Every year, Good Sam Club members chose which companies roll out the red carpet — or, in this case, the welcome mat — of good customer service. It's called the 'Welcome Mat Awards' and for the Good Sam members it is an opportunity to express support and encouragement for companies that treated RVers right throughout 2006.

The honor goes to businesses across a wide spectrum of RV-related customer service, from fast food restaurants to campgrounds to NASCAR events. In all, there are 24 categories, which are voted on by the one million families in the Good Sam Club. "RVing attracts families, baby boomers, retirees, tailgaters, outdoor enthusiasts and travelers of all kinds," said Sue Bray, executive director for the Good Sam Club. "The Welcome Mat Awards are our members' way of recognizing the people and businesses that make the life of an RVer more enjoyable."

This year Saturn received its fifth award for "best dingy" tow vehicle from the organization; no other brand has ever been selected. "Several years ago Saturn burst onto the scene with a really comfortable, neat looking car that could actually be towed behind a motor home," said Bray. "It's proved to be very popular with our members." Saturn assistant marketing and sales manager, Paul McKay added, "Our products, in addition to being all-new, are flat-towable so all four wheels can be on the ground behind a motor home, which is a huge advantage to members here, and also a huge advantage for Saturn."

Several other honorees have also shown plenty of staying power. Florida, for example, has been voted number one for the second year in a row in the categories of state or province to fish and state to visit in an RV. Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores has won the award for the sixth straight year as the most RV-friendly sit down restaurant and Daytona International Speedway is another multi-year winner as members' favorite NASCAR event.

Click here to watch a video about the Saturn award.

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Source: Good Sam Club, Saturn