All-Terrain Luxury: House on Wheels
June 1, 2005
The lightweight, thermal and acoustic insulated carbon fiber–reinforced
composite camper body is attached with an innovative TriMount system that
isolates most torsional (twisting) forces. The cleverly designed cabinetry is
crafted from premium materials, and the commercial-grade upholstery is tough and
easy to clean. Even the fasteners, connectors, and hardware are the finest
available.
Aside from the gear, the living space offers 6.5 feet of stand-up
height, a California king-size over-cab bed, an enclosed bathroom/shower with an
expandable changing room, hardwood dovetail drawers on extension slides, granite
counters, and fluorescent and halogen lighting. There is no need for propane,
since all systems use diesel from the 19-gallon front and 40-gallon rear tanks
or electricity from two 255-amp-hour absorbed glass-mat batteries, which are
charged by twin 185-watt solar panels and dual 130-amp engine alternators. The
heater is a 13,600 Btu diesel-fuel unit with a thermostat; air-conditioning is
5,500 Btu high-efficiency digital electric with remote.
The traveler goes
for $139,332 above the sticker price of $42,500 to $46,000 for the heavy duty
SuperCab or Crew Cab pickup. Other options include a 15,000-pound electric
winch, HID driving and off-road lights, a backup camera with LCD display,
integrated GPS navigation, and several audio/video systems, including satellite
TV and rear headrest video screens with wireless headphones—everything you need
to enjoy your away-from-it-all, life-altering expedition experience.
EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicles, 720.304.3174, www.earthroamer.com
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