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Camping World Announces Winner of $120,000 Motorhome

ELKHART, IN - April 14, 2006: Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced that it will present the winner of its President's Club 20th Anniversary RV Giveaway Sweepstakes with a new 2005 RV Valued at $120,000.

The winner, Brenda McLaughlin from Haynesville, Maine will be presented with a Scottsdale Class A Motorhome by Newmar on Tuesday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m. at Camping World's Elkhart store which is co-located with Hart City RV Outlet Supercenter at 2311S. Nappanee Street. The media is invited to attend this photo opportunity and to interview the winner as well as Camping World associates in this, the epicenter of the RV industry.

McLaughlin entered the sweepstakes at Camping World in Kissimmee, Florida. She won from among thousands of hopefuls who entered the sweepstakes in Camping World stores, by going online and by sending in post cards during the year-long President's Club 20th Anniversary celebration.

"Brenda was so thrilled that she was speechless and I'm sure that during the presentation on Tuesday morning she'll have a lot to say. We're really happy for her and know that she'll get many years of enjoyment out of her Newmar Motorhome," said Camping World President Mark Boggess. "Our employees have also eagerly awaited the drawing to see which of our loyal customers would win. For all of us this has been a fun and exciting way to celebrate our President's Club 20th Anniversary," he added.

Formed in 1985 to recognize and reward loyal Camping World customers, the President's Club boasts more than 650,000 members who enjoy savings of 10% or more on all Camping World merchandise. Members are also entitled to save an additional 10% on installation fees and up to 40% on members-only specials along with a host of other benefits including a subscription to RV View magazine.

About Camping World

Camping World Inc., headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, is America's largest direct marketer and specialty retailer of RV, outdoor and camping accessories and services. Founded in 1966, Camping World offers over 8000 quality products geared toward the outdoor and RVing community, through nationwide SuperCenters, a well-established catalog call center and an award-winning Web site. Camping World is the industry leader in RV and outdoor accessories and services. The company has grown from a single store in Bowling Green, KY to its current 48 SuperCenters with more than 350 service bays, in 24 states. The original 16-page black and white mail order catalog, begun in 1969, has expanded to 14 full-color issues. Today, combined circulation of catalogs and sales flyers exceed 25 million annually. The Web site, www.campingworld.com, logs 8 million visits each year.

Through Camping World's rapidly growing number of destination SuperCenters, it provides RVers with high-quality products and services to help enhance their life on the road. Expanded offerings of products and services to protect the RV lifestyle include: the President's Club customer loyalty program; in-store Resource and Performance Centers featuring RV and Car Insurance and Roadside Assistance Service; Camping World RV Institute technical certification/training program; Goodwill Ambassador program; and the new campground discount program, Camp Club USA.

For more information, visit us at www.campingworld.com.