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lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/03/04 12:33]
frater_secessus [launch date] 		lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/03/04 12:51]
frater_secessus [one month out]
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   * If you want a P.O. Box get it before you move into your camper.  USPS requires a mailing address to get a P.O. Box((https://poboxes.usps.com/poboxonline/search/landingPage.do))   * If you want a P.O. Box get it before you move into your camper.  USPS requires a mailing address to get a P.O. Box((https://poboxes.usps.com/poboxonline/search/landingPage.do))
   * refill any prescriptions, get copies of medical records   * refill any prescriptions, get copies of medical records
 +  * test-run your generator, if so equipped
   * set termination dates for utilities, cable, etc.   * set termination dates for utilities, cable, etc.
   * **make specific plans** about your first route or destination.  Many new nomads travel widely((wildly?)) in their first year, then [[camping:snowbirding|move more methodically]] after that. Remember to limit driving to safe and relaxed intervals.  **The 3-30 rule** is a common one:  travel no more than 330 miles or after 3:30pm on any given day.   * **make specific plans** about your first route or destination.  Many new nomads travel widely((wildly?)) in their first year, then [[camping:snowbirding|move more methodically]] after that. Remember to limit driving to safe and relaxed intervals.  **The 3-30 rule** is a common one:  travel no more than 330 miles or after 3:30pm on any given day.
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   * fill out a [[https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm|change of address form]] for the post office, pointing to your mail forwarder.  Note:  **if you call it a permanent change of address the USPS will sell your new address to junk mailers**.  If you mark it a temporary change the USPS will not sell the address, and you can renew the temporary change for another 6 months.((https://www.businessinsider.com/opt-out-of-direct-marketing-2013-7))   * fill out a [[https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm|change of address form]] for the post office, pointing to your mail forwarder.  Note:  **if you call it a permanent change of address the USPS will sell your new address to junk mailers**.  If you mark it a temporary change the USPS will not sell the address, and you can renew the temporary change for another 6 months.((https://www.businessinsider.com/opt-out-of-direct-marketing-2013-7))
 +  * change oil
 +  * check tire pressure, etc as needed for your camper and/or tow vehicle.
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 ===== one day out ===== ===== one day out =====
  
   * **prepare the camper** so all you have to do is leave the next day. Top off water supply, charge house batteries and all devices.   * **prepare the camper** so all you have to do is leave the next day. Top off water supply, charge house batteries and all devices.
 +  * **move refrigerated foods** to the camper's [[food:refrigeration|fridge]]
  
  
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   * **do a final walkthrough** of your sticks & bricks home:  stove off, refrigerator emptied and powered off with door[s] cracked.   * **do a final walkthrough** of your sticks & bricks home:  stove off, refrigerator emptied and powered off with door[s] cracked.
   * **disconnect [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]]**, water lines, etc. from the camper   * **disconnect [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]]**, water lines, etc. from the camper
 +  * **do a walk-around** of your camper.  Anything out of place?  On top?  Underneath?
 +  * **check your mailbox for anything that missed forwarding**
   * **pull away and start your new adventure**   * **pull away and start your new adventure**
    
  
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