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lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/05/08 15:48]
frater_secessus [one week out] 		lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/07/24 13:24]
frater_secessus [planning]
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 ===== planning ===== ===== planning =====
  
- - FIXME+This section is mainly thinking and self-assessment.  
 + 
 +  - what is my main drive for full-timing in a van or RV? 
 +    - travel? 
 +    - live frugally? (often incompatible with extensive travel) 
 +    - solitude? 
 +    - independence? 
 +    - necessity? (would otherwise be [[lifestyle:homeless|homeless]]) 
 +  - how long do I expect to full-time? 
 +  - what is my present and future financial situation? 
 +  - how is my physical and mental health? 
 +  - am I easily bored? 
 +  - can I recognize danger when I see it? 
 +  - how much reading and research am I willing to do? 
 +  - can I use my existing vehicle, at least for now? 
 +  - can I cook for myself? 
 +  - do the foods I like require refrigeration? 
 +  - am I squeamish about bodily functions?
  
 ===== laying the groundwork ===== ===== laying the groundwork =====
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     * 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. 
     * shred unnecessary documents, save critical originals, and scan the rest.     * shred unnecessary documents, save critical originals, and scan the rest.
 +    * stop buying (or accepting) physical objects that will not be going on the road with you.
     * start [[lifestyle:downsizing|selling, donating, or discarding nonessential possessions]].     * start [[lifestyle:downsizing|selling, donating, or discarding nonessential possessions]].
 +    * keep or purchase only those [[lifestyle:necessities|items you will need on the road]]
     * request that direct mail marketers [[https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0262-stopping-unsolicited-mail-phone-calls-and-email|take your mailing address off their list]]     * request that direct mail marketers [[https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0262-stopping-unsolicited-mail-phone-calls-and-email|take your mailing address off their list]]
         * [[http://www.directmail.com/mail_preference/|directmail.com]]         * [[http://www.directmail.com/mail_preference/|directmail.com]]
lifestyle/hitting_the_road.txt · Last modified: 2023/06/03 13:58 by frater_secessus

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