Van-Dwelling Mecca in Arizona | American Nomads, Ep. 6

“You come out here, you don’t have to be alone anymore.”

Led by Bob Wells, thousands of people gather in the Arizona desert for the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR), an annual two week rally for people who live nomadically on the road, dwelling in vans, trucks and cars. With stagnant wages and rising home prices, many consider alternatives to the status quo. At RTR, committed nomads share tips and stories about life on the road and create connections and friendships with like-minded freedom seekers.