With EarthCruiser shutting its doors late last year and Storyteller Overland acquiring GXV in 2022, EarthRoamer is one of the last legacy luxury overland builders standing. That’s not to say it’s the only one—with outfits like Storyteller, 27North, Adrenaline Industries, Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles, and PXV Global also selling big-dollar, big-footprint adventure platforms, EarthRoamer still has plenty of company at the highest reaches of the overland market. Development of these complex and highly-engineered vehicles moves slowly, so when EarthRoamer launches a new model it’s (literally) big news. Behold, the EarthRoamer LTx.
Positioned as a leaner, meaner option vis-a-vis EarthRoamer’s flagship SX, the LTx is built on the Ford F-550 Lariat chassis cab. The LTx gets down the trail with motivation from Ford’s standard 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel that makes 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque. It needs that large fistful of twist because the LTx weighs in at a conservative 18,000 pounds depending on options. These aren’t the only big mechanical specs: the LTx rides on 43-inch military-grade tires, features a 24-volt electrical system, and carries 95 gallons of fuel for an estimated range of 1000 miles. Despite its size, the LTx has real off-road chops with 12.5 inches of ground clearance, a 30-degree approach angle, and a 22-degree departure angle. Just beware of the 29-foot overall length and 14-degree breakover angle.
The epic numbers keep coming in the habitat as well. With 18,000 watt-hours worth of lithium-ion battery power, and 1,480 watts of solar panels on the roof, the LTx is entirely self-sufficient without the need for propane or a generator. The interior boasts 6 feet 10 inches of headroom, a 42-inch Smart LED TV, up to 10 cubic feet of fridge/freezer space, and a California King master sleeping area. The freshwater system has 100 gallons of capacity and the greywater system holds 40 gallons. The kitchen is equipped with an Invisicook induction stove as standard, and many different appliances are available as options. Like all EarthRoamers present and past, the interior appointments are luxurious and crafted with high-quality materials. Owners can choose from a variety of finishes to outfit the habitat in a way that expresses their own personal style and functional needs.
EarthRoamer builds the camper shell from carbon fiber via a vacuum infusion process, which bonds two carbon fiber skins to a structural foam core, resulting in a remarkably rigid yet relatively lightweight monocoque body. This level of engineering expertise, opulence, and capability comes at a cost, of course. The LTx starts at $798,000, but with options, most models will likely fall into the $850,000 to $900,000 range. This is a fair bit less than the SX model, which usually comes closer to $1,200,000 out the door. Potential buyers will need to put down a $100,000 deposit to start a build, which takes 12 to 18 months to finish on average.
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