September 2026
 

2027 Rubber Tramp Rendezvous Logo Contest Winner!


 



Congratulations to Jeff Zagnoli Austin! His eye catching design of two nomads sharing a welcoming handshake will be featured on tee shirts and other HOWA merchandise.

Join the2026 National Vehicle Residency Summit

You are Invited to the 2026 National Vehicle Residency Summit taking place on Zoom - Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, 2026.


The National Vehicle Residency Coalition (NVRC) mobilizes communities nationwide to educate and advocate for the rights of vehicle residents, and to ensure representation in policy, planning, and public discourse.


This national event creates spaces for information sharing between vehicle residents, advocates, service providers, policy makers and researchers. Like the 2022 and 2024 Summits, multiple Zoom sessions are held over two days about a variety of topics regarding vehicle residency. Vehicle residents, past and present, attend for free!


Homes on Wheels Alliance and the National Vehicle Residency Coalition are allies and we encourage our members to participate in the summit.


More information and registration: https://vehicleresidency.org/

We have a location for a September Caravan!

The September Caravan will be held from September 14 – 25 near Steubenville, Ohio.


We're excited to bring a caravan gathering to the east. This is only the second time HOWA has held a caravan east of the Mississippi. The first was located in a remote dispersed camping spot in the Georgia Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.


As always at HOWA caravans, camping is free and everyone is welcome. Very few amenities are supplied so come prepared with food and water. Services are usually within 20 or 30 miles of the gathering location. Locations always have cell signal although it may not be strong enough for heavy work loads.


The site is close to a shooting range. Take this into consideration if you or your pets are triggered by gunshots.


The coordinates will be posted at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on September 13. https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/in-person-caravan-camp

Sponsor the 2027 RTRs

Your sponsorship helps make this community-focused event possible. Sponsorship dollars help support event operations, educational programming, community resources, and the many behind-the-scenes costs involved in bringing the RTR to life.


By sponsoring the RTR, your business has an opportunity to connect directly with a highly engaged nomadic audience, demonstrate your support for the community, and gain valuable exposure before, during, and after the event.



Whether you are a small nomad-owned business or a larger company looking to reach the growing mobile-living community, your support makes a difference.

Partner with HOWA and help us continue building community, sharing knowledge, and supporting people living life on their own terms.

While we do not offer traditional vendor booths, exhibitors are welcome to demonstrate their products and services and provide products or displays for attendees to see, handle, and learn more about. Exhibitors may also distribute brochures and other informational materials and provide attendees with the information they need to order or purchase your products directly. This is a great opportunity to connect with the RTR community, showcase what you offer, and introduce your products to a large audience of nomads and travelers.


For more information on exhibitor booths please contact HOWA@HomesOnWheelsAlliance.org

Ask about discounts for local businesses!

Our Summer Nomads are Still on the Job


For many summer unofficially ends on Labor Day weekend. However, that doesn't mean people stop visiting national parks or that the beets and wheat don't need to be harvested. Nomads who work these summer jobs stay until snow closes the roads or the harvest is finished.


They live with the constant, underlying reality that a single vehicle breakdown or medical emergency could unravel everything since long winters with few opportunities for work can push meager savings to the breaking point.


We are here to help—and with your support, we can!


Your donations support:

The Emergency Fund (eFund)— Direct grants up to $1,500 for safety-related repairs,

towing, food, and fuel. In 2025, we helped 39 people with over $10,000 in emergency

assistance.


In-Person Caravans — Volunteer-led gatherings that bring nomads together for

connection and mutual support throughout the season.


The Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) — Our free annual gathering in Quartzsite, AZ

draws 3,500+ nomads for workshops, community, and connection. Planning for our

January 2027 event is already underway, and your gift will help cover vital expenses that

make this free event possible.


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