Good Sam Files Trademark Infringement, False Advertising, Unfair Competition and Deceptive Trade Practices Lawsuit against RV Advisors and Gigi Stetler

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Good Sam Enterprises, an indirect subsidiary of Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH), has initiated a lawsuit against RV Advisor and Gigi Stetler for trademark infringement and false advertising. The lawsuit claims that the Defendants have unlawfully used Good Sam's trademark and spread misleading information about its products and services. COO Tamara Ward emphasized that Good Sam is committed to protecting its brand, which has been cultivated over 55 years, from deceptive practices that could mislead customers and harm its reputation.

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• Lawsuit filed against RV Advisor and Gigi Stetler could lead to legal costs and uncertainty.
• Allegations of trademark infringement and false advertising may distract from core business operations.

Good Sam Enterprises, LLC (“Good Sam”), an indirect subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) has filed a lawsuit against RV Advisor, LLC and Gigi Stetler (“Defendants”) for trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.

Good Sam alleges that Defendants recently began infringing on the goodwill and trademarks of Good Sam by marketing its products and services under the GOOD SAMARITAN CLUB brand and making numerous false or misleading statements about Good Sam’s products and services.

“We believe this misinformation campaign fueled by RV Advisor and Gigi Stetler misleads our customers and the public by using our trademarks and making false, misleading and deceptive statements about our products and services,” said Tamara Ward, Chief Operating Officer of Camping World Holdings. “We will not allow RV Advisor or Stetler to add legitimacy to the products and services they purport to offer and deceive and mislead the RV community by trading on the goodwill and trademarks established by Good Sam over the past 55 years.”

Ms. Ward added, “We will proactively and aggressively pursue our rights against any company that uses deceptive trade practices and attempts to trade on our name to provide legitimacy to their business. We’ve been cultivating our trademarks and concepts for over 55 years and will not tolerate any type of unlawful business activity to infringe on our rights.”

About Good Sam & the Good Sam Club

Good Sam offers products and services under the GOOD SAM brand to protect and enhance the experience of recreational vehicle (RV) owners and outdoor enthusiasts, including, roadside assistance plans, extended service plans, financial services, insurance services, RV informational services, affinity and discount programs, RV magazines, and online forums and other social networking services that allow RV owners and enthusiasts to connect and exchange information. For more information about Good Sam, visit https://www.goodsam.com.

The world's largest organization of RV owners and outdoor enthusiasts, the Good Sam Club is committed to making outdoor adventures a safer and more rewarding experience for its over 2.1 million members. Founded in 1966 by Trail-R-News, a small California RV magazine, members originally promised to help fellow travelers on America's highways based on the biblical story principles of the Good Samaritan. Today, Good Sam continues to signify friendliness among RVers and outdoor enthusiasts and an eagerness to serve on a much larger scale. For more information about Good Sam Membership and its many benefits, visit goodsam.com/club.

About Camping World Holdings, Inc.

Camping World Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries) is America’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Our vision is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and our Camping World and Good Sam brands have been serving RV consumers since 1966. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly-trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of programs and services uniquely enables us to connect with our customers as stewards of the RV enthusiast community and the RV lifestyle.

For more information, please visit www.campingworld.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning Camping World and other matters. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding expectations regarding our pending litigation. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘targets,’’ ‘‘projects,’’ ‘‘contemplates,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘predicts,’’ ‘‘potential’’ or ‘‘continue’’ or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 30, 2020 with the SEC on February 26, 2021. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and filings with the SEC.

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FAQ

What legal action has Camping World Holdings taken regarding trademark issues?

Camping World Holdings, through its subsidiary Good Sam, has filed a lawsuit against RV Advisor and Gigi Stetler for trademark infringement and false advertising.

What claims has Good Sam made against RV Advisor?

Good Sam alleges that RV Advisor and Gigi Stetler have infringed on its trademarks and engaged in deceptive trade practices by using the GOOD SAMARITAN CLUB brand.

What is the significance of the trademarks for Camping World Holdings?

The trademarks represent over 55 years of brand goodwill, and any infringement could mislead customers and harm the company's reputation.

How does Good Sam plan to respond to the alleged trademark infringement?

Good Sam intends to aggressively pursue its legal rights against those using deceptive trade practices that harm its brand and reputation.

What could be the implications of the lawsuit for Camping World Holdings and its stock?

The lawsuit may incur legal costs and could impact investor sentiment if it distracts from the company's core operations or leads to unfavorable outcomes.