Category: How To’s

PACKAGE ENVY: Five Ways to Receive Mail & Packages on the Road (and four are free!)

Posted on by Robin Barrett

Modern American nomads have life pretty good.

Thanks to modern technology and a blooming RV and Campervan culture, over a million of us currently live, work and thrive without being tethered to a traditional home. There is, however, one pesky necessity that can stop even the heartiest nomad in her tracks: how to receive mail and packages while constantly moving.

Sure, lots of traditional mail can now be received in digital form, but there are still times we need to receive a physical package. Whether you need a small legal document or an e-shopping haul, you don’t need to become a logistics mastermind to receive deliveries without breaking the bank.

Here are Five Ways to Receive Packages on the Road – and four of them are free!

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Camping on BLM

How to Camp on BLM Land: Why, How and Where

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Drive forward towards your dream life by boondocking on BLM land.

If you are considering a mobile life, try Boondocking on BLM land. When you do, your budget opens up and the beauty of the natural world reveals itself in miraculous ways, each new adventure unfurling just around the next bend in the road. Continue reading “How to Camp on BLM Land: Why, How and Where” →

Sedona, AZ Rest Area

How to RV Overnight at Rest Areas: The Rules and The Real Scoop

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Rest Areas have come a long way since the first interstate “safety areas” opened in 1956 when travelers were offered a quick place to stretch, run into a usually unkempt two-stall bathroom with a dim overhead light. These rest-stops inspired a string of horror movies for thirty years and along with them, a legitimate fear of stopping at one–let alone sleeping. But, as transportation budgets tightened, the old rest-areas have slowly disappeared and in their place are new, safer, bigger rest areas with a variety of services designed to attract travelers. These are ideal places to stretch, nap or stay overnight in your RV. Rules vary from state-to-state, but read on and I’ll share How to Overnight at Rest Areas: The Rules and The Real Scoop! 

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How to Find Free Camping in National Forests

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How to Find Free Camping in National Forests

One of my favorite things to do is drive down a bumpy dirt road, deep into a National Forest. As soon as the gravel starts crackling beneath the tires, my cat stops napping and leaps up onto the dash, his eyes-wide, searching for squirrels. My water tank and propane are full, the sky is blue, and a cold beer and camp-chair are waiting for me to choose the perfect spot.

And the best part? It’s free.

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FULL TIME RV BUDGET

My Full-Time Nomad Budget

Posted on by Robin Barrett

People are Living Mobile. It’s a thing. Some in RVs, some in vans, or fifth-wheels, Skoolies, converted cargo trailers, and even cars. Why?

Because a mobile-life can be radically less expensive than living in a sticks-and-bricks home. 

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6 Ways to Find Free RV Camping You Will Love!

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If you want to escape your corporate grind and drive away into your dream life, finding cheap or free camping solutions is key.

Escaping into a nomad life might be tempting, but figuring out how to keep your budget low by camping on-the-cheap takes a little work. That’s why I’ve outlined six, in-depth articles on how you can easily find all kinds of great camping options, from camping long-term on our beautiful public lands, to staying for a night or two along your route. Keep On Reading!

How to RV in Winter

How to RV in Changing Winter Weather

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The weather report changes and you fall into a panic — It’s only going to be below freezing for a few hours every night. So, you ask yourself, “will my RV be okay?” Read on for 3 strategies to keep your RV pipes from freezing in Winter.

Like many of you, I’m headed to the Southwest for the rest of the winter, but had to drive through some cold climates to get there; and not just a little bit cold — freeze-your-skin-cold. Sometimes temps were well-above freezing during the day, but below freezing for several hours every night. Then, suddenly, the temperatures plummeted for days at a time. I didn’t want to fully winterize, then de-winterize, then re-winterize. So what did I do? I figured out 3 different ways to Winter-RV in changing winter weather. Some strategies worked, and some didn’t. Keep reading to learn more. Keep On Reading!

How To RV Overnight at Trucks Stops: 6 Do’s and Don’ts

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There is an etiquette to staying overnight at a Truck Stop. Yes, truck stops that welcome over-night travelers can be found on most major highways, but don’t get in a jam by assuming you and your RV are automatically welcome.

This is Part 5 of the 6-part series “Cheap and Free RV Camping You Will Love!”

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