South-TX Weather Has Been Wonderful (So Far)
I am sure there other parts of the country having very nice winter weather, but for the folks in south-TX we have really been blessed with some awesome weather. I know there is allot of winter left, b...
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2112 wrote:
If you do not mind sharing, what is the total cost per month (site + elc) to stay in Fl, Tx and Az? If Fl is say twice as much it would fall under 'you get what you pay for'.
Florida site was $550/month had to have a six month contract. Location was north of Orlando and was 60 miles to either the Atlantic or Gulf. Electric about $50/month. Cost of living was $$$
Texas site is $500/month/no contract. Gulf is 100 yards away. Electric is $50/month. Cost of living is $.
2112 wrote:
Furthermore, quality of life and available amenities would come into play but I'll hold that for a later time.
Florida was being a faceless tourist vs Texas being a Winter Texan. Hard to put a price on that, and to many it doesn't matter one bit.
Once I gave up the marketing illusion of a semi-tropical southern Texas at half the rate of a true semi-tropical location, it allowed me to focus on creating an RV snowbird lifestyle that fit the south Texas environment.
To come to Texas in a tent camper is a big mistake as is a small no slide rig with a couple of big dogs. You're going to find yourself inside for those two to six weeks of winter with some form of a heat source. Even during the good non winter weeks you will have to deal with wind, meaning a wind block will be required to sit outside.
I guess what I'm getting at is you can overcome shortcomings, move on to some other Eden with it's own unique serpent(s), or throw in the towel and sit in your S&B for most of the winter, and if you're lucky take an all too short vacation to someplace tropical.
On that last note we've also learnt to take a cruise to the Caribbean during the south Texas winter. Drive to the cruise port, jump on a ship and off for a fire sale vacation from our real vacation. :B
