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World Travelers: Uwe and Meg

Uwe dreamed of the day he could go off grid and travel the world. After retiring and doing 5 years of research he found EarthCruiser. He said the major selling points were the size, functionality, and craftsmanship in the vehicle. Uwe and his wife Meg purchased their EarthCruiser in 2010 and never looked back. Recently, I caught up with Ewe and Meg when they stopped by our headquarters in Bend, Oregon. In May, they entered the U.S via the Port of Tacoma, Washington with a their EarthCruiser in a shipping container. Trying to travel off-road as much as possible they

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Inside the World’s Most Amazing Adventure Vehicle

http://www.outsideonline.com/2024386/inside-worlds-most-amazing-adventure-vehicle EarthCruiser makes some of the most incredible and capable vehicles on the planet. Based on a 4-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Fuso platform, the EarthCruiser FX averages 15 miles per gallon, has a 1000 mile range and can carry enough fresh water to keep you off the grid and self-sufficient for months at a time. Founded in Australia and now based in Bend, OR, an EarthCruiser should be on the short list of vehicles to consider if your dream involves selling your house and traveling the globe for years at a time. By Outside magazine

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Featured in Outside Online- The Coolest Adventure Vehicles We Found at Overland Expo

We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet By: Bryan Rogala Oct 6, 2015 For the uninitiated, EarthCruiser makes some of the most incredible, expensive adventure rigs on the market—they run upwards of $200,000. Designed and tested in Australia but now built in Bend, Oregon, EarthCruisers are based on a 4WD Mitsubishi Fuso platform and designed to be the go-anywhere, self-sufficient base camp of your dreams. These things get about 15 miles per gallon and can take you completely off the grid for months at a time, thanks to diesel- and solar-power systems and 80-gallon water

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Record rain and muddy conditions did not stop the Overland Expo East

Lance and Michelle recently made the 2,500 mile trip from Bend, Oregon to Asheville, North Carolina for the Overland Expo East. Here is what Lance had to say about the weekend, “The show was great and the organizers did a good job in extremely difficult conditions. Hurricane Joaquin brought life-threatening flooding and muddy conditions all weekend. The conditions were ideal for real buyers to see these vehicles in a real environment. People loved the new FX and many came specifically to see it.  The entry/mudroom was very useful with the muddy grounds and every one could see its functionality. The solar

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Press release: Overland Expo East

EarthCruiser Attending Overland Expo EAST OCT. 2-4 in Asheville, NC PRESS RELEASE – SEP 28, 2015 06:00 PDT Lance Gillies, CEO EarthCruiser, will be showcasing the FX model featuring a hard-sided fixed roof. Asheville, North Carolina, September 28, 2015 (Newswire) – The FX model features seat belts in the rear cabin and seating for up to five people. Lance Gillies, EarthCruiser CEO says, “EarthCruiser was designed to take people where no other RV can, places that they only read about in magazines.” Since 2013, EarthCruiser has been designing and manufacturing in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Bend is an outdoor mecca with endless

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EarthCruiser built using knowledge from ocean yachting industry

Using knowledge from the ocean yachting industry, the engineered designed floor, walls and roof are of a fiberglass composite construction. The laminate schedule of EarthCruiser has been well proven in the field and laboratory, producing a combination of the desired insulation, high stiffness and strength to weight ratio with superior toughness. This light-weight sandwich structure can be subjected to both static and dynamic loads. The result is that EarthCruiser is strong, light weight and has a very low conductivity of heat as well as high insulation properties. The internal surfaces are curved molded fiberglass, much as you would expect in

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Water Purification System

EarthCruiser is fitted with the only unit in the world that is independently certified to meet world EPA Health Standards for Microbiological purifiers against Bacteria, Cysts, and Viruses. The unit purifies water in 3 ways: Ultra fine Micro straining physically removing Giardia, Cryptosporidium, parasites, and debris down to 0.4 microns. Using a broad spectrum molecular capture it traps and contains organic and other chemicals such as pesticides and solvents, as well as chlorine and trace elements that can be toxic and /or carcinogenic, along with foul taste, odor and color. The Electrostatic removal process uses specially charged space-age surfaces to

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Hard sided Earth Cruiser impresses

Earth Cruiser always impresses, and this year they came out swinging with the launch of their new hard sided model, designed to work well in all seasons. Super roomy and comfortable inside! – See more at: https://outdoorx4.com/main/2015/05/20/overland-expo-2015-up-close/

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We will be attending Overland Expo East Oct. 2-4

This will be the first time EarthCruiser has been over to the East Coast and Lance and Michelle will be showcasing the FX model featuring rear seat belts and seating for up to five people. Check out the expo website for more information. www.overlandexpo.com/east

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World Travelers: Uwe and Meg

Uwe dreamed of the day he could go off grid and travel the world. After retiring and doing 5 years of research he found EarthCruiser. He said the major selling points were the size, functionality, and craftsmanship in the vehicle. Uwe and his wife Meg purchased their EarthCruiser in 2010 and never looked back. Recently, I caught up with Ewe and Meg when they stopped by our headquarters in Bend, Oregon. In May, they entered the U.S via the Port of Tacoma, Washington with a their EarthCruiser in a shipping container. Trying to travel off-road as much as possible they

Read More +

Inside the World’s Most Amazing Adventure Vehicle

http://www.outsideonline.com/2024386/inside-worlds-most-amazing-adventure-vehicle EarthCruiser makes some of the most incredible and capable vehicles on the planet. Based on a 4-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Fuso platform, the EarthCruiser FX averages 15 miles per gallon, has a 1000 mile range and can carry enough fresh water to keep you off the grid and self-sufficient for months at a time. Founded in Australia and now based in Bend, OR, an EarthCruiser should be on the short list of vehicles to consider if your dream involves selling your house and traveling the globe for years at a time. By Outside magazine

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Featured in Outside Online- The Coolest Adventure Vehicles We Found at Overland Expo

We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet By: Bryan Rogala Oct 6, 2015 For the uninitiated, EarthCruiser makes some of the most incredible, expensive adventure rigs on the market—they run upwards of $200,000. Designed and tested in Australia but now built in Bend, Oregon, EarthCruisers are based on a 4WD Mitsubishi Fuso platform and designed to be the go-anywhere, self-sufficient base camp of your dreams. These things get about 15 miles per gallon and can take you completely off the grid for months at a time, thanks to diesel- and solar-power systems and 80-gallon water

Read More +

Record rain and muddy conditions did not stop the Overland Expo East

Lance and Michelle recently made the 2,500 mile trip from Bend, Oregon to Asheville, North Carolina for the Overland Expo East. Here is what Lance had to say about the weekend, “The show was great and the organizers did a good job in extremely difficult conditions. Hurricane Joaquin brought life-threatening flooding and muddy conditions all weekend. The conditions were ideal for real buyers to see these vehicles in a real environment. People loved the new FX and many came specifically to see it.  The entry/mudroom was very useful with the muddy grounds and every one could see its functionality. The solar

Read More +

Press release: Overland Expo East

EarthCruiser Attending Overland Expo EAST OCT. 2-4 in Asheville, NC PRESS RELEASE – SEP 28, 2015 06:00 PDT Lance Gillies, CEO EarthCruiser, will be showcasing the FX model featuring a hard-sided fixed roof. Asheville, North Carolina, September 28, 2015 (Newswire) – The FX model features seat belts in the rear cabin and seating for up to five people. Lance Gillies, EarthCruiser CEO says, “EarthCruiser was designed to take people where no other RV can, places that they only read about in magazines.” Since 2013, EarthCruiser has been designing and manufacturing in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Bend is an outdoor mecca with endless

Read More +

EarthCruiser built using knowledge from ocean yachting industry

Using knowledge from the ocean yachting industry, the engineered designed floor, walls and roof are of a fiberglass composite construction. The laminate schedule of EarthCruiser has been well proven in the field and laboratory, producing a combination of the desired insulation, high stiffness and strength to weight ratio with superior toughness. This light-weight sandwich structure can be subjected to both static and dynamic loads. The result is that EarthCruiser is strong, light weight and has a very low conductivity of heat as well as high insulation properties. The internal surfaces are curved molded fiberglass, much as you would expect in

Read More +

Water Purification System

EarthCruiser is fitted with the only unit in the world that is independently certified to meet world EPA Health Standards for Microbiological purifiers against Bacteria, Cysts, and Viruses. The unit purifies water in 3 ways: Ultra fine Micro straining physically removing Giardia, Cryptosporidium, parasites, and debris down to 0.4 microns. Using a broad spectrum molecular capture it traps and contains organic and other chemicals such as pesticides and solvents, as well as chlorine and trace elements that can be toxic and /or carcinogenic, along with foul taste, odor and color. The Electrostatic removal process uses specially charged space-age surfaces to

Read More +

Hard sided Earth Cruiser impresses

Earth Cruiser always impresses, and this year they came out swinging with the launch of their new hard sided model, designed to work well in all seasons. Super roomy and comfortable inside! – See more at: https://outdoorx4.com/main/2015/05/20/overland-expo-2015-up-close/

Read More +

We will be attending Overland Expo East Oct. 2-4

This will be the first time EarthCruiser has been over to the East Coast and Lance and Michelle will be showcasing the FX model featuring rear seat belts and seating for up to five people. Check out the expo website for more information. www.overlandexpo.com/east

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