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pianotuna
Sep 23, 2019Nomad III
Welcome to the forums.
I'm a frugal rv'er who completed 5 years of full time in March 2019.
1. have an exit strategy in place.
2. If frugal use this link: https://freecampsites.net/
3. Put aside $0.10 per mile for repairs.
4. If the tires are 5 or more years old replace them.
5. If wishing to boon dock add a solar panel charging system (link https://freecampsites.net/adding-solar/
6. Unless they are fairly new, consider replacing the "house" battery bank and increasing the capacity.
7. sign up for an unlimited voice and data cell phone.
8. arrange for an accommodation snail mail address. Either ask a friend, or go to one of the "forwarding" services.
9. Figure out which State (or Province) is best for you to register the vehicle and pay taxes in.
10. Go slow and have fun.
I'm a frugal rv'er who completed 5 years of full time in March 2019.
1. have an exit strategy in place.
2. If frugal use this link: https://freecampsites.net/
3. Put aside $0.10 per mile for repairs.
4. If the tires are 5 or more years old replace them.
5. If wishing to boon dock add a solar panel charging system (link https://freecampsites.net/adding-solar/
6. Unless they are fairly new, consider replacing the "house" battery bank and increasing the capacity.
7. sign up for an unlimited voice and data cell phone.
8. arrange for an accommodation snail mail address. Either ask a friend, or go to one of the "forwarding" services.
9. Figure out which State (or Province) is best for you to register the vehicle and pay taxes in.
10. Go slow and have fun.
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