Our Story

Hi, I’m Caleb Nelson. My wife, Emilie, and I founded Backroad Purpose years ago out of a Toyota FJ. Starting from our original home base in Nashville, TN, we traveled the country for a year before starting a family. So we definitely know what “living off-the-grid” means! Now based in Wilmington, NC, we’re all about family, freedom, and fun! We’d be so honored to help you discover that exciting way of living as well! 

We take pride in what we do and love to see our builds play a part in creating core memories for our clients and their families. We strive to continue to give everyone the opportunity to embrace freedom; to live the life they desire, wherever and whenever that may be. So please contact us today and let’s get started on a Functional, Luxury, Off-The-Grid, Build for you!

A family of six outdoors enjoying a joyful moment, with parents and four children, including a baby, on a grassy field surrounded by trees.
A white bus parked in a wooded area with trees overhead and fallen leaves on the ground.
Two people standing on a ladder outside a vehicle with a rooftop tent during winter, with snow and sand on the ground.
Two people sitting on top of a wooden sign that reads 'Death Valley National Park' with a map illustration. One person is wearing a blue shirt and gray pants, and the other is in a green shirt and black shorts. There is a black Toyota off-road vehicle with luggage on top parked next to the sign, with desert landscape and mountains in the background.
A smiling young woman and man taking a selfie outside in a rainy environment, with trees and outdoor furniture in the background. young business owner, entrepreneurial.
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