RV Podcast #359: Tips for Florida Snowbirds

In this Episode 359 of the RV Podcast, we offer some tips for Florida Snowbirds that tell it like it is, from the real weather you can expect, to why you may already be too late for a reservation for this upcoming snowbird season.

But there's much more this week, too, including RV News, Travel Tips, Product Reviews, and much, much more.

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Find our Tips for Florida Snowbirds and other topics

If you want to jump right to the specific sections and topics covered in this episode, here's our table of contents:

* :56 Update on Mike and Jen's whereabouts* 2:00 The picture of the week* 3:13 The "Covered Wagons" at the Horse Cave, KY KOA* 8:25 Bo's near disaster on our live remote broadcast* 10:45 Audience experience on how willing RV dealers are to sell off MSRP* 18:30 News: Storms and weather info for RVers this week* 20:25 News: Utah family pelted with "tangerine-sized" hail* 21:30 News: Free admission Aug. 25 at National Parks* 22:22 News: Man stops runaway jeep being towed by RV* 24:22 News: US border closed to non-essential Canadian travelers until at least Sept. 21* 27:40 RV Question: The perfect RV vacuum that Mike and Jen use https://rvlifestyle.com/vac* 32:20 RV Question: Managing RV air conditioner demands with SoftstartRV https://rvlifestyle.com/softstartrv* 37:45 RV Interview: Tips for Florida Snowbirds in the Florida panhandle from Mati Alexander of Hideaway Camping Retreat in Navarre, FL* 44:15 Mike and Jens Snowbird tips for the rest of Florida* 48:21 Hidden Campground Gems: Eden Springs in Benton Harbor, MI* 51:07 The Burketts are taking a break* 52:15 RV Product of the Week: Luci Lights solar charged blow-up lantern

Tips for Florida Snowbirds

Snowbird destination

Florida is a huge destination for RVers, especially those from cold climates hoping to escape the snow and nasty winter weather.

For those who like to flee for the whole season - called snowbirds because of their annual migration patterns, it is a particularly attractive place to go.

They don't call Florida "The Sunshine State" for no reason!

When is snowbird season in Florida?

In general, snowbird season is from November 1 to March 1.

There are two waves.

The early wave heads south right after Halloween.

The second wave leaves right after Christmas.

It's a toss-up to which one is the most popular though RVers hoping to snag a seasonal site get the best placement if they book through the entire four-month period.

When do you need reservations for a seasonal snowbird site in Florida?

Jennifer on the beach

The earlier the better. Most bookings by RV resorts and campgrounds start taking reservations for the next snowbird season right after the current one ends. In other words, early March.