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5 Handy Cards Every RVer Should Carry

This post was updated on March 15th, 2024

Whether you are a part-time RVer or a full-timer, it’s likely you’ll want to get the best deals possible during your travels. After all, the more you save, the more you have left over to use on future trips.

There are a pretty good number of memberships and passes that can help RVers save while they travel around the US. This fact can make researching options an overwhelming experience. Fortunately for you, we have done all the dirty work and found the very best memberships for RVers.

The five cards listed below are, in our opinion, the very best options on the market. It’s a good idea for all RVers to keep these handy membership cards current and in their wallet at all times.

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Always keep these five cards on hand. Photo via torange.biz

1. Kern County Museum Membership

Whether or not you live in California, having a membership to Kern County Museum is a wonderful way to save money while sightseeing across the U.S.

You see, this membership includes access to five different reciprocal programs: ASTC, NARM, ACM, ROAM, and Time Travelers. Considering that each individual program gives you access to a large number of museums across the country, you can imagine just how much you can save by putting five different reciprocal programs to use.

2. “America the Beautiful” Pass

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An “America The Beautiful Pass” could save you money on entrance fees.

If you’re outdoorsy, you probably spend quite a bit of time visiting all of the gorgeous national parks in our country. Unfortunately, the entry fees to these parks can add up quickly, leaving many people feeling limited by tight budgets.

The “America the Beautiful” pass can remove all of those entry fee woes by granting access to all of the national parks, forests, grasslands and wildlife refuges. The pass is $80 up front and could easily save a family a pretty good amount of money over the course of a year.

3. Thousand Trails “Zone Pass” or Membership

Thousand Trails owns a good number of campgrounds in various parts of the US. While their parks are not available in all areas, this is a worthwhile pass to have if you will be visiting the areas where their parks are available.

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Seaside RV Resort in Oregon – one of many excellent Thousand Trails campgrounds.

A zone pass is a $500–$600 investment that gives you 14 days of camping in any one of their parks for only $3 a night. Additionally, this pass provides you with 30 days of “free” camping, during which the $3 fee is waived. If you try the Zone Pass and like it, you can look into a full-fledged membership, which is often an even better deal.

4. “Passport America” Card

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A Passport America card will grant you discounts on campgrounds like these. Pictured is Junction West RV Park in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Sometimes a Thousand Trails campground isn’t available in an area you will be visiting. In these cases, Passport America is an excellent option for receiving discounts.

This amazing card is just $44 a year and provides members with a 50% discount at a huge number of campgrounds across the country. Just be sure to check out limitations before you head to a campground so you know what to expect from that particular location.

5. Coach-Net Membership

Being caught on the side of the road with a broken-down vehicle is every roadtripper’s nightmare. What is a person to do in such a situation? For RVers, the best option is an RV-friendly roadside assistance company.

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Roadside assistance is a lifesaver in situations like these. Photo by On The Road With Mike & Tina

In our opinion, the best RV roadside assistance option is Coach-Net. This brilliant company is responsive and friendly no matter what situation you find yourself in. Additionally, they will send someone to help even in very remote locations and they cater specifically to RVers, meaning you can rest assured your rig will be well taken care of.

There you have it, folks! These are, in our opinion, the five most important cards for every RVer to carry. As long as you have these in your wallet, you can experience carefree travel, knowing that you’re getting the best deals wherever you roam.

If you like good deals, check out these 10 Ways To Save Money On Food While Traveling




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