XV-JP with matching trailer for sale

[haven]

The Earthroamer web site has a new XV-JP with matching Adventure Trailer for sale. Asking price $143K:

More information about the vehicle here
http://www.earthroamer.com/pdf/xvjpforsale.pdf

Several photos here
http://www.earthroamer.com/galleries/XVJPforsale/

In a strange way, this reminds me of a scene in "Casino Royale." On the train to Montenegro,
Treasury Department agent Vesper Lynd introduces herself to 007.
Vesper: "I'm the money."
Bond, with admiration, "Every penny of it!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV8hbduWP6Q

 

[DH2002]

:Wow1: :bowdown: :smileeek: that thing is beutiful

 

[cshontz]

I love this.

 

[Saline]

Nice looking setup!
I still wonder about the GVW on the XV-JP, seems like an awful lot of weight for that platform.

 

[adventureduo]

Why would you need a trailer if you had the Jeep?

 

[TCM]

I was at the Earthroamer facility recently and have seen this black beauty in person. It is a fantastic vehicle. It was actually purchased by Mr. Wrigley (yes Wrigley gum) who used it once and promptly decided it was not for him. He returned it to the factory and now Earthroamer has it for sale on consignment.

As for GVW, if I remember correctly all the modifications put it around 1000 pounds over GVW and this is without any cargo.

 

[ujoint]

I saw it there as well, really nice, as expected!! I agree, don't really NEED the trailer, but so what!!

 

[mhiscox]

As for GVW, if I remember correctly all the modifications put it around 1000 pounds over GVW and this is without any cargo.

I wouldn't try to convince anyone that the XV-JPs aren't heavy, but the original Chrysler GVWR doesn't really apply, I don't believe. Assuming I understood this correctly, ER had the vehicle with its suspension modifications recertified at an appropriately higher GVWR by a professional engineering firm, which is why ER has the manufacturer's blessing to sell Jeeps with their modifications. I've got this sizeable plaque stuck on the back to show the signoff from the engineering firm:

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FWIW, while no lightweight, the XV-JP never feels overloaded and I was pleased to find that the handling is secure and satisfying. Cornering isn't the least bit spooky and the vehicle isn't tippy. The bottom line is that EarthRoamer did a fine job of adding a ton of weight without doing anything that makes the vehicle less safe or satisfying to drive.

 

[mhiscox]

Why would you need a trailer if you had the Jeep?

Geez, Dave . . . given that it's your trailer I'm gonna be pulling behind the ER . . . you haven't forgotten it already, have you?

After all, didn't you have the trailer painted silver so it would match the XV-JP I was gonna buy?

 

[Willman]

Killler!

Wonder if you can get the combo in white???


:elkgrin:

 

[adventureduo]

Geez, Dave . . . given that it's your trailer I'm gonna be pulling behind the ER . . . you haven't forgotten it already, have you?

After all, didn't you have the trailer painted silver so it would match the XV-JP I was gonna buy?

You don't count Mike! You had it before the Earthroamer and you have 2 of everything anyways. You're the exception to the rule :hehe:

 

[Ursa Minor]

PWA Sticker

Ibut the original Chrysler GVWR doesn't really apply...ER had the vehicle with its suspension modifications recertified at an appropriately higher GVWR by a professional engineering firm, which is why ER has the manufacturer's blessing to sell Jeeps with their modifications. I've got this sizeable plaque stuck on the back to show the signoff from the engineering firm.

I always understood only the OEM can alter a vehicle GVWR, it's a part of the vehicle design - body/chassis, axles, tires etc. If ER changed the GVWR it would require engineering something more than new shocks/coil/tires that are the base model upgrades. The XVJP net weight isn't posted in their specifications online, but it would be interesting to weigh out and see how it compares to the GVWR on the stamp inside the front door frame. Or is there a new ER stamp in the door showing their GVW and GVWR?

Anyway, the sticker on the back from PWA refers only to the electrical systems being to code ("NFPA 70") For most RV the PWA cert would include the propane system, which isn't a factor on your Jeep I think. There's a similar sticker from the RVIA which you will find on regular RV's of all types & sizes.

cheers

 

[CSG]

As nice looking as that rig is and as impressed with ER's as I am, that's an awful damn lot of money to spend. A guy could spend a third of that and travel 2-3 years on the difference.

 

[mhiscox]

I always understood only the OEM can alter a vehicle GVWR, it's a part of the vehicle design - body/chassis, axles, tires etc. If ER changed the GVWR it would require engineering something more than new shocks/coil/tires that are the base model upgrades. [snip] Anyway, the sticker on the back from PWA refers only to the electrical systems being to code ("NFPA 70")

It probably wasn't good of me to post what was basically a "vague recollection," rather than something where I can cite the relevant information.

That said, it has been my understanding that the ER Jeep has been recertified by someone of authority at a higher GVWR and that PWA's work was beyond just the RVIA/NFPA certification (which I am familiar with and which I don't recall as being all that was involved). I'll see if I can find any supporting evidence for my beliefs and report back then.

 

[DavidEllzey]

Why would you need a trailer if you had the Jeep?

Its for hauling the kayaks of course, you don't want to travel all the way back into remote area along a British Columbia river and have to salmon fish from the shore do you?

Dave