Expeditions West: (JK) XV-JP Announcement Thread
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Arivalsend
Adventurer
It's official
Well the cat is out of the bag. By the number of posts, it has been out for some time. Congrats on the new rig! It was a pleasure to reference your Tacoma build; the detail and hard work put into it were always evident. Thanks for taking the time and energy to provide the rest of us with some perspective on the development of these vehicles. I will certainly be following this one and while I may not be able to afford such a build myself I always enjoy them in proxy. The rest of us can dream right:ylsmoke: Good luck on it.
Well the cat is out of the bag. By the number of posts, it has been out for some time. Congrats on the new rig! It was a pleasure to reference your Tacoma build; the detail and hard work put into it were always evident. Thanks for taking the time and energy to provide the rest of us with some perspective on the development of these vehicles. I will certainly be following this one and while I may not be able to afford such a build myself I always enjoy them in proxy. The rest of us can dream right:ylsmoke: Good luck on it.
jim65wagon
Well-known member
expeditionswest said:
See, this just makes me curiouser and curiouser! You think 2 platforms ahead, version 1.0 is the Tacoma, version 2.0 is the XV-JP; so just what are versions 3.0 and 4.0 going to be and where in the world are they taking the two of you?!
Haggis
Appalachian Ridgerunner
I don't know why anyone is worried about the cost of your new ride. I mean if you were in the construction business and bought a $150,000 dollar front end loader I supposed people on your Construction Portal Forum would be complaining about you buying a Caterpillar instead of Komatsu. To my understanding the new XV-JK is in the same vien, a business investment for your chosen career and an awesome business deprecation. I would be so lucky as to have that write off.
Scott Brady
Founder
Haggis said:
HA, that is certainly possible.
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
Wow, this thread is already 19 pages long and I haven't posted up yet. As Scott mentioned, we were in lock-down with Spring issue editing. I'm so happy to see my buddy excited about another new vehicle project, and most importantly, another new epic adventure. I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I think the XV-JP is revolutionary here in North America, considering it is a professionally built and manufactured production vehicle that combines advanced terrain capability with a completely self-contained living space. I say revolutionary because the bottom line here is the strength of the platform (JK) combined with very reasonable overall dimensions that are compact when you consider all of the systems and amenities you get. Until you actually visit ER and see for yourself their dedication to quality and innovation (right down to the last fastener), it's easy to underestimate the value of their products. After spending time with the XV-JP on the Rubicon trail, and seeing Bill Swails of ER living out of it, I can't think of a more perfect vehicle for Scott and Stephanie's travel plans and goals.
Congratulations Scott! :beer:
Congratulations Scott! :beer:
SinCityFJC
Adventurer
Curious on build plans - Suspension, axles, AiRock, performance ect.
Maybe one of Brad Kilby's evap relocation kits so you can move muffler next to t-case & add a Aux tank on its place
Maybe one of Brad Kilby's evap relocation kits so you can move muffler next to t-case & add a Aux tank on its place
Scott Brady
Founder
SinCityFJC said:
You are good
Already done... Aux. in the works.
I know you all are going to hate me saying this, but the build-up will be detailed first in Overland Journal, starting in the next few issues.
I promise to post a few teasers here (or in a new thread)
VikingVince
Explorer
saltamontes said:
Scott never (maybe almost never) pays retail for anything on his builds!!...lol...I don't really know, I'm just having fun! :friday: ...it's called sponsorship...part of his marketing and business genius/acumen!
Remember every aspect of this XV-JP from the build to the trips is gonna be featured in OJ for the next two years...that's lot of publicity for ER...I say WAY TO GO!!!...I hope Scott got it for cost!
After camping in a Flippac for the last 3 years, I say "inside" living is the way to go...you've got trail capability, amenities, and keeping one's wife/partner a happy camper is one smart choice...........................
But for the average person paying retail, you have a point. A modified Tacoma with a Flippac and building all the same amenities into the bed would essentially be the same vehicle as the JP, for considerably less money and even a bit more space.
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SinCityFJC
Adventurer
expeditionswest said:You are good
Already done... Aux. in the works.
I know you all are going to hate me saying this, but the build-up will be detailed first in Overland Journal, starting in the next few issues.
I promise to post a few teasers here (or in a new thread)
Good thing I subscribe to OJ so I can watch your build up:drool:
Check with guys @ http://www.offroadonly.com/products/suspension/airock/
Could be some great benefits of AiRock on a ER JK - adj. ride hight, auto leveling, better stability off-camber ect.