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  1. kevindhamilton

    XPCamper goes out of business, files for bankruptcy?

    Here in the Seattle area, we have a shortage of workers of all skill levels. Part of the problem is that the cost of living is out of control but I feel like there is more going on than that. My landscaper said he can't expand his business anymore because he can't find people. He told me he...
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    Beds

    Purple mattress for us with a murphy bed arrangement. The murphy bed allows much better flow throughout the truck (from kitchen all the way out the back deck) as well as providing a barrier over the window for some additional security.
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    Scott Brady’s weekend with an Earthcruiser

    I'll throw in a third on this. I can do 70 mph (even 75 but don't like it one bit) but with my tires rated at 60 mph and our weight, we are perfectly content at 55-60 mph. I wrestled with this quite a bit before buying the truck but have found that it is much more pleasant to get off the...
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    Researching an Overland Build - Seeking Feedback

    Thanks! It's a fun truck. Cost is dependent on size but it seemed very reasonable. If I recall something like $15k for a pretty decent size. If you have time you should get out to the Northwest Overland Rally outside Leavenworth. It's a pretty good time and the owner of Total Composites was...
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    Researching an Overland Build - Seeking Feedback

    Have you looked at total composites boxes? They were initially build it yourself kits but they do have companies assembling them (and I think mounting them on a chassis you provide). https://totalcomposites.com/expedition-trucks-rvs/ If you're comfortable with interior fit out then it might...
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    HUB Overland 100 Build

    How do you like the slee back bumper? About to buy one for my LX.
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    Expedition Vehicle selection thoughts?

    Doesn't quite meet all your needs but might be an option (despite the mil-chassis): http://twoifoverland.com/were-for-sale-kind-of/
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    @Adrifters - F550 Surf Camper Build - Adrift Motorhome

    The truck looks awesome! Quick question, what kind of shop did your line-x? I went to a bedliner place here in Seattle and they looked at me like I had two heads when I wanted to have my dump truck sprayed. Currently thinking I want to have the cabin of the expedition truck done. Sent from my...
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    My wheel base is so long...

    Carefully! I've got big bottle jacks and air tools onboard. The crane above the cab is used to get the spare down. I've not had to do it myself yet but have been told that using leverage it is doable by one person.
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    My wheel base is so long...

    I've been known to run over a few bushes along the way. There is a window in the footwell of the driver's side so you can what you're about to drive over (also to spot your fording depth). We can bring quite alot with us; you can fit a full size snowmobile in the back garage.
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    My wheel base is so long...

    I can't resist... I'll just leave this here for you all. Obviously not set up for "heavy offroad" more for really bad roads, though open desert is fine. Turning radius can be a slight challenge but mostly its width/height that causes trouble in the tight stuff. With all 4 axles locked in 8...
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    Newbie questions....BLISS MOBIL and chassis

    Thanks for the info! I just received some insanely high quotes for Seattle to South Africa. I'll take a look! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newbie questions....BLISS MOBIL and chassis

    I've seen the bliss units in person at the Abenteuer and Allrad and they are very nicely done. Build quality appeared to be extremely high and the team was very friendly and proud of their product. I do think that this method does have some tradeoffs that should be considered vs. building a...
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    8x8 HEMTT Expedition Vehicle w/Garage

    Thanks! We're very excited about it. We're starting on some of the additions now, first up is a back frame for the deck to support it when it's down as well as for storage when it's up. The truck is out in Duvall at our country house now but you might see us roaming around Seattle next...
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    8x8 HEMTT Expedition Vehicle w/Garage

    Hi Rick, Yep BC, we haven't finalised locations but will definitely be hitting up Sechelt. From there we are debating heading up toward Port Hardy or going east to Alberta (Banff). Where are you at? Kevin
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    Purchasing & Financing

    We ended up paying cash for our truck but USAA said they would have financed it. If you have the ability to use them you should check them out.
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    8x8 HEMTT Expedition Vehicle w/Garage

    Will do! We're planning to keep it on the west coast for a bit before heading down to Costa Rica to do some surfing.
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    8x8 HEMTT Expedition Vehicle w/Garage

    A few more pictures from the journey up to Washington. We're also posting over on Instagram and Facebook as @hermtthemtt for anyone that is interested in following the adventure. Heading to Canada next month! One of these things is not like another... our first night in an RV park in Utah...
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