Camping World Announces First National Outdoor & RV Expo

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--May 10, 2006--Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced its first ever Outdoor & RV Expo which will kick off on Friday, May 12 and run through Sunday May 21, 2006 at each of its 49 SuperCenters nationwide.

The Outdoor & RV Expo will offer major product specials on Camping World's most popular products, the ability to tour and purchase RVs on display, and benefit from free daily seminars to help outdoor and RV enthusiasts make the most of the RV lifestyle. The seminars include such topics as "Cooking on the Go", "RV Interior Makeovers", "Basic RV Know-how", "Tire Safety" and among others. In most instances those seminars will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Camping World President Mark Boggess said, "This is another Camping World first, and we are really very pleased to be able to offer this to our customers and the public at large who might be interested in taking advantage of the discounts and learning more about this great American lifestyle. Those who are already in the lifestyle will want to sharpen their knowledge and skills at these highly informative seminars."

The public may check with their local Camping World store for details about site specific specials and activities. Store information and details about the Outdoor & RV Expo is available online at www.campingworld.com/expo

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.