Campground Beast: The Ford EarthRoamer XV-LT Redefines Camping

The Ford F-550 gets amped up to EarthRoamer XV-LT status.

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.

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EarthRoamer XV-LT. Photo: EarthRoamer

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.

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EarthRoamer XV-LT. Photo: EarthRoamer
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EarthRoamer XV-LT. Photo: EarthRoamer

EarthRoamer XV-LT Key Specs

Length237 inches (6.02 meters)
Width95 inches (2.41 meters)
Height120 inches (3.05 meters)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating19,500 pounds (8,845 kg)
ChassisFord F-550 Super Duty
Engine6.7L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel
HorsepowerApproximately 330 HP
TorqueApproximately 750 lb-ft
Fuel Capacity90 gallons (340 liters)
Freshwater Capacity85 gallons (322 liters)
Greywater Capacity61 gallons (231 liters)
Blackwater Capacity32 gallons (121 liters)
Solar Power CapacityUp to 1,080 watts
Battery CapacityUp to 210 amp-hours (lithium-ion)
InverterUp to 3,000-watt pure sine wave inverter
Interior LayoutCustomizable, various floor plans available
SleepsTypically 2-4 people depending on layout
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