VENTURA, Calif.
"The increasing number of participants shows how dedicated RVers are to
expanding their knowledge of their RV," said Kathy Wenzel, marketing director,
Good Sam VIP Insurance.
Bontrager himself has more than 25 years of RV experience and is an avid
outdoorsman.M. Enter
unlikely "infopreneur" Orren Hall, founder of OmniRV Travel Club, a
web-based business catering to the growing ranks of RV owners. "Pretty
soon, I was saying to myself, 'I've got to start a business . Hall presumed that customers
would appreciate receiving material in a bound volume as well as
online , reasoning that the majority of users would rather have the
information they needed at their fingertips .

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Seminar day, which brings
together experts from across the nation, provides participants with vital
information necessary for making their RVing experiences as safe and enjoyable
as possible.

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Through years of
experience garnered by GMAC Insurance materials damage claims experts,
Bontrager and GMAC Insurance have developed a concrete understanding of the
most common and bizarre RV mishaps and how to avoid them. 1 RV
Insurance Specialist. Hall also resolved to
fill in informational and service gaps left by other firms, developing
affiliations with third-party firms to provide everything from
insurance to on-the-road service assistance at discounted rates. But I'm proud of what
I 've gotten started, and so long as I'm living, I'm going to be out
there someplace.

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"The majority of our demographic falls between fifty to seventy years
old--adventurous people who want to see more of the country, but who
want to travel in the degree of comfort that they're used to."
Hall elected to carve out his own market niche by providing a
singular suite of services addressing not only the RV experience, but
other lifestyle issues surrounding it.
So does Orren Hall ever consider slowing down? He laughs.

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The experts at GMAC Insurance pooled their knowledge to create a comprehensive
guide , The 10 Essentials of Safe RVing, that is part of a national effort to
help educate RVers on the rules of the RV road and provide safety tips to help
ensure an enjoyable RV experience."

For more information, visit www.

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Unlike other RV
insurers who oftentimes do not customize coverage to fit RV needs, Good Sam
VIP will handle all your special coverage needs; awnings, cabanas, satellite
dishes, and other attached accessories are safe with VIP." Hall
decided to focus his efforts on affluent newly-retired RV enthusiasts.

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In
the past, Hazel has been responsible for providing training and support to RV
technicians, sales personnel and various consumers.

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Wade Bontrager
As head of GMAC Insurance's RV division, Wade Bontrager has his finger on
the pulse of the latest RV trends and safety issues. These
companies will also have representatives on-hand to assist event coordinators
with instructions, demonstrations and other aspects of the Rally during its
four -day run.

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While experienced speakers help to ensure the success of this year's Good
Sam VIP RV Safety Rally, several major businesses from across the nation also
have been instrumental in the planning and preparation for the event. The result: www.

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His effective
communication skills and positive attitude have helped to establish his
reputation as a great team leader with incredible motivational abilities. Best, the GMAC Insurance group is the only vehicle insurance organization
in the world officially endorsed by the Good Sam Club.'" So this
half-century veteran of the business world decided to show younger
budding e-biz titans just how it is done.

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Bill Hazel
Bill Hazel is a Master Certified instructor with more than 28 years of
experience in the RV industry .

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The Experts

Larry Thatcher
Propane expert Larry Thatcher will tap into his extensive knowledge of the
industry to instruct participants on the principles of RV propane systems and
components. Larry has hands-on experience in various fields of the industry,
including: research and development of new products and applications; working
to develop and improve standards , safety information and consumer awareness;
and training fire responders and other propane industry personnel, including
RVIA-certified technicians. He is RVIA-
certified, and has also received certification from the manufacturers used by
national retailer Camping World, where he has been employed for the last
12 years.

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Scott will be speaking
at the Good Sam VIP Safety Rally about towing and braking safety."
Businesses that have contributed to the event and will be participating
include: Lazy Days RV Supercenter in Tampa, Florida; Camping World, the
nation's leading supplier of RV supplies and accessories; Vehicle Dynamics,
the experts in innovative and effective driver training; and the Tampa Fire
Department. For more information, please call
1-888-720-6325.

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"When you look at the
numbers, they are unbelievable," he enthuses.

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This year, many experts from the RV industry and related fields
will be on-hand to share their extensive knowledge of crucial issues regarding
RV safety.com/media.

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In addition, he works closely with Good Sam, the largest RV
organization in the United States, to develop RV-related grassroots safety
events and programs. "We
realize that it is not always easy to take time out of their days in the
office, so we are very grateful to them.

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Bontrager and his partners in the RV division have seen it all: from RVs
wedged under gas station awnings to blown out tires due to overloaded RVs. His primary responsibilities within the company include running the
performance center, where he oversees most of the towing and braking,
navigation systems, suspension and exhaust upgrades.

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Good Sam VIP: Sharing Knowledge to Ensure Safety

"We are highly appreciative of all the businesses who have come forward
and provided us with their time and expert assistance," said Wenzel.
For over 26 years, Good Sam VIP has provided Good Sam members with the
best in service, coverage, and benefits, and was rated "America's No.com or call
1-800-277-4474.----Web entrepreneurs
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" For questions, email sales@gmacinsurance. Current offerings include a guide of over 3000 free RV
parking sites and a list of over 1000 campgrounds nationwide, as well
as an alliance enabling members to get discounted fuel.

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He has received OSHA certification, LP license
certification and Level 3 Generator Onan certification, as well as
certification from the Diesel Institute of America . Without their extensive skills and
insight, the Rally would not be what it is.omnirv. "I might
take a little more time off to enjoy myself.

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Good Sam VIP: Specialty Insurance for a Special Lifestyle
Good Sam VIP is a full-coverage vehicle insurance plan offered to Good Sam
members by GMAC Insurance. Rated excellent by insurance industry analysts
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Registration is required to attend the event, but is still available to
all interested participants.
"I was retired in Florida, and I was bored," Hall says.com
To Hall, a new RV organization makes sense.

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The annual RV Safety Rally is a four-day event that combines learning in a
classroom setting with behind-the -wheel training. He is currently employed
with Lazy Days RV Supercenter in Tampa, Florida. And in most states,
your personal belongings are insured for their full replacement cost. Hall combined his enthusiasm
for camping and RVing with a lifetime's worth of accumulated business
savvy to create a membership-based organization dedicated to meeting
the needs of RV travelers. "There are thirty
million RVers in this country, ranging from weekend campers in pop-up
trailers to people who spend the entire year on the road.
Entering his eightieth year seems to have done little to cramp
Hall's style or his drive: he is now considering launching his own RV
magazine, and his days are spent on the phone setting up deals to
provide his members with everything from rental services to eyeglass
discounts.

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The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally, set in Tampa, Florida, May 9-13,
is designed to provide even the most seasoned drivers with helpful knowledge
and numerous ways to ensure their safety when enjoying their RV.

Scott Helms
Scott Helms has been involved in the RV industry for more than 20 years.
The RV Safety Rally is sponsored by Good Sam VIP Insurance and General
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, The open road can be a wonderful
adventure -- but it can also be a challenging one, especially for apprehensive
RV owners.
During his first eight years in the industry, he worked at a dealership that
rented, designed and built travel trailers and motorhomes .

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