How To Get Mail On The Road & Establish Residency As A Full-Time Van Lifer

Getting packages on the road is arguably harder than receiving paper mail, however, there are tons of options that make this easier.

Here are the most common ways to receive packages on the road.

Ask Friends or Family

The easiest way to pick up packages or mail on the road is to send it to a friend or family member along your route. C/o stands for “care of” and ensures the package isn’t delayed or returned to sender.

USPS General Delivery

The US Postal Service offers a free “General Delivery” option for those needing a temporary address to receive mail and packages on the road.

Amazon Lockers

After Amazon drops your package off in the locker, they’ll email you and you’ll have 3 days to go pick up your package using a scannable barcode or pin # that automatically opens the locker.

UPS or FedEx Stores

If you are receiving a UPS or FedEx shipped package, some of their retail locations will receive packages for you for a small fee (typically $5-$15 per package).

In-Store Pickup

If you’re buying from a major retailer and don’t want to deal with shipping fees or picking up a package at another location, see if the retailer offers in-store pickup.

Campgrounds/RV Parks/Hotels

If you want to ship something to a business, be sure to call and ask to get the proper instructions and shipping address.

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