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<p>[QUOTE="Big Ole Bear, post: 3481313, member: 106588"]I do live outta my truck 100% and its my choice to do so. After my divorce 9 years ago my truck is my home. I use a family members address for my CDL and TWIC and have a UPS PO box for my important mail.</p><p> The company I work for has no problems whatsoever sending me where I want for time off or when I want. I have a pickup at my main terminal so when truck is in for shop/service I go where I want. On average I take a week off every three months and then a couple days off here and there when I feel the urge to "get away". Why as a divorced/single fella do I want to pay rent/mortgage,utilities,renters/home insurance and so many other "monthlies" I could list? When im ready to "sit down" somewhere Ill do it in the style I wish. Nine years ago I was many thousands of dollars in debt. Today in the words of Dave Ramsey. I AM DEBT FREE!</p><p><br /></p><p>Someone made the statement about health living in a truck. Yes that can be an issue If you allow it to be. Since I left the drama of my previous home life ive lost well over 100 lbs and can actually breathe and sleep at night.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Is this a life for just anyone? Absolutely not.</p><p>Personally,,, I Love It![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Big Ole Bear, post: 3481313, member: 106588"]I do live outta my truck 100% and its my choice to do so. After my divorce 9 years ago my truck is my home. I use a family members address for my CDL and TWIC and have a UPS PO box for my important mail. The company I work for has no problems whatsoever sending me where I want for time off or when I want. I have a pickup at my main terminal so when truck is in for shop/service I go where I want. On average I take a week off every three months and then a couple days off here and there when I feel the urge to "get away". Why as a divorced/single fella do I want to pay rent/mortgage,utilities,renters/home insurance and so many other "monthlies" I could list? When im ready to "sit down" somewhere Ill do it in the style I wish. Nine years ago I was many thousands of dollars in debt. Today in the words of Dave Ramsey. I AM DEBT FREE! Someone made the statement about health living in a truck. Yes that can be an issue If you allow it to be. Since I left the drama of my previous home life ive lost well over 100 lbs and can actually breathe and sleep at night. Is this a life for just anyone? Absolutely not. Personally,,, I Love It![/QUOTE]
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