Designing and Building My Own "Earthroamer", a story. (with photos)

[Victorian]

Indeed!

For some reason it sounded like you are just building this for yourself, not starting a business.

 

[ITTOG]

For some reason it sounded like you are just building this for yourself, not starting a business.

Sounded the same to me but I just saw this article.

Ever Overland Introduces the Ever Expedition Shell - Expedition Portal

Ever Overland has launched the Ever Expedition Shell, a composite shell and subframe for the Ford F-550, built for pros and serious DIY overland builders.

expeditionportal.com

Then noticed I missed this.

"Ever Overland" one and the same? Link

 

[mwtownsend]

Both are true. I wanted to build a 550 expedition vehicle and the only way to justify the up front cost of moulds was to make shells available to other up-fitters and DIY adventure enthusiasts. My post shows my personal build.

 

[CappyJax]

Can you order a shell with different parameters such as a larger cargo door or windows in different locations?

 

[mwtownsend]

The shells come without any cutouts aside from the entry door and fixed skylight - those are generally handled by the person / company doing the finish out. The cargo doors aft of the rear axle are set but all other cutouts (aside from the entry door and fixed skylight) are handled by the company doing the inside finish out. Hope that helps!

 

[waveslider]

Damn

 

[CappyJax]

The shells come without any cutouts aside from the entry door and fixed skylight - those are generally handled by the person / company doing the finish out. The cargo doors aft of the rear axle are set but all other cutouts (aside from the entry door and fixed skylight) are handled by the company doing the inside finish out. Hope that helps!

Yes, this helps. What is on the forward left side of the box since I there doesn't seem to be any storage there. Would I be able to visit your facilities in Fort Worth?

 

[SootyCamper]

Not trying to downplay your achievement. Offering shells of this caliber is awesome!

However, with all that hard work and premium features you then utilized the Alibaba China (Tern) non thermally efficient "euro" door? Those doors condensate like crazy.

What was the thought process there, looks like you used premium outbound type windows, why deviation on the entry door?