it's a good thing there's nothing else in the RV Industry for you to blog on but yet another bashing of a Affinity marketing idea. Did it ever occur to you that maybe some full time RV'ers would like a break from their RV and take a cruise? Or maybe, just maybe Bob, its been someones life long dream to visit Hawaii and they just couldn't afford it? Or even the possibilty they have wanted to have the experience of being on a cruise ship. Geez Bob, just cause were RV'ers doesn't mean we are confined to our RV's 24/7!!! No I haven't missed the point of your article, but c'mon Bob really???

Bob - You have hit it right on the head! More of Affinity Group out of touch with dealers and campgrounds. Why not give away $1,000 in gas - that would get you down the road a while in your RV. Oh no, let's park the RV and fly to Hawaii - where we'll cruise! I just talked to an avid RVer who said a two week trip in his RV to Alaska was the absolute highlight of his life. He didn't say a word about trips to Hawaii on crowded rude airlines or staying in over-priced hotels or being captive on a cruise liner. Why campgrounds and RV dealers keep supporting Affinity Group enterprises is mind boggling!

Holy cow! I should not be surpirsed. Those guys have done it before, and it worked. Of course they'll try it again, and they will get thousands of new names and details. Hats off to them on an aggressive move that will get them more business. I wouldn't do such a brazen move myself, but it is a brilliant move. It would have been nice if they had at least offered the week or two for free at the campsite of your choice for the winner (ie. instead of the cruise).<br /><br />Some campgrounds will certainly display the material and lose business as a result.

I have to admit, I think the idea of awarding a CRUISE in a campground contest seems really stupid. I don't know about you, but I cringe every time I have to stay in a hotel and would do anything to be able to take my RV whenever that is a possibility. You see, I KNOW who has slept in my bed, and I KNOW I have clean sheets, and I KNOW that I don't have (*ICK*) bedbugs! Yes, a Hawaiin cruise would be cool, but I'd much rather win an RV vacation (with some diesel money) to a fabulous campground. RVing is a "family" event. I bought my RV so that I could take my kids and my dogs with me. What good is a Hawaiian vacation for TWO when I have FIVE in my family? <br /><br />Additionally, the ONLY campgrounds you can vote for are those that advertise in their directory. That doesn't come close to the numbers of campgrounds that are actually out there for folks to enjoy. Two of my favorites in Wisconsin are NOT listed. If this were a REAL contest, they'd let folks put in the name and address of their favorite campground, period. Why the restriction? <br /><br />I'm with you on this one, Bob.

The only one out of touch is you for thinking anyone cares.

Bob, I'm guessing you are not a campground owner and haven't spoken to one in awhile. Or maybe you work for Woodall's and are one of the many lost souls over there that truly see nothing wrong with this promotion or the damage it can do to independent, hard working, and honest campground owners. You have every right to feel this way and we appreciate all comments, those that agree with our message and those that think we are out of touch. Thank you for contributing with your thoughts on the subject.

Totally expected that type of answer from you. Someone who disagrees with your biased opinion toward the Affinity Group must be working for them. You have to be smarter than that, but apparently not.<br /><br />Unike you, I work with independent, honest, hardworking campground owners every day and most are much more focused on serving their customers, providing a great experience for their guests, and making a living to support their families, not wringing their hands over a Woodall's promotion.<br /><br />They are not the enemy Bob so keep fighting windmills.

I would like to say a few things about Mr. Lemonis and this isn't Lemonis bashing either. Every word of my comment was dictated from my pocket voice recorder during the latest Camping World/Good Sam"State of the company" address. The fact that I work in Mr. Lemonis' inner circle doesn't mean I like him or anything he stands for. This may come as quite a shock to the fans of woodalls but I need to make a comment on your new C.E.O. Mr. Marcus Lemonis. For those of you out there that didn't have the pleasure of attending the Camping World/Good Sam "State of the company address" let me give you some insight as to what took place at this event. These are direct quotes from Mr. Marcus Lemonis. He said " I care about my employees more than I care about my customers because keeping my employees happy equates to good customer service. You take care of your employees and your employees with take care of your customers."<br />"I would rather cut heads then my employees salary's." and then he said" Everybody in this room, we will find a home for you, another job in the company, another job somewhere else." it was just before that meeting when Mr. Liar Lemonis cut one third of his employee roster and six more since last Friday. He is out of control!! Everything that Lemonis said he wasn't going to do, He implemented the very next day. Do you know how hard it was for me knowing exactly what he was going to do, a week before he did it? I was disgusted with myself for knowing and working with Lemonis but someone has to schedule his flight itinerary on Steve Adams private jet.<br />I wonder if Steve Adams is praying for death now that he has been witness to the "Jim Jones, drink your punch propaganda!" <br />I don't want you to think for one second that this is Marcus bashing, that comes from his employees on a lower level. The very same employees that were promised Marcus' famous red shoes and the same employees that were told directly from this man's, excuse me' "cowards mouth." I'm here for you if you ever need anything, my cell number is located on my web page and I take all my calls.<br /><br />Their will be more to come as long as Mr. Gerber, my favorite blogger ever doesn't censor my words.<br /> <br />P.S. did you know that he cut out all employee severance packages before he let them go! What a Jerk!<br /> <br /><br /> yours truly,<br /><br /> Christina Chambers!<br />