Practical Tips on Gypsy-type Traveling Lifestyle?

[HappyHope]

Fixed addresses are kind of a big deal so what happens if you don't have one? The hubby has been offered a neat, well-paying job but it requires us to live in a RV and move every 8 weeks. If we didn't have a home-base, how would one get their mail---you know in case of jury duty notice? Or regular dental appointments? Urgent cares are everywhere so I'm not worried about medical too much as we have not chronic issues, praise the Lord. Trying to figure out it this would work out overall for any length of time for our family. Thanks for any pointers or thoughts!

 

[Tigger45]

For actual mail all you can do is get a P.O. Box and have someone pick it up for you on occasion. Also daily any mail we are going to receive gets video copied and sent to an email address I have registered with the post office.

 

[Sabertooth]

For actual mail all you can do is get a P.O. Box and have someone pick it up for you on occasion.

A variation of that idea is to put temporary forwarding addresses on said PO box.
It could be to the facility where you are parked or to "General Delivery" at a local post office.

Also, go paperless wherever you can, like bills & bank statements.

His job may offer to redirect your mail, too.

 

[Tigger45]

A variation of that idea is to put temporary forwarding addresses on said PO box.
It could be to the facility where you are parked or to "General Delivery" at a local post office.

Also, go paperless wherever you can, like bills & bank statements.

His job may offer to redirect your mail, too.

Suggesting going paperless wherever it’s available is a great idea

 

[Aldebaran]

Fixed addresses are kind of a big deal so what happens if you don't have one? The hubby has been offered a neat, well-paying job but it requires us to live in a RV and move every 8 weeks. If we didn't have a home-base, how would one get their mail---you know in case of jury duty notice? Or regular dental appointments? Urgent cares are everywhere so I'm not worried about medical too much as we have not chronic issues, praise the Lord. Trying to figure out it this would work out overall for any length of time for our family. Thanks for any pointers or thoughts!

You could get a UPS Store mailbox which is said to have advantages over a PO box. Here's some information about it:
Mailboxes at The UPS Store - Get a real street address

Here's what you get:

• A street address, not a P.O. Box number
  Have your mail and packages delivered to your personalized mailbox at The UPS Store.
• 24-hour access*
  Pick up your mail when it’s convenient for you. Your mail and packages stay safe and confidential.
• Package acceptance from all shipping carriers
  We accept packages from all carriers, so you’ll never miss a delivery.
• Package and mail receipt notification
  We can text or email you when your mail and packages arrive in your mailbox.*
• Mail holding and forwarding**
  We’ll hold your packages in a secure location for pick up at your convenience or we can forward them to you, wherever you are.
• Call-in MailCheck
  Save time. Save a trip. Call us to find out if you have mail.
• The UPS Store Certified Packing Experts®
  Access to our expert staff to help you find the right packing and shipping solutions.

 

[HappyHope]

You could get a UPS Store mailbox which is said to have advantages over a PO box. Here's some information about it:
Mailboxes at The UPS Store - Get a real street address

Here's what you get:

• A street address, not a P.O. Box number
  Have your mail and packages delivered to your personalized mailbox at The UPS Store.
• 24-hour access*
  Pick up your mail when it’s convenient for you. Your mail and packages stay safe and confidential.
• Package acceptance from all shipping carriers
  We accept packages from all carriers, so you’ll never miss a delivery.
• Package and mail receipt notification
  We can text or email you when your mail and packages arrive in your mailbox.*
• Mail holding and forwarding**
  We’ll hold your packages in a secure location for pick up at your convenience or we can forward them to you, wherever you are.
• Call-in MailCheck
  Save time. Save a trip. Call us to find out if you have mail.
• The UPS Store Certified Packing Experts®
  Access to our expert staff to help you find the right packing and shipping solutions.

Cool, thanks!