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Snowbird Secrets: How to Choose & Enjoy a Long-Term RV Site

November 17, 2025

Thinking about becoming a snowbird or booking a long-term RV site for the winter? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about seasonal camping, long-term RV stays, and winter RV living. Lesa is joined by Heather Taylor and Rebecca Durham from Sun Outdoors, who share expert advice for RVers planning extended stays in warm-weather destinations.


Whether you’re curious about spending a month, a full season, or the entire winter in your RV, this episode reveals the real-life tips and insider knowledge that experienced RV snowbirds swear by.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to choose the best long-term or seasonal RV site

• Tips for first-time snowbirds heading south for the winter

• The true cost savings of extended RV stays

• What amenities matter most for long-term RV camping

• How to compare RV resorts, campgrounds, and seasonal parks

• Questions you must ask before booking a seasonal campsite

• How to make your campsite feel like home for months at a time

• What daily life is like in a snowbird RV community

• Popular winter RV destinations (Florida, Arizona, Texas, California, Gulf Coast)

• New RV lifestyle trends: remote work, multi-month travel & extended stays

• Common mistakes new seasonal campers make—and how to avoid them

• How to “test drive” long-term RVing before committing


Heather and Rebecca also share fun stories about community activities, golf cart parades, potlucks, bluegrass mornings, and the friendships that keep snowbirds returning year after year.


If you’ve been searching for guidance on seasonal RV camping, snowbird destinations, long-term RV living, or winter RV travel, this episode will give you the confidence to plan your perfect warm-weather escape.


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Thank you to Go RVing for sponsoring this episode.