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JimK-NY
Jun 06, 2016Explorer II
I cannot tell you what you need to do, only what worked for me and my wife. We downsized heavy duty. We purchased our truck camper and I did some minor modifications. We also installed a second solar panel and AGM batteries. Next we listed the house for sale. About then we also set up a mail forwarding service in South Dakota...no income taxes, low insurance costs, no vehicle inspections. After the house sold, I retired from work and we took off for South Dakota to complete our residency requirements (basically one night in a motel or campground). By that point all our banking, bill paying and financial affairs were handled electronically. With some preplanning you can virtually eliminate any snail mail and we only had mail forwarded on rare occasions every few months. I used PDAnet so my cellphone would serve as a low cost hotspot for my laptop internet access.
I am not sure what to say about healthcare. That could become complicated if you have any serious issues. Otherwise, Medicare and AARP/United Healthcare coverage handled our needs. It is pretty easy to find decent doctors on the road and it is easy to get recommendations if you visit friends or relatives.
I am not sure what information you need. Most people seem to overcomplicate the process. The basics are pretty easy. I also recommend starting out as light as possible. For me that included a small RV. But I also recommend the minimum on clothing and gear. You will need a lot less than you think and can easily buy what you really need while on the road.
I am not sure what to say about healthcare. That could become complicated if you have any serious issues. Otherwise, Medicare and AARP/United Healthcare coverage handled our needs. It is pretty easy to find decent doctors on the road and it is easy to get recommendations if you visit friends or relatives.
I am not sure what information you need. Most people seem to overcomplicate the process. The basics are pretty easy. I also recommend starting out as light as possible. For me that included a small RV. But I also recommend the minimum on clothing and gear. You will need a lot less than you think and can easily buy what you really need while on the road.
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