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lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/03/04 12:50]
frater_secessus [one day out] |
lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/03/04 12:51]
frater_secessus [laying the groundwork] |
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| * [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/|{{ https://boondockplan.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/ppt_card_new.jpg}}]][[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html|renew]] or [[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html|apply for]] a passport. Having a passport makes getting a Real ID drivers license, etc, simpler. If your passport has expired, don't let it go more than 15 years from issuance for easiest renewal.((https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html)) The passport card (seen at right) may be a good choice for some folks.((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/)) There are reports that getting a passport may be easier while you still have a sticks and bricks residence.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-What-Needs-to-be-Taken-Care-of-Before-Hitting-the-Road?pid=286350#pid286350)) | * [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/|{{ https://boondockplan.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/ppt_card_new.jpg}}]][[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html|renew]] or [[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html|apply for]] a passport. Having a passport makes getting a Real ID drivers license, etc, simpler. If your passport has expired, renew before 15 years from issuance for easiest renewal.((https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html)) The passport card (seen at right) may be a good choice for some folks.((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/)) There are reports that getting a passport may be easier while you still have a sticks and bricks residence.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-What-Needs-to-be-Taken-Care-of-Before-Hitting-the-Road?pid=286350#pid286350)) |
| * obtain originals or certified copies of birth certificate and other critical documents | * obtain originals or certified copies of birth certificate and other critical documents |
| * move check/savings/whatever to [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Forum-Money-Matters-Jobs-Banking-Budgeting|a bank or credit union that will meet your future needs]]. Services to consider: free ATM withdrawals nationwide,((Schwab and Ally do this as a credit for ATM fees at the end of each month)) usable website. | * move check/savings/whatever to [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Forum-Money-Matters-Jobs-Banking-Budgeting|a bank or credit union that will meet your future needs]]. Services to consider: free ATM withdrawals nationwide,((Schwab and Ally do this as a credit for ATM fees at the end of each month)) usable website. |
| * 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. |
