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lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2020/07/22 14:28]
frater_secessus [one year out] 		lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2021/03/20 23:14]
frater_secessus [thinking]
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 ===== thinking ===== ===== thinking =====
  
-  - what is my main drive for full-timing in a van or RV?+  - what is my main drive for full-timing in a van, car, or RV?
     - travel?     - travel?
     - live frugally? (often incompatible with extensive travel)     - live frugally? (often incompatible with extensive travel)
     - solitude?     - solitude?
     - independence?     - independence?
-    - necessity? (would otherwise be [[lifestyle:homeless|homeless]])+    - necessity? (would otherwise be [[lifestyle:involuntary|homeless]] 
 +  - will I pay to camp in sites with amenties like [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] and [[water:start|water]], or will I be [[camping:dispersed|boondocking]] off [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]] or a [[electrical:generator|generator]]?
   - how long do I expect to full-time?   - how long do I expect to full-time?
   - what is my present and future financial situation?   - what is my present and future financial situation?
-  - how is my physical and mental health?+  - how is my physical and mental health?  Will I require ongoing [[lifestyle:medication|medication]]?
   - am I easily bored?   - am I easily bored?
   - can I recognize danger when I see it?   - can I recognize danger when I see it?
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   - can I cook for myself?   - can I cook for myself?
   - do the foods I like require refrigeration?   - do the foods I like require refrigeration?
-  - am I squeamish about bodily functions?+  - am I squeamish about bodily functions?  How will I use the [[lifestyle:faq_toilet|toilet]]? 
 +  - will I require [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning]] or can I [[camping:snowbirding|follow mild weather]]?
  
 ===== laying the groundwork ===== ===== laying the groundwork =====
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   * decide if you are going to buy [[rv:intro|a camper]], build one out of [[rv:cargo_van|a cargo van]],  or use something you already own.   * decide if you are going to buy [[rv:intro|a camper]], build one out of [[rv:cargo_van|a cargo van]],  or use something you already own.
   * if you are buying/building a camper:  do the research, find a good one, buy it, and start your build (if required).   * if you are buying/building a camper:  do the research, find a good one, buy it, and start your build (if required).
-  * [[rv:testing|stress-test]] your camper with short outings+  * [[rv:testing|stress-test]] your camper with short outings:  an overnight in your driveway.  A weekend in your driveway.  Overnight away from home.  Several days away from home.  A week away from home, etc. 
   * choose a [[lifestyle:domicile|domicile state]].  If you already live in a nomad-friendly state like Texas, South Dakota, or Florida, consider keeping it.  Establish residency if you pick another state.   * choose a [[lifestyle:domicile|domicile state]].  If you already live in a nomad-friendly state like Texas, South Dakota, or Florida, consider keeping it.  Establish residency if you pick another state.
   * decide on an address of your [[lifestyle:residence|legal residence]].   * decide on an address of your [[lifestyle:residence|legal residence]].
lifestyle/hitting_the_road.txt · Last modified: 2024/06/23 14:03 by frater_secessus

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