ROAM Episode 2

Scenic Byways

Breathtaking Beauty off the Beaten Path

Take your Time

Savor the journey as much as the destination by taking the long way

The Road Less Traveled

Pave your own way off the beaten path

See more of the Country

Your literal window to the beauty and uniqueness of scenic byways

Nomad On Wheels

Kina Pickett, his wife, and two children travel across the country in their 1971 Airstream RV. An entrepreneur and photographer, Kina combines his creativity and love of outdoors in his businesses and everyday life.

ROAM Episode 2

Single Female, Will Travel

Fueled by a desire to explore, Oneika enjoys the freedom of traveling in an RV and seeing the world from new perspectives.

Single Female, Will Travel

Swimming Upstream with the Salmon Sisters

Claire and Emma, founders and owners of Salmon Sisters, a fisherman’s lifestyle brand, run their sustainable salmon fishing business from Homer, Alaska. The sisters hit the road in their Class C RV to both make pick-ups and deliveries and enjoy camping, dining on the beach with friends, and a final outdoor adventure during the last days of fall.

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Women on the road

Laura Borichevsky hosts her podcast Women on the Road from the comforts of her vintage travel trailer. Her RV provides the comforts of a home studio, right from the road.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip. Officially opened in 1926, Route 66 is 2448 miles long running from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA. The Newschool Nomads started out determined to stay on the official Historic Route 66 whenever possible but quickly discovered that with limited time (and toddlers) they needed to travel between major destinations by interstate weaving off and on the byway to see points and towns of interest.

Get Your Kicks On Route 66

Hear From Real RVers

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I can easily remember the day we set out to hit the road for an all-American road trip through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Oregon. When I think back at all the memories we have created on this trip, it brings nothing but a smile to my face.

Julie Sojot | Julie Sojot

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Laura Hughes

I think it is really crucial for all of us to understand that there are so many different ways to do road travel and that’s one of the basic principles that underline the show; that there is no wrong way to do it.

Laura Hughes | Podcaster

Brody Leven

After an incredible year spent going on feasible, inexpensive, weekend-to-week-long road trips with my friends, I think the RV bug has bitten me.

Brody Leven | RVer

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Teardrop Trailer
Teardrop Trailer Lounge, Cook, Sleep

Lounge, Cook, Sleep

The bench seating teardrop trailers is often used for couch space, seating for meals, and converts to a bed for sleeping. Basic kitchens are standard in teardrops.

Teardrop Trailer Roomy

Roomy

Despite their exterior appearance, there is plenty of room to stretch out, cook, and sleep.

Towable

Teardrop Trailers

Teardrop Trailers

  • Sleeps 2-3 people
  • Light-weight, can be towed with a family car, minivan or SUV
  • Basic bathroom amenities
  • Basic kitchen amenities
  • Can be stored in a garage
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Class C Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Space is used efficiently in class B RVs and many have full wet or dry baths.

Class B Beyond the Basics

Beyond the Basics

Class Bs offer a kitchen, seating, bathroom and place to sleep.

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Class B Motorhomes

Class B motorhomes, also known as camper vans, feature all the conveniences of a furnished motor home but are compact enough to make driving one as easy as your regular van or SUV.

  • Sleeps 2 to 4 people
  • Easy Parking
  • Nimble & easy to drive
  • Simple Bathroom Facilities
  • Compact kitchen
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Class C Motorhome
Class C Motorhome Cockpit and Bunk

Cockpit and Bunk

Class Cs use the cabin space above the cockpit as a loft bed.

Class C Motorhome Private Bedroom

Private bedroom

Class Cs are large enough to include a separate bedroom with a king or queen size bed, closet space, and additional storage.

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Full Bathroom

This type of RV is equipped with a full size dry bath with a toilet, sink, and shower or bath.

Class C Motorhome Living Area

Living area

The living area can be made larger with slide-outs for a roomy living, dining and kitchen area.

Motorhome

Class C Motorhomes

Built on an automotive van frame with a wider body section attached to the original cab, class C motorhomes are easily recognizable by the over-the-cab portion that is often an optional sleeping area.

  • Sleeps up to 8 people
  • Can tow another vehicle for side trips
  • Loft for extra sleeping space
  • Full-sized kitchen and bathroom
  • Storage
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Expandable Trailers
Expandable trailer living space

Living Space

There is a traditional living space with a kitchen and bathroom, bench seating that converts to an eating area and sometimes bunks that fold up and down.

Expandable Trailer Pop-out sleeping

Pop-out sleeping

Much like a pop-up, the sleeping areas pop out from the sides creating extra space and the canvas sides give you a view of a starry sky.

Expandable Trailer Functional Kitchen

Functional Kitchen

There is enough space to prep and cook meals as well as wash up with the basic kitchen amenities.

Expandable Trailer Counter Space

Counter Space

The stovetop area is covered when not in use creating more prep space.

Towable

Expandable Trailers

Expandable RVs are a cross between a hard-sided Travel Trailer and a Pop-up camper. Parts of the RV can be expanded on the ends or on top of the RV to provide more room that is usually additional sleeping areas.

  • Sleeps up to 8 people
  • Light-weight, can be towed with a family car, minivan or SUV
  • Budget-friendly
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Open-air sleeping experience
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Travel Trailer
Travel Trailer Spacious Living

Spacious Living

Travel Trailers often have large living room areas and dedicated dining and kitchen space with full size appliances and large windows for lots of natural lighting.

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Large Bathroom

Travel trailers are large enough to offer extra storage cabinets and full size showers and bathtubs.

Travel Trailer Separate Bedroom

Separate Bedroom

Travel Trailers are large enough to offer a private bedroom, sometimes with king size beds, and additional closet and cabinet space.

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Bunk beds

In addition to couches and dinettes that convert to beds, some travel trailers have full sized bunk beds with additional storage space.

Towable

Travel Trailers

Travel Trailers are the most popular type of RV because they come in all shapes and sizes and can accommodate solo travelers all the way up to large families.

  • Sleeps up to 10 people
  • Extra storage
  • Full-sized bathroom and toilet
  • Large living space & separate bedroom
  • Large Entertainment Systems

Find the Right RV

Compare different RV types and find the perfect fit for your next #RealVacation.

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Keep Exploring

See where else you can travel in an RV and what you can do with your family and friends; the possibilities are endless! You may even discover that an RV can take you on adventures you never considered.