We Tried Luxury vs. Free Florida RV Living

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We're winter RVing in Florida and taking you along for both extremes this week! From luxury RV resorts to free boondocking, you can RV Florida in any style. So if you're thinking of RVing in Florida for the winter, this video is for you!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Two Types of Florida RV Life
2:37 Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
6:07 Grilling in the Tiki Hut
9:18 Camp Margaritaville Amenities
14:29 Florida Free Camping
19:12 WMA amenities
24:39 Grilling again!
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We’re Victoria & Craig! In 2021, we decided that we needed to make life a little more exciting, so we bought a used fifth wheel and completely renovated it. Then, we sold our house in Tallahassee, Florida and hit the road full time in our RV! We’ve traveled all around the United States (and Baja Mexico!) and fell in love with boondocking in our RV at the most beautiful places. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100. You’ll always find us on some kind of outdoor adventure, whether it’s hiking the Grand Canyon, rock climbing in Yosemite or surfing the shores of Baja Mexico. Subscribe to our channel (bit.ly/3ssOjGT) to follow along on our full time RV living adventures!

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@tannerjim 4 ай бұрын

For the boondocking site...you said you reserved a site, but then when you arrived you didn't have a site and you just take any available site? So the reservation simply ensures a site, but not which site?

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly! You’re really just reserving a “permit” but the individual sites are first, come, first serve. They just limit how many permits they issue at a time so there aren’t too many people there. I also forgot to ever get into the specifics of reserving the site lol 😅 but we have a detailed tutorial here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKdxoseEv7S7p6M.html

@tannerjim 4 ай бұрын

@@wildrvlife Thanks...and YES you are "KZfaqrs"!!

@jameshelm2847 3 ай бұрын

@@tannerjim Are the KZfaqrs or the more commonly used word these days, influencers? 😄

@tannerjim 3 ай бұрын

@@jameshelm2847 They asked specifically in their video if they were "KZfaqrs" That is why I used that term in my reply. 😀

@DoingOurSomeday 4 ай бұрын

Hey guys. My husband and I hope to go full time soon. I do need you to listen. I can jot stress this enough. If you want to lose a few pounds, stop drinking soda. Diet's increase your chances of having a heart attack by 43% versus drinking regular pop. Also the human body recognizes real sugar, not the fake sugars in diet pops. When using man made sweeteners the thyroid is in total confusion. I hope this helps!!! We can not wait to meet you out there somewhere!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips. And hope to see you out here one day.

@aagl747 4 ай бұрын

This is very true, I quit sodas altogether and since I like fizzy drinks I drink sparkling water with meals. I stopped eating chocolate and started playing waay more tennis. Going FT the only thing I’m going to miss is being able to play tennis at least three times a week.

@mikeparker8382 4 ай бұрын

Camp Margaritaville is nice, but over $100 a nite, noooooo thanx!!! I’d rather spend $180 for 6 months boondocking in SW Arizona at the LTVA’s bouncing around between the “Q” and Imperial Dam. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets and much more freedom and autonomy, and not being beholding to the outrageous RV resort price gouging. Just my 2 cent contribution guys. 👍😃🍻

@rossschumacher9674 4 ай бұрын

We boondock all year for the last 4 years

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that awesome. We have been itching to start back west and start boondocking more.

@victoriamoberg1220 4 ай бұрын

Yup we’ve been watching you since your first video!!! And we love that you don’t drink either :) see you on the road!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

So glad you’ve stuck around! ❤️

@dennisbeek6958 4 ай бұрын

Here's something different for breakfast. In a bowl scramble an egg. Stir in a 1/2 cup of raisin bran. Fry it exactly like a pancake. Drizzle some syrup on it. Whipping cream on cheating days. One pancake holds me over till lunch. Great for quick, filling, outdoor breakfasts. You're welcome 😊

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

This sounds so good!

@johnrogers1876 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on your 1st year, and YES Craig, when you strap a gopro to your head, you are KZfaqRS. Safe travels, see you next week

@mslauralee6478 4 ай бұрын

I've been boondocking for 16 months around Utah. I really prefer the quiet open areas vs campsites. It's not cheap by any means, even when boondocking, but the peace of mind & freedom is worth it! I cook all my meals from scratch which is more expensive but much healthier. Every few months I'll stay at a hotel for a day or two, that serves breakfast. I love the break of not doing dishes & using someone else's towels to wash. I'm looking to join a travel group & start going across the U.S. this year. I'm hoping to do this as long as possible, I can't imagine living in a sticks & bricks anytime soon! I've been a homeowner for decades and I don't miss mowing the lawn!!!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

We still haven't gotten to explore Utah much, but hope to one day! It looks like there is a lot of really good boondocking out there. That’s a good idea with the hotel stay break, it definitely helps to have a couple days where you can relax from the regular routine

@65Max 4 ай бұрын

During a 5400 mile June trip on a budget last year through southeast to northeast to northwest and back I stayed at all but luxury camping. State & federal were modestly priced and had 30A, water & sewer. One Good Sam was tight, a bit corny and moderately priced. A county campground was minimal but comfortable. I-80 rest areas had dedicated $10 hookups with water, 30&50A. Mooch-docking was comfortable with 1 marine battery only (didn't need AC or heat). Campground in Virginia was very large, reasonably priced and beautifully wooded but I used it only to park my trailer while staying with kin for 3 nights. ,The most expensive and spartan was a Milwaukee fairground, again for a 3 night visit with kin. Although I made some reservations I really didn't need them except for the federal site. The only one that had nothing available was one that scheduled an "free", onsite concert night with local talent. Total camping cost for 28 days on the road: $590. Average: $29 but for two $50/night locations needed for close driving to visit kin. Efficiency was the rule for this trip. Since I was mostly on the road, I made use of every public restroom rather than depositing solids on board. Paper cups and plates (recommend Chinet) and left only utensils, one pan and pot to wash & dry. Mooch-docking negated the need for laundromat stops. Healthy dining was the rule with only two, guilty roadside stops for Italian and Oriental. The 2-way fridge/freezer was a blessing with leftover propane in the dual 30s.

@juanitasellshouses 4 ай бұрын

Love this post! Thanks for sharing.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

This is a great experience of all the different types of camping! Interesting that the fairground ended up being the most expensive, we’ve stayed at a couple, but they are usually pretty cheap…they can be a good “hack” for staying in popular places for less. You had an overall great average though! We usually never make reservations very far in advance (usually 1-2 days before we arrive) and can always find SOMETHING. We love taking advantage of family members’ washers and dryers too 😆

@user-po5nu6jy7j 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations. We love you guys

@NomadicHomebody 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on one Year!🎉

@josephclark8514 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on one year!!! So glad to be part of your journey😎

@kathyjoslin1361 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@teresasprouse1097 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on 1 year anniversary you tubing. Love to watch

@sassyfromthegitgo 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on both of your 1 year anniversary!!

@walterrafolski5662 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your first year! Keep up the good work and the adventures coming!

@EasyStreetGarage 4 ай бұрын

Love you guys.

@daleschmidt9689 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 1 year. We enjoy watching you every week. BTW, love that shirt and hat.

@rollingwiththebolings 4 ай бұрын

We spend most of our nights boondocking or cheap camping. Once a year we might stay at a nice resort style camping spot.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Nice! Do you typically stay out west for boondocking?

@rollingwiththebolings 4 ай бұрын

Yes, We have only been in the West boondocking. We have not made it to the East coast yet.

@deniseheims7413 4 ай бұрын

Happy 1 year!! It was so nice to meet the both of you at the Tampa RV Show Rally as well as Camp Margaritaville afterwards! Keep up the fun!! ❤

@davidflittner4065 4 ай бұрын

Boondocking is our favorite. Out in nature, peaceful, quite and lots of stars at night.

@chrisrichardson4632 4 ай бұрын

It was amazing that boondocking site was free! It looked really nice.

@cherifroehling6593 4 ай бұрын

I laughed so hard at the golf ball coming back out of the bushes!!!

@gilbertwainwright5855 4 ай бұрын

Happy 1 Year!! Keep up the good work!!😊

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! We will definitely try! 😄

@We_are_in_the_doghaus 4 ай бұрын

You look cool with the go pro 😊

@lindalowry150 4 ай бұрын

You look cool Craig! I appreciate the tour! :)

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

@lynnkirkpatrick2210 4 ай бұрын

Craig and I are living the same life. Always like his insight on any issue. Great content as usual!

@wanderingwithwellness 4 ай бұрын

Howdy. Your cool Craig! That’s amazing, I did not know FL had any boondocking. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

@RonSmith-kx6ut 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching you two.. Congratulations on your 1st year of KZfaq. Just ordered my z3100. Just maybe we might meet one day. Safe travels.

@Roger30303030 4 ай бұрын

Definitely, Boondocking 🎉

@randallgriffith6416 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on your one year anniversary! Have fun and safe travels, folks. :-)

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Alohakurt 3 ай бұрын

Great video!!!

@carolhak 4 ай бұрын

Pet spa?!! Woah…that’s fancy

@outdoors-with-Den 4 ай бұрын

Boondocking for me. Great channel! you guys are so much fun to watch.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Boondocking really is the best! Thank you!

@bonnieschenk9711 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your first year!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@athomewithjenny 4 ай бұрын

I guessed the olives and the tomatoes and hahaha I was right! And Congrats! Its your first Youtubiversary!! I would say you're definitely KZfaqrs now.❤❤

@atwistedlime 3 ай бұрын

Cottonmouths are way more dangerous than most gators 😂

@user-fu5ku3sq8f 4 ай бұрын

Craig cool? Heck yeah. Gitter done Craig!

@stephennowicki7158 4 ай бұрын

Great video! We mostly do Thousand Trails but luxury does sound like a great vacation!

@denniskwasnycia1950 4 ай бұрын

Great video guy's! So surprised how nice that boon docking spot was.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

It was a really great spot! We have enjoyed all the Florida WMAs we went to

@gumotx 4 ай бұрын

Boondocking!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@thewanderingshores 4 ай бұрын

What a great chance to stay at Margaritaville, we stayed near the canal but in Hickory Hammock just down the street.

@bmwsag6498 4 ай бұрын

Love the video! Thank you for the Boondocking spot. We’re gonna go check it out. Be safe. Freddy and Bryan.🤍

@OpenRoading 4 ай бұрын

That boat ramp is such a nice spot! Stayed there a couple years back! -J

@edevoid 4 ай бұрын

We usually go to RV parks but not as nice as the Margaritaville😂. Love your channel, keep it up!

@truckturner55 4 ай бұрын

I love you both 💓 LOVE your content sharing everything. Both styles are great and thank you so much.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you so much!!

@kevincameron8437 4 ай бұрын

Those sweet peppers are great filled w/ veggie cream cheese as snacks since ya'll are watching your meals. And we are headed to Margarittaville this April for the Souther Alliance Rally, so we're pumped for our first time there. Thanks for sharing,

@twincreek69 4 ай бұрын

You 2 are freaking adorable! He does look pretty funny! Thanks for taking one for the team, Craig!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Haha! Anytime!

@rosemaryferche8102 4 ай бұрын

congratulations on your one year You tuber😊

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😄🙏🏼

@benpriester6657 4 ай бұрын

I like boondocking to save money. But, I also like full service hookup sites too.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

It’s nice to keep a good balance between the two

@kenpolzel412 4 ай бұрын

Love watching you two! We stay at Thousand Trails in Pacific City Oregon, 10 minutes from the ocean. We leave our 5th at the park for a year at a time. We only come on weekends as my wife still works.

@earlhoch9134 4 ай бұрын

We love full hook ups. We are at Upriver rv resort for the 3rd year. We stay January 1st through May 1st. Love it so much. We are from Harrisburg pa. Love following you guys. 😊🌴

@KevinCoop1 4 ай бұрын

My wife does not like camping. She likes riding around to new places and spending one night in private campgrounds along the route. We do have one spot we boondock near home that is 20’ from the Mississippi River and we can watch the boats go by. Congrats on your one year anniversary. I must have found your channel right after that. Best wishes, Kevin

@gracelomas9548 4 ай бұрын

The first park looked fun but I think some time you need quite time to love the video guys❤️👍

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

I agree! The first one is fun for a short while but the second one is nice for peace.

@krazedkamper 4 ай бұрын

I do a combination of all of camping options, but boondocking isbmy favorite! Congratulations on your 1st anniversary of your channel. Ive loved you twonsince day one! Here's to many more! 🎉

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

It sounds l8ke we may camp similar. Thank you so much for watching!!!

@irisg447 4 ай бұрын

Boondocking for sure! Been doing it for almost 10 yrs.

@TomandLoriRVLife 4 ай бұрын

We're cheap! LOL!!! Free! LOVE boondocking as much as possible in the desert.

@laurelnowak7798 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos!! I would say you are Utuber's! Your content is great!😊

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@jim87vette 4 ай бұрын

I'm a boondocker 90% of the time. Enjoy the space. I've been watching you all for a while now, really enjoy the channel😊.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting us!

@lvmtb 4 ай бұрын

Your channel is very informative and fun to watch I never miss an episode looks like the Weber grill is working out

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoy it! And yes 🙌🏼 we are still loving the grill!

@Lifestop5s 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@bernadettewinn6499 4 ай бұрын

Save the best for last❤

@rvmanmatt6643 4 ай бұрын

Kind of an introvert so I will take boondocking. Nice job.

@TheLooneytoontn 4 ай бұрын

Fashion statement of the year!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

LOL most definitely 😆

@joelcrow 4 ай бұрын

Great video and good job sizzling the whole channel series so far! Trust me, all the Brinkley owners are either tuning in or shortly arriving… and there are A TON of us! 😅❤

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate all my fellow brinkley Owen's that watch l! Thank you!

@gracelomas9548 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on your year u tubing

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@anthonymartinez749 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your videos🎉

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

So glad!! Thank you for watching!

@skeeterforever6475 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 1 year. I always enjoy your videos. We travel by moving once a month. It is cheaper paying monthly. It would be so fun to stay at a fancy one and would love to try boondocking. We are not set up to do so right now. I was eating low carb/keto but am now starting carnivore.

@BrenLea 4 ай бұрын

I agree with you, everything in moderation. Balanced.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

yes, exactly!

@lauradomenico3264 4 ай бұрын

We just missed you. We were there during the RV show. There were quite a few Brinkleys there. I thought on of them was you. I’m not going to lie, I stalked them all a little bit looking for you guys. 🤣🤣

@bryanwood84 4 ай бұрын

I've been a subscriber since the beginning of your channel and love your videos! Just booked Margaritaville for next Christmas, I'm sure it will be a blast. Planning on staying at the same boondocking spot just before it. Thanks for the review it was perfect timing!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Oh how awesome, I'm sure you're going to have an amazing time! It was the perfect balance to go from one to another. and thank you so much for coming along on our adventures with us!

@ki11erforhire967 Ай бұрын

Thx for wearing the cam craig

@markmorrison4730 4 ай бұрын

We talked with y'all at the show and Margarritaville. Love that boondocking site. Stay safe out there.

@shepardes 4 ай бұрын

We're such fans our dog's love to watch your dogs on the show

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Haha awww I love it!! Thank you for watching!!

@jamestrippca 4 ай бұрын

You guys are such KZfaqrs…. And not just KZfaqrs but great ones!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

😄 well if we’re going to be KZfaqrs…I hope we can stay good ones! Thank you!!

@georgeyoung1587 4 ай бұрын

Looking savage with that go pro headset bud. Sorry, Victoria said to leave a comment sooooo…… 😜

@myakkacityriders1341 4 ай бұрын

Well it’s good to see you guys enjoying the time in Florida. Your last stop was an hour away from our RV ranch here in Myakka City Florida. If you guys need a place to top off and get rid of your waste. (Empty your tanks.) get a hold of use via our channel. We live down the street from a KOA. However we would make you stay there when we have hospitality here. Stay safe

@louisecashd.c.3901 4 ай бұрын

Boondocking out West for us!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Yessss our favorite!

@mlang8429 4 ай бұрын

Craig has a trick ball!!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

It really seemed like it lol

@user-in4sg2ho9z 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on one year!! You’re two of my favorites. Hope to see you in Alaska this summer❤

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And hope to see you there too!!

@juanitasellshouses 4 ай бұрын

@wildrvlife what months will you be traveling and in Alaska? We might go as well. Will be our second time!

@ShawnPatterson402 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Just keep up with superb content like this, and your views and subscribers will rise for sure. As for camping styles, well that is the beauty of RVing, so many choices. We like a little bit of everything. From complete off grid boondocking to Harvest Host, to state/provincial parks to small RV parks to RV resorts. It is all good and that is part of the fun... you can change your backyard to whatever you feel like. Continued safe travels.....

@MarciaBaldwin 4 ай бұрын

State parks by a lake is my favorite

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Ooh now that always makes for a good stay

@jeremyj612 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on 1 year! You guys have definitely been KZfaqrs for a while...lol. I'm a state park kind of guy myself. So far anyway. A little more space, little less cost, decent facilities, and usually lots of neat trails. Thanks for another good one!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Lol I guess we better just own our title then 😆 and yes!! State parks are really great (our biggest problem is that we are always booking last minute and often can’t find spots for a week stay at state parks lol)

@davidengstrand2321 4 ай бұрын

I just found your channel, awesome 4:43 . My late wife and I (I lost her to ALS last May) spent 7 winters in Zephyrhills Florida and loved it. We were fulltimers for 10 years.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. I really enjoy that arrangement of fl. And 10 years wow that's amazing.

@donitaarender7839 4 ай бұрын

Grilled salmon with grilled asparagus. Yum

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Ooh now that is something I like to eat (Victoria, not Craig, because Craig doesn’t have good taste buds 🤣🤣)

@Lifestop5s 4 ай бұрын

lean beef stir fry with a salt based sauce (less calories) broc, carrots and a small portion of rice. Super good!

@rogergraves242 3 ай бұрын

Relax Girl

@edmilner3915 4 ай бұрын

You are for sure KZfaqrs!

@brucefranklin6765 4 ай бұрын

Since we’re retired, we’re more of a “destination “ RVer. On long trips we mix in a combination of boondocking, state parks and Harvest Host. We opt for the smaller mom and pop type since we like to explore the surrounding area and don’t need extra amenities.

@onecrazycanadiancouple 4 ай бұрын

Egg roll in a bowl! We LOVE it and no carb.

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Ooh yes!! I just saw someone do this and I want to try it out

@ThoseWhoGlampTogether 4 ай бұрын

We have an East to West fifth wheel and rarely see them anywhere! As much as I like a nice resort, I much prefer boondocking!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

I can't say I've really seen any out in the wild also. And same boondocking is the best.

@yvonnearce8267 4 ай бұрын

We: Yvonne and Miguel, have an East to West Tandara! We love it! You are right, we get all excited when we see another one!

@ThoseWhoGlampTogether 4 ай бұрын

@@yvonnearce8267 hey East to West family!! We love to see other ones out in the wild!

@timwalker4424 4 ай бұрын

You look super cool Craig!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

You can't butter my biscuit.

@johnm_ColaSC 4 ай бұрын

@@wildrvlife yeah don't let him fool you.

@vtmkb 4 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh I think we were at camp margaritaville at the same time. Wish we had been able to say hi. 🤦‍♂️ One day we will get that chance. We were “stranded” at margaritaville because our truck was getting warranty repair. We were there Dec 22 - Feb 2. Then we went on to a COE in Georgia that was only $25/night and very quiet. Balancing them out is the best. Keep up the great videos. ❤

@oneika676 4 ай бұрын

Great site

@jer439 2 ай бұрын

Tux matts are really nice for the ram

@marciacoker2968 4 ай бұрын

Hi there!! I really enjoyed this video 😍 especially that Maverick and Leland could have Fun with their play area at the resort 🐾🐾 You two, KZfaqr’s it’s nice to eat healthy 😋 Stay Safe!!

@wildrvlife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Maverick and Leeland really did enjoy the dog park. Even got Leeland to jump through some of the agility course things…Maverick is too stubborn to that most times 🤣🤣

@richardlaborde6460 3 ай бұрын

We like a combination of resorts, regular campgrounds and boondocking. We bought 8 acres in south MS, put in a well, septic and several 50amp outlets. So we have a winter base camp to chill for a bit. Our favorite is summer time in mountains of Montana.

@ridgerealestate4708 4 ай бұрын

We have been full timing since May and have not stayed at a campground yet but I also wouldn’t call it boondocking. I agree with Craig on liking the space over amenities and I am also CHEAP. 😂 Keep up the good work on KZfaq!