He definitely tests the limits of the EarthRoamer and as you said just because you can do it doesn’t mean everyone will do it. The only major risk I see is knowing how close you can get to tipping over without going past that point. We don’t do anything like that with our GXV Patagonia on a...
Suggest you check with a local Goodyear Commercial Tire dealer and ask about the availability of that tire to see how long it would take to get them.
I think the G275 is a standard medium duty truck tire that is also used by the military. Our GXV Kenworth uses the larger G278 which is also used...
GVWR is the maximum vehicle weight as specified by the manufacturer for the vehicle and it does not have any specific reference to number of occupants. Less occupants, more cargo, fuel, etc. can be carried. Just weigh the vehicle at the front axle and rear axle. Total weight should not exceed...
Looks like a nice build.
I wonder how close to GVWR you want to be? Does getting close to the GVWR result in increased probability of component failures, reduced component life, etc., when you do a lot of off highway use?
Any guidelines based on actual usage?
There is no question that these trucks attract a lot of attention wherever you go. You get inquisitive people at every stop so you might as well accept that you will either need to take the time to talk about your truck or alternatively come off as a jerk by not interacting with all the people...
Full time RV travelers usually pick a domicile state based on low taxes and Texas, South Dakota, Florida are the most common states used. Here is all the info you need...
https://www.escapees.com/education/domicile/
Nice video and lots of nice European builds. There were a couple of US made GXVs, the big Volvo semi truck with a Patagonia camper body and the big brown International with the cab over bed UXV model. The two trips we have made up there we have always met a few Europeans...
Lithium batteries in the side compartment could be an issue in cold weather unless the compartment is heated somehow. Charging most lithiums when they are below freezing is not to be done...
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