Expeditions West XV-JP Testing and Build Thread
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crawler#976
Expedition Leader
goodtimes said:
...me too! I'll buy a round at the Raven for a chance to check out your new digs!
bigreen505
Expedition Leader
:clapsmile
I was dreaming about that thing last night.
There has been a lot of discussion on the board about how much those cost, but looking at the going rates for some other vehicles (like a Defender 110 or rebuilt Land Cruiser), I have to say the is the EarthRoamer is starting to look like a serious value as well as a premium product. As I mentioned the other day, there are a lot of people like me who are more interested in exploring than building and would pay a premium for a turn-key platform.
Still, my issue with XV-JP's remains the size. For me (that means my intended use, my family, me me me) I feel a little like Goldilocks, the LT is too big, but the JP still seems too small.
ER should make some sort of skirt/enclosure that attaches to the opened tent to expand the living area around/in the vehicle, similar to Eezi-Awn.
I was dreaming about that thing last night.
There has been a lot of discussion on the board about how much those cost, but looking at the going rates for some other vehicles (like a Defender 110 or rebuilt Land Cruiser), I have to say the is the EarthRoamer is starting to look like a serious value as well as a premium product. As I mentioned the other day, there are a lot of people like me who are more interested in exploring than building and would pay a premium for a turn-key platform.
Still, my issue with XV-JP's remains the size. For me (that means my intended use, my family, me me me) I feel a little like Goldilocks, the LT is too big, but the JP still seems too small.
ER should make some sort of skirt/enclosure that attaches to the opened tent to expand the living area around/in the vehicle, similar to Eezi-Awn.
durango_60
Explorer
bigreen505 said:
I'm quite certain ER did not design the JP with anything more than a very close couple in mind. I haven't been able to dream up a better new family rig than a Powerwagon/4WC combo or a JK pulling a AT Clamshell.
SinCityFJC
Adventurer
expeditionswest said:
Looks great - ER should add pics to their site of white ones. I think looks better than green.
neliconcept
Spirit Overland
the bridger wheels?
and what size tires?
and what size tires?
crawler#976
Expedition Leader
Paging Mister Brady, Paging Mister Brady, Paging Mister Brady :xxrotflma
goodtimes said:
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Looking great Scott!
Scott Brady
Founder
It will be at the LRNR 
And, it is officially finished. We just tested all of the systems, and all is working. It will need some new coils in the rear for sure, given the weight.
And, it is officially finished. We just tested all of the systems, and all is working. It will need some new coils in the rear for sure, given the weight.
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
expeditionswest said:
Many thanks from Danica and I to you Scott, for the oppurtunity.
I can barely move my body after more than one 16 hour days working hard, but the finished product is worth it.
I can say from experience that these guys do not cut one corner. Not one item is used because of cost savings. At this level every item used is the best they can find or make themselves. I was amazed at how much is made in house. If they want something unique, they just make it.
Class act. Anyone with doubts or questions about these trucks feel free to ask me. I've never worked so hard or slept so well.
Enjoy Scott. She's your new baby!
Its 10:30pm and I'm enjoying a late beer and we just finished her and another EV-JP that will be headed to south america.
:beer:
Time to go and have some fun in Leadville!