ZeneralGod
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2017 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor-based EarthRoamer XV-R!!!
I wrote this entire message once before and it was accidentally deleted, so I have re-typed it focusing on the salient points.
(1) Years have passed since the XV-JP has been produced, and despite EarthRoamer's market research indicating the market wants LARGER vehicles (XV-HD), I believe THERE IS a niche market for LIGHTER models. (Notice I did not necessarily say smaller, although smaller IS good.) The concept is to make an expedition vehicle that is ULTRA-LIGHT. Partly for the engineering challenge (Light weight materials now exist that are AS GOOD OR BETTER than their traditional counterparts) and partly because Light Weight Vehicles handle infinitely better in ANY terrain (Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock & Pavement)...
I CALLED EarthRoamer and asked them to build me THIS SPECIFIC TRUCK, and they flatly REFUSED. They said they had no plans to "go smaller", ONLY BIGGER.
I respect whatever Bill decides is the right direction for his business, but I humbly insist he reconsider, and at least do a feasibility and marketing study on THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIALIZING this particular concept.
(2) Rikki Rockett's Raptor Camper, for ideas. http://youtu.be/PqUMtp5EePg
(3) A pass-through from the sunroof through a marine grade hatch under the overcab bed. (No cutting the new aluminum body required.)
(4) “Arovex” Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Resin for the camper shell, would greatly reduce weight WHILE improving strength.
(5) “Starfire” Ceramic-Forming Polymer Lightweight Bulletproof Panels for the Camper Shell.
(6) The 2017 Raptor has its own DEDICATED high-strength steel frame. (Does not share a frame with the “standard” F-150.)
(7) Long Travel Air Suspension (for the rear) now exists, and Rockett has it on his Raptor.
(8) I prefer planetary axles for the rear.
(9) Additional suspension tuning and other goodies, by Addictive Desert Designs, Raptor Performance Group, and Sway Away, Etc.
(10) Kevlar Bedliner covering the entire cab, instead of paint...
(11) I am aware of companies like Uro-Camper, XP Camper "Cube" and "Maltec" I have not written those guys off by any means. I just want to find the right company willing to work with EXOTIC LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS to maintain handling.
THANK YOU,
The Zeneral
I wrote this entire message once before and it was accidentally deleted, so I have re-typed it focusing on the salient points.
(1) Years have passed since the XV-JP has been produced, and despite EarthRoamer's market research indicating the market wants LARGER vehicles (XV-HD), I believe THERE IS a niche market for LIGHTER models. (Notice I did not necessarily say smaller, although smaller IS good.) The concept is to make an expedition vehicle that is ULTRA-LIGHT. Partly for the engineering challenge (Light weight materials now exist that are AS GOOD OR BETTER than their traditional counterparts) and partly because Light Weight Vehicles handle infinitely better in ANY terrain (Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock & Pavement)...
I CALLED EarthRoamer and asked them to build me THIS SPECIFIC TRUCK, and they flatly REFUSED. They said they had no plans to "go smaller", ONLY BIGGER.
I respect whatever Bill decides is the right direction for his business, but I humbly insist he reconsider, and at least do a feasibility and marketing study on THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIALIZING this particular concept.
(2) Rikki Rockett's Raptor Camper, for ideas. http://youtu.be/PqUMtp5EePg
(3) A pass-through from the sunroof through a marine grade hatch under the overcab bed. (No cutting the new aluminum body required.)
(4) “Arovex” Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Resin for the camper shell, would greatly reduce weight WHILE improving strength.
(5) “Starfire” Ceramic-Forming Polymer Lightweight Bulletproof Panels for the Camper Shell.
(6) The 2017 Raptor has its own DEDICATED high-strength steel frame. (Does not share a frame with the “standard” F-150.)
(7) Long Travel Air Suspension (for the rear) now exists, and Rockett has it on his Raptor.
(8) I prefer planetary axles for the rear.
(9) Additional suspension tuning and other goodies, by Addictive Desert Designs, Raptor Performance Group, and Sway Away, Etc.
(10) Kevlar Bedliner covering the entire cab, instead of paint...
(11) I am aware of companies like Uro-Camper, XP Camper "Cube" and "Maltec" I have not written those guys off by any means. I just want to find the right company willing to work with EXOTIC LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS to maintain handling.
THANK YOU,
The Zeneral
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