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A travel trailer parked in a campsite with two camping chairs and a lantern on a table under the RV's awning.
Dec 19, 2025·Travel Tips

RV camping checklist: What to pack and how to prep?

A complete RV camping checklist includes inspecting your RV before leaving. It also includes packing items like cooking supplies, food, water, pillows, coffee or tea, chargers or power banks, flashlights, bug spray, and sunscreen. And if you're traveling with pets, don't forget their essentials too.

A red tow truck getting ready to tow a broken down RV.
Dec 18, 2025·Service

Understanding RV towing services

RV towing is required during mechanical failures, tire emergencies when a spare won't resolve the issue, and more. Towing an RV, however, often requires a professional with the right equipment and knowledge to ensure the RV is towed safely and securely.

An RV driving on the road with a large lake next to the road and mountains in the distance.
Dec 17, 2025·Travel Tips

RV safety tips: A complete guide to safe and stress-free travel

Prioritize RV safety by checking tires, brakes, and lights before you leave. On the road, stay alert with regular breaks and blind spot monitoring. Before relaxing, finish with a safe campsite setup by leveling your rig, practicing campfire safety, and locking up at night.

A silver SUV pulling a white travel trailer with trees in the background with some fall foliage.
Dec 16, 2025·Maintenance

Trailer maintenance tips: How to keep your trailer in safe working order

Regular trailer maintenance helps keep your trailer safe and reliable. Focus on tire pressure, brake testing, light inspections, hitch and coupling components, frame and body integrity, and bearing lubrication to prevent costly breakdowns to ensure smooth travel.

An RV driving on a winding road in the dusk with trees in the distance.
Dec 15, 2025·Service

How to cancel your RV roadside assistance plan

For some people, cancelling their RV roadside assistance plan is the right next step. Life changes and sometimes that means you're traveling less often, downsizing, re-evaluating your budget, or changing providers. Cancelling should be a smooth process regardless of your provider.

An RV parked in a grassy field with the sun rising out in the distance.
Dec 12, 2025·Maintenance

Pre-trip inspection checklist for RV owners

Before starting your journey in an RV, it's critical that you complete a pre-trip inspection. These inspections include checking your tires, lights, turn signals, mirrors, windshield, slide-outs, awnings, the roof, batteries, fluids, and more.

A roadside assistance technician wearing an orange safety vest shaking the hand of an individual over a vehicle with the hood popped up.
Dec 11, 2025·Service

How to get roadside assistance without insurance

Can you get roadside assistance without insurance? The short answer is yes. Good Sam offers an excellent standalone roadside assistance service for cars, motorcycles, trailers, and RVs.

An orange emergency triangle on the road with a broken-down car and a person in a safety vest looking under the hood.
Dec 10, 2025·Service

Can I use roadside assistance for a rental car or RV?

Using roadside assistance for a rental depends on your provider and plan. Good Sam roadside assistance covers rental cars and RVs on most plans.

An RV's hood up with another RV in the background.
Dec 9, 2025·Service

How to jump start your RV batteries

Safety first! Jumping RV batteries can be dangerous and damage the battery if it's not done correctly. Learn the safe and correct way to jump start your RV's batteries. Avoid common mistakes and know when to call for Good Sam's help.

A white pick up truck pulling a fifth wheel camper on a gravel road with cactuses background.
Dec 8, 2025·Service

Fifth wheel towing: What you need to know about roadside assistance

Roadside assistance for a fifth wheel RV offers many of the services as standard roadside assistance plans like towing, battery jump-starts, and lockout services. However, the size and weight of fifth wheels adds unique complexities that require a service like Good Sam that has the knowledge and expertise to help.

An RV on the road with trees on the side of the road and mountains off in the distance.
Dec 5, 2025·Service

RV roadside assistance: Why it’s essential for every traveler

Good Sam's RV roadside assistance provides peace of mind, support during breakdowns including tows, battery jumps, flat tires, fuel delivery, and more.

An orange safety triangle with a blurred person and car pulled over in the background.
Dec 4, 2025·Service

An overview of Good Sam auto roadside assistance

Good Sam offers automotive roadside assistances plans in three tiers: Platinum Auto, Platinum+ Auto, and Platinum Complete Auto. These plans cover a variety of services such as towing, tire services, battery jumps, fuel delivery, lockout services, and more.