Big custom camper sightings
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cwsqbm
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Actually, the reason Earthroamers dominate the early part of this thread is that this thread, when first created was called something like "Earthroamers spotted." After awhile, some non-Earthroamers were posted and eventually the thread title was changed to be more inclusive.
Okanagone
New member
Thank you cwsqbm for the explanation. That makes sense. Now I know that I will have to look a little further.
To AeroNautiCal, thanks for pointing out one of the three names in the title of the Forum. Since it implied that there were others, I expected that, maybe, there would be a bit more to it. From the title: "Big" led me to believe they would be big (6x6 or Unimog/MAN/Tatra based, not a pickup); "Custom" led me to believe they would be, well, custom. Kind of like the one at the top of this page.
Don't get me wrong, I would love an EarthRoamer, especially one of the new ones that they are basing on the F-650. But they are to campers what Ferraries are to cars - limited number,high end (but still production), campers. There isn't a lot of variance between them, somewhat like the platform they are built on. Once you have seen a Ford Super Duty, there isn't a lot that will suprise you from one to the next, unless you see one that is "custom"ized. 12 pages of "I saw one", got me to wonder where were the custom, one off, back yard creations that show the capabilities and creativity of those who build, or at least modify their rigs to do the kind of camping that "expedition" implies. At least GEV and Unicat have a few different offerings on a bunch of different platforms, and believe me, as soon as I win the lottery, I will be giving all of them a call - including ER. Which one I end up with, well you will have to watch this site to see. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
To AeroNautiCal, thanks for pointing out one of the three names in the title of the Forum. Since it implied that there were others, I expected that, maybe, there would be a bit more to it. From the title: "Big" led me to believe they would be big (6x6 or Unimog/MAN/Tatra based, not a pickup); "Custom" led me to believe they would be, well, custom. Kind of like the one at the top of this page.
Don't get me wrong, I would love an EarthRoamer, especially one of the new ones that they are basing on the F-650. But they are to campers what Ferraries are to cars - limited number,high end (but still production), campers. There isn't a lot of variance between them, somewhat like the platform they are built on. Once you have seen a Ford Super Duty, there isn't a lot that will suprise you from one to the next, unless you see one that is "custom"ized. 12 pages of "I saw one", got me to wonder where were the custom, one off, back yard creations that show the capabilities and creativity of those who build, or at least modify their rigs to do the kind of camping that "expedition" implies. At least GEV and Unicat have a few different offerings on a bunch of different platforms, and believe me, as soon as I win the lottery, I will be giving all of them a call - including ER. Which one I end up with, well you will have to watch this site to see. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
truck mechanic
Adventurer
a little late to poet but saw an er in Jacksonvill fla, heading sounth on 95 the morning of, 3/17/13 I was just leaving from bike week and heading home, just caught a quick view at first and knew just what it was, first time i saw one inperson, looked very cool!
Kaiser Soze
New member
What is this??
Friends of mine saw this beast in Aspen this weekend. I'm sorry I wasn't there to give it a once-over!
Friends of mine saw this beast in Aspen this weekend. I'm sorry I wasn't there to give it a once-over!
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
That! My friend, is an Army (I don't know if the USMC has them) HEMTT, or Heavy, Expanded Mobility Tactical Transport (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Expanded_Mobility_Tactical_Truck)!
Seriously heavy duty (emphasis on the "heavy") trucks but the cabs are only suitable for hobbits and the turning radius involves multiple ZIP Codes! On the positive side, it could haul just about anything you want weight-wise. I've witnessed a wrecker model pull a fully loaded M 1070/M 1000 HET with loaded trailer (+ or - 250,000lbs.) down an Iraqi highway at 40 MPH!
Kaiser Soze
New member
Looked it up. Very impressive capabilities, but I wouldn't want to have to get the spare off the carrier rack-
Guri
Explorer
Sorry for the double post but I think this is where this s supposed to be.
My dad saw this rig down in AZ. He parked next to it for a photo op (my dad is in the Sprinter) and had an interesting encounter with the owner. Anyone know this rig?
I saw it too in Page, Arizona. At that moment was a Sherman Shepherd at the driver side.
codename607
Adventurer
I spotted a earthromer (Grey F-250) driving down route 1 here in Laurel MD. It was the first one I ever saw. I was stopped at a traffic light when I saw it and I didn't have time to snap a pic. Sure wish I could have stopped this guy.
Anyone know somebody with something like this in MD?
Anyone know somebody with something like this in MD?
uscg2008
Explorer
Saw this guy in kodiak ak, not the best pics but I hurried to get my phone out while driving
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g424/uscg3683/35bb78cb39debb9de64c9e9189c72e0f_zps62801a75.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g424/uscg3683/35bb78cb39debb9de64c9e9189c72e0f_zps62801a75.jpg
F-250? Maybe you mean F-450 or F-550