Some partnerships are transactional.
Others are built the long way—on dirt roads, shared weekends, and a whole lot of trust. That’s the story behind our partnership with ROAMBUILT.
A Chance Meeting That Turned Into Something More
In October 2020, TOURIG owner Eric Miller met Ty Pierce—formerly of Backwoods Adventure Mods—during a weekend in Arkansas at the Rendezvous of the Ozarks Overland Rally. What started as a chance meeting quickly turned into something much more lasting.
At the time, TOURIG was sourcing roof racks and bumpers from Backwoods. But it didn’t take long for both sides to realize they shared more than just a business alignment. There was a mutual respect for craftsmanship, a passion for the van and overland community, and an energy that made collaboration feel effortless.
That connection never faded.
Five+ Years of Shared Builds, Community, and Trust
Over the past five-plus years, Eric and Ty have piled up countless shared experiences—van-community meetups, personal projects, shop conversations, and plenty of real-world adventures. Along the way, they became fixtures in the scene and each other’s go-to collaborators.
It’s the kind of partnership that doesn’t need much explaining. You can see it—and feel it—in the work.
Why ROAMBUILT Fits TOURIG Builds So Well
ROAMBUILT’s products reflect the same mindset we care deeply about at TOURIG:
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Thoughtful, functional design
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Durable materials built for long-term use
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Gear meant to be lived with, not babied
From roof racks to exterior solutions, ROAMBUILT products are designed with intention and tested where it matters most—out on the road. They don’t just look good on a van; they earn their place through performance, reliability, and real-world use.
That’s exactly what we look for in the partners we choose to build alongside.
More Than a Partner—A Friend
We’re proud to build vans with companies like ROAMBUILT. But more than that, we’re proud of the friendships that have grown from these collaborations.
Because at the end of the day, the best builds don’t come from transactions alone—they come from trust, shared experience, and people who genuinely love what they do.
That’s the foundation of TOURIG × ROAMBUILT. Built on the road and strengthened by friendship.