Inside The EarthRoamer LTi | Jay Leno's Garage
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Jay does a deep-dive on all the features for this expedition-ready, 4X4 camping platform.
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Inside The EarthRoamer LTi | Jay Leno's Garage
Jay is asking a ton of hard questions and this guy is all over them, what a great person to represent the company.
LOL 13:07 Jay asked if it had 360 view, but his answer was about "IR capabilities".
It appears to be he believes in the vehicle and the company which is just GREAT "with capital letters"
He’s talking from a script though. Not at all natural.
@@Mr.President.2028 well he did answer his question. He said you can see at night and see around the truck.
Gosh - you’re watching this for free - has no one ever heard, “ If you’ve nothing good to say, then don’t say anything”?
The gentleman who represented Earthroamer nailed it, answered every question Jay through at him, awesome job representing your brand. In addition, well done video and content from Jay Leno's Garage team, i'm so glad I watched from beginning to end.
Looks like he’s ready for some Keystone Lites
he's quite knowledgeable , but man crack a smile or a joke once in a while!...;-)
Do you know Candice?
I agree he would not be my brand ambassador, Jay had to constantly keep asking questions when this guy should have been putting on an infomercial. That's selling the product. If you're not smiling and laughing with Jay Leno there's something seriously wrong. This was the biggest exposure this company will probably ever have and I feel like they blew it not finding a better person to represent.
Scripted
I've been in the RV business before and this is one of the first RVs I've seen that seems to be designed by actual engineers and not drape salesmen.
you need to get out more.....there are lots of these things on the market.
@@christopher480 You're welcome to post the others, But even within the space of custom overland shops this seems like a step above.
Which are your most recommended Class C RVs? I've been looking for one on the sprinter chassis. Thanks.
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Thanks, Interesting thought…..
I love when jay does off road vehicles. I have been lucky enough to see 3 earth roamers over the years and I must say they are very impressive vehicles. Definitely on the lottery list.
They are very nice, but way overpriced, especially the HD model.
Seems a little top heavy to be truthful.
Never seen em cross a river or dense trails. Always sunny dessert
Though our lives are light-years apart I appreciate Jay more than most of the famous guys, he knows the value of a snap front shirt.
His closet is like Ernests. Its full of the same clothes.
I'm no famous rich guy but all of my shirts that aren't Ts have snaps, this makes me feel like "I can".
@@AJNpa80 It’s an aspirational goal for me. God bless America.
@@jamesdellaneve9005 I'm probably one of the few people know who Ernest is lol...God I miss the 90's 😜
@@jamesdellaneve9005 That's another thing that's great about Jay, he's incredibly wealthy, but he acts like a normal person. It's that Millionaire next door thing, they're out there, probably in your neighborhood, but you'd never know it.
I lived in Frederick Colorado just a few miles from EarthRoamer’s facility at I-25 and Highway 52 and remember when they first got started there. They’ve come a long way since I first saw them get started. Having their LTI featured on Jay’s show certainly isn’t going to be bad for business. They’ll probably sell a few more just because of this video.
Sad how Colorado has turned into San Fransisco. The entire 225 corridor is overun with homeless camps, Denver is a crime ridden shithole, Boulder is psychiatrically drugged sociopaths, andCo Springs turned into a gang haven.
Haven't been there in 3-4 years, can't imagine how far worse it got NOW 😯
@@justtime6736too many liberal Californians moving to Colorado and ruining it just like all the other cities and states that they’ve run into the ground.
What are these, a couple hundred thousand? Jay said they're very expensive and the company rep guy didn't look very amused lol.
@@guytansbariva2295 Ha! That's funny! The base price is $695,000.00,
@@briannystrom4767 I'm not surprised. The Mercedes Unimog based RV that's popular in Europe, Asia, and Africa can run into the millions.
I live in Alaska and have seen quite a few come through over the years. A friend of mine got to mount new tires on one....these things are amazing!
What’s a double beadlock?
@@glyph241 the tire is locked to the rim on both beads making it virtually impossible to come off at low pressure
@@CPRC23
That’s cool. I assume they have an auto inflate/deflate function too?
12:29 - The silverware, and all the dishes are compactly stored so they don't rattle inside the cabinets. This significantly reduces interior noise while driving. You have road noise from outside, metal panels vibrating, and interior rattles from screen door, utensils, etc. By using this sandwiched foam core, they have insulated and reduced outdoor noise significantly, no metal panels to rattle, and everything is wedged in tight to prevent clinking sounds from inside. Very well done.
An awesome build, this is not just a house but a survival camp. I am impressed with the mileage at 10 - 12 mpg. This is what my Class C Ford E350 V10 gets with much less weight on it. A very heavy duty but agile RV, beautifully crafted.
Jay asked every single question anyone can possibly have . much love and respect..
I think an obvious question would have been...HOW MUCH $$$...I didn't hear that question...
@@lbj4993 if we have to ask how much it costs we cant afford it anyways lol
700k
@@historicalplayground yup can't afford it lol
@@historicalplayground Hmmm, 🤔 one would really have to love off-roading; it seems funky and boxy with a super high center of gravity. I think I'd prefer a more comfy traditional camper/airstream type vehicle, and tow a Bronco or Jeep behind for more serious off-road adventures, but to each his own.
If they’ve managed to fly under the radar since 1998, well, that’s not the case anymore! The world will soon know about these amazing machines thanks to Jay.
I'm not an off road kind of guy but I do love what Jay brings to his channel.
Complete non-traditional car guy/gal subject matter. Absolutely fascinating! Thank you Jay for once again expanding the horizons of mechanical and engineering ingenuity!!!
Mr. Leno you have rewoken my love for all cars with your enthusiasm and knowledge. Great videos and great guests, your passion shines through.
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No Body I resemble that comment.
at the start of the video when the ER guy stressed 'manager' in his title i rolled my eyes and thought this is going to be a disaster. but wow, dude turned it around and knew his stuff. he also didnt interrupt or try and lead jay like lots of vehicle reps do. nice job!
... occasionally the ER guy looked a little bit concerned when Jay was unable to open something for example the ladder to the bunk. but I have to give Jay credit for just going ahead and opening things before asking.
Once i met a german couple in their early sixties, who had this huge 4x4 truck camper. He was a physician, she a high school chemistry teacher. Both retired.
They said they still owned a house in Germany, probably some huge villa, but that they lived there only three months annually. Mostly to spend time with their children and grandkids.
The truck was made by Orangework. And this vid reminded me of the build quality and engineering that goes into these Globetrotter RV's. That couple were great, friendly people, living a great life. And that's what these vehicles are about.
Must have been a Unicat? Now those are light years better than this. cheaper too
This was an exceptional episode, my guy knows his stuff.
Leave it to Jay Leno's Garage to finally put an ER trough its paces in the back-country! Until now, you could search RUclips forever and not find any videos of an ER hitting the trails. I enjoyed the extended conversation between Jay and Zack during their drive. We've all seen the inside/outside walk-around videos, so I'm glad they kinda skipped through those things. As others have said, it's a dream vehicle for them and while I also can't afford one, I still like seeing them featured in these kinds of videos.
yea that gravel packed rode really put it through its paces lol
Jay is just a master at probing and asking questions that give you the answers you want to hear.
Yep, he’s a pro
Mr. Bearded guy is impressive as a salesman, he knows his product. Perhaps he should add the word "bespoke" to help describe how special each unit truly is.
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The American version is "tailor-made."
@@LeesChannel BS is BS however you spell it.
@@michaelball4683
I guess you’d know it then.
@@mtkoslowski Yup, when I see it.
I have waited over a year to see a video of an earthroamer longer than 10 minutes while it's in motion. It was worth the wait.
@The Program vuuu😮
Man. Leno is moving and talking and acting like an old old man… so different from his talk show days. Stay strong and healthy sir for many many more years!
Well, he is 72
I've noticed as well. Think he'd benefit from some yoga, regain some flexibility.
I think that's normal, unless you're a robot. Robots don't age.
Yes this, and i guess at that ripe age to me he didn't seem to impressed, like I said I guess at that age you have seen it all , great video, great earthromer, great questions, great answers
Let's just feel blessed that he's doing ANY of this at all.. cuz he doesn't have to, he has enough money to fade into retirement and enjoy his toys all to himself...
They don't advertise, but now they're gonna have to expand. Best advertisement...Jay Leno's Garage!😃
Actually, many luxury/exclusive companies don't advertise. It's more of a "if you know, you know" and you're in the club kind of thing.
@@guytansbariva2295
Your use of the Valley-Girl slang 'actually' instantly disqualifies you from participating in any adult conversation.
@@largemarge1603 What is this valley girl slang? I'm from Texas, and it's used by a lot of engineers, IT people, designers, etc. As in "Actually, you are a dumba$$, and your project is cancelled".
I think you've seen too many movies, talking about Valley Girl slang is several decades out of date.....geez......is that all you've got? Lol
So cool to see my Hydrodipping work being in front of Jay Leno! Something I never thought was possible
I could probably never justify the cost, but if money wasn't a concern, this would be my rig of choice hands down! I spent enough time camping in my childhood as an Eagle Scout. Now I'm content with my Minnesota lake house and Arizona golf course house. If I ever find myself single though,,, I'll be living in one of these!!! Amazing truck! We'll done!!!
Must be nice to even be able to even consider the cost lol. Tech money or small business? Jk jk
@@guytansbariva2295 Legacy Airline Pilot and my Wife is a High School Principal. But we also spent a combined 14 years in college and started with over $200,000 in student loans post recession when regional airline pilots were making less than $20,000 a year. She taught Special Ed for 20 years before going in to administration. We put in our time...
@@thecampbells3908 Yes you did, that's great!!
That guy is an amazing person for this business. Definitely the right guy for this show and to work with customers.
The kid is a great representative for the company.
Well spoken and knowledgeable.
Well the founder who was better is now dead.
Kid?
@@ryanaxberg9263 yeah, I am old, so what?
Leno is no puppy either.
He’s really not. No sense of humour. Talks like a brochure.
not much of a personality or humor
My dad bought one of these and we drove from Nebraska to Canada to go fishing... it was awesome
For that money you could have flown in a private plane and still have change for beer
Funny thing is... We have a Citation plane, but had purchased fishing lodge that my dad went to when he was younger with his dad... It was a better way to spend time together.. Had conversations we have never had nor did I ever think we would have, joked around, hit a few steak houses.. We had to fly a beaver float plane from La Ronge Saskatchewan, to a very secluded lake in far northern SASK to Lake Deception. really funny thing is... this lake was beyond remote and HUGE with many fingers and coves, and islands, but later on when Dad and Mom went with 2 other couples about a year later, it was very still out. (no wind), and beautiful day so they went to explore on boats, and hours later came around this point to see another fishing camp, but what was really funny is that the lodge they stumbled on was called Cornhusker fishing camp, or maybe just Husker fishing camp, I cant remember, but they stopped and it turns out that the owners of the place were from Omaha!!!! What are the chances??! Us being from Nebraska it was INSANE!!!!
maybe your daddy will buy you one. lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Very cool to see EarthRoamer on the channel Jay...what a success story for a very niche market.
That market isn’t niche what so ever. Hundreds of millions of people on instagram alone enjoy overlanding. Same here on RUclips. It’s not niche and it’s never been niche. You boomers are stupid.
I have been drooling over this vehicle for years. This is my dream vehicle 😍
Just learned about this. Lottery purchase for sure.
About how much are they?
Yea, me too
@@LIamaLlama554 If you have to ask you can't afford it! ;)
Very well built. No desire whatsoever to go camping, but a very well built vehicle.
One of my buddies asked me if I ever go camping and I told him when the weather was nice I slept with the windows open. I still think this is pretty cool.
@TEXT±𝟹𝟷𝟽𝟼𝟺𝟽𝟻𝟾𝟺𝟽 How's the weather in Nigeria?
I was thinking this thing would cost between $200-300k but its priced at $800K which sounds unbelievable expensive for what you're getting.
Economy of scale … the first few of any really innovative new thing are always more expensive … be patient and the price will go down some. Right now, this vehicle is worth $500K, at least it is for the people who really want it and have the money available.
More importantly, they are setting a higher bar for RV manufacturers.
(I want mine built on a Cybertruck body.)
Yikes!
shoutout to the employee of Earthroamer he seems to know ever aspect of this rig! Great job brother
I am a 70 year old widow who loves to drive and travel. I now have a new bucket list item. Love this!
An oversized camper truck. Jay really will review anything that rolls, makes noise, or explodes. LOL. Love it. Jay reviews an RV!
What a smart interviwer Jay is: not a single aspect of the vehicle is left in the dark, and what an impressive trade mark epresentative that gentleman was...kudos to both of you gentleamen and to earthroamer crew alltogether....Maybe one day I will own one, hopefully for my 60th birthday....FGW!
Well, I wanted him to ask where one goes for service/maintenance on the non-Ford parts, so he missed that one.
@@TedInATL Well thought!
@@TedInATL
Because the answer is "Duh". The company that made it.
You might as well complain during an interviewer never asked a BMW rep "where to go to get BMW parts serviced?"
"BMW..."
@@justtime6736 Tell me you didn't understand the context of the comment w/o saying you didn't understand the context of the comment.
I think Jay really started to get the awesomeness when he saw the grill. :-) Also, 25:05, NIW THAT'S A BADASS HYBRID! 🙂
Fascinating blend of high function, security & true comfort! (But I'm going to add the washer/dryer option to mine! 🥳)
your prize is you can have a job there for $18/hr. smfh.....
I tried to get a job there when I moved to Colorado about 5-6 years ago. I had over 15 years experience in converting high end busses for the film and music industry. They offered me $18 per hour. I noticed that none of the guys in the shop had nice tools boxes or cars. The management seemed very ‘dry’. I hope things changed.... They do build nice rigs.
you just changed my mind thanks, $18/hr. smfh I was making that in 1983.lmao
I work in Denver in the bus industry as well. ER is a joke but its cute for rich people
@@garyshamock1475 changed your mind about what? you couldn't even afford to buy tires for the thing
@@ChuckCassadyYT how do you see them as a joke?
Nice to see the EarthRoamer on the road with an expert. Great Job MR Leno for doing this.
Just saw one of their units last week in Ontario... looked well built and up to task.
i love how during the test drive jay is just giving it hell and the beast is taking it
I bought two. One for me and one for my wife. Best camping ever.
press x for doubt
@@barrymcockiner754 x
....haven't seen the missus since 2015.
An expensive divorce by my reckoning
I grew up doing lots of family time in a 1976 Chevy Blazer Chalet. We went everywhere in it and this really reminds me of a new version of that. I would LOVE for Jay to do a video on the rare Chevy Blazer Chalet! Please Jay!! Sincerely,Matt in Ohio
except this is like 4000x more expensive lol $750k+
@@kyrujames Lol indeed but the idea of Jay doing a vid on the Blazer has comedic possibilities. A bit like Clarkson and caravans (trailers)
I believe Derek Vice Grip has something similar?
Here it is: ruclips.net/video/G8wJRWEL0v4/видео.html
@@michaelball4683 That's just a standard Blazer. The Blazer Chalet had a camper built in it from the factory. The top popped up and it had even bunks that rolled out in the top. You could walk from the cab into the back. Heater,stove and water system. For the engine it had a 400 small block in a few of them. They are super rare with only 1800 made in a 2 year span.
Saw an Earthroamer LTi in person a few days back. Absolutely amazing.
This is the greatest car rep ever. I've watched a ton of these videos and this guy knows all the details! Good job sir
I can't help thinking Jay put in an order, you never know where you might go and it would be one of the more practical members of his fleet. Nice truck if you got the bucks, I may get to see one one day.
Amazing, I just saw one of these in the national park near my house a couple months ago and had that same "What the heck" reaction and had to check it out... from a respectable distance of course
Over-the-top amazing! I was concerned that Jay might put it on its side when he climbed that second hill.
Amazing machine! The guy representing them also did a great job! 42 minutes just flew by. Thanks Jay!
What a piece of engineering! This rig is so solid, so well laid out, not a single space wasted, and it seems to ride like it's carved out of a solid piece of steel. Great, compliant, quiet ride.
And 3 tonnes heavier than it should be.
This would be great at a multi day music festival like Coachella.
This guy is amazing. Articulate, to the point, down to earth, no pompousness.
Ive been following and wanting one for years and i love how they keep improving the models. My question is how do u get that truck thru all south america and not get robbed?
If you can afford one of this vehicles I am sure you can afford paying an armed, bilingual bodyguard to travel with you everywhere.
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I’ve been looking at over landing luxury RV. And I am glad I stumbled upon the earth roamer. This video is really 👍
A very well produced program and a fantastic piece of equipment.
The Ultimate Land yacht no slip fees. Immaculate build quality. Everywhere you look... wow
BEAUTIFUL TRUCK and they detail to space is amazing, everything on there is for a reason and looks well made and thought out from they wine glass holders to they bathroom. amazing
Amazing machine. Funny to see the entire calmness in which the two discuss this madness. Btw you can get a Mog Home unimog for half the price.
I love those too but the two aren't comparable. The Mog Home is basic, very utilitarian. This is overkill, like it Brabus and RennTech took in a Mog Home and ran it through their shops.
Ya, not in the USA you can’t. The Unimog has to be at least 25 years old to import. Apples and oranges comparison.
@@rd4660 that sucks. Here in Europe you can buy a 2022 model with a 7.7 litre engine with 885 ft lbs
Earth Roamer is in Frederick, CO. It's about 2 miles from my house. I druve through their lot at least once a month and check out their new builds. Absolutely amazing, high end quality machines. Also. What an awesome and educated advocate for the company. Whomever hired him deserves a pat on the back.
Impressive vehicle! Probably wouldn't be able to go into the high Sierra's where even driving a pick-up on the narrow roads is a challenge. If you like open spaces and could afford something like this, it would be ideal. On the same note, a person who would buy one of these wouldn'r be too concerned with fuel prices, just fuel range.
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It's like the people who convert military trucks into off-road campers. It'll work in the desert but it won't fit anywhere east of the Mississippi or the Pacific Northwest. And if it gets stuck or in a tight spot, good luck pulling that behemoth out.
@@bwofficial1776 but aren’t they cool to look at? If everyone was as practical as you and me, the world would be a boring place. Not to mention, it’s funny to watch someone you warned bury their 20,000 lb+ vehicle 😁
@@bwofficial1776 And can you imagine a Ford dealership which had a place to work on that behemoth. If Ford still had more heavy truck dealers(they sold the line to Freightliner), they probably wouldn't want to work on one either.
@@bwofficial1776 really nothing east worth looking at or exploring.
Very nice presentation. Jay looked very relaxed when they were inside like he almost didn't want to move off of that couch. Must have been very comfortable. Only thing I did not like was the amount of suspension chatter. Dampeners needed :)
Jay has an unbelievable work ethic, and what a great vehicle to feature.
Several years ago we stopped at the factory and saw first hand on how well built these units are made.
Brother is the head of the service department for these. Awesome to see someone doin a full on review like this!
Fantastic show, thanks Jay to take so much time for this and all your questions were so spot on and going into details not everybody does.
These are super cool. Thanks Jay! Love the headlock wheels. Kind of wish this was built with a Cummins diesel but the Ford frame and look is definitely better…
I build industrial vacuum trucks. I imagine the level of craftsmanship that goes into these earthroamers is similar to what goes into a vac unit. Lots of people play a role, sometimes only building a single piece, but everyone knows his role, and builds something he can be proud of when it goes down the road next to you, or you see an operator in the field using it . All the fine details down to the cabinet latches exhibit a well thought out, quality design that works
This rig is the main reason I buy lotto tickets since I first heard of them a decade ago!
you don't need lotto. you can become wealthy thru your own work. it's not difficult to become wealthy.
I just saw one of those at the supermarket today here in Sandpoint ID.
Wow 10-12 mpg is actually pretty great considering the size of this beast. I'm still waiting to hear the sticker price but so far I'm sold!
$750k+. It’s a millionaires RV.
A lot of people build their own poor man’s version though. If you search for DIY EarthRoamer on RUclips, there are a ton of videos.
No lie I made a truck camper close to this only had one problem once was the diesel gel up on me in the winter i was in a remote area in gunnison co def the way to camp pick up and go in 15 mins. There is motor home camping and their is real remote camping with bears and mountain lions and piece and quite ones will never get to see! 4x4 takes u to places one can only imagine.
OMG! This rig is AWESOME! I’ve always been a hiker, backpacker and camper but as I’ve aged I no longer have ANY interest in sleeping in a tent/sleeping bag on outdoor excursions so needless to say this on my bucket list… so to speak!
One thing great about having a product for 1%ers is that the economy never affects your market.
‘A home for divorced guys.’ Jay nailed it.
Yep, I absolutely could live in one of these👍
Just a thought ...What about all of the Ford repairs that require CAB OFF to fix the issues ??.
Jay Leno's RUclips channel is where I go to see all the vehicles that are unattainable. Never in my life will i have anything that badass. Hundreds of thousands of dollars. Just so cool and so far out of reach lol.
Makes me want to buy lottery tickets! 😁
@@rogerpeterson7581 yes sir. That's the only way I am buying anything Jay has on his show. But at least we can live vicariously through him
We had a Class C motorhome RV. It was a nice family vacation hauler. This beast is the ultimate AV, adventure vehicle.
What a cool vehicle! For those with the spirit to camp and explore I can't imagine how you could not like all the EarthRoamer has to offer. Jay seems to be impressed with the quality and workmanship and that everything is so well thought out. The guy selling the vehicle really knows his product ,Jay didn't have any questions that stumped him and it was always a positive response as to what the vehicle could/would do if a certain situation should arise. Wonderful! And Jay you were a mighty fine driver!
With the coming nuclear war, this is a good start for Mad Max!
The base price of LTi is $695,000. A well equipped LTi will generally come out to a final price in the $750,000 - $800,000 range or you could get a 2022 Coachmen Mirada 32LS, for msrp $174,680.
Which one would you prefer?
Two different animals. On road vs. off road.
@@barryf5479 I'd save the $500,000+ and not have off-road capabilities.
😮I got $90,000 In my E450 Ford four-wheel-drive on a Jayco 22J all built by Ujoint Off Road. It has a winch , a extraordinary light kit, 6 inch lift and 34 inch tires. I would give that thing a run for her 3/4 of a million dollar money ! 😮😮😮
FYI: My spare tire is underneath my rig where it belongs. That rig has a lot of bells or whistles no one‘s going to use.
Very good salesman, he give lots of information it makes you want to buy one
They’re pretty rare and there of course was no pass through, but Ford did have a quad bucket seat option on crew cabs, on the previous generation steel body super duty trucks. Early 2000’s it was available in the Lariat LE trim package, and the Harley Davidson super duty’s also had it available.
I think that is very stealth for my next stay at Walmart ;-)
No one will have any idea! Sold! And thank you Jay and that guy!!!!
For once in a vehicle build you can actually see where your money is going, absolutely first class engineering!
not firt class employment $18/hr. smfh 🤣
2 mill????
Yes you are right....buying this you can see your money go right down the toilet.
@@garyshamock1475 Well, what do you expect?? You want to make the big bucks, get a college degree or get into computers. I know guys in their 20's making close to 100k a year in computers(Security, programmin, DBA), some with only a 2 year community college degree and/or computer certifications they got on their own time. It's more common that you probably think
@@garyshamock1475 I don't think many of those workers will be "an aspiring EarthRoamer owner."
Amazing. Was proud to see footage of my son-in-law meeting Jay just before (my son in law) he died unexpectedly, after performing on the show. He told us Jay was a 'good human' which I was shocked to hear. To see Jay being a bit more awake than others, does the heart good.
I offroad a few times a year to fairly remote places in the SW desert and have never seen any of these big ones other than at the offroad shows. They are limited on where they can go due to size, weight and top-heavyness plus they draw attention. Definately for the rich and/or famous, but really are just a very expensive camper. A true prepper would see themselves as a target in one of these and would be safer in a 1999 Subaru with a RTT.
The off-road functionality of full size trucks in general is pretty limited due to size, this even moreso due to height and weight. These are really cool trucks, and I'm sure will go places, but they're not going to be rock crawling or anything crazy. Definitely a toy for the rich.
@@benson8686 I wonder how many are bought internationally. I'm thinking Middle Eastern countries would love these, to park next to their Lambos for sure.
@Joe Thibodeau that's the origin of the modern "van-life" trend: being able to travel while not standing out. It has morphed into essentially overly expensive camper conversations that stand out while also being less functional than a standard camper/RV. Basically more money for less. This falls into the same category for me: a really cool vehicle, but I would bet the majority of owners don't get much more functionality from it than they would a standard camper or small RV.
Yep, a ten ton land yacht. Who do you call to rescue you when you get it really stuck?? Heavy D?
right on the mark,, middle of the night the security kicks on and its surrounded by 50 hippies in school busses and VW vans ,then the owner pisses himself..
Most enjoyable review. Your the best, Jay! Representative did a great job as well!
Pretty cool. I'd skip some of the luxury stuff (wine cellar) and the fitted drawers take up too much space. Put the knives and flatware in canvas roll-ups like you can use for wrenches. Don't need power lift for the extra counter space that folds up. Just something to break. A latch is good enough. EXPENSIVE! The bare Ford chassis I bet is $100,000 on its own. Saw a video that someone took an ex ambulance and converted it. Another took an older class B+, put 4wd axle in the front and super singles on the rear to make something similar. It was $100,000 by the time he was done and that was with an older motor home that was fairly cheap to start with. If you want something to go out into the woods with, you have to pay because the cardboard junk the regular builders have won't hold up.
I noticed price is never mentioned.
Everything you said is practical. What you’re missing is the customer base for this vehicle. They demand luxury, money isn’t all that much of an object for them.
This is a world class land yacht…
It starts at $590,000
Rent a motor home and get the insurance in case you go back into the woods.
this guy is a pro’s pro. the perfect “ company rep” . I wish I could afford one of these
Now I know what Jay means by more money than brains club.
My beautiful fiancé‘s parents live right down the street from the guy. Seeming this thing on the street in Colorado and seeing it in person is outrageous. definitely a slept on product
What a bloody beast of a camper! Amazing! Thanks for another unique vehicle, Jay and crew! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Hi from Canada, i watch many RUclips videos on this RV, and this channel answer all my questions thanks you Mr. Jay Leno, YES is an expensive RV, is like the Bugatti of the RV world and love it !!
p.s. sorry for my writing i,m french =p
Early to this party, can't tell if I want the small farm in WV, the McMansion in Maryland or the Earthroamer. Check that, the choice with the money would actually be the first 2 or the Earthroamer. Really cool though.
I swear these used to be about 250k a year or 3ago, the overland craze, the carbon fiber upgrade, the shipping trouble, the name and demand they've built, the base is 700k, you're not getting out under a mil if you're skimping, many are 1.7 to 2. Wow. Remember thinking the beast was nice but high at 700k when I looked a few year back.
I read on their website that another reason they use Diesel engines is that if your off the road in some remote location where there is the logging industry there, you can buy some diesel fuel from the loggers that they use in their skidders and such if you run out of fuel. It’s a lower grade of diesel, but it should run in your engine to get you to a fuel station.
If I had the money, I’d buy one of these! Take it on a trip!
This camper is well thought out and basically covers a lot of problems mother nature throws at it. Really good rig
Followed a gray one of these through Rapid City, SD like 2 days before this video came out - amazing vehicle.
EarthRoamer are the best in business, specially their off road capabilities aside from the RV features. It’s my dream to drive all over US and Canada in one of those.
@Joe Thibodeau like what?
@Joe Thibodeau that would require someone with the skills, workshop, tools, interest, and/or time necessary to create your own. 99% of people don’t have at least one of the aforementioned things.
If you leave a comment like, “there are much better choices…” it’s reasonable for someone to ask what those are. I wasn’t looking for you to write a novel, I was looking for you to say, “brand X, or brand Y, look them up.” Instead, I got a smarta$$ shallow “Google is your friend” comment. Pretty sad response all around.
@Joe Thibodeau when you suggest there are better options, that means you supposedly know what those options are. Actual comparable options. Options one can:
1. Buy new or gently used (not decades old)
2. Not some one off custom vehicle. One with a factory warranty and within the same universe of fit and finish/polish.
3. One with all the 21 century luxury integrated into it.
The people that buy these don’t care about saving a couple hundred grand. What you are doing is clearly not remotely understanding the customer base who buys these, then you compare one of these to a 34 year old vehicle with very few of the same amenities.
I’ll continue to wait for you to list the other, comparable options (again, no apples to oranges comparisons) that are so much cheaper and comparable to this. I have a feeling I’ll be waiting forever because if you had some you would have simply listed them in your first response.
@@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 Well said my friend.
@Joe Thibodeau I think you're missing the point of this vehicle, I admire the enthusiasm for custom builds etc, for a hobbiest its a great idea and yes, will of course be cheaper than an EarthRoamer. But as the man said, they're not in the same league, not when it comes to luxury, fit/finish, reliability, style, homely features etc.
If I hit the lotto… the earthroamer is on my bucket list
15:51 seems totally unnecessary for that flip up shelf to be motorized.
Nothing in this vehicle is about what is necessary. Necessary was thrown out the window as soon as the design process started.
@@domenik8339 Yeah, I wonder if T455 thinks "otherwise a very understated and simple made vehicle, just that damn shelf" 😁
@@bennylloyd-willner9667 T455 is a neural net professor. A “learning computer.”
@@LIamaLlama554it's got a lot to learn then 😂
I’m upset with the bottle opener on the back storage box.
I used to work on someones property who owned one of these. I got to see the tour just like this and seeing it on videoabsolutely does not do this thing justice at all. Super impressive rigs.
Mr Leno felt…….old in this video.
Never leave us Jay.