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Attendees of the Black Hills & Badlands Hangout 2024
Sheriff or Outlaw?
They might look innocent, but you never know who you'll encounter when you head to the Black Hills of South Dakota!
Fortunately, we know these Escapees are good folks who were just dressing up to have a good time solving a Deadwood murder mystery during the Black Hills & Badlands Hangout. Not only did they get to visit Mount Rushmore and tour the town of Deadwood, but they also had ample opportunities to explore the surrounding area. As an added bonus, they even got to experience the Northern Lights- and that wasn't even on the agenda!
If you're new to RVing and want to find your RV community, join us during any of our events offered throughout the year! Check our schedule for different types of upcoming events and keep reading for more information to help you along your new RVing journey.
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Office Closure
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Our office will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. If you use our mail service, the last day to make any changes to a mailing scheduled for May 27th is Thursday, May 23rd before 4:30PM Central time.
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Escapade: A New RVers Treasure Trove
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Escapade is perfect for new RVers!
At Escapade, we pride ourselves in being a one-stop-shop for RV education, community, and so much more! Take a look at what we offer.
Seminars: Our seminars cover a variety of topics from where to travel with your RV to how to effectively extend the life of your RV through DIY maintenance. More examples include how to boondock, how to stay healthy while RVing, fire safety in an RV, cooking in an RV, using solar power, and even tips on RV insurance and health insurance!
SmartWeigh: After Escapade we give attendees the opportunity to have their RV, towed vehicle, and tow vehicle weighed to make sure they are not overweight. Our SmartWeigh system provides critical RV weight safety and load management information in a highly accurate and usable format. We weigh individual wheels to provide the most accurate readings. Our staff is highly trained, and our high-quality scales are tested annually for accuracy. This gives you the best and most accurate experience for weighing your RV. In addition, you
receive a one-on-one consultation to review and explain your results and provide suggestions for correcting any imbalances. You can just sign up when you get to Escapade!
RVers Boot Camp: Prior to the start of Escapade, attendees have the option to learn more about RVing in a classroom setting. Spend three days with our industry experts with decades of RVing experience and you’ll learn about tire and weight safety, basic RV systems, fire and life safety, proper towing techniques and much more. Take advantage of the classroom environment to connect with fellow RVers. All you have to do is add RVers Boot Camp when you register for Escapade or call 936-329-6499 to add it.
Marketplace: You will find a host of vendors offering many RV related products and services to fit your RV lifestyle (including RVs to purchase). The representatives at each booth are happy to answer your questions and get you set up with whatever you need for your RV.
Social Time: Escapade gives you the opportunity to meet other RVers who are just like you! We have multiple socials, activities, and happy hours on the schedule that are meant to bring attendees together. From the SNEAK (Saturday Night Early Arrival Kickoff) Party for early arrivals to pickleball, after parties, card games, the Flaming
Gorge HOP, and more you'll have plenty of opportunities to find your people!
So what are you waiting for? Hop online now to reserve your spot at Escapade!
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Register for Escapade!
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Extended Offer!
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Perfect opportunity for new RVers!
EXTENDED: Learn How to RV with Escapees for FREE!
Our anniversary celebration continues and so do the savings! We’ve extended the opportunity to enroll in our premier RV education course RV Foundations: Operation, Safety, and Maintenance to new and current members for FREE through July 4th.
We bring 45+ years of supporting and educating RVers with a proven track record of helping RVers like you. Our industry experts and seasoned travelers speak from personal and shared experience to provide you with practical knowledge to get started and learn RV fundamentals. They’ll guide you through a series of classes made just for RVOU covering all the necessities without the fluff.
From hooking up at a campground for the first time to RV electrical systems, maintaining your roof and beyond, RV Foundations covers it all. You can access the course materials online through video or written content from any location.
Visit your member dashboard or check the Commercial Directory for the link to claim your FREE RV Foundations course.
Elevate your RVing experience – Join RV Foundations for FREE now!
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Join RV Foundations for FREE!
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And now, when you enroll in RVOU, you'll also get Workcamping 101 as an additional elective!
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Goodyear Tire Discount
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Get ready to take off on your next big adventure with special savings on Goodyear tires. Escapees RV Club members always get 15% off any tire purchase for their tow/towed vehicle or trailer on Goodyear.com, but now through July 20th, members receive 20% off!
It’s easy to find the right tire, schedule your installation and complete your purchase—all online!
Just log into your member dashboard to access this special discount on the Commercial Directory.
*Terms and conditions apply. Offer only valid on Goodyear.com. See listing for full details.
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From the Blog
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Take a peek at these blog posts that can help any RVer get on the road toward either a full-time journey or part-time adventure.
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Complete Guide to RV Types- Motorhomes and Towables
Do you know the different kinds of RVs on the market today? Some of the classifications can be a bit confusing so this guide will help you understand the differences between RVs like the difference between Class A, Class B, Class C, and others. Take a peek to see which is your favorite!
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How To Prepare for Full-Time RV Living
Are you considering the full-time RV lifestyle? If so, you’re in the right place! Escapees RV Club is a helpful RV membership club for all RVers, and we have tons of resources for education, support, community, and more for full-time RVers. In this comprehensive guide, we help you learn how to prepare, downsize, figure out income on the road, mail, legal matters, and actually traveling. Dive in to get started on your full-time RV adventure!
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Upcoming Events
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Find your community at one of our Escapees-led social events! We have a variety of destinations and schedules to suit your preferences and needs and hope you find an opportunity to join the fun and meet more fellow SKPs. This certainly isn't all of them, so take a look at our club events calendar to see the full lineup!
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Nashville Music & Motos Hangout
September 16-23, 2024
How about some "Music City" adventures like the General Jackson Showboat and a Redneck Comedy Bus Tour, as well as a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Willie Nelson & Friends Museum? That's what you'll get and more from this amazing Hangout!
Bring your favorite bike (all interstate and street legal wheels welcome: motorcycle, trike, sidecar, road licensed four-wheeler) for some planned group rides to enjoy the sights of Tennessee. Even if you prefer to stay behind the wheel of a car or truck, we'd love to have you join us, as the Nashville area has plenty of entertainment for everybody!
Interested in learning how to plan RV travel with a motorcycle? This Hangout offers educational talks on how to do it plus extra provisions have been made to encourage those who already travel with a motorcycle or who would like to learn more about how to do so.
Registration is open NOW!
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Balloon Fiesta HOP
October 4-13, 2024
From its humble beginnings in 1972, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has grown into the largest balloon festival in the world, with its 365-acre Balloon Fiesta Park and a launch field the size of 54 football fields (78 acres). As dawn breaks over the Sandia Mountains each morning, the skies are filled with 600 bright, beautiful hot-air balloons. Make this your year to attend! Grab your spot with our Balloon Fiesta HOP.
Registration is open NOW!
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Forgotten Coast Body, Mind, & Spirits Hangout
November 6-13, 2024Escape to the tranquil beauty of The Forgotten Coast in the historic towns of Port St. Joe, Apalachicola and the hidden gem of Cape San Blas with its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and estuarine nature preserves.
Immerse yourself in a laid-back Hangout, offering daily meditation, yoga classes, a Sound Bath and holistic workshops to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit.
Engage in the local community by volunteering at the Sea Turtle Center. Enjoy beach combing, gulf sunsets, bonfires and maritime history. Indulge in water activities and savor the freshest local seafood with a catered Low Country Boil, creating unforgettable memories with friends in this charming beach haven.
Registration open NOW!
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Christmas in Branson HOP
November 17-24, 2024
Branson is in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains. With over fifty theaters and one hundred live shows like country, rock, gospel, patriotic, and magic, Branson is known as the Live Entertainment Capital of the World!
Branson’s indoor and outdoor attractions draw millions of visitors annually. The best time to visit Branson is in November and December when the town is decorated in Christmas décor and the Christmas shows are stunning! Registration is open NOW!
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Hawaii Cruise HOP
November 20 - December 7, 2024
Join us for this fantastic 17-night round trip cruise from San Diego, circling four islands with five stops. Enjoy seeing the beautiful Hawaiian Islands aboard Holland America’s MS Koningsdam. These islands have crystal clear ocean waters, pristine beaches, beautiful flowers and breathtaking natural beauty.
MS Koningsdam has a two-story music walk, three dining rooms, and six entertainment venues; this ship is truly a destination all her own! There is so much to explore while cruising on this ship! Plus, there will be HOP socials to attend. Bring your camera for some breathtaking pictures!
Grab your tickets before June 23, 2024!
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Rose Parade HOP
Dec. 27- Jan. 3, 2024Experience the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade live! Join Escapees for the 136th Tournament of Roses, themed "Best Day Ever," celebrating life's highlights. Help decorate award-winning floats and witness intricate craftsmanship. At Equestfest, marvel at horses in stunning attire, showcasing human-animal bonds through trick riding and precision drills. Bandfest features global bands, each a colorful display of tradition. Join us on this HOP to cross this legendary parade off your bucket list and make new Escapees friends!
Registration is open NOW!
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Alaska Outdoor Adventure: Bears & Glacier HOP (Only 16 spots total!)
July 11-19, 2025
Alaska is one of the most fascinating places on earth. Tour guides will give you an inside perspective, explaining the area’s history and culture and highlighting its vast natural wonders. Seeing grizzly bears in Alaska is on most people’s bucket list, and the most thrilling way to see these magnificent creatures is in person while the rivers are teeming with king and sockeye salmon, the grizzly's favorite food! Another bucket list item is dog sledding! Fly to a glacier, meet Alaskan mushers and their dogs, and enjoy a sled ride across an ice-covered glacier! Catch the perfect photo or video as glaciers drop vast chunks of ice into the sea, sounding like a clap of thunder! View wildlife such as orcas, whales, puffins, sea otters, sea lions, porpoises and
America’s national bird, the bald eagle! You may even catch a glimpse of humpback whales breaching the water! Escapees will handle all the planning, transportation, buses, planes, helicopters, lodging, meals, plus fully escorted, multi-day tours! Sign up. Relax. Enjoy!
Secure your spot with a deposit by June 28, 2024!
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Join Our Team!
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We are looking for a friendly, energetic, and upbeat Convergence Director to join the Escapees/Xscapers team!
The Director will be responsible for the development, planning, and execution of Convergence events. As our current Convergence Director, Hollie Parks, shifts her focus and dedication to the Xscapers Annual Bash, we're excited to invite someone new to lead our Convergence program. This presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the Xscapers community.
The position will begin with a training period leading up to the full transition, which will coincide with the 2025 Annual Bash.
Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? Visit our website to learn more about the position and submit your application today!
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