Escapees RV Club

What Escapees RV Club does

Escapees RV Club is a North American RV membership organization founded on July 4, 1978, by Joe and Kay Peterson, serving over 70,000 members (called SKPs) across the United States and Canada from its 27-acre national headquarters in Livingston, Texas. The club sells a single $49.95 annual subscription that bundles campground discounts (15–50% at 1,500+ locations, now integrated into the Harvest Hosts Campground Partners network), a Mail Forwarding Service operating from Texas, Florida, and South Dakota for full-time RVers needing legal domicile, roadside assistance, tire discounts, an 80+ page bimonthly magazine, education programs (RVers Boot Camp, RVers Online University, SmartWeigh weighing), and access to 11 member-owned SKP Co-Op parks. The technology stack consists of a member-facing website, a mobile app launched in 2022 (iOS/Android), an online mapping tool for routing to partner campgrounds, and standard payment/billing infrastructure (Stripe, Chargebee, PayPal, Apple Pay, Braintree) — notably without proprietary AI/ML components. The Xscapers sub-brand, launched in 2015, targets working-age RVers and families, and the 2018-launched RVer Job Exchange plus 2019 acquisition of RV to Freedom and 2023 acquisition of Live. Camp. Work. extend resources for income-earning travelers. Following the 2024 acquisition by Harvest Hosts, Escapees operates under Harvest Hosts Opco LLC alongside sister brands CampScanner and Brit Stops, with the website, mobile app, magazine, SKP Co-Op parks, and a 95% referral-driven acquisition model forming the core go-to-market.

Name

Escapees RV Club

Legal name

Harvest Hosts Opco LLC (operator of Escapees RV Club)

Website

https://escapees.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Escapees RV Club is a 45+ year-old North American RV membership organization serving 70,000+ members with a $49.95/year subscription bundling campground discounts, mail forwarding, education, magazine, events, and community, now operating within the Harvest Hosts portfolio following its 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RV Membership Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

RV Parks & Motorhome Resorts (THAMAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

KOA/Chain & Franchise Campgrounds (THAMAJAG)

Keywords

• RV membership club
• RV mail forwarding
• Campground discount network
• RV education programs
• RV lifestyle community

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Escapees RV Club generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues. The standard membership costs $49.95 per year and provides access to all core benefits including mail forwarding services, roadside assistance, campground discounts, educational resources, magazine subscription, and community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Escapees RV Club sells annual memberships at $49.95/year that bundle together mail forwarding services, campground discounts (15-50% at 1,500+ parks), roadside assistance, tire discount programs, RV education (Boot Camp, Online University, SmartWeigh weighing), event access, and a community network of 70,000+ RVers. The club also operates 11 SKP Co-Op RV parks and provides a mail forwarding service across Texas, Florida, and South Dakota for full-time RVers. Founded in 1978 and acquired by Harvest Hosts in 2024, Escapees is one of the longest-running RV membership organizations in North America.

Product overview

Escapees RV Club is a membership-based RV lifestyle support organization offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around its core $49.95/year membership. The core membership provides access to an online community of 70,000+ members, campground discounts through the Harvest Hosts Campground Partners network, the bimonthly Escapees Magazine, and member-exclusive events. The product portfolio spans eight interconnected service areas: mail forwarding (Escapees Mail Forwarding Service, available in Texas, Florida, and South Dakota), roadside assistance, tire discounts, camping (including Escapees RV Parks/SKP Co-Ops and the Discount Parks program), education (RVers Boot Camp in-person courses, RVers Online University digital courses, SmartWeigh weighing service), events (Escapees HOPS, Hangouts, Escapade rallies, and Xscapers Convergences), community interest groups (Chapters, Birds of a Feather BOFs), and advocacy. A dedicated sub-brand, Xscapers, targets working-age RVers and families with events like the Xscapers Annual Bash and Xscapers Convergences. Acquired brands including RV to Freedom (2019, integrated into Online University) and Live. Camp, Work. (2023) further expand the working-RVer resource network. The club also maintains a mobile app (launched 2022), an online mapping tool, and the RVer Job Exchange. All of these services are promoted under the Harvest Hosts family umbrella following Harvest Hosts' 2024 acquisition of Escapees RV Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xscapers: A lifestyle group geared towards working-age RVers, included with Escapees membership. Features events that kick off after work hours with a focus on attitude over age.
• Escapees HOPS
• Escapees Hangouts
• Rainbow's End
• RoVers Roost
• Escapees Magazine

Products and services

• Escapees RV Club Core Membership The primary annual membership program of Escapees RV Club priced at $49.95/year, providing access to camping discounts, educational programs, social events, mail forwarding, roadside assistance, and an online community of 70,000+ members across the United States and Canada. Available to individual RVers and families.
• Mail Forwarding Service Secure and reliable mail management service for full-time RVers, allowing members to maintain a consistent mailing address while traveling across North America. Available from Texas, Florida, and South Dakota locations. Integrated with membership.
• Roadside Assistance Member-exclusive roadside assistance program providing support for RVers experiencing vehicle breakdowns, flat tires, or other roadside emergencies while traveling. Bundled with Escapees membership.
• Tire Discount Program A tire discount program providing members with savings on motorhome, trailer, truck, and passenger tires. Bundled with Escapees membership.
• RVers Boot Camp In-person 3-day educational course teaching RV systems, tire and wheel safety, basic troubleshooting, lifestyle essentials, driving techniques, and maintenance. Available to both members and non-members, with a $50 discount for Escapees members.
• RVers Online University Digital education platform offering reliable, accessible RV education, including the RV Operation, Safety, and Maintenance course. Free for Escapees members; $127 for non-members. Expanded in 2019 via acquisition of RV to Freedom, adding a Roadmap to Full-Time RVing course.
• SmartWeigh Wheel-by-wheel weight measurement service for RVs, helping ensure vehicles are not overweight, are balanced corner-to-corner, and have properly inflated tires. Launched in 2010 and remains an in-demand service.
• Escapees Discount Parks / Campground Partners Campground discount program offering members 15-50% savings at over 1,500 campgrounds across North America. Now part of the Harvest Hosts Campground Partners network following the 2024 acquisition.
• Xscapers Lifestyle Group A lifestyle group within Escapees RV Club geared towards working-age RVers and families, featuring events that kick off after work hours with a focus on attitude over age. Includes Xscapers Annual Bash and Xscapers Convergences events. Included with Escapees membership.
• Escapees Magazine Award-winning 80+ page bi-monthly magazine sent to members, featuring peer-to-peer advice, club news, educational content, and member stories. Included with Escapees membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 15-50% at over 1,500 campgrounds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Harvest HostsflagshipOthers · 1 January 2024Escapees RV Club was acquired by Harvest Hosts in 2024. Following the acquisition, Escapees Discount Parks were integrated into the Harvest Hosts Campground Partners network, expanding member access to even more campground locations. Escapees operates as part of the Harvest Hosts family of RV lifestyle brands, which also includes CampScanner and Brit Stops.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): Largest franchised chain of campgrounds in North America. KOA's KOA Value Kard Rewards program competes directly with Escapees' SKP Co-Op park access and discount network.
• Harvest Hosts: Parent company of Escapees RV Club since 2024; offers Boondockers Welcome, Campground Partners, and unique overnight stays at farms/wineries/breweries. Sister brand inside the same RV lifestyle portfolio.
• AAA (American Automobile Association): Large membership organization with roadside assistance, travel discounts, and DMV-like services. Overlaps with Escapees' roadside assistance and tire discount benefits.

Direct peers

• Thousand Trails / Encore RV Resorts: Membership-based RV resort and campground network offering annual passes for access to ~200+ parks. Directly comparable to Escapees' SKP Co-Op park access model.
• Good Sam Club: The largest RV membership organization in North America. Directly comparable: paid membership, campground discounts, roadside assistance, magazine, and insurance/travel verticals — competing head-to-head with Escapees for the same RVer demographic.
• Passport America: Long-standing 50% off campground discount club. Directly comparable to Escapees' Discount Parks / Harvest Hosts Campground Partners network as a competing RV discount membership.
• FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association): Membership organization for motorhome/coach owners offering rallies, benefits, and discounts. Directly comparable to Escapees as a competing national RV membership club.
• Boondockers Welcome: Hospitality network for free overnight stays on private property. Now under the Harvest Hosts umbrella alongside Escapees; competing/adjacent solution for budget-conscious RVers.

Emerging players

• CampScanner: Reservation platform for 9,600+ campgrounds, National Parks, and State Parks. Sister brand within Harvest Hosts family; competes with Escapees' Mapping Tool and campground discovery UX.
• RV Life / RVillage: Digital RV trip planning, community, and tools platform. Competes with Escapees on community/connection and digital trip planning for RVers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/harvesthosts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTlXCW-m9y4RFnWEBMgoRHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EscapeesRVClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escapees
• Instagraminstagram.com/escapeesrvclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Escapees RV Club