Baroo! Â Hello, my furry and non-furry followers. Lindsey here with my Bark Report. Â I’m here to bark at you about RVing in Florida in the Winter. Â Mom’s computer machine quit, so my puppy paws had to hold back on my topic. Â Since we’ve been RVing for the past 53 dog years (that’s seven plus human years), I thought this would be a good topic, especially since we spend most of our time in Florida.
Tip #1: Â Dude, check out the RV shows. Â Deals to be had! Â Mom collected them at the Tampa RV Supershow like they were giving away money. Â Many exclude the busy months of January, February and March but lots don’t. Â They just want to get you to stay at their park. Â But you have to be flexible. Â Be an RVer. Â My motto, if you don’t want to move, get a dog house!
Tip #2: Â Long term rates are the best IF you can find them. Â Once someone comes, they book year after year as fast as they can. Â And the parks like that so they give them preferential treatment for doing that. Â It’s like Network Marketing. Â They tell their friends, who tell their friends, who tell their friends. Â Seems that’s the one way to get a long term spot. So make a friend. BOL!
Tip #3: RV Parks always have something called Transient sites. Â That’s not “homeless” transient but short term sites. Â What that means is if you are flexible you can find a week or two. Move and move often. The park we are in right now just happened to have a cancelation AND had a week or two-week internet special.Â
Tip #4: Â Join a club like FMCA, Escapees, Passport America, Thousand Trails, Good Sam. Â Can you say Discounts? Â Most will do at least 10% off and may have some restrictions on how long or when you can stay. We use Passport America, so we get 50% off stays. Â That spells more bones for me!!!
Tip #5: State, County and City parks.  If you are over 65, they give you 50% off.  They have to keep some transient sites open for up to 14 days.  Too bad they don’t count dog years.  I would surely qualify for that discount.Â
Tip #6: Â Check out northern Florida. Â Their busy season is in the summer. Â You can find some excellent off-season rates and less traffic. Â Â Even close to or on the beach. Â Yea yea I know. Â You’re telling me it’s too cold. Â Compared to what? Â Where you live? Â At least, you won’t be shoveling snow if you get my drift. Â (Get it? Snow? drift?. Â Sometimes I just crack me up!)
Tip #7: Â Fill ‘er up before you cross the state line. Â Gas is cheaper in neighboring states. Â Dad says they have lower taxes. Â There’s a site online you can check out gas prices. Â It’s called gasbuddy.com.Â
Tip #8: Â Ever think about Workamping? You ask, what is workamping? Â You exchange hours worked for a campsite. Â If you want to be in Florida in the winter, think about it. You can save a ton of money doing a seasonal job for a campsite. Â Some even pay for extra hours worked. Â Volunteer as a camp host at an Army Corp of Engineer or State Park. Â Most offer a site for minimum hours worked.
Tip #9: Â Look for smaller, family owned campgrounds that are farther inland. Â Mom says the price goes up per mile the closer you get to the beach. Â
So, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. Â Did I miss anything? Questions? If so, Bark at me below, and I’ll get back to you. Â Time for my puppy “snap”.(Short nap)
Lindsey out.
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We have resevations at a number of Florida state parks in December on our way to Orland for Christmas with our Granddaughter. The only thing I saw for over 65 is if you are a Florida resident. I also have a handicap placard but it also states must be a Florida resident. Should we ask anyway?
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Sure!