This isn't actually an RVing question, but I thought it was similar to some RVing scenarios,and that someone here might be in the know. I need to ship some packages to someone that doesn't have a reliable address in a larger city. They don't have their own car either, so would need to rely on public transportation to get to the shipping address. They are obviously on a tight budget. Thoughts or ideas appreciated!

Find out if the closest Post Office to them will accept 'General Delivery'We used 'GD' many times when full timing....but not all Post Offices accept it.Or ship it to closest FED-X/UPS Store that accepts 'pick ups'

If they are staying in a campground call the campground's management and advice that a package is being sent to that person and to receive it and hold it.If this is not possible the United States Post Office works, again try to contact the nearest Post Office's manager and explain the situation and the person that is going to receive the package, that way every one is on the same page. navegator

General delivery is the way as stated by Old-biscuit. We use it exclusively but as tated CALL THE PO FIRST because the postal service has NO CONSISTENCY

I did this one time to a local 7-eleven store for a friend haha.. Worked like a champ... Used to do the same thing wiring a money order to someone.I too called the local 7-eleven store and told them what the plan was...Roy Ken

In the RV context, we look for a place we will be staying at least a couple of weeks, so there is a good window if there is a delay.Do these people have a job? Could they ship to the office? Mail boxes etc..? A friends house? Othersie GD to the post office.Lots of options depending on thier specific needs.

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mikebreeze
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
Backpackers use the PO General Delivery to receive supplies while hiking. Always get a tracking number for your box. That way, if it gets lost or you can't get to the PO to pick it up, you stand a better chance of getting it back.
mmiille
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
Every campground has an address. We get our packages sent to
sleepy hollow campground,
RV Site xxx.
everywhere, iowa 5xxxx
Works good after you get the mailman and UPS guy trained.
donn0128
Explorer II
Nov 05, 2015
UPS and FedEx both deliver. I have had a lot of packages delivered right to my camp site. In fact, both will also pick up for a small fee.
valhalla360
Navigator
Nov 05, 2015
In the RV context, we look for a place we will be staying at least a couple of weeks, so there is a good window if there is a delay.

Do these people have a job? Could they ship to the office? Mail boxes etc..? A friends house? Othersie GD to the post office.

Lots of options depending on thier specific needs.
RoyB
Explorer II
Nov 05, 2015
I did this one time to a local 7-eleven store for a friend haha.. Worked like a champ... Used to do the same thing wiring a money order to someone.

I too called the local 7-eleven store and told them what the plan was...

Roy Ken
darsben
Explorer II
Nov 05, 2015
General delivery is the way as stated by Old-biscuit. We use it exclusively but as tated CALL THE PO FIRST because the postal service has NO CONSISTENCY
navegator
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
If they are staying in a campground call the campground's management and advice that a package is being sent to that person and to receive it and hold it.

If this is not possible the United States Post Office works, again try to contact the nearest Post Office's manager and explain the situation and the person that is going to receive the package, that way every one is on the same page.

navegator
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Nov 05, 2015
Find out if the closest Post Office to them will accept 'General Delivery'

We used 'GD' many times when full timing....but not all Post Offices accept it.

Or ship it to closest FED-X/UPS Store that accepts 'pick ups'

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