]

tjfogelberg wrote:
Joined this year and stayed in the co-op in Wachula FL and the Rainbow (owned) parks in Summerdale Alabama and Livingston Texas. Very glad I joined and will continue. The dry camp option is not only very economical but more convenient when just stopping for a night.

Now you need to visit the Benson, AZ, Jojoba Hills, Aguanga, CA and Chimacum, WA parks! They are tops!!

[tjfogelberg]

Joined this year and stayed in the co-op in Wachula FL and the Rainbow (owned) parks in Summerdale Alabama and Livingston Texas. Very glad I joined and will continue. The dry camp option is not only very economical but more convenient when just stopping for a night.

[DouglasC]

We've belonged to all the major RV Clubs, FMCA, Good Sams and Escapees. For us, Escapees is the best; most friendly folks, best RV parks, Chapters all over the country to get involved in and of course the reason many folks join Escapees, the best mail forwarding service in the county! And don't forget the Escapades (large RV rallies) and RVers Boot Camp for newbies. Also a 1st class magazine published 6 times a year - - and all for $39.95/yr (Escapades and Boot Camp do cost an additional fee.)

[bucky]

Dennis12 wrote:
I never heard of joining they always just took me but when you are issued your clothing what way will the strips run. Horizontally will make you look fat.

Some of us appreciated that 🙂

[2gypsies1]

Yes, it is worth it to join.... we've been members for 20+ years. We used their mail service for 18 years. We have made many lasting friendships through this organization.

[ncrowley]

Yes, I think they are worth joining. The magazine is the best out there, in my opinion. I attended one rally and found the people warm and inviting. The whole rally had a homey feel.

[Dutch_12078]

We spend 4-6 weeks each winter at the Escapees owned Sumter Oaks RV Park near Bushnell, FL. The members pricing averages out to about $14/night for our full hookup site including metered electric on the monthly rate. We've also stayed at the Escapees RV parks near Heiskell (Knoxville), TN and Hollister (Branson), MO at similar rates. The Escapees members tend to be a great bunch of friendly folks, and in my opinion, the club magazine alone is worth the $40/year membership fee. Everything else is just a bonus... 😉

Check it out!

Escapees RV Club Home

[Dennis12]

I never heard of joining they always just took me but when you are issued your clothing what way will the strips run. Horizontally will make you look fat.

[Earl_E]

Most of their parks are bare bones but far more reasonably priced than others. The workers are all great. If you will be staying in the areas where they have parks it is a bargain. Mail service is also great. Their forum is one of the best around and has very knowledgeable people. I still participate in the forum but no longer belong because we are no longer full time and don't use any of their services.

[Second_Chance]

Many Escapees join because they are full-timers and use the Escapees mail and domicile services (as we do). In my opinion, it's a great way to go. There are too many benefits to go into here, but you can read about most of it on the main Escapees web site. We've stayed at about half of the 18 Escapees parks (some are co-op parks, some are "Rainbow" parks that are come-and-go). It's a great group of people with a common interest in life on the road.

Rob

[azrving]

Great people. Cheap dry camping and dump. I have been to Casa Grande where they let me dry camp without having to disconnect a double tow. I also stayed in the Congress North Ranch park, beautiful cactus garden, clean laundry and trail ride or hike out the back gate. I didn't like the Deming NM park, people are great but too much noise by hwy and train. Also dry camped in Benson and rode down to Tombstone.

The Livingston Tx camp has a lot of spaces and also runs the Care facility which is worth supporting imo.

[kerrlakeRoo]

They also offer a mail service that I have never seen anyone in here complaining about. I Know there are plenty of folks using it, but it appears to work. So nobody screams about it.
What specifically were you looking for input on?

[beemerphile1]

jackbuck wrote:
is the texas escapees a good thing? to join

Depends on what you want from it. First off it is a club which owns a few campgrounds, and through group purchasing power has some benefits available to members.

It is a good club with great rallies and also has its own forum.

[rav]

I think so.