Mark,
I went most of my adult life without a AAA membership and never
needed it, or got by without it. I bought my westy and decided
that it might be a good idea. Got the premium because I felt
flush. I had to use it the first week, and could not have gotten
by without it ever since. I have family coverage and it has gotten
my wife out of some very messy situations, not to mention the
pothole my son hit at 3:30 AM last winter. I think not getting
that phone call was worth this year's membership fee. I do not see
how they stay in business, but am glad they do.

Most of the lists published on this list as to what to bring on a
westy camping trip usually list the AAA card first or second.
Sound advice.

jim and lois henry
84 westy
durham, nc

Mark Dorm wrote:

>
>
> I'm not AAA, I'm not KOA, I'm wondering if I should be both.
> Exxxcuse Me!
>  >From: Karl Wolz
> >Reply-To: Karl Wolz
> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >Subject: Re: KOA?AAA
> >Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 23:38:27 -0700
> >
> >Mark,
> >
> >Since you're a AAA member, get a AAA campground book (they're
> free) and look
> >it up. No, I'm not being snotty. They're all different, just
> like Motel 6s
> >are different. Most likely around $20, but I could be off by 5
> or so.
> >
> >They tend to cater to either folks travelling with kids who
> need to
> >entertain themselves, or retired folk in big-assed RVs, who
> don't seem to
> >care so much about their surroundings as they do convenient
> restrooms,
> >laundry, etc. They are generally on inexpensive land, like that
> without a
> >pretty view or near town, etc, but they do work when you need a
> place to
> >stay. I've used them more for their showers than for actual
> camping, but
> >they've pretty much priced themselves out of my range for
> showers. Last
> >time was a few years ago and they wanted $5 each for three of
> us.
> >
> >If you get up that way, there's a nice one in Bandon, OR.
> Pancake breakfast
> >on weekends! woo-hoo!!
> >
> >Karl Wolz
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Mark Dorm"
> >To:
> >Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:17 PM
> >Subject: KOA?AAA
> >
> >
> > > I'VE never been to a KOA. If you have a AAA membership how
> much does a KOA
> > > cost? Thinking about one around Ft Lauderale, any
> suggestions?
> > >
> > >
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