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2007 Ford F550 EarthRoamer Review

July 2007
Filed under: FORD Car News | FORD Headlines

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The EarthRoamer XV-LT offers capability, comfort, quality and convienence unmatched by typical RVs. The EarthRoamer XV-LT is a compact, energy efficient, solar powered home, built on a Ford F-550 truck chassis, and powered by a quiet, efficient and powerful twin-turbo diesel engine. EarthRoamer XV-LTs offer unprecedented versatility, style, quality, and ease of operation, along with a heavy dose of adrenaline – this is NOT your daddy's RV!

With an EarthRoamer XV-LT you can forget about being tied to a campsite for power; super-sized solar panels recharge massive marine batteries so you have the ability to explore for extended periods with no tether. Strap yourself into the seat and feel the power of an EarthRoamer XV-LT as it tackles your road to adventure. Whether it's a long weekend at the lake or an extended trip to South America, an EarthRoamer XV-LT is the civilized way to escape civilization.

Break free from the limitations of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) and experience the adventure of an EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicle (XV). With an EarthRoamer XV-LT you can:

Travel safely and reliably to remote places, even on very rough roads and trails.
Travel comfortably at highway speeds with up to four adults seated in a spacious cab.
Enjoy a secure and weatherproof shelter with all of the comforts of home.
Be totally self-contained and independent of external water or power hookups.
Use solar power and biodiesel to preserve natural resources for future generations.

EarthRoamer XV-LTs are...
Small enough to be maneuverable

Exterior dimensions: 25-foot 1-inch long Crew Cab (23-foot 11-inches long SuperCab), 8-foot wide, 10-foot 8-inches high

Roomy enough to be comfortable on long trips

Four factory seats offer plenty of room and comfort on long hauls
6' 5" stand-up height in camper
California King-size over-cab bunk

Powerful enough to tackle any job and engineered to last

Built on Ford Super Duty F-550 truck chassis
Estimated 2,500 pound payload and up to 10,000 pound towing capacity
6.4-liter PowerStroke twin-turbo diesel engine with 350 horsepower and 650 foot-pounds of torque
5-speed Torqshift automatic transmission with expanded gear ratios provides good
off-the-line acceleration and pulling power, along with outstanding highway passing performance
Innovative TriMount™ triangular mounting system prevents torsional loads from being transferred to the camper

A secure, comfortable and weatherproof shelter

Lightweight, strong, composite laminate camper body construction with
excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties

Totally self-contained and not dependent on external water or power hookups

All systems powered either by batteries or diesel fuel
Batteries are charged by rooftop solar panels and dual engine alternators while driving
Camper heat, hot water, and stove all powered by safe and efficient diesel fuel
Does not rely on volatile propane or a noisy generator for power
High-efficiency DC compressor refrigeration

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