Is Thousand Trails Membership as Healthy as ELS’s Member Count Suggests?
ELS reports 108,000 Thousand Trails members. Strip the free trials, read what the paying base holds, and compare what ELS disclosed in 2016 to what it discloses now.
Thousand Trails: An ELS Problem That Might Create Opportunities
ELS owns a Thousand Trails business it cannot price, ration, exit, or sell. A lawyer who has read fifty legacy contracts explains why, and what unlocks it.
Why a Used Thousand Trails Membership May Be a Better Option
Thousand Trails stopped selling lifetime memberships in 2025, but the used market didn’t go anywhere. Eight real advantages of buying used, and when new still wins.
Why Thousand Trails Discontinued Lifetime Memberships: A Former CEO and Lawyer’s Take
Thousand Trails killed lifetime memberships because of accounting, not greed. A former CEO and lawyer reads ELS’s SEC filings and shows you exactly what changed.
How Much Does a Used Thousand Trails Membership Cost?
A used Thousand Trails membership can cost a few hundred dollars or over $10,000 — even two with the same name. Here’s what actually sets the price.
The Confusing World of Thousand Trails: A Flow Chart for Your RV Membership Journey
Don’t know where to start with Thousand Trails? Here’s the step-by-step buying guide so you don’t waste time or money.
Thousand Trails Used Membership Types (Legacy & Resale Guide)
There are an estimated 3,000 different Thousand Trails contracts floating around on the used market. Here’s how to tell them apart — and how not to get burned.
How to Buy a Used Thousand Trails Membership: A Buyer’s Due-Diligence Guide
A buyer’s due-diligence guide to buying a used Thousand Trails membership: what actually transfers, the cascade, true all-in cost, timing, fair pricing, and how to protect yourself before you pay.
New vs Used Thousand Trails Membership: The Honest Cost/Benefit Analysis
This post explores the advantages and disadvantages of a new vs used Thousand Trails Membership. I explore the economic advantages/disadvantages of each, as well as the assumption of risk that comes with purchasing a used membership.
How to Sell Your Thousand Trails Membership (Step-by-Step)
Thinking of selling your Thousand Trails membership? A step-by-step guide to what actually transfers, what it is worth, where to list it, and traps to avoid.