2005 XV-LT Earthroamer; the built in the USA Expedition Vehicle

[Plainsmuse]

F450 SuperCab XV-LT Earthroamer, with 38,643 miles. Nearly everything in perfect working order. New Bridgestone 295/60R22.5s around last year, and new truck and house batteries. 6.0L TurboDiesel. 3 Solar Panels, two alternators, KVH Satellite dish, and all the options and upgraded to the air bags and 295s.
Has went to Whitehorse, presently in TX. Ultimate deer hunting vehicle with the dear. Wifey approved. Diesel everything, no propane aboard. Dark Green Satin Metallic.
Clean bill of health by Del Rio, Ford. Wouldn't hesitate to take on Maya Run or any run.

Needs to have brackets replaced to rear steps, as pushed into an obstruction and sheared a bolt. I will repair shortly.
Has 2 locks need replacing for the sliding pantry and the bathroom door. Will replace.
Slight cracking along the top of paint. Known construction issue that Earthroamer fixed, but exists on this coach. Paint cracks, no chips, about 6 inches down from top edge, about 24" along the passenger side behind the rear entry door. Also, 6" above the drivers door on the sleep berth. Doesn't leak, the fiberglass expanded as it was explained by ER mech, and that if repaint may fix, but they said may not. No compromise to the integrity of the wall, and no leaking.
Small discolored brown spot beneath the rear door just above the steps. Some stippling or bubbling behind the paint. About the size of a pinky finger nail on a 6' guy.
Air conditioner drain tray and drain hose plugs with outside dust, and can leak into the area behind the drawers by rear entrance. Small wire like or pipe cleaner takes care of, but if you don't dry out or clean and make sure draining, can leak into your top drawer, and down behind the drawers. Had to clean my drawers only twice....(mothers everywhere cringe, lol) :smiley_drive:
Passenger side outside LED yard light has gone out. Earthroamer said has to replace both the bulb and the socket, as the manufacturer changed the design, and improved with HID LED. Not done, as we like our awning lights, and rear and drivers side are working.
Some one did some touch up with black spray paint on two spots on the rear of vehicle, near the tire and the bottom bay.
Rear seats weren't in the vehicle for the last two owners. Prior owner used to store bikes and what not. We use for storage of boxed items, water containers, and coolers.
Previous owner left the coffee burner on all night once, and some plastic melted down the handle. Since don't do coffee, , haven't replaced or cut off little melted part.

Mixed improvement. When unit was upgraded to have air bags, they also added an additional air handler. To make space, they unplumbed the second 50 gallon water tank. Still have 50 gallon water tank, just not second tank. Benefit is faster filling for tires when traveling in sand or mud, and can use air tools with faster recovery.

There are only around 116 of these worldwide. I have #9. It can be yours, if the price is right! (All right Barker )
Starting price $160K. Best offer drives it home. Trades will likely not be considered due to, "Dude, it's an Earthroamer!" Not, it's like one, or sorta like one..:drool:

Let the questions begin. I'll post more pictures in better light. Here's one visiting a distant relative to the ER. See if anyone knows where this half track is located. Sorry, only prize will be in being the first to find out or know.

 

[Plainsmuse]

Took some pictures in the dark without sun, and can see that the top of the ER has a slight inward inflection in the design used at the time, probably in an effort to streamline or create less aerodynamic drag, and that the fiberglass was overlaid thicker at this point. Time, design flaws and weight of the paint appear to have led to the unobtrusive line underneath the veneer of Dark Green Satin Metallic. Spotted a 2 inch crack on the right of the top hinge on the rear entry door. A 6" crack along the top to the left of the driver side ER logo, and vertical cracks and some bubbles above the drivers side door. Of course, maybe the summer heat of TX and NM had it's effect since purchase, but don't notice in the daylight, and may touch up with paint to add another layer. You will see some of the slight imperfections that this technical, mechanical and engineering marvel of expedition vehicle has. ( I love how this paint leaves you wondering. It appears black on cloudy and night, disappearing into the background. In high sun, depending how you look at it, it appears brown sometimes, then green other times. It's the only unit I know of in this color. )
Here's a pic of the rear end. Will have to wait for daylight to get a shot of the different spots of black spray paint.

Here's the crack in the paint from the fiberglass beneath left of rear door. You can see the slope from the back forward, and begin to make out the curvature on the side.

Shot of the passenger side.

Another passenger view

Front side view with bumper, Hella lights, winch
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Drivers side front beside 06 Crew Cab F150 matching color

Here's a picture of the cracks and apparently a small bubble above the drivers door on the sleeping berth.


Ok. Gone way far away to show you where this ER has it's flaws. Will work on some day time shots next time. If you're wanting interior photos, just head over to Earthroamer.com. We have the extra deep sink in the kitchen, queen mattress with storage to left and right, and a butterfly table vs the solid one. 15" LCD TV. :removeredX:

The thumbnail is a shot of the Pioneer 7"LCD Navigation Stereo. Not ideal lighting.

 

[Plainsmuse]

As promised, day light posts. Here's a shot from the top. 3 Solar Panels along the roof. Like to come out on the roof thru the skylight and sit on the space just to the right of the window

A day time shot of the 7" GPS Pioneer Navigation Stereo/DVD system. Can clearly see the air handler system controls, with 3 levels, and individual controls for leveling.

A shot of the front bumper, winch, Hella Offroad lights and the HID Night Lights.

 

[Plainsmuse]

What goes into an ER construction?

Check out this link: http://www.earthroamer.com/xv-lt/safety/

It goes to why people should choose to avoid propane, and what did occur for one owner...