Show-Me Van Life

Welcome to Show-Me Van Life! πŸšπŸŒ„
Join Joe Boyd, an Army veteran as he explores life on the road in his 2023 Winnebago Solis Pocket 36A. From national parks to hidden gems, we’re documenting the highs, lows, and real stories of full-time #VanLife. Sandy crossed that rainbow bridge in November 2025 and is missed.

Whether you're dreaming of hitting the road, curious about van builds and travel tips, or just love dogs and scenic drives, this channel has something for you. Expect honest gear reviews, campsite tours, off-grid living advice, and behind-the-scenes of a veteran's journey toward freedom and simplicity.

Follow our journey across America:
Dog-friendly van life adventures
Veteran perspective on minimalism & freedom
Dinosaurs

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Most of my content is shot using my GoPro 12. Dash cam footage is courtesy of my Botslab 360DashCam-G500H-DBCB.

My primary editing software is CyberLink PowerDirector365.


Show-Me Van Life

With all the indigenous sites I have visited you're probably wondering when I will do a video on Cahokia Mounds, the granddaddy of them all. The short answer is "when the museum reopens." Unfortunately, the museum has been closed over 4 years and not the original 1 it was supposed to take. Typical Illinois government at its finest.

7 months ago | [YT] | 1