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January 23, 2010 355
Bates International Announces Affiliation with Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc./Thousand Trails

Ready Camp Go! Program


Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort
Oceano, California


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Sandra Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc., a leading recreational vehicle (RV) brand in North America, announced that Bates International has affiliated with Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS), a company that owns and operates resort communities in the United States and British Columbia, including Thousand Trails, to offer the "Ready Camp Go" program to all of its RV rental customers.

"Bates International is excited to join forces with Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. and Thousand Trails to offer exclusive resorts, featuring impressive amenities with premium rental accommodations, including RV sites, all at incredible savings at popular vacation destinations through the Ready Camp Go! Program," says Bate.

"The program provides Bates International and its franchise locations throughout North America to offer added value to our customers," adds Bates. "In addition to gaining access to the ELS and Thousand Trails portfolio of more than 150 plus properties and 67,000 public and membership sites, our customers will enjoy a wide variety of quality services and amenities at significantly discounted rates," adds Bate.

The new "Ready Camp Go!" Program makes RV camping easier and more affordable than ever by offering four money-saving programs that feature great benefits including: camping discounts as low as $20 per night; from 15 to 90 nights of discounted camping; from $250 to $1,900 in savings; reservations up to 90 days in advance … all depending on the program RVers select. "Ready Camp Go!" will be featured at all Bates Franchises throughout the United States and Canada.

"Equity LifeStyle Properties/Thousand Trails have substantial resources and widespread industry publications which tell the RV story," says Bate. "Bates International Franchises can take advantage of this network to increase their business and better serve their RV customers.

The Bates brand is recognized internationally as the first RV Rental Franchise Company in the world. Bates was named in 2007 and 2008 by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 500 Franchises in the United States and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, on CNN News and in numerous RV Industry publications. Bates International is a member of the International Franchise Association, the Recreational Vehicle Rental Association, the Go RVing Campaign and the Recreational Vehicle Association of America and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Bates toll free at 800-732-2283 or visit www.batesintl.com.

The Bates brand is recognized internationally as the first RV Rental Franchise Company in the world. Bates was named in 2007 and 2008 by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 500 Franchises in the United States and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, on CNN News and in numerous RV Industry publications. Bates International is a member of the International Franchise Association, the Recreational Vehicle Rental Association, the Go RVing Campaign and the Recreational Vehicle Association of America and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Bates toll free at 800-732-2283 or visit www.batesintl.com.

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