Rootless Living

The Dreaded Breakdown

WE’VE ALL SEEN it—a stranded RV on the side of a highway. A familiar dread rises from the pit of your stomach as you send good vibes to the broken-down traveler. If you travel long or far enough, chances are you will eventually find yourself broken down, enviously watching all the other rigs drive by.

Breakdowns are a part of nomad life. They are not the glamorous side highlighted on social media or the topic you share when discussing your unique lifestyle with family. But these unplanned hiccups come without warning and completely derail your carefully-crafted itinerary.

So what should you do when you break down? Here are some tips from a fellow traveler who is no stranger to impromptu

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