[1] It is focused upon making RVing safer and more enjoyable, also, saving money for members through club-endorsed benefits and services.

Rouse sold TL Enterprises in the 1980s and died on June 19, 2007, following head injuries suffered as a result of a fall, at 89 years old.

[3] The organization is currently owned by Good Sam Enterprises, which also owns Camping World (an American corporation specializing in selling parts and services for recreational vehicles and supplies for camping), Coast to Coast Resorts,[7] Trailer Life Publications, MotorHome Publications and the Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory.

[3] The club's name comes from the Bible parable of the Good Samaritan,[11] which tells of a traveler from the region of Samaria who helped a person along the road who had been robbed and beaten.

[13] Good Sam also publishes information to help members find parks that provide stated levels of services.