One of the most common questions we get is: "But how do you get your mail?!" As if the moment we hit the road, our connection to the world of important documents and surprise birthday cards is lost forever.Getting mail as a full-time RVer is far from a big issue—especially when you realize that most of what you need can be accessed online. Think about it... a lot of mail today is advertisement, fake credit card offers and simply junk mail.

First Things First: Do You Really Need Physical Mail?

Before you stress over how to receive that postcard from Aunt Linda or your latest Amazon package, take a step back and ask: "What do I actually need in my mailbox?" These days, banking, bills, medical records, and even government documents can be accessed online. With a little digital preparation, you can drastically reduce the need for physical mail.

Options for Receiving Mail on the Road

Once you've eliminated unnecessary snail mail, let's talk about how to get the important stuff sent to you. Here are some tried-and-true methods that make full-time RV life a breeze:

1. Mail Forwarding Services

If you want a permanent mailing address that follows you wherever you roam, a mail forwarding service is your best friend. These companies receive your mail, scan the envelopes, and let you decide whether to shred, forward, or open and scan the contents.

Popular mail forwarding services for RVers include:

• Escapees RV Club – One of the most popular among nomads, offering a Texas-based address.
• Traveling Mailbox – Provides mail scanning and forwarding with multiple U.S. address options.
• America’s Mailbox – Based in South Dakota, another RVer-friendly state for residency.

2. Premium Forwarding Service

With Pemium Forwarding Service Residential (PFS-Residential^®), your mail is packed up at your local Post Office^™ facility and forwarded weekly by Priority Mail.

3. Friends & Family: The Ultimate Forwarding System

This is how we get our mail. If you have a trusted family member or friend who doesn’t mind playing mailroom attendant, they can receive your mail and forward it to you when needed. This is a great, low-cost option—just make sure to send them a thank-you gift now and then (or at least a postcard from your latest adventure!).

4. Amazon Lockers & UPS Stores: Package Convenience

Shopping on the road? Many full-time RVers take advantage of Amazon Lockers, which allow you to pick up packages at various locations. Likewise, UPS Stores will receive mail and hold packages for a fee. If you're staying at an RV park, always check with the office—many allow you to receive packages right at the campground! While in Las Vegas we opened a box at the UPS Store in order for our family member to have a place to send our mail as the campground did not allow or USPS or Amazon to be delivered to the RV Park.

Embrace the Freedom, Not the Junk Mail

One of the best parts of full-time RV living is the freedom to roam without worrying about an overflowing mailbox. With online access to nearly everything and reliable forwarding options for what you can’t avoid, getting mail on the road is way less of a headache than people assume. So hit the road, keep your address flexible, and leave the stress of traditional mailboxes behind.

Happy travels, and may your mailbox always be light (unless it’s full of fun postcards and surprise Amazon deliveries)

Which of these service do you use or would you consider using? Let us know in the comments.

Safe Travels!

Kirsten & Mack

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