EarthRoamer-F550

FishOnOne wrote:
I found this interesting...

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I would not mention EarthRoamer or Ford 550 to Australian Adventurer, Dick Smith, not happy campers

Or ridiculous..

"EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicles are sold factory direct and are custom built to order. Typical prices for a completed 2015 model year EarthRoamer XV-LT range from around $282,000 – $500,000, XV-LTS prices range from around $312,000 – $560,000 and XV-LTSS prices range from around $342,000 to over $600,000 depending on options."

AngryBert-63 wrote:
Or ridiculous..

"EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicles are sold factory direct and are custom built to order. Typical prices for a completed 2015 model year EarthRoamer XV-LT range from around $282,000 – $500,000, XV-LTS prices range from around $312,000 – $560,000 and XV-LTSS prices range from around $342,000 to over $600,000 depending on options."

I spoke to Dick now in his early 70's and he did not want to talk about his experiences with EarthRoamer I know the original Company went Bankrupt.

The price point puts them out of reach for most folks, but seeing one in person is most impressive. I am very proud that my son works there.

There are many lessons run-of-the-mill RV manufacturers could learn about space utilization and quality of workmanship.

12thgenusa wrote:
The price point puts them out of reach for most folks, but seeing one in person is most impressive. I am very proud that my son works there.

There are many lessons run-of-the-mill RV manufacturers could learn about space utilization and quality of workmanship.

Hopefully the new management has turned it around

12thgenusa wrote:
There are many lessons run-of-the-mill RV manufacturers could learn about space utilization and quality of workmanship.

The likely could implement all kinds of things if they were charging a half-million per unit.

AngryBert-63 wrote:

12thgenusa wrote:
There are many lessons run-of-the-mill RV manufacturers could learn about space utilization and quality of workmanship.

The likely could implement all kinds of things if they were charging a half-million per unit.

That is a lot cheaper alternatives that would be better

RobertRyan wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
I found this interesting...

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I would not mention EarthRoamer or Ford 550 to Australian Adventurer, Dick Smith, not happy campers

But keep in mind that they traveled over some of the most atrocious road and paths on Earth on their Around The World odyssey.
Russia Mongolia, etc.

I'm curious to know what they were un-happy with, looking at their website I see no negativity. The used it for purpose, then sold it when done...
How many vehicles have followed their path without some maintenance?

I think they are cool trucks, built in the USA to fill a small segment.
Likely will never be able to play in that financial segment. Not sure I would other than to follow the Smiths adventure. For what it is I can't find better that is built stateside. Unicats are awesome too, but a but more expensive to buy and own in the states...

Oh well, at least there's freedom of choice, and a rig for every idea...

Did he say $470k?
That would buy a nice diesel pusher and a jeep toad.