RV Tour | Solo Female Traveler | Why She Chose an Airstream Over Van Life

This RV Tour & Solo Female Traveler chose an airstream over van life because of the benefits of not having everything with you everywhere you go. She loves the strong sense of security it gives her, the well thought out places for storage and the vintage aesthetics that reminds her of her old soul. Meet Laura and her cute little pup Vandy. While it's not a remodel, it's cool to see what Airstreams are doing these days with their latest models. And she's a crack up to boot.
0:00 Story Intro
0:59 Tour Start
1:11 Ford 2500 4X4
1:24 Outside Tour
4:22 Inside Layout
5:11 Dining/Workspace
6:52 Kitchen
10:21 Closet
10:28 Bathroom
10:43 Bedroom
11:55 Story Outro
14:10 Bloopers

[@karadizon4299]

Wow she’s amazing. Living life to the fullest and enjoying her life after her divorce. I see some people who goes through a divorce and all they do is sit around and self pity, I so love her. Her instagram photography is amazing

[@TravisTravels]

She’s pretty awesome, thanks for watching.

[@summercalifornia3492]

Shes bomb - love how she just jumped in with no prior experience. So bold. 💕

[@TravisTravels]

She certainly had a good start I’ll give her that.

[@LauraJCole]

Thanks! Sometimes a little bit of blind faith can be just enough to get you going

[@TeeMarie36]

@@LauraJCole I definitely agree.. blind faith and courage

[@elizabethm7552]

@@LauraJCole Are you going to put content out? I would Love to follow you!

[@LauraJCole]

@@elizabethm7552 Omg that’s so sweet. I’m not ready to do KZbin or make videos myself but I do post pictures on Instagram if you want to follow me there @rivetandroam

[@markj10]

I’ve lived on the road for over 6+ years, tried the vanlife which was great, but now living in my Airstream is the perfect balance, I don’t ever think about moving into a brick&mortar or miss it. I lover to live in State Parks and National Parks... Life is what you make of it!!

[@TravisTravels]

I agree completely.

[@barbibutton9619]

My family believe that I am "unstable" for making this my short term goal. I KNOW in my gut and soul, that I can live out my days HAPPILY in an RV

[@TravisTravels]

@@barbibutton9619 family often times are the least supportive and understanding of our goals. Just do it! They’ll get with the program eventually.

[@barbibutton9619]

@@TravisTravels I plan on it because I don't think I'll be happy if I don't. It's a MUST DO 😃

[@roxyraber8931]

Great job, her Air Stream is so cozy, she’s did a good job. lover you humor and bloopers. 💜🧜🏼‍♀️

[@TravisTravels]

Thank you, I always try to get those bloopers in there lol

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you! Travis did a great job!

[@smc130]

She’s so smart to grab the opportunity to travel and see the country.

[@TravisTravels]

Totally agree!

[@qianaricci8043]

😲 dream dog. Dream airstream. Im living vicariously thru you until i can break free from my job that has taken over my life

[@pdmullgirl]

I love Airstreams! So naturally, I like this one. They are so nice inside and that shine outside. Love it. I wish her health, happiness and safety on her travels. Enjoyed the video Travis! ❤️💜💚

[@TravisTravels]

Thanks Paige! She was so funny, I cracked up so much making this video lol.

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you! You can never have enough of all three 💕

[@TrinkaPolite]

Wonderful story & RV!! Glad to know you can start without knowing everything!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

If I had to live like this, this is the get-up I would want. A huge Ford Truck and an Airstream!

[@augustcalderaro3797]

Great thoughts about life, thanks for sharing much appreciated! Beautiful young lady, her companion and a fantastic Rig for sure!

[@TravisTravels]

Totally agree, thanks for watching August :)

[@christinecharbonneau4448]

She has exactly the length of Airstream I want. Such a terrific adventure. Glad to see stories of women leading their best lives.

[@caryneisenberg1504]

Yay UCF!!! Beautiful camper !!

[@tguthrie1121]

Thanks for opening up your space for us! I can’t wait to get my airstream to share with 2 small dogs and 2 cats. Safe travels!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Always love hearing from single female travelers! May you have many safe enjoyable adventures!

[@TravisTravels]

Thanks for watching ;)

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you!

[@gloriaortega9416]

Love this. I have wanted to do this for a long time but have never found the courage I guess to give up my home that my kids consider home as well. Admire her so very much.

[@miketybring4700]

Home is a huge part of a childs life

[@ambergastelum2678]

Wow! What a courageous woman ❤️❤️❤️

[@TravisTravels]

Totally agree, she’s amazing!! Thanks for watching.

[@johnflores4891]

Congratulations on being so confident and independent! You Rock Lady. 😎👍

[@DivineMojo]

Yes Bloopers!! 🤣🤣 Love it!! 🤩🤩 Wow Laura that is a gorgeous home on wheels, Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing where your adventures take you! Happy Travels! 😁🙏🏼💜

[@TravisTravels]

Awe thanks for watching! Miss you, I need to catch up on your videos. Today is a great day for that.

[@DivineMojo]

@@TravisTravels Miss You! And great job on the video, always a pleasure to watch my friend. 🙏🏼💜🤗

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you!!

[@juliegolub2602]

What fun and adventurous life style! This is what life should be! Beautiful home ❤️

[@TravisTravels]

Thank you for watching :)

[@kaitlynjanosik4118]

what 👏🏻 a 👏🏻 badass 👏🏻 you go, lady!!

[@LauraJCole]

Aww thanks, Kaitlyn! 💕

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

I agree! I bought a lil Guy Max in honor of my father Guy in November and it’s still winterized and I was paralyzed because of all that’s gone wrong so far and just a week ago today I crunched my ac unit at the car wash!! I cried and wanted to sell it and then I put my big girl panties on and have kept putting one foot in front of the other and stumbled upon this video just now and honestly it was a God send for it sure boosted my esteem! Thanks lady!! Now I wanna get out there and go for it!!!

[@LauraJCole]

@@Rejoicewithsinging I’m so happy to hear that! For what it’s worth, it seemed like everything went wrong for me this January. I had to push back my trip three weeks after getting sick, then blowing two tires, which damaged my airstream and I had to take it to the shop to get repaired. On the way back from picking it up, I hit a pole and put a big ole dent on the side. I thought the universe was telling me this whole trip was a bad idea, but I’m glad I didn’t get stuck on that thought and I wouldn’t trade these past few months on the road for anything. 💕

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

Laura Thanks soo much for sharing all this because this is the wacko stuff that’s been happening to me and finally I screamed out last Friday night “God are you trying to tell me this is not for me!?!” He didn’t answer back but things sure have been a bumpy road and it’s encouraging to know that in spite of it all you keep going girl!! Yay!!👍💃😊❤️💃

[@bethdavis5470]

I never would have thought that living in a luxurious airstream was synonymous with "being in nature " but I get it, I do.

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

But living in a $500 van does?

[@kentancock6587]

Did you know that Jackson Center Ohio is the home of Airstream and once a year a lot of those silver tubes come home, I remember it one year when I was working in that city, and saw a silver shimmer across fields and fields of them.

[@kimberleekolb3472]

Alumapalooza 🥰

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thank you for the video. You've got a lovely home on wheels, only thing I dislike, is if you got into difficulty you have to exit the airstream to get into your van & drive off. Stay safe on your travels.

[@lagunn327]

Loved her perspective! Nice Setup!

[@TravisTravels]

Right on! Thanks for watching.

[@lisawillis4881]

I absolutely love her space ❤

[@LivingJudyStyle]

Just a suggestion.. cover your tag during videos. Stay safe, and you have a great home!

[@TravisTravels]

makes no difference to show license plates or tags in videos. It's in public view in public eyes for 100's of people to see everyday. There is no scam or hack going around where someone can take that information and do anything of value with it. Its just a non sense superstition that people have been saying for years but has no warrant or actual proof of any wrong doing.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

@@TravisTravels right, like even if they got her DMV info...how are they going to find her?

[@TravisTravels]

@@randomvintagefilm273 they aren’t lol. It’s just so ridiculous

[@LivingJudyStyle]

Sorry...I wasn't being mean just concerned.

[@barbibutton9619]

@@LivingJudyStyle it was very nice of you

[@101taiga]

Brave soul! I thought about a truck/travel trailer initially when I started travel nursing, but ended up in a camper van. Nice set-up! Happy and safe travels to you and the pupster! ✌🏼

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you!!

[@TandemAdventures]

Hey great rig! And good for you for just doing it. One tip I've always been told to do- is cross the safety chains on the hitch. It doesn't look like yours are. I've towed lots of things over the years, and if it meant lengthening the chains, I did it. Cheers!!!

[@LauraJCole]

I’ve definitely been doing it since someone mentioned it, and I’m thankful they did!

[@DavidLaFerney]

My wife and I travel in a 2011 27’ FB Classic very like yours. It’s everything we need and we love it. You’ll love yours too I bet.

[@LauraJCole]

I'm loving it. It really feels like home with the added benefit of the concept of "home" expanding to be less based on a physical location.

[@oceanlover3530]

That’s so awesome! Love how organized she is. That trailer is as nice, if not nicer, then any apartment she could rent! Beautiful tiny home! Thanks for the fun post! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@LauraJCole]

Agreed on it being as nice if not nicer than any freaking apartment-and offers so much more flexibility and freedom. Thanks for watching!

[@oceanlover3530]

@@LauraJCole Hi Laura. Sorry. I wasn’t sure if you read these comments since it’s not actually your channel, otherwise I would have been addressing you directly. You have a beautiful little home! I hope to be doing some RV-ing sometime in the next few years myself. This vlog was very inspiring! Thanks! Stay safe! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@LauraJCole]

@@oceanlover3530 Love it and can’t wait to see you out on the road!

[@shirleylake7738]

Thank you,for the Air stream tour. My Dad always admired their looks and quality. Happy trails.

[@TrustingYourProcess]

I love, love love this video. I watch it often as my manifestation tool. I want this type of travel trailer and I decided this as I watch this video the first time! Thank you.

[@TravisTravels]

Right on, I’m so glad my video inspires you to follow your dreams. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@LauraJCole]

I love this! Do it!

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

Thanks lady!!!! You rock!!! Love your enthusiasm and positive outlook and your fur baby is soo sweet!!

[@patriciasizemore6196]

Your home is beautiful!!! Had an Airstream years ago , sold it and have always regretted selling it . Enjoy

[@marcellaorourke8997]

Wow! I would never have the nerve to drive something that big, much less tow an airstream, which is beautiful by the way! You are my hero!

[@annek1226]

As a woman I always thought they were a dream to tow! I loved ours! A 32 footer! Enjoy!

[@Macafotografa]

That's the life I want. You are actually really pretty and I love your style!

[@Accountant-tf4pu]

I love the footprint of resources saved that’s why I do it

[@TravisTravels]

A good reason too.

[@aprils6971]

I'm thinking of doing this with no experience......thanks for the inspiration 🤩😍

[@TravisTravels]

Just get started! That's always the hardest part. But if you spend every day working on it, dreaming about it, you'll make it happen.

[@simonvance8054]

I'm honestly so happy for anyone living this awesome lifestyle!..I just like knowing there are people out there doing that... Right now it's hard to even imagine it's a possibility for me from where I am now but I hope one day I will... thanks for the video!

[@BuzzyStreet]

You have a beautiful home and an attitude to match. Great tour.

[@budsworld22]

You have a great rig ! Nice to see you do it all by yourself . Keep it up and keep safe !

[@gailwynne6135]

Hello from Gail of Perth Western Australia. What a great life you have, Love your big 4 wheel drive and the van you live in, plus you dog for compay. You are well set up so you deserve to enjoy your trips and where ever you go. awesome. Take care, stay safe and GOD BLESS.👍😊🙏

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

This, a 5th wheel or a class A is how you do the nomadic thing, leave the tiny vans to the kids. I want to feel like I am at home, not on a never ending grubby camping trip.

[@Nadine----]

Also, as an artist, I need my tools.

[@lynnescaddan8919]

You've got tons of courage, I could NOT live alone, let alone live alone in a home on wheels. According to our daughter I'm afraid of my own shadow. Stay safe.

[@TravisTravels]

Lol that's cute, it was very lonely. But so freeing.

[@TheMrprez]

We had a 25’ Airstream Flying Cloud with the rear bedroom. We traveled full time for 2 years. I remember having those windows open and banging my head on them many times. Nice trailer!

[@TravisTravels]

Lol that’s good.

[@HealthyModern]

cool and funny people love it ❤️

[@jennifergraham612]

Hats off to this lady, no prior knowledge of R v,

[@gigiheritage5813]

You did great! Love your Airstream. Now I know the name. Will research

[@TravisTravels]

It's an Airstream International

[@robinhart1390]

Your photos are lovely❣️

[@bozwick019]

Hi Laura Safe Travels from your Airstream Sisters in SoCal..ps look up the stove fan modification for the Buddy Heaters.

[@LauraJCole]

Ohhh thank you!!

[@somedayistodayrv]

Thanks for sharing and a great video! I have an airstream 27 foot as well and they are great RV's. Hope you enjoy all that the US has to offer those that travel. Take care and stay well. Dave.

[@SamanthaBManthaJane]

Yes, yes, yes, you and the bloopers in there! Love it!

[@TravisTravels]

Lol right on, thanks for watching!

[@TracyLynn589]

Her home is beautiful!!

[@TracyLynn589]

New subscriber here! Videos are great!

[@ddolde]

Absolutely a better choice than a van

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Very nice travel RV... it's the biggest towable I've seen. I love having my things with me too. You Go!

[@TexCynRVLife]

I have a vintage 28' 1974 Silver Streak TT that I renovated. It's floorplan is similar to the older Airstream, but more like an Avion. I do have a passion for these tin cans! I'm glad she has found the balancing act of life! 👍🙂

[@TravisTravels]

Are you in Texas?

[@TexCynRVLife]

@@TravisTravels Yes, till May.

[@TravisTravels]

@@TexCynRVLife If you make your way here to the west coast. I'd love to tour your rig and tell your story.

[@TexCynRVLife]

@@TravisTravels Thank you. I may head that way later this year, but the Silver Streak will remain here in storage. I'll be traveling in my older 1996 22' ClassC motorhome. Vroom vroom...actually more like putter putter 😂

[@TravisTravels]

@@TexCynRVLife Totally understandable. Let me know when you make it out here and we'll see about it.

[@lesleyr.4173]

Loved your video. Been thinking about an Airstream and wondering about vacuuming inside. We have a dog.

[@annehedonia156]

I love the interior and how you have it set up.

[@travelingwiththeresa2337]

I love Airstreams, I’m getting one at some point! Thanks for sharing your space with us Laura 💕 and as always, Travis is a wonderful storyteller 💓😍

[@LauraJCole]

Can’t wait to see what you get. And definitely agree-Travis is a wonderful storyteller 💕

[@TravisTravels]

@@LauraJCole thank you Laura❤️

[@TravisTravels]

Right on Theresa, you’re gonna love it!

[@vickyhudsonwilliams9529]

I love your attitude about life. Good travels

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you! 💕

[@thetwinspuppetshow71]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾love it!!!!

[@shannoncrook4712]

I love your airstream. You’re rocking it! ❤️🇨🇦

[@suzannecardinal3990]

Tout simplement BRAVO et pour votre formidable présence sur la planète et pour votre façon parcourir la vie en anticipant même les difficultés avec une désinvolture rationnelle et amusante...encore une fois Bravo

[@LauraJCole]

Merci beaucoup!

[@TeddyBearFarmer]

Thank You for sharing your Airstream it’s Beautiful 🥰

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you!

[@79gsonethousand]

Work should be the thing that funds all the good things in your life and not the main part of your life!!! Your Genius!!!!!!!!!!!😍

[@leeevers8976]

Good for you!!!

[@MaxTripIndonesia]

Great Video my Friend Beautiful Place Thank's for sharing Greeting from Indonesia

[@TravisTravels]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@MaxTripIndonesia]

@@TravisTravels You're welcome my friend

[@Kraypaper]

You're an inspirational lady and I really enjoyed this video :)

[@TravisTravels]

thank you for watching!

[@jameshambrick7918]

Great tour and I loved the ending as well as the bloopers 😜

[@TravisTravels]

I took your advice and added a little bit of me at the end. Probably gonna do that at the end of all my videos. Thanks James!

[@TravisTravels]

I've always liked the look of airstreams. They are built like tanks, would you do fulltime travel in one of these?

[@jameshambrick7918]

Yes, I would full time in an Airstream 👍

[@TravisTravels]

@@jameshambrick7918 I think I'd still choose a Van over an airstream. I like having everything with me. But I'd be willing to try it.

[@kateburk2168]

When I was a kid, we'd join family at camp and they had an Airstream trailer...not as long as her's nor as fancy but lots of upgrades over the last 65 yrs or so.👍 So yeah, I'd full-time in one.😎

[@TravisTravels]

@@kateburk2168 yeah I mean it's pretty spacious. I think I'd probably get used to it. Especially pulling it with a sexy 4x4 like hers lol.

[@TravisTravels]

@nunya she paid about $56k for her used Airstream. So it’s not much more than what people are paying for a tricked out sprinter 4x4.

[@txladywolf01]

Main thing is YOU have YOUR INDEPENDENCE. You found your own comfort zone. Only thing I would say is have a Jackery Back up generator. Bob Wells has wonderful Ideas for beginners. MOST of all enjoy your life....It’s the one I would like to have....some day. ENJOY!!!

[@TheSelfEternal]

Awesome vid. 🥳 loved the bloopers 🥰 thank you 🙏🏽

[@TravisTravels]

Lol right on, thanks for watching ;)

[@deborahharvey6484]

Exactly 🥰

[@petmom74]

Hope I meet up with her and her cute little cavalier one day. She's amazing.

[@LauraJCole]

Aww thank you! I’d love that!

[@gwenwilson3532]

Very inspirational! I hope I can do this soon! THANKS ! XOXO

[@TravisTravels]

I’m so glad you found inspiration, thank you for watching ❤️

[@loisnewton1876]

love your home! Looks very comfy and has plenty of room to live in. Enjoy!

[@brendajames9431]

Love your airstream. They are the best

[@sherrylynn3304]

Wow awesome! I wanna be like you when I grow up! 5 year plan to rv across north America and work as a vendor.

[@TravisTravels]

Do eeeeeet!

[@coupage2836]

Airstreams are the top of the line in RV's and trailers, other than a mercedes van, why wouldn't anyone want that. That thing costs bank.

[@Metoo1111]

You could put a tall plastic storage shelving unit in the shower for more storage? better organization and easy removal if you wanted.

[@LauraJCole]

LOVE this idea!

[@hushamahmed1531]

Very cool 😎

[@bio7021]

Love the Airstream and the puppy❤️

[@nightstalkerck]

I enjoy this episode every time I watch it, love the bedroom, the only thing I don't like is no booth.

[@Marnarose4433]

She is so sweet!

[@ambushpredator7629]

That is awesome 🤗. I like the airstreams as they are simple compact with a great look. I think more people should do this. I will by in a year but am looking to boondock %95 of the time, I want to be a off grid demigod god 😂 so I will go solar with portable gas generators for backup. Enjoy your time out in nature and be safe 🤗.

[@LauraJCole]

Thanks and can’t wait for you to live off-grid demigod god life!

[@Majorbanjo]

Love this!

[@TravisTravels]

Right on, thanks for watching.

[@dougschemmel99]

Your living well…. Great attitude about life

[@Dionydejesus]

I really love the bloopers!!! ❤❤❤

[@TravisTravels]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@loritowne-culver2506]

Thanks for this beautiful video. She’s living my dream 💭

[@TravisTravels]

Welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@iheartcolorado9311]

LOVE this! I am getting ready to sell my house in 2 weeks and I am trying to figure out how to make vanlife vs RVlife work. I am an ER nurse and I have 2 cats (they are my first priority) so I need to be able to keep them safe and warm or cool, depending on the season, while I would be at work. I am so envious of people who are living’ the dream have so much freedom!

[@TravisTravels]

What is the average temps where you live during the summer?

[@iheartcolorado9311]

@@TravisTravels I currently live in Minnesota, so it’s very cold in the winter and VERY hot and humid in the summer. My plan is to travel though, I don’t want to stay in MN. I will probably do travel nursing. There is just no way that I would leave my cats in a van without heat or or air, nobody should leave an animal in a hot or cold vehicle. A van just gives a lot more freedom, but an RV may be more sensible for me. Love your content!

[@TravisTravels]

@@iheartcolorado9311 Thank you so much. I know a few traveling nurses doing vanlife. I think you have consider accessibility too. I don't know about hospitals and parking for employees but I'm willing to bet they aren't ok with RV's in the parking lot. But a van they are. Every person I've met on the road is always conscious about leaving their pets in the vehicle. The cold isn't as much a factor as the heat. As your vehicle should be insulated. And a heater that's ideal for any situation is a diesel heater. Have a maxxair fan on the roof to circulate the air. That'll drop the inside temp by 10 to 15 degrees depending on where you are. Also get a pet camera, so you can monitor the temps inside the vehicle as well as check in on your pets when you want on your phone. A/C is out of the question. But I know of a new swamp cooler that can run off 200 watts of solar.

[@iheartcolorado9311]

@@TravisTravels thanks for the info

[@TravisTravels]

@@iheartcolorado9311 Here is the swamp cooler. www.fresair.com/vanlife/

[@RVAmerica]

Great tour! Found your channel by total accident, but really glad I did. Love the comment, put in a backup camera so I didn't kill someone. Lol we have a class c, because we could not back a rig. Totally admire you for stepping out of your comfort zone and doing it! Great video and can't wait to see where your travels take you next! Lynn and Danny

[@TravisTravels]

Right on! Thanks for checking it out. You can follow her on her travels @riventandroam. I honestly wish I had. Backup camera for my van. So many blind spots and hard to tell how close my spare is to things behind me. Someday lol. Thank you again for checking it out.

[@LauraJCole]

Still not my favorite part but the backup camera definitely helps!

[@demsrules]

I'm digging this channel!! Thank you!!👍🏾

[@TravisTravels]

Right on, thanks for watching Gerold!

[@neresq]

Love this video. Love you. And so jealous of the life you're getting to lead/live. BTW, Go Knights! (younger son is an alum).

[@TravisTravels]

Right on, thanks for watching Nancy.

[@ikindred]

Nice tour. I just don't understand why you would use a public shower as opposed to your own where you don't have to use shower shoes.

[@thatsjustrong7618]

I thought the same thing. Why would you want to have to leave your home to go get a shower?? To each his own I guess. I just don't understand.

[@terrirocklover7957]

exact same thought...I would much prefer to use my own shower in my own home

[@brendawatring602]

My guess is the water usage and tiny shower.

[@dunigan4225]

You are extremely brave, good for you. Enjoy you travel and beautiful space.😏

[@LauraJCole]

Thank you!

[@bsavage2404]

Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@flexjay87]

1st reason people buy an Airstream, is the quality and design. 2nd reason is, because you can afford it !

[@odthegreatest]

Wow, amazing. Go girl!

[@allegrosotto2126]

Another interesting interview, thanks.

[@TravisTravels]

Thank you, I try to focus on the why, how, what they do one the road and inspiration. People are surprised by what they say when being interviewed by me as I am. I love what I do.