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See these vehicles all over the world and they are by far the most impractical vehicles you could invent. Apart from the major deserts and of course any Walmart parking lot, they are just too big for most unpaved roads, too heavy for a lot of bridges and too wide for many forest tracks.
These vehicles are not for everybody and they are not intended for (or marketed to) your average American RV "camper". Practicality is not part of the equation.
This type of Expedition Vehicle, like those manufactured by GXV, UNICAT, and yes even EarthRoamer, are designed for people who do global overland travel.
A well built expedition vehicle is remarkably capable both on and off-road and will go places that one could never dream of getting to (and back from) with a truck camper, travel trailer, or motorhome. They use chassis and engines that have stood the test of time, are extremely durable, and have global parts availability (e.g. MAN, Mercedez-Benz, Caterpillar). They are able to travel almost anywhere on the planet (yes, even on forest tracks) and provide for the safety and comfort of the occupants for extended periods of time and in extreme conditions.
For more information on expedition travel I suggest you take a look at Expedition Portal, or plan a visit to the Overland Expo.
By the way, my family of 4 is in the process of planning a year-long trip across the US and Canada in our TC…I see this short trip as preparation for a much longer multi-continent expedition. We'll spend the year in North America learning about what what works and what doesn't, and what we actually need to support a family of 4 (eg. maintenance, fuel, water, food, environmental, living space, etc) with little dependence on the "outside world". You can bet that when the time comes to head out on our round-the-world trip, we'll be doing it in a real expedition vehicle.
Cheers,
-Mark
