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lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2020/02/06 11:03]
frater_secessus [laying the groundwork]
lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2020/09/01 12:54]
frater_secessus [thinking] involuntary vandwelling
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     - solitude?     - solitude?
     - independence?     - independence?
-    - necessity? (would otherwise be [[lifestyle:homeless|homeless]])+    - necessity? (would otherwise be [[lifestyle:involuntary|homeless]]
   - 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?
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 ===== laying the groundwork ===== ===== laying the groundwork =====
-This section includes items that take a long time to do and/or that are **beneficial to you whether or not you eventually hit the road**.+This section includes items that take a long time to do and/or that are **beneficial to you whether or not you choose to live in a van**.
  
  
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 ===== one year out ===== ===== one year out =====
  
-This section assumes you are planning to hit the road sooner rather than later.+This section assumes you are planning to hit the road sooner rather than later.  Starting a year out means you can test out your van in all four seasons with your "home base" resources at hand
  
   * 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 ยท Last modified: 2023/06/03 13:58 by frater_secessus