Inside the EarthRoamer LTi
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Inside the EarthRoamer LTi

We toured a PreRoamed EarthRoamer LTi —a factory-refurbished vehicle sold at a lower entry price than a new build. If you've been eyeing an EarthRoamer but balked at the price tag, Pre-Roamed is worth understanding.

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Our Favorite Scenic Drives in the American West
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Our Favorite Scenic Drives in the American West

From California's Monitor Pass to Colorado's San Juan Skyway, these are the most jaw-dropping drives we've done in our EarthRoamer — across five states, all off the tourist radar. Real roads, real stops, no fluff.

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How We Ended Up Buying an EarthRoamer
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How We Ended Up Buying an EarthRoamer

Why we chose an EarthRoamer over a van for full-time travel. After tent camping, a rooftop tent, and a Sprinter van, we break down what led to the decision—and whether it still feels like the right choice a year later.

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Skiing Arches National Park in a Snowstorm
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Skiing Arches National Park in a Snowstorm

What is Arches National Park like in winter? We experienced it during a snowstorm—cross-country skiing, icy hikes to Delicate Arch, and real off-grid challenges in our EarthRoamer.

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Living in an EarthRoamer Means Things Break
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Living in an EarthRoamer Means Things Break

After a year of EarthRoamer ownership, we’re sharing the real side of life on the road—leaks, repairs, and small system issues. Here’s what actually breaks, what’s normal, and how we’ve learned to handle maintenance while traveling full-time.

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A Quick Stop in Page, Arizona
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A Quick Stop in Page, Arizona

Our honest take on visiting Page, Arizona, including how many days you need, what’s worth doing, and whether it’s worth adding to a Southwest road trip.

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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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