Tommy Penick’s license plates say he’s from Virginia, but he hasn’t lived there in over six years. Instead he’s been on the road building his photography business. “There’s more or less two ways to make your career come together,” he says. “You either find a job that helps you supplement your income, or you drastically cut your living expenses.” For Penick, who’s at home on a class V river, it was a no brainer: cut down on comforts for the freedom of life on the road.


GRANDMA’S KITCHEN


VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL 2009 GMC Yukon and converted 5x10 utility trailer


ODOMETER READING 90,000 miles


OCCUPANCY (PEOPLE)


Three really good friends. OCCUPANCY (BOATS)


Five boats on the highway, seven for the shuttle.


ESSENTIAL FEATURES


Penick added insulation, hardwood floors, solar panels and a water tank to his trailer, and, to make it feel like home, “I bought a really nice candle from a thrift store and called it done. It’s called Grandma’s Kitchen and it smells delicious.”


MEMORABLE MOMENT


Attempting to hit up Cali classic South Silver, Penick and a friend missed a turn during a midnight shuttle, trailer in tow. “Long story short, we were on the wrong road, and got stuck.” They were a little late for work the next day, but squeezed in a good run.


Pimp My Ride meets Cribs. PHOTOS: TOMMY PENICK


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