ROUTE 66

#route66 #vanlife #travato #rvlifestyle #workfromrv
Recorded in Chicago at the “Route 66 Begin” sign in July 2021.
#Vanlife trip of a life time during Summer 2021.
We are driving every mile of THE MOTHER ROAD, historic US ROUTE 66, as it winds 2,600 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Learn & Share
- Along the way I will learn how to make better travel videos.
- You will see some of the famous and historic landmarks along Route 66
- Discover things and sites not exactly associated with Route 66, but worthy of your attention
- Provide local insights and tips as we run Route 66 together
Audience Events
- CARAVAN together with me on segments of Route 66
- ROUNDUP together at historic locations
Daily Progress
- Instagram posts show daily progress and see things that won’t be seen on KZbin
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My name is Scott. Since February 2019, I have lived full-time in and work a corporate job from my Winnebago Travato GL, a 21’ Class B RV camper van on a Ram Promaster chassis.
I share stories of PEOPLE, PLACES, and the #VANLIFE RV LIFESTYLE​ in my Travato as I roam around North America. My goal is to inspire others to more quickly achieve their travel dreams!
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COVID… some content shown may have been recorded prior to, during, or after the pandemic. Facial coverings and social distancing rules used as required. This video is NOT sponsored by any of people or businesses mentioned in this video, unless specifically mentioned. Some product links may be affiliate links, which means if you buy something we will receive a small compensation. Your support is greatly appreciated.

[@davidstephen8943]

Thanks Scott. I am very interested in this adventure.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks David !

[@cheriduchrow1089]

Love seeing those familiar Chicago landscapes! Great time to start in Chicago on Sunday at 7:00 am. Love all of the little tips along the way. This is why many of us have or are getting an RV especially a Class B - to see all of these fun and funky sights. So nostolgic! So many diners and cool places. So glad Kyle could join you. Have fun - I have never been on Rte 66 so this is great.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Cheri… more cool sites coming soon

[@TimGamble]

Love this.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Tim for wathcing !

[@brianlamar7542]

Love this

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Brian !

[@seanwieler715]

Hey Scott, looking forward to this series... love it so far... really like how you highlight the major spots along the way without dragging on for to long like so many do... Rte 66 is on my bucket list and hopefully will be able to travel the mother road (once the border opens again... Canadian looking forward to traveling again)... safe journey's and as always hope to see you down the road!!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hey Sean… thx for that. learning as we go !!

[@conniekean2162]

Super interesting. Like the variety of history and food. Will be tuning in. Best road trip ever. Thanks!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Connie. I’m really happy you can join us on the trip

[@SunshineAllDaywPugs]

Have a great trip along route 66. I'll be watching.and learning.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Victoria …

[@janedoran1157]

Loved this video. Been to downtown Chicago numerous times. Had no idea Route 66 started by the Art Institute. Enjoyed your stops and history discussions. Really looking forward to your next video 😁. Thanks for taking all of us along on the adventure.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Jane !! glad you can join us on the journey

[@Hsia_Travels]

Love this new travel . Please take your time!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

truth

[@kenplummer4644]

Malts the only way to go a shake is just ice cream and milk

[@gosmall.livelarge]

was yummy… pineapple 🍍 !

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Rt 66 is the iconic road trip associated with the USA. I wish all the quirky stuff would make a come back.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Agree with you !

[@Hsia_Travels]

take pics of the food before you devour them! 😂

[@gosmall.livelarge]

LOL… you are right. however when we stepped in there was a 20 min wait for 🌭 so we passed :(

[@toycarcollector]

So happy to see Kyle joining you. Van life is so cool but alone time has its limits. We are very excited to come along with you on the trip. When ever you get your caravans of Travatos going be sure to take lots of videos. Would love to see dozens to Travatos passing by with smiling and waving Tra-va-toe-ans!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Us too! thx for sharing

[@richkurtz6053]

It was a pleasure to join you and Kyle on the trip from Pontiac IL to Springfield. I encourage all other viewers to meet up with Scott if you have the opportunity along his journey. Great first video. I have had several great meals at Del Rhea's Chicken Basket when I did work in Willowbrook. They have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. In addition to chicken, they make the best Mac N Cheese. Cecilia and I will be following your trip. Safe Travels for both you and Kyle.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Rich !!! Such a delight to meet you and have you join us. It was super fun right?! More to come

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks for the fun ride along Scott! Wish we could have meet up at the end of your Historic Route 66 trip in LA. Hope our paths will cross the this summer.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Joe & Kait !!!! What a delight to see you here. Would be amazing for our paths to cross. Hope you both are well :)

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Love the format so far. The app looks decent. I’m excited to see the trip and I’ll complete it some day. I’ve only been on 66 from Flagstaff to Oatman Az and it was amazing to me. I love the old road and the Americana it represents. ✌🏼

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thansk T S M… more coming at you !

[@bandmarc141]

Such a great ride Scott! 🤩🤩🤩🤩😎😎😎😎 This is going to an awesome trip! WOOHOO!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx MJ. Just getting underway

[@glamperjan]

Great format. 👍like the picture inserts. Pan slower. Did the route in 2017. Been back every year. Thanks!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Awesome! Thank you! Pan slower !! Got it

[@bevvogel93]

Hi Scott, and Kyle,0 So, you guys were at my old hang out. I had many dinners with my family at the Chicken Basket❗️I was there a few years ago and had dinner. I was surprised it was still there because you have to Neander around to get into the place but it’s worth it. It seems you guys enjoyed the chicken too. Thanks for the memories❗️ Mama Bev hugs🧸 🚐💨 PS do they still have the old jukebox on display❓ Great job guys❗️

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Chicken Basket was over the top cool… and TASTY !

[@ScottyToaster]

That was SO much fun to watch! I liked, subscribed, and will stay tuned for more Route 66 adventures. That is my ultimate bucket list trip. Didn't know about the app you mentioned, but I will definitely get that before making the trip someday. Thanks for all the great information.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Welcome !!! Route 66 is going to be a trip, and we are just getting underway.

[@michaelgreene3080]

Really enjoy your videos, what kind of fuel mileage are you getting? In fact we just purchased a 2022 59K, my wife liked the twin beds, and rear bath for us.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Congrats on our Travato K… I’m getting about 15 MPG highway

[@vanderlustforever7134]

Hi, First, I want to commend you on your video and enthusiasm for Americana and The Mother Road, as well as van life. Been following you a while. Second, I just want to say that I share in your passion. I had wanted to travel Route 66 most of my life, and I was re-inspired by the 2006 movie “Cars”. However, it wasn’t until an initially negative circumstance in my life, in 2012, that I was given the final motivation, and time, I needed to take the trip and do it properly over a month time with my better-half that summer. It was actually my and our first cross-country road trip. Really both of our first road trip across more than two States. Little did I know, though I had a wonderful and complete trip, that it was so much more than can be done in even a month. At the end of the trip I was left wanting for more. Without exaggeration, my life had been changed by this trip and I would never be the same. I had the wanderlust which eventually became VANderlust, and there was no going back. It’s like the beautiful Brad Paisley song, “Find Yourself” from “Cars” says, “Cause sometimes when you lose your way, it’s really just as well...because you find yourself...”. That’s what I did on that trip and subsequently took 2 more round trips on Route 66 since then. The first two in our Mustang GT, and the third in my first RV trailer. We have yet to do it again in my van, but we intend to. In the meantime that first trip inspired us to go on so many more amazing trips, extending our time as much as possible. I was so motivated by the first trip I ended up starting to work with a Route 66 tourism company that next year in 2013. And I still have a personal and business connection with the Road to this day. So if you have any questions or need further guidance, please do not hesitate to ask me. Would love to meet up with you sometime on the road. In the meantime remember... Life is a Journey...Enjoy the Ride !

[@gosmall.livelarge]

hey VANderlsut. Apprecaite your thoughtful comment. Let’s put something together. I’m overwhelemed at this point of R 66, and cannot get enough. Shoot me an email plz… [e-mail]

[@Molly-eq1ix]

You go, Scott! I'm originally from Chicago so the start brought back lots of memories. You didn't show us your order from Henry's hot dogs! I'm glad to see Kyle got his hair back. Hey, didn't he get a van of his own???? Safe travels! Eating all this good food is going to be rough on your system....and so much of it sounds great!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

LOL on Henry’s hot dog. There was a 20 minute wait and Kyle was impatient so we passed. 🌭. more to come I’m hoping.

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

Ive done parts of route 66 but not the entire thing. I definitely would love to do the entire route. I absolutely love the retro/vintage motel and restaurant signs. I am a child of the 60’s. Looking forward to the entire trip! I love MCM stuff. You should put Palm Springs in Oct or Feb on your list. They have a MCM vintage event. So fun to see Kyle joining you!!!!!!!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

appreciate that. thx for wathcing !

[@kellyholzworth5866]

Hello from Cape Cod! Just found your channel and so glad that I did!!! I’m not in a van yet but Route 66 is on my bucket list. Looking forward to following you on your travels! Stay safe!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Welcome aa ours Kelly. Thrilled to have you along for the ride. More Route 66 vids coming shortly !

[@GG-000]

Hi Scott, Thanks for the video. Loved how you started at the official start. Hope you and Kyle are having fun! Looking forward to the next video !!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx G G

[@calebcrawford197]

Looking forward to this new adventure! Viewer from Chattanooga TN!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Welcome aboard to GSLL. Thanks for you sub, and for joining us on the journey !

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you Scott this nice going down Route 66. Nice knowing sone history behind these hotels and restaurants. Very nice to know. Can’t wait til the next video. And nice to see Kyle. Nice he’s going along for the ride. See you soon! Safe travels.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

More to come! thx for wathcing

[@deborah4579]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Looking for to the ongoing adventure. My first trip in the T went well. For boondocking experience next for me.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Sounds great! You will love your T.

[@lizchilders4154]

Loving your trip and all the Route 66 sights. Looks like you can eat uniquely all along your route. How about an interview with Kyle? He seems to be enjoying himself a lot.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great idea to interview Kyle! I hear him a lot, but not you all. :) thx for watching

[@saludsalinda2702]

WooHoo 🎉 Route 66. I’m from LA, California 🌺❤️🌺

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes !!! thx for watching

[@MidwestheartontheMove]

This is cool! I was thinking of doing this one day! Maybe I’ll be able to join up when you get to AZ. Have fun!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Roundup and Caravan planned. Woudl be great too meet you !

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Great idea to do this, just a personal perspective. Most RV'ers love to have a "mission". I bet 99% of them have heard about RT. 66 but have never done it. I'd also guess that at least 95% of people do not travel in a van and never will so this opens up a whole new audience for you. Most people would like to find out about new places they have never been to check out instead of videos about vans, if there not into vans.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

My gut tells me you are correct and we will get more viewers that are curious about Route 66 and travel. Thx !!

[@davekent20]

Love the video. What you should do is weigh yourself when you start and then weigh yourself at the end to see how much weight gain with all the drive-thrus. 😃😆😅🤣😂😭😉

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Dave… YIKES !

[@susansandusky8687]

Hi Scott! So happy to follow this series! I don't travel in a van but pull a small travel trailer so any information on locations or segments not travel trailer friendly would be most appreciated. Thanks!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Cool Susan … no RV discrimination here… thx for wathcing !

[@sandrap3047]

Looking forward to watching your journey along Route 66!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Welcome aboard! thx for wathcing

[@benp3597]

Great video. I own properties in Morton Grove, Illinois. But born and raised in gorgeous California.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Very cool! thx for wathcing

[@ftkinsella]

I will do that one day, Route 66. All the way and taking our time. Cheers!!!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Slow n go !!

[@virginia_in_the_rearview]

Would love to have joined in for some of the trip. Not quite there yet, but summer of 2023 I hit the road full-time.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

More trips to come.. would be a pleasure to meet you

[@BobbyJett1]

Your online events link says it is not available.... Would like to join you on 66 in OKC.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Check the website. I think I got it fixed and added an OKC event. . Thx for the link heads up !

[@wkgeneralwkgeneral527]

please don't forget to include how you live and travel in your van while you are on your trip!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

great point! thx for watching

[@sgtzilla58]

Great video, thanks for taking us along.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Glad you can join us !!

[@dbeskan]

Yay!! What, not show of hot dog at first stop? 😋 we love to see how food is plated. Loving this!! 💕

[@gosmall.livelarge]

LOL on the 🌭 there was a 20 min wait for 🌭 we were impatient and will wait for the next 🌭 stop! Agree with you on plating food

[@marygoround2381]

I want to do it this. I have down loaded several apps to check out

[@gosmall.livelarge]

good to know . thx for coming along !

[@PeteMalis]

Would love to see the van you are traveling in and how you like it

[@gosmall.livelarge]

More videos of Lily running Route 66 coming soon.

[@mariondiemert430]

This is going to be so awesome! Thank you so much.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

You are welcome

[@marygoround2381]

Makes me home sick for how the United States used to be

[@gosmall.livelarge]

so much history !

[@saludsalinda2702]

Aloha from California 🌺❤️🌺

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Chicago to LA !!

[@BeyondtheFern]

Get your kicks on route 66! Love it!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

That's the plan! things are getting excited

[@sparta7660]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for watching and coming along for the journey.

[@pattyann7803]

Definitely enjoying this.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

awesome !

[@davekent20]

Sweet home Chicago 🇺🇸

[@gosmall.livelarge]

It is still a great town !

[@michaelclark9134]

Nice work Scott!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bren_artstudio54]

❣️👍👍❣️

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Right !

[@audiesanchez2984]

Yeah!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Howdy !

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

HI KYLE!!!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

LOL… he say hello !!

[@chucksharp2710]

Hi Scott! Wow! You’re living the dream! I’m looking forward to following you on your epic journey on Route 66. I’m happy for you that Kyle was able to join you. It’s fantastic to see you together and you both look happy. We have driven various parts of Route 66 in our 2018 Travato G and loved ever inch. Safe travels and keep on the journey! Chuck and Dave.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for sharing. amazing trip already with more to come!

[@hopeheavenonplanetearth1417]

Happy trails! How cool… the adventure begins! Safe travel 🙏

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for coming along

[@markgoodwin5945]

"Chicago to LA".....ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL in your ears! Nicely done. I got my Rt66 Secrets in the mail yesterday. Following along.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Mark !

[@zena1976]

I never knew it started in Chicago. I live in California and I'm familiar with Route 66. Very cool adventure

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Awesome !! Thx for wathcing

[@kimlashombe]

Great video! I love all the vintage signs. Tim and I did a portion of Route 66 in New Mexico a couple of months ago. There is so much history! It's sad to see so many of the buildings abandoned though.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Kim and Tim… !!! Eager to see some of NM on Route 66

[@JohnsDeb]

Love this! Here for the ride 🚌 I’ve been to Winslow, Az. Looking forward to your travels down 66. Be safe 😎

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Awesome! Thank you! Winslow is on Route 66, as you know, so that stop is coming up

[@heathwagaman5566]

It's hard to fathom that route 66 was once a major route to Los Angeles for this massive country. Looking forward to seeing more travel videos. Safe travels.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Serioulsy… modern marvel they way we all move about these days compared to 100 years ago

[@jeepsahara333]

So jealous- but in a good way! Excited for you- enjoy your trip and always safe travels 💚

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Jeep !!!

[@LilLoopie]

I'm looking forward to this series. I've been on many parts and never seen others. I'm also always looking out for roads I need to stay away from while driving. (heights, yikes!) 😆

[@gosmall.livelarge]

thx for wathcing !

[@64maruca]

Loving your tour so far! I so enjoyed seeing the Chicago area my hometown and glad Kyle could join you😀

[@gosmall.livelarge]

thx Mary !

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Spiffy Kino 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 love all the history and tips on how you are doing this rout 66. My parents did it on their honeymoon in 1947. It’s on my bucket list. Nice job!!

[@simplysenora9269]

OMG! Do they have pictures from 1947? I can only imagine how different the route looks. ☺️

[@gosmall.livelarge]

wow K3… that is very cool … 1947 !

[@marygoround2381]

From the frying pan into the fire 😂

[@gosmall.livelarge]

yes !

[@chiplydick6285]

I'm excited to travel Route 66 with you. I want to do the same trip one day. Thank you.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Awesome Chip…