When people start to think about road life or being a nomad, a few questions always arise. One of those questions is, “How do I get mail while I am on the road?”
We asked that question on our BCM Forum and Facebook BCM Community Page and compiled the answers from real-life road warriors.
General Delivery at the USPS
If you go to the “Main Post Office” where you are, you can ask them if they do general delivery. If they do, give the address to that post office to your sender, and then go back and pick up your package in a few days. Just go to the counter and tell them you are here to pick up general delivery and give them your name. Be sure to bring your I.D. as they may ask for it.
Mail Service and Forwarding Systems
Virtual Mailbox Services
There are many companies offering this service, but here are a few that our followers have mentioned.
How To Set Up Mail Forwarding for Virtual Mailbox Services
For your virtual mail service to receive mail on your behalf, you must fill out USPS Form #1583 and have it notarized. If you are signing up for Earth Class Mail, you can activate your account online for free and have the form notarized electronically. But if you're not using Earth Class Mail, you must get the form notarized in person.
Asking Family or Friends to Monitor your Mail
Some individuals simply ask a trusted friend or family member if they can use their address or set up a P.O. box that the friend or family then checks and moderates to the recipient what the mail is and if it is trash or if it needs to be forwarded elsewhere or just held on to.
Amazon
Thankfully, Amazon has made it easier for us travelers, and they have been installing drop lockers nationwide. Simply Google “Amazon Locker near me”, or when purchasing on Amazon, you can search for the nearest location while in checkout. Other than that option, many of us know where we will be heading next and contact a family member of a friend asking if we can have a few things delivered to their address in anticipation of a future visit. They usually are happy to help.
RV Parks and Truck Stops
If you are parked in an RV park, it is customary for them to forward your mail and deliver your packages there. You can even have it forwarded to a Truck Stop. Just notify them and tell them when you plan to be there.
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