First Time Snowbirding Experiences
We're definitely going to snowbird for the first time, in Florida next winter. Having never even camped in Florida befor, we are wondering how to approach it for the first time. Should we plan an ex...
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Just something to consider. Given the hassle of leaving/coming back to snow country, the cost of fuel, and expensive Florida parks you may be better off with a condo/hotel/park model for a short term (less then 4 months.) You can use that rental as a base camp to explore the rest of the state from.
Not a large percentage of people snowbird, and of that a much smaller percentage are mobile RV snowbirds. Many simple jump in their fuel efficient vehicles, and drive south and rent a place. This makes a lot of sense if you're gone for 3 or less months.
About two winters ago I met a couple that use to FT, got tired of that and became mobile RV snowbirds, got tired of the expense and were now currently spending the winters one month at a time in various states/locations. They used the VRBO website to book places. They were just leaving Texas for Southern California when I met them.
Not a large percentage of people snowbird, and of that a much smaller percentage are mobile RV snowbirds. Many simple jump in their fuel efficient vehicles, and drive south and rent a place. This makes a lot of sense if you're gone for 3 or less months.
About two winters ago I met a couple that use to FT, got tired of that and became mobile RV snowbirds, got tired of the expense and were now currently spending the winters one month at a time in various states/locations. They used the VRBO website to book places. They were just leaving Texas for Southern California when I met them.
