A Look at the New EarthRoamer SX 2.0
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A Look at the New EarthRoamer SX 2.0

A closer look at the EarthRoamer SX 2.0 and how it combines the spacious layout of the original SX with the newest design features introduced in the LTx.

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Driving 20,000 Pounds Through Sand
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Driving 20,000 Pounds Through Sand

What it was like driving our 20,000-pound EarthRoamer through deep sand for the first time, from recovery prep and route planning to airing down and finding out the truck could float better than we expected.

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Zion: Our First National Park in the EarthRoamer
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Zion: Our First National Park in the EarthRoamer

A winter visit to Zion National Park in an EarthRoamer, complete with unexpected lessons, permit mix-ups, quiet trails, and why winter turned out to be the perfect time for our first national park experience.

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Lessons From Our First Year Living in an EarthRoamer
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Lessons From Our First Year Living in an EarthRoamer

After nearly a year living and traveling full-time in an EarthRoamer, we’re reflecting on the biggest lessons we learned—from power management and trip planning to driving stress, breakdowns, and the highs and lows of life on the road.

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A Walkaround of the EarthRoamer LTx
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A Walkaround of the EarthRoamer LTx

We take a detailed exterior walkthrough of the EarthRoamer LTx, highlighting the cab, storage, and off-road features that make it one of the most capable expedition vehicles available.

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A Windy Start to Oregon’s Wild Coast
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A Windy Start to Oregon’s Wild Coast

A full-time travel story along the Oregon coast, covering a south-to-north road trip filled with rugged hikes, stormy weather, quiet beaches, and unforgettable coastal stops. From Brookings to Fort Stevens, this journey captures the wild, unpredictable side of Oregon’s coastline.

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A Fall Journey Through Utah’s Fishlake National Forest
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A Fall Journey Through Utah’s Fishlake National Forest

 A full-time travel story from Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, where a quick detour turned into one of our most memorable fall stops. Vivid colors, rugged trails, quiet camps, and the kind of unexpected moment that makes roaming worth it.

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EarthRoamer Evolution: Our Take on the New LTx vs. LTS
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EarthRoamer Evolution: Our Take on the New LTx vs. LTS

A deep dive into the evolution of EarthRoamer—from the rugged LTS to the refined new LTx. We break down what’s changed, what’s better, and what we actually miss after driving both. Real-world impressions from the road, not a spec sheet comparison.

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From Telluride to Moab: Learning What Our EarthRoamer Can Really Do
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From Telluride to Moab: Learning What Our EarthRoamer Can Really Do

We took our EarthRoamer from Telluride to Moab along the Rimrocker Trail—a mix of rocky climbs, sweeping canyon views, and remote campsites. It was our hardest off-road test yet, and it pushed us in all the right ways while reminding us what these rigs are built for.

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A Day with the EarthRoamer LTx: Luxury, Power, and Coming Home Again
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A Day with the EarthRoamer LTx: Luxury, Power, and Coming Home Again

We spent 24 hours behind the wheel of EarthRoamer’s newest model, the LTx, and it blew us away. From effortless power up I-70 to quiet luxury on the trail, it’s everything we imagined and more. But coming home to our LTS reminded us why we fell in love with this lifestyle in the first place.

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A September Pilgrimage in Our EarthRoamer
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A September Pilgrimage in Our EarthRoamer

A September spent in our EarthRoamer brought factory fixes, our first Owner’s Rally, and fall adventures in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains—from snowy peaks to star-filled skies, with plenty of road trip stories in between.

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When Boondocking Dreams Meet Montana Reality
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When Boondocking Dreams Meet Montana Reality

Finding the perfect boondocking site isn’t always easy. From chasing epic views near Flathead Lake to landing unexpected nights at Whitefish Resort, here’s how our Montana camping journey unfolded—wins, losses, and everything in between.

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Jackson Hole, New Friends, and Revisiting Old Dreams on the Road
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Jackson Hole, New Friends, and Revisiting Old Dreams on the Road

Our week in Wyoming brought unforgettable moments — from a surprise watercolor painting of our EarthRoamer to downhill biking at Jackson Hole and revisiting Grand Targhee. Join us as we explore new adventures, kind strangers, and reflect on how far we’ve come since five years ago.

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The Bike, the Dream, and the Drawer We Gave Up for It
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The Bike, the Dream, and the Drawer We Gave Up for It

At 12, I dreamed of riding a motorcycle. As an EarthRoamer full-timer, that dream just got real. In this post, I share what it’s like to learn to ride, live with new gear in a tiny space, and chase childhood goals one drawer at a time.

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Colorado's Central Corridor Surprised Us—Especially Buena Vista
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Colorado's Central Corridor Surprised Us—Especially Buena Vista

From our first-ever Boondockers Welcome stay in Buena Vista to exploring riverside towns like Salida and Villa Grove, this stretch of Colorado gave us lively downtowns, epic mountain views, and a new favorite small town. Every stop added a new layer to how we see the country.

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