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Charlie knows what a road trip feels like.
He just can't go whenever he wants.

Some years they made it to Florida for Christmas. Some years they couldn't afford it. Charlie doesn't understand the second kind of year.

Driver (Dad. Reliable.)
? Vehicle (working on it)
Road Crew (that's you)
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Membership + gear. Every dollar funds the ride.

Charlie's Road Crew logo — yellow lab in profile looking down the highway, framed by weathered Americana banners
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Charlie's Mission Plan

KY FL BG FTL ~950 miles XMAS '26

The Story

His name is Charlie. He's been road tripping with his dad Mike since the day he was adopted — raised on highway miles, rest stops, and the particular joy of a dog with his nose out the window at 65 mph.

His dad Mike just turned 70. He lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He builds things with his hands, refinishes furniture, grows plants in his yard, and fixes whatever his neighbors need fixed. He's been Charlie's driver for years.

He deserves to load up whenever Charlie decides it's time to go — no hotels, no pet fees, no checking the account first.

Charlie has a plan. He drew it on a chalkboard. He already confirmed his driver is available. He just needs a better vehicle.

Charlie's chalkboard mission plan — route map from Bowling Green to Fort Lauderdale with checklist: Driver confirmed, Vehicle in progress, Road Crew that's you

We're the road crew. This is our job.

The Mission

Every dollar goes toward one thing: getting Charlie and his Driver their own Mobile Doghouse by Christmas 2026. That's an RV — Charlie's words, not ours. Bowling Green, KY to Fort Lauderdale, FL. 950 miles. On their terms.

We're not looking for fancy. We're looking for reliable, weatherproof, and Charlie-approved.

What Charlie's Shopping For (The Mobile Doghouse)

Ford E-350 Class C (Coachmen / Four Winds)
1998–2006 · Self-contained · Highway ready
$4,000–$6,500
Chevy/GM Class C (Winnebago Minnie / Jayco)
2000–2008 · Reliable platforms · Highway ready
$4,500–$7,000
Ford E-450 Class C (Fleetwood Tioga)
Late 90s–2000s · Solid build · Common parts
$3,500–$6,000

Where the Money Goes

Total transparency. Every dollar accounted for.

RV Purchase (The Mobile Doghouse)$6,500
KY Motor Vehicle Usage Tax (6%)$390
Title + Registration + Plates$125
Insurance (first year)$700
Pre-Purchase Inspection$175
Charlie's Road Supplies$200
Buffer (repairs, unexpected)$910
Total Mission Budget$9,000

The Crew Store

Membership starts at $25. Every purchase funds the mission. When it's gone, it's gone.

1 Slot Only
$9,000
Fund the Entire Mission
One person. One purchase. The whole ride — paid for. You get everything from every tier, eternal crew status, and the first call when Charlie arrives in Fort Lauderdale. This is the move.
Buy — $9,000
1 available. When it's gone, it's gone.
1 Slot Only
📦 Everything + Max Benefits
$2,000
All-In
Every piece of gear. Every digital perk. Every update. Your name on the road map. Handwritten postcard from the road. Max crew status. One slot.
Buy — $2,000
1 available. When it's gone, it's gone.
📦 Ships to You
$40
Sticker Crew
Everything in Crew Member + diner sticker sheet + Road Crew koozie. For laptops, water bottles, and tailgates.
Buy — $40
📦 Ships to You
$60
Crew Tee
Everything in Crew Member + Classic Crew Tee. Black heavyweight. Charlie's Road Crew emblem on front, BG → FTL on back. The shirt that starts a conversation at a gas station.
Buy — $60
📦 Full Package
$120
Full Kit
Everything in Crew Member + Crew Tee + Koozie + Sticker Sheet + Embroidered Patch. The complete road crew loadout. Ships as one package.
Buy — $120
📦 Ships + Digital
$200
Pit Stop
Full Kit + your name on Charlie's official road map (photographed in the RV before departure) + digital crew certificate with paw print stamp.
Buy — $200
Premium
📦 Ships + Handwritten
$350
Ride Along
Everything in Pit Stop + a handwritten postcard from Charlie's Driver, mailed from the road during the first trip. Real ink. Real miles. Real road dust.
Buy — $350

Join the Crew

Membership starts at $25. Every purchase gets Charlie closer to the road.

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No gear needed. No strings. Just help get Charlie on the road. Any amount goes directly to the mission.

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Charlie and his Driver. Their own Mobile Doghouse. Christmas 2026.

Bowling Green to Fort Lauderdale. Whenever Charlie decides.

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