ReluctantTraveler
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I see Lemkur and an unnamed Canadian panel maker.
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ReluctantTraveler
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Thanks! I’m not sure that gives me much insight into Lemkur vs. TC vs. Cascadia though…
It was a response to your comment "There are none that currently work with more than one vendor that I was able to find"
ReluctantTraveler
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You’re right. I was a bit handwavey given the context of the convo was about the big three.
Darwin
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It's going to be a decade before you finish the project so the comparison seems rather moot. Who know what will be the best in 10 years. Anyone of the companies you listed make a fantastic product. I doubt you would be able to tell the difference from an end user standpoint. Also, Artic tern doors are pretty poor quality, not sure about the windows but they don't impress me.
ReluctantTraveler
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Rude
Gravelette
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He does admit to being "reluctant."
That's pretty thin skinned.
In the past you have picked the brains on this forum from best vehicles to the size of bolts to construction components and while we may have learned a few things, the reality is, you don't have anything to show for it. Some may be getting tired of your endless research.
While Darwin was giving you ten years, I'm betting it will never happen, I'm not being rude I'm being skeptical. Trying to build some million dollar rig on a beer budget isn't going to end well.
ReluctantTraveler
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Yea, it does really suck when your industry changes, your income shrinks, and your dream project gets put on hold for a few years.
Not surprised this is your take, though. You've been toxic in most interactions I have with you, and I wish there was a way properly block people here so I wouldn't have to interact with you ever again.
ReluctantTraveler
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Yea, I tried that for a while, and it's just not a proper block button.
Oh well! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I appreciate your ongoing feedback, by the way! I like it here, but there's just a few folks that really sour the mood sometimes.
Gravelette
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There are Lookie Lous in every forum. On a positive note, I think one of the most annoying here recently gathered all his threads and went home.
I had our camper built in 2022 by Pronghorn EV using a custom TC set of panels. The box included interior fiberglass panels (~60sq ft) to build the bathroom, roof hatch, exterior door, cargo door, heater, and 3 large windows - that was $25k USD. Pronghorn built it out (installed the doors and interior panels) for $18k USD. The shipping across the ocean and then across western Canada was probably around $5k USD.
You mentioned the tariffs and they have been in place since the first Trump administration. But, there are no tariffs on products built in Canada using Chinese parts so having TC import them and having a Canadian builder assemble it, I was able to save on the tariff plus benefit from the exchange rate on labor (labour). Currently, it makes no sense to me why anyone would bother having a project like this done in the US. And don’t say the hassle of getting it in Canada, lol - this is a discussion about building the ultimate road-tripper. I was more than willing to save >20% overall and go on a cool trip to get a camper body built.
You mentioned the tariffs and they have been in place since the first Trump administration. But, there are no tariffs on products built in Canada using Chinese parts so having TC import them and having a Canadian builder assemble it, I was able to save on the tariff plus benefit from the exchange rate on labor (labour). Currently, it makes no sense to me why anyone would bother having a project like this done in the US. And don’t say the hassle of getting it in Canada, lol - this is a discussion about building the ultimate road-tripper. I was more than willing to save >20% overall and go on a cool trip to get a camper body built.
ReluctantTraveler
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Currently Pronghorn says prices start at $207k for their small model… https://www.pronghornev.com/copy-of-the-oribi
www.pronghornev.com
EXPO TRUCK | Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles | Alberta Canada
Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles are excited to be offering our Pronghorn turn-key expedition trucks. We are currently building a truck on a military truck chassis that will be for sale when it is finished. Alberta, Canada
www.pronghornev.com
IDK man, I just know what the invoices I have add up to. That looks to be the listing for a complete habitat, not an empty shell. For a completed project, that sounds pretty realistic.Currently Pronghorn says prices start at $207k for their small model… https://www.pronghornev.com/copy-of-the-oribi
EXPO TRUCK | Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles | Alberta Canada
Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles are excited to be offering our Pronghorn turn-key expedition trucks. We are currently building a truck on a military truck chassis that will be for sale when it is finished. Alberta, Canada