There’s no right or wrong way to travel, and what works for one person might not suit you. Some folks enjoy occasional weekend adventures, others allot weeks or months each year for extended trips, and a minority travel full-time. Similarly, some people want to pack light and embrace a more simplistic way of life, whilst others want to explore with all the comforts of home. There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to overlanding, and each approach has its pros and cons. The vehicle featured today is targeted at those committed to long-term off-grid adventure, and whilst the $334,900 price tag is considerable, one has to recognise that this is a luxury home on wheels.
I appreciate that EarthCruisers are expensive, and I’m the first person to point out that you could build or purchase an incredible overland rig, then circumnavigate the world multiple times over, for a fraction of the asking price. However, lower your pitchforks for just a moment, and put things into perspective. A used 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale is currently for sale in New Jersey for $465,000. That’s over $120,000 more, and yes, it’s a Ferrari, but it’s still just a car. Alternatively, EarthCruisers are rolling homes, engineered from the ground up with the very best components. For those lucky enough to afford them, they can be a platform that enables years of global exploration. I highly doubt I’ll ever be able to afford one, but it’s nice to dream.
From Daniel:
“The three key things I love about the EarthCruiser are the setup, size of the truck, and materials used. The interior arrangement has been so carefully considered, for example, using the bathroom as a walk-through “dirty entrance,” which provides the opportunity to remove muddy shoes and clothes before entering the living space. Every aspect has been meticulously considered and maximises space and functionality. Consequently, the total setup is only 22 feet [in length], yet provides all the amenities you’d expect from a house: bathroom, toilet, kitchen (with induction cooktop), double stainless sink, trash disposal, refrigerator, dinette with swivel table, and plenty of cabinets for storage.
The vast majority of materials used in the EarthCruiser were taken from the boat industry, which means they’re very robust, easy to clean, water-resistant, and not cheap. The #64 showcases a fibreglass body and inner walls, Starboard drawers/cabinets, and Mastervolt electrics. Purchased new for $425,000.”
Specifications
2020 Earthcruiser FX #64
20,000 miles
Mitsubishi Fuso F-140 chassis (3-year/36,000-mile powertrain limited warranties)
297 horsepower 6.0-litre Vortec gas engine (not limited to 70 mph)
Allison 1000, 6-speed automatic transmission
Trail Worthy Fab Hero 2-Speed transfer case
Dynatrac Pro Series 80 front and rear axles
Warn manual front locking hubs
ARB air lockers (front and rear)
Method wheels, 17-inch
Toyo Tires, 37-inch
New leaf springs front and rear
Fuel capacity 60 gallons
Rad Flo 2.5-inch air shocks
4-wheel disc brakes
16,500-pound Warn winch
Vision X 20-inch white/amber driving light bar
Baja Designs LP4 Pro LED driving/combo light kit
Heavy-duty tilting bull bar
Roof rack and scrub bar
Full-size spare tire and Method wheel
Spare tire cover with trash bag attached
Camper
Thermal barrier between cab and camper
Tinted windows (heat-resistant) in cab
Upgraded Sony Radio with SiriusXM and Apple CarPlay
Woofer (basspeaker)
Upgraded speakers (in doors)
Mounting points for GPS/phone (two on driver’s side, one on passenger side) with USB on A-pillar
Two dividing containers (clear)
EarthCruiser Scheel-Mann heated seats
Double cab sound insulation
Center console with cup holders and center console safe
Reading lights in cab
Rear-facing cameras with monitor
Camper Electrics
Two Mastervolt 400-amp-hour lithium batteries
Three 108-watt solar panels
Second alternator 200-amp-hour with Mastervolt Alpha and controller
DC To DC Mastervolt charger (30-amp-hour)
Mastervolt solar controller
Mastervolt 3000-watt inverter
Mastervolt control panel
BEP command panel
MOFI WiFi point
12-volt cigarette lighter and two USB power outlets (top of front cabinets)
Stepless control of under-counter fans
Sky bed (above dinette)
Kwikee retractable stairs (three steps)
Two underbody truck boxes and two smaller rear boxes
Two entry doors to “garage”
Two ceiling fans
Utilities
Webasto heater (gasoline and connected to truck’s gas-tank)
Arctic Breeze 12-volt air conditioner
Carefree retractable awning
Isotemp 110-volt water heater (can be connected to the engine cooling system)
Plumbing
70-gallon water capacity (40-gallon stainless steel tank and 30-gallon water bladder)
Isotemp 110-volt water heater (can be connected to the engine cooling system)
Seagull IV water purification system
Acuva UV water filter to drinking faucets
TankRO water expansion tank (boasts less water pump interaction and constant pressure)
Drinking water faucet (In “garage” and kitchen)
Flexible faucet in kitchen
“Dirty Entry” (shower/bathroom in entry)
Two drinking water hoses (new) with filter for filling water tank
PVC water hose with suction-cup to hold shower head (for inside or outside)
Kitchen
Isotherm drawer-style refrigerator
Corian countertops
Stainless steel sinks
White oak extendable table in dinette (swivels)
Cutting board (covering part of sink)
Panasonic microwave (ceiling mounted)
True Induction Mini Duo cooking plate 120-volt
Coffee maker (fixed with velcro)
In-drawer dividers for silverware
Mounted forward cabinet
Under-bed storage
Sliding-drawer under bed
Drawer cabinets, 3- x 4-inch
Four dividing (clear) containers
Three carpets
Shower/Toilet
Retractable toilet paper holder
In-shower holder
Cassette toilet, retractable
Solid opaque shower door
“Garage”
VinTile modular flooring (with spare floor tiles)
Two plastic storage boxes
Truck and extras
Gearamerica Off-Road kit (new)
Bunker Indust Off-Road traction boards
GoTreads foldable tire traction mats
Buyers Product stainless steel 30-inch truck box with lock (on the rear rack)
Buyers Product stainless steel 36-inch truck box with lock (on the rear rack)
Heavy-duty back rack for boxes (painted in Black Raptor)
Two folding chairs
Rubber mats (in underbody boxes)
This EarthCruiser FX #64 is listed for $334,900 and is currently located in Montana. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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