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This article says they will extend into the 2020's https://www.trucks.com/2018/03/16/ford-product-strategy-trucks-hybrids-tesla/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F “Connectivity allows fleet customers to monitor driver behavior and fleet maintenance needs,” Hinrichs said. Ford will...

Back to the OP topic, I found a copy of the Earth Roamer brochure from 2004. Check out the list prices. Seems like they have easily exceeded the cost of living changes. Pricing EarthRoamer modifications run approximately $108,000 for a fully equipped XV-LT model and $103,000 for an XV-LS...

FWIW, from the Tesla Model S manual. Maybe it works below that temp though. Temperature Range Do not expose Model S to ambient temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time.

This rig would be light enough to easily remove after taking the bikes off and also would have the 18" slide out to possibly access the spare tire.

Looks like a good option. We are currently using Let's Go Aero box. It holds 2 road bikes with the front wheels removed. It also slides out about 18" to allow access to the rear doors. In order to use it with mountain bikes, you would also need to remove the handle bars. It's pretty stable off...

I have no idea what I am talking about, but can you almost double the pulling power by using a pulley in the middle and bringing the cable back to bumper hooks? Seems like that would also get more power by getting more cable off the spool.

Apologies for the lame artwork, but I have been trying to figure out how to rack bikes on this rig and keep them clean. I think this rack Thule Thule T2 Pro XT 2 - 2" Rack might just fit between the lights and above the bumper lights to allow me to get a custom road cover made to keep the bikes...

We spent a fair amount of time looking at the EXD 350 and the other Earthcruisers at the Expo show. Nice looking rigs. The EXD 350 on a single cab truck seems like a decent option for the wife and I. We currently have an E350 Sportsmobile with Quigley 4x4 and really don't want to get much...

I just looked at the weight differences for some of the chassis cab versions. You could save 1,000 pounds with the 6.2L gas version versus the 6.7L diesel and another 300 pounds by getting the regular cab (not to mention a tighter turning radius). If Lance can drop 500 pounds and you don't need...

Thanks for the info. I doubt the wheels and tires are much heavier. I had been thinking maybe the gas engine would be OK, but at 11k lbs. the diesel probably is the better call. Looks great though. We are still planning to go to NC and have a look.

I see you beat me to it.

I see there are a couple of exterior and interior pictures at the following link also. MOD and EXD pics

Lance, What are you planning to show at Expo East. We live in Indy, so it's a much closer drive for us to see the vehicles in NC. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Yes, the wheelbase of 138" gives better turning, the cab length of 92.5" is much less, the cab rear to axle length of 80" should be fine for the EXD box and even a little longer as you say. I really like the convertible bed/dinette though. Gives more living space until bed time. We just sleep in...

Interesting idea. Quigley 4x4 or UJoint on E350 Cutaway chassis. Any way to connect the cab to the EXD body for a walk through and swivel the front seats? That might be tougher. You would likely have to modify the EXD interior too much. Still, it's nice being able to include the cab as part of...

The video link says I don't have permission to view. Looks like you are doing a great job on the rest of it though.

If you could get a 4x4 conversion on the Fuso gas unit, it would probably cruise down the road nicely also. Love the Allison 1000 tranny also. http://www.mitfuso.com/en-us/models/gas-truck POWERTRAIN: V8 6.0L Gasoline Engine Powering this brand-new FUSO model is a gasoline engine at twice the...

Yes, our SMB will run 80mph all day for sure. I think the new EXD 350 EarthCruiser is developing on the F350 chassis may be the answer to that issue. With either the V8 gas engine or the diesel, highway speeds should be no problem. We are hoping to stop by there in a month or so and see what...

My wife would leave me if she had to drive that slowly. Hmmm.......

It didn't sound like he was too crazy about the highway driving part though. Anyone else have a different opinion. Like most people, at least 95% of my driving would be on the Interstate getting to a location. I don't think I would be happy about not being able to run at least 70 MPH.