EXD 350 - EarthCruiser on flat bed
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)Art Vandalay
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An RTT on the roof is a fantastic idea, from my perspective. Presumably this might mean a big skylight for star viewing from inside as well, i.e., if you access the RTT by going up to the roof from inside/dinette and forward into the RTT? If the tent mounted to a platform it would also be great option for sleeping atop the unit on a clear night when the RTT is left home.
I apologize if I missed earlier in the thread, but have you mentioned a rough eta for availability and rough price range? Even +/- $15 K would be helpful.
Thank you.
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Boz
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Pre 2007 Dodge Cummins manual transmission. EGR delete (when you get south of the border so it’s still legal)
My 06 Cummins does not have an EGR.
Ozrockrat
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Pre 2007 Dodge Cummins manual transmission. EGR delete (when you get south of the border so it’s still legal
My 06 Cummins does not have an EGR.
Yep that’s right they came in on the Cummins sometime in 2007.
I'm curious as well. You folks saying it will be 6 figures, is that including the truck?
Regardless, it looks great and I respect that you're posting the prototype here for everyone to see and offer input.
lanceatm
Founder and CEO of EarthCruiser
G`day All
Many thanks for the questions and comments.
Please forgive me if I am still a bit vague on the how much and when question, its needs a proper answer.
We need to confirm some assumptions with the systems and assembly process before we commit, we are close. I hope to have a good draft of specification with weights , systems , power usage etc done in a week or so.
Petrol engine (sorry gas) makes lots if sense if one wants a new chassis with out DEF. Although i must chime in that DEF and ULSD is getting very available. As example a recent off road trip we did in North Africa - Morocco to The Gambia through chunks of the Sahara , DEF and ULSD was every where, gas was not.
Best
Lance
Many thanks for the questions and comments.
Please forgive me if I am still a bit vague on the how much and when question, its needs a proper answer.
We need to confirm some assumptions with the systems and assembly process before we commit, we are close. I hope to have a good draft of specification with weights , systems , power usage etc done in a week or so.
Petrol engine (sorry gas) makes lots if sense if one wants a new chassis with out DEF. Although i must chime in that DEF and ULSD is getting very available. As example a recent off road trip we did in North Africa - Morocco to The Gambia through chunks of the Sahara , DEF and ULSD was every where, gas was not.
Best
Lance
lanceatm
Founder and CEO of EarthCruiser
It is that time again.
Panel are cut and getting put together. Each part has a number and REV, build instructions also getting drafted. The panels will be bonded together, (this material is often used for exterior walls) . With it`s very stable properties in all weather we think it makes excellent bath room and kitchen walls.
System bits and pieces are showing up for calibration and testing. We are going touch screen for the EXD. BUT with a analog over ride system.
Looms, look like they are made by people who well know how to make looms. We like these kind of people.
It is so important to figure out the true draw of all the bits and pieces.
EXD will have power grey dump.
Like these, testing only at this point.
testing some awnings.
Have a great week end!
Lance
Panel are cut and getting put together. Each part has a number and REV, build instructions also getting drafted. The panels will be bonded together, (this material is often used for exterior walls) . With it`s very stable properties in all weather we think it makes excellent bath room and kitchen walls.
System bits and pieces are showing up for calibration and testing. We are going touch screen for the EXD. BUT with a analog over ride system.
Looms, look like they are made by people who well know how to make looms. We like these kind of people.
It is so important to figure out the true draw of all the bits and pieces.
EXD will have power grey dump.
Like these, testing only at this point.
testing some awnings.
Have a great week end!
Lance
lanceatm
Founder and CEO of EarthCruiser
Hmmm, yes.A power grey dump duplicate switch on the dash would be useful for dumping grey water while moving... Just sayin'
lanceatm
Founder and CEO of EarthCruiser
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EXD body is 120 inches (3050mm) long and 63 inches (1600mm) high with roof down.
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Thanks for the info. I think this is a slightly better option than a truck if not only for more living space for the same overall length. 21' will get you anywhere, from nice scenic trails to legal street parking in major cities.
I really like the EXD concept and can't wait to see the final product.
I really like the EXD concept and can't wait to see the final product.
lanceatm
Founder and CEO of EarthCruiser
Sorry, bit behind with the update.
Bull bar (Alloy) and sub frame off to powder for a nice satin finish. Very important ( in particular with alloy) material is undercoated/etched first.
Generally speaking powder coating is porous.
This subframe would not be production worthy, only good for testing.
Production will be pressed and formed with much less final assembly.
We are moving on too finlise storage under the bed - there will be six of these @ 30 litre (1860 cu in) each under the bed.
Often it is easier to take bins out and load them rather than drag stuff in and load up on the inside.
Any way this gives some options for long tern storage.
The EXD has LOTS of storage inside and out.
Laying out the ceiling now.
The EXD has a one piece roof 75mm (3 inches thick) moulded fiberglass with foam core, very lite very very strong.
No problem what so ever to walk on the roof.
We have been playing around with different lights. All these are German made , excellent quality.
Our plan is two have two lighting systems in the living area .
Nice and bright for meal prep etc and and send independent circuit strip LED inside edge of finished trim that is dim able.
Against my better judgement we are going to have a vent fan.
I really don`t like anything above the roof line, but we can`t all have want we want.....
Best
Lance
One more thing-
The specifications are 98% complete. We can publish hopefully tomorrow.
Bull bar (Alloy) and sub frame off to powder for a nice satin finish. Very important ( in particular with alloy) material is undercoated/etched first.
Generally speaking powder coating is porous.
This subframe would not be production worthy, only good for testing.
Production will be pressed and formed with much less final assembly.
We are moving on too finlise storage under the bed - there will be six of these @ 30 litre (1860 cu in) each under the bed.
Often it is easier to take bins out and load them rather than drag stuff in and load up on the inside.
Any way this gives some options for long tern storage.
The EXD has LOTS of storage inside and out.
Laying out the ceiling now.
The EXD has a one piece roof 75mm (3 inches thick) moulded fiberglass with foam core, very lite very very strong.
No problem what so ever to walk on the roof.
We have been playing around with different lights. All these are German made , excellent quality.
Our plan is two have two lighting systems in the living area .
Nice and bright for meal prep etc and and send independent circuit strip LED inside edge of finished trim that is dim able.
Against my better judgement we are going to have a vent fan.
I really don`t like anything above the roof line, but we can`t all have want we want.....
Best
Lance
One more thing-
The specifications are 98% complete. We can publish hopefully tomorrow.
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Looking awesome. Is there a possibility to do a custom side vent that sucks air in, as opposed to a roof vent?