We’re celebrating our birthday gifts with you! We’ll be giving away great prizes each week for 25 weeks to celebrate 25 years of savings with the President’s Club. It’s easy to enter online or at any SuperCenter location nationwide. Just provide your membership number and valid email address. Prizes will be awarded each week from April 5-September 27 during the members-only giveaway. Prizes include: vacation getaways, memberships, directories, gift packs, grills, bikes, chairs and MUCH MORE!
The 25 Weeks of Members Only-Giveaways is sponsored by: LifeLock, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Endless Vacations, President’s Club Mail Forwarding, Camp Club USA, Veterinary Pet Insurance, Woodall’s, Camping World RoadCare, and of course, the Camping World President’s Club. Sign up today for your chance to WIN!
When you plan your RV adventures, you anticipate fun, outdoor activities, relaxation, spending time with family members and seeing new horizons. No one anticipates illness, accidents or injury, but if they happen, how can you prepare? What information will emergency medical personnel need to treat you properly? How do you communicate this vital medical information in a location far from home?
LifeLink MD Center™ solves the problem, making potentially life-saving information available to those in charge of your care and recovery away from home. LifeLink MD Center™ is a secure, state-of-the-art electronic medical records management system that collects, stores and transmits personal health records, and it’s now available to all President’s Club members at a special Members-Only yearly rate.
LifeLink MD Center™ is easy to set up. Just enter your information via the website, forward it for inclusion or provide all your physicians’ contact information. LifeLink MD Center™ will contact your doctors to “Direct Link™” your records into your LifeLink MD Center™ electronic profile.
When the unexpected happens, within seconds your vital medical information is readily accessible to all EMTs, doctors, emergency rooms, health care providers, hospitals and any other entity of your choosing anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Having a LifeLink MD Center™ card in your wallet is like having all your doctor’s test results such as EKGs and X-rays tucked in your pocket at all times. Your Emergency Card enables medical personnel to instantly access your health records.
LifeLink MD Center™ is the industry leader in personal health care records management and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Their security system complies with the highest requirements of governmental, banking and health care standards, so your personal medical information is always safe and protected—you are always in total control of your health records.
President’s Club members save over 55% off the regular price for LifeLink MD Center™ medical record storage and transmittal. Members pay only $19.95 per year per adult ($14.99 per year for each child or grandchild). You can even store veterinary records for your pets at no extra charge, so all of your family members can be protected. For more information and to sign up, click here, call 888-659-1110 or email info@LifeLinkMDcenter.com.
Discover the VPI difference:
Reliable: With more than 27 years of experience, VPI Pet Insurance is the only company with a proven track record of protecting pets—for life. Rest assured that we’ll be here, whether you enroll your pet at six weeks or six years.
Trusted: Nine out of 10 veterinarians recommend VPI Pet Insurance.**
Guaranteed: Clear renewal terms guarantee your rate, coverage and benefits for one full year. The number of claims you file will not affect your rates or coverage—even on your next policy term.
Comprehensive: Choose the medical plan and optional CareGuard(SM) wellness coverage that best fit your needs.
Up-front: Our published benefit schedule takes the guesswork out of figuring out what’s covered.
Convenient: You’re free to use any licensed veterinarian, with no pre-certification required. Your pet is covered anytime, anywhere in the world.
Now, thanks to a special 5% Camping World President's Club discount, you can save hundreds of dollars in VPI Pet Insurance premiums over the life of your pet.* For a no-obligation quote or to learn more, call 1-866-838-3460 or visit www.petinsurance.com/campingworld.
* 5% yearly discount on base medical plans only, with continuous coverage. New enrollments only. Does not apply to existing policies.
** ACI Custom Research, Sept. 2006; of veterinarians who recommend pet insurance
Watch your mailbox for the August issue of RV View, the official magazine of Camping World, set to arrive August 17-19. This issue includes the final leg of a cross-country tour on Historic U.S. 80, from Alabama to Tybee Island, Georgia. There’s also a great feature on unique roadside attractions that offer opportunities to venture off the beaten path for some family fun plus a chance to get out and stretch. Also inside you’ll find great new products, a look at new RVs, technical advice from the RV Doctor and much more.
Get your tailgating season off on the right note with a visit to Camping World every Friday and Saturday from August 6 through August 21. The annual Tailgate & Cookout Event, sponsored by Honda, will include great savings on Weekend Specials—select products you’ll need for tailgating and grilling out! Look for unadvertised in-store specials, enjoy FREE snacks and attend FREE seminars. While you’re there, enter the Destination Recreation Sweepstakes for a chance to win a new Hurricane Class A motorhome, a Coleman travel trailer and other great prizes. To find your closest Camping World Supercenter, click here.
Save on shipping on any online order or phone order with new Flat Rate Shipping. Orders totaling up to $149.99 ship for only $16. Orders of $150 and up ship for only $9. The more you spend, the more you save! Some restrictions apply; for details, click here.
Randall and Deanna Myers of Stony Point, North Carolina will be pulling their pop-up camper with an all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner after winning the Toyota Sweepstakes at Camping World earlier this year. Mrs. Myers said she had never before won a sweepstakes, and that she entered the Toyota Sweepstakes online. The Myers’, who are President’s Club members, bought their 1987 Jayco pop-up in February of this year. Mrs. Myers said they bought the camper so they could explore the outdoors with their one-year-old son Rhet. They plan to use their new 4Runner to pull their camper and for daily driving.
Have you seen the smiling face on some of your favorite products at Camping World? She’s there to guide you to products chosen and endorsed by your fellow campers as real values in RV, camping, towing and outdoor gear. Camper’s Choice items are some of Camping World’s best sellers because campers and RVers have learned from experience that they perform as advertised. Other Camper’s Choice products have earned a five-star rating among customers who have purchased and used them.
Whether you shop online, in Camping World SuperCenters nationwide or from Camping World catalogs, Camper’s Choice items are easy to find. Check the reviews by other campers and RVers for any Camper’s Choice item by clicking a link on the product page when you shop online. The list of Camper’s Choice products grows daily – check CampingWorld.com for Camper’s Choice products featured daily.
If you like the idea of vacationing in a beautiful natural setting within minutes of a large metropolitan area, then a stay at Lake Shore Resort in Davison, Michigan should be in your near future. The park offers a beautiful natural setting featuring a spring-fed lake with cozy beaches, a lake-front pavilion and plenty of hiking trails.
"Everyone loves the lake," says Heather Foco of Lake Shore’s parent company, Outdoor Adventures. "There are paddle boats, canoes and kayaks, a fishing pier and snack bar. The fountains out in the lake are beautiful day or night."
Of course, your water activities don’t have to be centered around the lake. Take your pick of one of three heated pools, including an indoor pool for year-round enjoyment, plus hot tubs and a sauna. Before and after swimming, enjoy the family-oriented clubhouse and pavilion or the adults’ lounge.
Other on-site activities include fitness rooms, miniature golf, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard and a playground. Organized activities include outdoor team games, card parties, holiday dinners, arcades and karaoke nights. If you’re lucky enough to visit in the winter, try ice skating on the lake.
When you’re ready to explore the nearby area, you’ll find an old-fashioned cider mill, a riding stable, plenty of shopping and dining venues. A little farther away is Flint, just 10 miles east, and for a delightful day trip, visit Michigan’s Little Bavaria, Frankenmuth, only 34 miles away from the resort. Additional attractions within driving distance include Crossroads Village, where you can take a ride on the narrow-gauge Huckleberry Railroad steam locomotive, or cruise Mott Lake aboard the Genesee Belle paddle wheeler. To see more of this beautiful attraction, click here.
Getting the most from your RV or tow vehicle in fuel efficiency not only helps the environment but also saves you money so you can stretch your RVing budget even farther. Here are some tips from the Camping World ProCare RV experts on maximizing your fuel efficiency.
1. A dirty air filter can decrease fuel efficiency up to 10%, costing you up to $300 more in fuel per year. Change your air filter every 10,000 miles or once a year.
2. Keep wheels aligned. Front wheels out of alignment use more fuel and cause excessive tire wear, costing up to $700 per tire. Your vehicle should be aligned when loaded at normal travel weight including passengers.
3. Maintain correct tire inflation. Underinflated tires can cost as much as $700 per year in fuel. Underinflated tires will wear faster as well; excessive heat generated by underinflation can cause a blowout.
4. Route your trips on highways that will allow for fewer stops, such as traffic lights. Starting and stopping often uses more fuel. Use your cruise control to maintain a steady speed and observe all posted speed limits.
5. Pack as lightly as possible. The heavier your vehicle, the more fuel it takes to move it.
6. Consider performance enhancers like a Banks Exhaust System upgrade for your truck or RV. Banks systems have been proven to save fuel by increasing efficiency. Visit any Camping World SuperCenter for more information on performance enhancing accessories, prices and installation quotes. For a list of all SuperCenter locations, click here.
July is National RV Service & Maintenance Month at Camping World. When you visit, be sure to ask about great deals on ProCare Services to keep your RV and tow vehicle in top condition! To learn more, click here.
Having portable 120-volt power on hand lets you enjoy more of the comforts of home when camping or tailgating. Quiet, fuel-efficient, high-quality power supplied by a Honda portable generator is ideal for allowing you to use TVs, satellite systems, computers and more, no matter where you go.
Easy to Own
Honda generators are easy to operate and maintain. There are other brands on the market that are cheaper; however Honda is the best choice in a portable generator because of their reputation for quality, reliability and innovative technology. Compact, fuel-efficient Honda generators provide stable and consistent power for recreational, emergency and home use. Honda Power Equipment backs their generators with a 3 year warranty and extensive service network. Camping World is an authorized Honda service provider.
*Excludes EU1000
The Inverter Advantage
Honda Inverter Technology takes the raw power produced by the generator and passes it through a special microprocessor that provides ultra-clean power. Honda inverter generators produce power that is as reliable as the power you get from your outlets at home. Computers and other sensitive electronic equipment require this type of power for safe operation. Honda’s Inverter Technology starts with a multiphase AC output that is rectified into DC then inverted into AC. This removes the requirement of the engine to run at 3600 rpm to make 60 Hz AC power. Also, inverter generators provide better fuel economy and quietness due to their ability to run at lower engine speeds at light loads
Powerful but Compact
All Honda generators are powered by Honda GX engines. These four-stroke engines have long been recognized as the industry leader for quality and performance. Honda inverter technology allows for a dramatic reduction in the size and weight of their portable generators. This reduction is possible since Honda inverter generators have the alternator built into the engine itself and eliminates the need for a bulky independent alternator. Honda’s world famous engines coupled with their innovative inverter technology produces a compact but powerful solution to energy needs.
When Quiet Counts, Count on Honda
Honda’s Super Quiet EU Series of generators are as the name implies -- super quiet. Thanks to the use of inherently quiet OHV engines and quality construction, Honda EU generators boast incredibly low sound levels.
Fuel Savers
Honda portable generators are extremely fuel efficient. Actual fuel consumption will depend on the model and the load required during operation. Honda’s Eco-Throttle system automatically adjusts engine speed to the optimum level, given the usage load, through a load-dependent speed control-type governor. This not only results in excellent fuel economy, but also makes a quiet generator even quieter. Eco-Throttle is standard on all inverter models of Honda generators. Honda’s Eco Throttle™ not only reduces fuel consumption and operating noise in the normal usage range, it also keeps exhaust emissions to levels within even the strictest CARB and EPA emissions standards.
Choosing the Right Generator
The type of generator needed depends on several factors, including operating conditions, what accessories the generator will be operating, and the capacities for start up power and running power. Honda Power Equipment offers an online wattage estimation guide to help consumers approximate the amount of power various household appliances require to operate. Visit hondapowerequipment.com and select the “wattage estimation guide” under the “how much power do I need” link. You can also visit the nearest Camping World SuperCenter.
Electric motors (inductive loads) like air conditioning compressors and microwave ovens (capacitive load) draw more power at startup than while running. Therefore, you need a generator that can handle start up needs as well as handle running power. Check the owner’s manual or the data tag for the accessory’s power requirements. If the information is not available from the manufacturer, Honda Power Equipment offers an online wattage estimation guide to help consumers approximate the amount of power various household appliances require to operate. Visit hondapowerequipment.com and select the “wattage estimation guide” under the “how much power do I need” link. Honda also offers an appliance load tester accessory available through Honda dealers, for exact calculations.
An EU3000i is an excellent source of power for most 13,500 BTU RV A/C units. Two EU2000is linked in parallel with the optional Honda cables would also be a great solution. Be sure to turn off hidden loads like water heaters, battery chargers in inverters and switch the refrigerator to propane (not “automatic” mode.)
Parallel Power
Two identical EU generators can be linked in parallel to increase available wattage through the generator outlets. This is useful for high loads and starting electric motors such as air conditioning compressors. You can only parallel like EU models:
• Any Honda EU2000i generator with any other Honda EU2000i generator
• A Honda EU3000is generator with another EU3000is generator
• A Honda EU3000i Handi generator with another Honda EU3000i Handi generator
To properly parallel Honda generators, Honda recommends the use of parallel cables or kits offered by Honda Power Equipment. If you need a 30A receptacle with two EU2000i generators you can use a kit, or ensure that one of the EU2000i generators being used is a Companion model.
When compact power comes in Handi
The EU3000i Handi is the lightest 3000 watt inverter generator Honda has ever made. It uses new materials such as magnesium to achieve part of its weight reduction. The Handi also boasts high quality power output through the "tuned-up" GX160 engine with a 32-bit microcomputer & built-in STR (electronic) governor. In addition, with its convenient flip-up handle and sturdy transport wheels, it’s easy to pack and perfect for camping, tailgating, and home backup.
Heading for the hills?
Power losses can occur when operating generators at high elevations. Before operating you generator above 5000 ft check with your Camping World service specialist or visit your local Honda Power Equipment dealer for main jet changes that could improve performance.
Protect Your Investment
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble free operation of your Honda portable generator. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for the complete maintenance schedule. You can help protect your investment by following the recommended maintenance schedule. Remember that your servicing dealer knows your generator best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. Camping World is an authorized Honda service provider.
President’s Club members save 50% on Honda-recommended service at Camping World. Ask at any Camping World service desk for more information and your special Members-Only pricing! For more information about Honda generators, click here.
