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International Travel
News From The Road
Tips & Tricks
Innovation

EarthCruiser Power Systems: A Tactical Look at Power Consumption Cycles and Performance

Our EarthCruiser engineering team is comprised of energy systems experts who specialize in the development and optimization of power systems.  These engineers have applied this experience over many iterations to the power systems in our expedition vehicles, ensuring they provide maximum efficiency and longevity.  There is a large amount of technical detail that goes into our system optimization utilizing solar, lithium batteries and other power systems.  Our team has used this data to create a power consumption overview, which provides a tactical look at the everyday use of the EarthCruiser power system. Standard Assumptions: This profile was designed to simulate

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Media

OSU-Cascades CareerLift Podcast with Lance Gillies

Looking for a new podcast for that hike or bike ride this weekend? Give a listen to “CareerLift Podcast“, brought to you by the Career Development Center at OSU-Cascades. Each week, career coaches, Rachel and Laura explore different topics to help students continue designing the career they want. They regularly feature industry professionals giving advice on how to “give your career a lift”. We appreciated the invitation for Lance to be featured and have the opportunity to share advice. It’s important to take time and mentor young brilliant minds. We have a long-standing friendship with OSU and have worked with

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Innovation

EC Terranova – Sneak Peak Interior Renderings

Our EC Terranova Cab Over Expedition Camper is in production and scheduled for an April, 2021 release. In our last design update, we touched upon the unique features and thoughtful design for this vehicle that include maximizing space and storage, functionality and comfort.  We are very excited to share a sneak peak of the interior. “Loft Area”  Our loft area is purposefully designed with an expanded roof-top height which will allow customers the ability to sit up in bed and take in the incredible 365 views. The Comfortable bed mattress was cleverly designed to maximize space when in use and

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EarthCruiser Community

Owner Stories: Howard & Heidi Snell – Adventures in Remote Living

Howard and Heidi Snell are beloved members of the EarthCruiser family and one of the earliest U.S. owners, securing #3 in the beginning days of EarthCruiser USA. Since then, they’ve moved on to their second EarthCruiser, which they put to good active use in the Western U.S. and Mexico. This past year has slowed their travels a bit, including group trips that they enjoy, but it hasn’t dampened their adventurous spirits which, as you’ll discover as we did, is something that has abounded in their relationship from the beginning. It is inspiring to hear their story and we are so

Read More +
News

CORE, a division of EarthCruiser, and Total Composites Partner to Bring Chassis and House Solution to DIY Market

Last August we announced the formation of CORE Vehicles, a new business division focused on serving the DIY overlanding crowd and commercial market needs. CORE Vehicles line of 4X4 truck chassis are designed for a broad range of commercial applications, ranging from fire fighting, construction, law enforcement and Do-It-Yourself expedition truck builders that maintain the highest standards of EPA certification and brake testing. CORE Vehicles has entered into a strategic partnership with Total Composites Ltd, a premium supplier of composite truck bodies for commercial truck and motor home builders that offers innovative, ready-to-assemble truck body kits. Their products are developed

Read More +
Design

Quick Tips & Tricks: EarthCruiser Maintenance

An EarthCruiser is your best friend on the road, which is why it is critically important to understand how to best take care of your vehicle. We work hard to make them as easy-to-use as possible but it’s worth noting these are complex machines that do require time and effort to learn how to maintain them to keep them in top shape and running for years on end. Some of the biggest mishaps we’ve seen are from folks who don’t take these requirements seriously – or heed valuable advice. A crucial part of EarthCruiser vehicle ownership is the importance of

Read More +
Media

Off the Road Again Podcast with Lance Gillies

We are honored to have Lance appear as a guest on the Off The Road Again Podcast, a weekly release of off-road fun from the voices of two four-wheeling enthusiasts, Chris Tracy and Ross Ballot, who love all things off-road. Ross has experience with quads, a Jeep Wrangler YJ, a Chevy Avalanche, and a Canadian 4Runner, the StormTrooper. Chris started out with a Jeep Wrangler TJ, moved on to a Tacoma, a V8 4Runner, and is currently living with #TheLandYacht, a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80. In this episode “Ross & Chris welcome Lance Gillies from EarthCruiser to the show.

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Media

Live For Adventure: EarthCruiser’s New Look For a New Era

What a year! In addition to expanding our popular EarthCruiser FX and EXP lines to include Dual Cab options, introducing the EC Terranova Expedition Camper, and launching an entirely new business unit with CORE vehicles, we’re also evolving the look and feel of the EarthCruiser brand.   If you’re reading this, you’re on our new website, a project months in the making. We’re honored so many people want to learn about our vehicles and the people that bring them to life. We hope this new experience more deeply conveys the heart and heritage of EarthCruiser. The ride-drive-live experience in an

Read More +
EarthCruiser Community
International Travel
News From The Road
Tips & Tricks
Innovation

EarthCruiser Power Systems: A Tactical Look at Power Consumption Cycles and Performance

Our EarthCruiser engineering team is comprised of energy systems experts who specialize in the development and optimization of power systems.  These engineers have applied this experience over many iterations to the power systems in our expedition vehicles, ensuring they provide maximum efficiency and longevity.  There is a large amount of technical detail that goes into our system optimization utilizing solar, lithium batteries and other power systems.  Our team has used this data to create a power consumption overview, which provides a tactical look at the everyday use of the EarthCruiser power system. Standard Assumptions: This profile was designed to simulate

Read More +
Media

OSU-Cascades CareerLift Podcast with Lance Gillies

Looking for a new podcast for that hike or bike ride this weekend? Give a listen to “CareerLift Podcast“, brought to you by the Career Development Center at OSU-Cascades. Each week, career coaches, Rachel and Laura explore different topics to help students continue designing the career they want. They regularly feature industry professionals giving advice on how to “give your career a lift”. We appreciated the invitation for Lance to be featured and have the opportunity to share advice. It’s important to take time and mentor young brilliant minds. We have a long-standing friendship with OSU and have worked with

Read More +
Innovation

EC Terranova – Sneak Peak Interior Renderings

Our EC Terranova Cab Over Expedition Camper is in production and scheduled for an April, 2021 release. In our last design update, we touched upon the unique features and thoughtful design for this vehicle that include maximizing space and storage, functionality and comfort.  We are very excited to share a sneak peak of the interior. “Loft Area”  Our loft area is purposefully designed with an expanded roof-top height which will allow customers the ability to sit up in bed and take in the incredible 365 views. The Comfortable bed mattress was cleverly designed to maximize space when in use and

Read More +
EarthCruiser Community

Owner Stories: Howard & Heidi Snell – Adventures in Remote Living

Howard and Heidi Snell are beloved members of the EarthCruiser family and one of the earliest U.S. owners, securing #3 in the beginning days of EarthCruiser USA. Since then, they’ve moved on to their second EarthCruiser, which they put to good active use in the Western U.S. and Mexico. This past year has slowed their travels a bit, including group trips that they enjoy, but it hasn’t dampened their adventurous spirits which, as you’ll discover as we did, is something that has abounded in their relationship from the beginning. It is inspiring to hear their story and we are so

Read More +
News

CORE, a division of EarthCruiser, and Total Composites Partner to Bring Chassis and House Solution to DIY Market

Last August we announced the formation of CORE Vehicles, a new business division focused on serving the DIY overlanding crowd and commercial market needs. CORE Vehicles line of 4X4 truck chassis are designed for a broad range of commercial applications, ranging from fire fighting, construction, law enforcement and Do-It-Yourself expedition truck builders that maintain the highest standards of EPA certification and brake testing. CORE Vehicles has entered into a strategic partnership with Total Composites Ltd, a premium supplier of composite truck bodies for commercial truck and motor home builders that offers innovative, ready-to-assemble truck body kits. Their products are developed

Read More +
Design

Quick Tips & Tricks: EarthCruiser Maintenance

An EarthCruiser is your best friend on the road, which is why it is critically important to understand how to best take care of your vehicle. We work hard to make them as easy-to-use as possible but it’s worth noting these are complex machines that do require time and effort to learn how to maintain them to keep them in top shape and running for years on end. Some of the biggest mishaps we’ve seen are from folks who don’t take these requirements seriously – or heed valuable advice. A crucial part of EarthCruiser vehicle ownership is the importance of

Read More +
Media

Off the Road Again Podcast with Lance Gillies

We are honored to have Lance appear as a guest on the Off The Road Again Podcast, a weekly release of off-road fun from the voices of two four-wheeling enthusiasts, Chris Tracy and Ross Ballot, who love all things off-road. Ross has experience with quads, a Jeep Wrangler YJ, a Chevy Avalanche, and a Canadian 4Runner, the StormTrooper. Chris started out with a Jeep Wrangler TJ, moved on to a Tacoma, a V8 4Runner, and is currently living with #TheLandYacht, a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80. In this episode “Ross & Chris welcome Lance Gillies from EarthCruiser to the show.

Read More +
Media

Live For Adventure: EarthCruiser’s New Look For a New Era

What a year! In addition to expanding our popular EarthCruiser FX and EXP lines to include Dual Cab options, introducing the EC Terranova Expedition Camper, and launching an entirely new business unit with CORE vehicles, we’re also evolving the look and feel of the EarthCruiser brand.   If you’re reading this, you’re on our new website, a project months in the making. We’re honored so many people want to learn about our vehicles and the people that bring them to life. We hope this new experience more deeply conveys the heart and heritage of EarthCruiser. The ride-drive-live experience in an

Read More +