Editor’s Note: check out the new EarthRoamer LTi
The heavy-duty Ford EarthRoamer XV-LT gives owners the ability to go off the beaten path and explore areas that other vehicles wouldn’t dare venture, with all of the comforts of home right in the back. EarthRoamer XV-LT is based on the Ford F550 beast of a vehicle; the back is a luxury camper, providing all the amenities to keep one comfortable while on adventures, and Antarctica is the only continent in which the EarthRoamer has not been tested.
Coming with a 100,000-mile engine warranty on the F550 base vehicle, the 2015 model will cost you between $228,000 and $550,000, depending on your customization tastes. Can’t wait for the 2015 to come out? Unfortunately, the 2014 models are sold out. With about 7-8 miles per gallon in the city and 11-12 mpg on the highway, the gas mileage for this vehicle isn’t half bad, considering it weighs 17,000 pounds and sits on 41-inch tires.
EarthRoamer XV-LT Key Specs
| Length | 237 inches (6.02 meters) |
| Width | 95 inches (2.41 meters) |
| Height | 120 inches (3.05 meters) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 19,500 pounds (8,845 kg) |
| Chassis | Ford F-550 Super Duty |
| Engine | 6.7L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel |
| Horsepower | Approximately 330 HP |
| Torque | Approximately 750 lb-ft |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 gallons (340 liters) |
| Freshwater Capacity | 85 gallons (322 liters) |
| Greywater Capacity | 61 gallons (231 liters) |
| Blackwater Capacity | 32 gallons (121 liters) |
| Solar Power Capacity | Up to 1,080 watts |
| Battery Capacity | Up to 210 amp-hours (lithium-ion) |
| Inverter | Up to 3,000-watt pure sine wave inverter |
| Interior Layout | Customizable, various floor plans available |
| Sleeps | Typically 2-4 people depending on layout |
