By: Lost Road Mag Team
In this current climate, we're all looking for something to fill up our days at home. This is when we can ALL breathe a collective sigh of relief and give a resounding "AMEN" for those YouTubers out there still creating content for us to enjoy.
For those of us who live vicariously through those families, couples, and solo travelers out there on the open road, there's a sweet relief from just being able to tune in right now to the "full timers'" current journeys and exploits.
As far as their current content, just like the rest of us, even full-timers can't escape a virus you can't see. Many are having to make total 180 adjustments to their lives as well. Some are even having to go as far as abandoning their vans and RVs (their LIVES) in order to travel back to the US (like this poor couple, who had to abandon their van in Argentina), or get back to a home base where they can hunker down with friends or family, as by this point, most state parks and even private RV resorts, are closed. So unless their home on wheels is equipped with enough solar and water supply to boondock for an extended period of time, these modern day gypsies are no better off than the rest of us at the moment. We've finally found the one thing that LITERALLY affects us all. Corona isn't just for beach bum day drinkers anymore.
But in the meantime, there are still folks out there with ample old content to keep us occupied during these very strange times. Some of our favorites here at the Lost Road are below. It's not an exhaustive list, but if you love traveling and living out your adventures vicariously, the ten YouTubers below (in no particular order) are definitely worth a follow. And some of them are still out on the road making current content.
1. Matt's RV Reviews - If you love touring RVs on the market like we do, Matt and his wife Andrea do an incredible job at making these tours non-boring and extremely informative at the same time. Their camera work is solid, and Matt and Andrea are really just the cutest little couple, who embrace their cheekiness and love what they do. They're also extremely appreciative of their followers, and they've got some great little catch phrases, like "Andrea-Approved" for certain seating arrangements, and "prime pooping position" for Matt's penchant for porcelain toilets and ample space for a comfortable #2 experience.
2. We're the Russos - This couple, who tend to love the smallest living experience possible, first spent time traveling cross-country in a sprinter conversion van. They've since moved into a custom-ordered truck camper made by Overland Truck Campers. Their content focuses on their love of the "small life," tours of conversion vans, small campers, and their search for the perfect tiny home on wheels. In truth - their new truck camper is pretty much the bomb. But they must REALLY love each other to be stuck in such close quarters together for so long. Hats off to you both, Russos.
3. Jarrod Tocci - This guy KNOWS his stealth camper vans. He's lived in them, built them, and tours them all over the country. What's a "stealth" camper van, you ask? Check him out. He'll provide all the deets you need to know.
4. Number Juan Bus - This is an adorable family of three (plus their BIG dog) traveling around the country in their converted Skoolie named Juan. The bus is gorgeous, and the family is even more so. They've taken their bus all over North America, as far as Canada and Nova Scotia. They also have content related to their actual build, so if you're considering creating your own skoolie home on wheels, this family is a great place to start, as they don't sugar coat the difficulties in the process.
5. Endless RVing - These guys don't have a ton of followers yet (a little over 5k as of this publication), but they're a lesson in the rule on YouTube that number of subscribers doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the quality of content. This family of three travels around the country in their souped up Class A. Forget the converted vans, the old beat up, vintage-inspired skoolies. This family understands that if they're going to live in something even part-time (like this family chooses), then they might as well be comfortable. I mean, if home is where you lay your head at night, you should probably go ahead and have that memory foam pillow and down comforter, am I right? Content focuses on RV show tours, class A motorhomes, and collaborations with other content creators.
6. Big Truck Big RV - This guy specializes in towables, specifically towable RVs for the family with the BAT - or the Big A$$ Truck, if you get our drift. Think duallies, fifth wheels, towables that can haul your entire three story home if you so choose. Tours are informative and geared towards those who care about the slide construction, the siding composite, and storage capacity.
7. Five2Go - This family of four spent twenty months living full-time in their RV, traveling all across the country. They recently sold their rig and settled down in a rental home in Colorado, but it's obvious they've already got the itch to get back out there, as they've recently started the search for a Class A motor home that can accommodate their family. With one son and one daughter, they're looking for a rig that includes a bunk over the cab, as well as some additional sleeping space. Bunkhouse? Toy hauler? It's still up in the air as to what they'll decide on, but our money's on that toy hauler.
8. Eat See RV - This couple is the cutest. They live full-time in a Class B camper van, but they're not ashamed to admit they like a little bit of comfort out on the road. Recently, they featured on of the best Class B van floor plans we've ever seen in the Leisure Unity Travel Van. They're currently suffering through the Coronavirus quarantine on the beach in Mexico. We feel so bad for them.
9. Long Long Honeymoon - This couple has been living full-time and traveling in their Airstream trailer for years now. Sean and Kristy, who refer to their channel as "LoLoHo," provide camping tips and tutorials, how-to videos, and for those Airstream fanatics out there, their channel is a must-watch.
10. Our Lively Tribe - Another full-time RV family made up of mom, dad, and THREE BOYS living in a 30 foot trailer. They've taken their gift of renovating trailers to the next level and created a business out of it. Dad tackles the actual renovation, then mom comes in and makes it CRAZY PINTEREST CUTE. I mean, girl NAILS it. White shiplap? CHECK. Plants & greenery? CHECK. Adorable games and home school areas for kids? CHECK AND CHECK.
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