Winter Texan: Differences Between Snow Birding in Florida Versus South Texas

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Are you ready to trade in the cold, snowy winters for endless sunshine? The issue with full-time RVing is never knowing where to go. We went to Florida last winter, so this winter we decided to go to Texas.Join us as we explore the pros and cons of deciding between Florida and Texas, two popular destinations for RV snowbirds.
While Florida may have warmer weather, Texas offers a more affordable option for those seeking refuge from the frigid temperatures. But is it worth braving the occasional cold spell and unpredictable weather?
In this winter texan rv living video, we'll talk about the biggest differences in Texas vs Florida weather. We'll also share advantages and disadvantages of spending your winter in Texas versus snowbirding in Florida.
Ultimately find out why were giving up on Texas and driving straight to Florida as we're so tired of the wind, sand storms and cold Texas weather.
Find out in our informative video! Don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more helpful tips on choosing your perfect winter destination. #wintertexans #snowbirds #texaswind #rvlife #fulltimerv
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@horizon42q 6 месяцев назад

Good one. It’s more than $3000 a month in the keys. It’s more like $4-5,000 a month.

@freedomchampagne 6 месяцев назад

Right! It just keeps going up and up, and it’s only a concrete slab! RV life is becoming too expensive

@terrynall2152 6 месяцев назад

One thing to take in is that in a couple of days, that wind is going to be blowing in Florida,if your near the beach

@freedomchampagne 6 месяцев назад

By now, early March a lot of snowbirds are already making their way back up North. However, last March we were in St Augustine Florida and had no issues with the wind!

@terrynall2152 6 месяцев назад

@@freedomchampagne true probably so. St Augustine is on the Atlantic side and your on the Gulf side. Wind blows in on the Gulf and off shore on the Atlantic side. We live 90 miles inland in Bama and still have some pretty windy days during late winter and early spring

@freedomchampagne 6 месяцев назад

@@terrynall2152 That's interesting, Terry. I didn't know that. Thank you for your insight.

@jamesh1641 Месяц назад

Fun video. Just say “South Texas” no need to say the south of Texas.

@freedomchampagne 9 дней назад

awesome, thanks for the tip

@americanrvtraveler2446 6 месяцев назад

Finally Florida state parks can be reserved by state residents 11 months out while none residents get only 10 months out. It was way over due for residents, especially in the winter months. That is why resident Florida campers had bad feeling for the Snow Birds reserving most of the sites during winter.

@freedomchampagne 6 месяцев назад

Yes, I definitely heard about that. Overall, I’d say Floridians are not thrilled about all the extra traffic in their already congested state. As winter Texans, currently up in Hill Country we have been truly welcomed by the locals. So much so that now we don’t want to leave!

@TravelSmallLiveBig 7 месяцев назад

I've heard how windy it can be there, but this - this confirmed it! Thank you. Seriously thank you. This is our third winter in the FL Panhandle area & areas around. Done. Cannot do another tornado watch.

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

You're so welcome. THIS is the video I wish I had seen before traveling all the way to South Padre Island in the winter. The weather has also made us think twice about our life as full time RVers and definitely as winter texans. I do have to say that we have found a good area in Hill Country Texas, where the wind is not so bad but it's not warm 80 degree weather either! Stay tuned for that video, and safe travels to y'all!

@TravelSmallLiveBig 7 месяцев назад

@@freedomchampagne we had snow flurries in late February in Hill Country two years ago. But there are wineries there 😂 Next winter it’s Southern Arizona for us.

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

@@TravelSmallLiveBig Awesome, I've subscribed to your channel so I can travel to Southern Arizona with y'all.

@airstreamer 7 месяцев назад

We are in Melbourne FL and it’s been crazy windy and cold here too. Nights in the mid 40’s (Fahrenheit) and 30-40 mph wind gusts. I think it’s the year more than the state causing the unusual weather. Enjoyed the video. New subscriber. - Jim

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

Hey Jim, Thanks for subscribing! I have noticed that the weather is cold in Florida too. However, I bet you do get sunshine most days! South Texas had a lot of windy, cloudy weather. We hope it warms up for ya'll!

@Kilkenny1923 7 месяцев назад

The only winter I ever spent in Texas I slipped on some ICE - in Corpus Christi! - and permanently jacked up my shoulder. I grew up walking on ice in New England only to slip on it a couple miles from the Mexican border. Been wintering in Florida ever since.

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

We were definitely told that Texas weather can be weird! Now we know for sure. Gotta love the sunshine state!

@jeremiiah1797 7 месяцев назад

I think the trade off is being right on the ocean - we are about 60-80 miles west of you and it is windy often - but usually nothing like what you were showing in your video. We are retired however - not a young family looking for young family things 🙂

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

I bet it's warmer where you are! We definitely tried to find RV resorts in the RGV but so many of them are not family friendly, mostly only 55+ communities

@tksleeper 7 месяцев назад

Well it’s been cold in Florida this year too. We are 60 miles north of you in Donna. We have had a couple of days of good winds, but. Mostly it’s been great. 50”s at night 70”s during the day. We’ll be down at South Padre in a month. Hang in there it will get better :)

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

Yes, we've heard that Florida was also cold this year. However, not windy like south Texas! Now were up in the San Antonio region which is definitely not snow bird weather. However, we are making the best of our time in Texas.

@M.Campbell 8 месяцев назад

You won't have the ocean, but the western parts of Texas can be good wintering areas. It's desert and there are some interesting small towns and things to see.

@freedomchampagne 8 месяцев назад

Totally, the Rio Grande Valley is an awesome option for winter Texans. However, most RV parks in the RGV are not family-friendly, with many of the options being 55+ communities.

@FrankBullitt390 7 месяцев назад

I went through south Texas and didn't like it, kept on going to southern AZ and CA. There are places in south AZ cheaper than what you're paying there and better weather, even better than Florida. Yuma has been warmer than the keys.

@freedomchampagne 7 месяцев назад

Hi Frank, That's really interesting to learn about AZ! It's true that there are cheaper and warmer places than Florida. We won't be returning to South Texas, that's for sure!

@FrankBullitt390 7 месяцев назад

@@freedomchampagne Palm Springs and surrounding area has been the best so far, but can be pricey, probably cheaper than south Florida though