the ford earth roamer XV-LTS camper makes off-the-grid living a reality

earth roamer builds custom ford ‘F550’ expedition vehicles that combine the best in off-the-grid capability with modern, home-like interiors. the colorado-based company’s camper lets people travel safely, with a highly-refined sense of comfort to remote locations where they can be totally independent of external water supplies and electricity. each ‘XV-LTS’ camper boasts large roof-top solar panel arrays, huge battery banks and engine-driven alternators.

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starting with a ford ‘F550’ chassis, earth roamer can integrate wood or granite countertops, a stainless-steel refrigerator, and a freezer on request. the ‘XV-LT’ also comes equipped with a convection microwave, so you can make popcorn while watching movies on a 32-inch LED TV in the evening, then retire for a hot shower. as expected, the cabin has air conditioning and heating, and even a king-size bed. the expedition vehicle runs generator-free thanks to its massive internal battery bank that’s replenished with a 660 W solar-panel array. at full capacity the batteries boast a serious amount of energy — 255 amp hours — letting travellers live out in the wild for extended sessions.

if the ‘XV-LTS’ camper’s 37 inch standard tires aren’t enough to climb through the tracks, there are 41 inch, aggressive military-spec tires that can be paired with an off-road air suspension system. for large expeditions, travellers can install front and rear electric winches for self-recovering the vehicle, as an added security precaution for remote environments. the rear of this beastly off-roader can also be outfitted with an external BBQ and food preparation area, for extended parties on long summer nights.