Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[backcountrybummer]

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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter High Roof 3500XD 4x4 | eBay https://ebay.us/8If6Kq

Is it just me, or are the prices for Sprinter's just getting more and more ridiculous? This one's used with 20,000 miles on it.
To me it seems insane that anyone would pay that much for a used camper van, but what do I know? Maybe that market exists.
It's got to be just a matter of time before we see one breaking the $200K barrier, if it hasn't already. If money was no option, I would love to have one, but that's way beyond my budget. I keep thinking or hoping that the whole #vanlife thing will implode if or when the next dip in the economy comes and the used market for Sprinters comes back down to reality, but I'm not sure that's going to happen.

There is about to be a huge influx of 2x4 amazon sprinters in the next few years. I wouldnt be surprised to see those going for dirt cheap and conversion kits like those on E-series becoming a thing.

[pureantigravity]

Is still see Sprinters being insulated with house Fiberglass/Rockwool type insulation.
I thought everyone agree that was a bad idea due to moisture retention.
What's with that?
Would you buy a used van that was insulated that way, assuming they taped everything nice and there is a plastic barrier sheet on top?

[Brownski]

Ready to go. How much can I inflate the resale price of my truck do you think? An extra 20k at least right?

[idahospud]

If you include the Xscreams, I'd bet you've got another $30k in value right there.

[Huskier]

The igloo cooler alone has to add at least 2k. Jet Boil, your platform can double check as butcher block, I'm seeing a pinterest-worthy #Vanlife kitchen in the making.

[Brownski]

The igloo cooler alone has to add at least 2k. Jet Boil, your platform can double check as butcher block, I'm seeing a pinterest-worthy #Vanlife kitchen in the making.

The coolers not for sale but I like the way you’re thinking

[Eastern Sierra Skier]

Saw this bad ass EarthRoamer parked in Galena today. Thing is a monster, mounted on a F550 chassis.

[pfluffenmeister]

^^^ Saw that one, or a very similar one, up at Winter Park last season.

Beast.

[m2711c]

very stealth

[hbfs]

how bout those wheels though

[subtle plague]

Stealth wheels.

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[goldengatestinx]

My 2004 F-250 with a beater Northland camper all in for $12000 can do the same things as his $180000 mortgage sucker.

[apex dave]

My 2004 F-250 with a beater Northland camper all in for $12000 can do the same things as his $180000 mortgage sucker.

On a similiar but more expensive note, get a decent used Class C (Big Foot, Triple E, Travelaire) with a Super Duty 450 chassis and convert it to 4x4. $10,000 Canadian for the conversion including a 5" lift. Unlike the Earthroamer you can go from front to back.
https://www.sportsman4x4.com/clydesd...60-conversion/

[zion zig zag]

My 2004 F-250 with a beater Northland camper all in for $12000 can do the same things as his $180000 mortgage sucker.

$180k? Website says $550k-1.7million.

What does that work out to price per square foot?

[Eastern Sierra Skier]

$180k? Website says $550k-1.7million.

What does that work out to price per square foot?

Here's a link to a used one for.......only just over half a million ($550k). Looks pretty sweet. I like the full sized cab on it.
https://earthroamer.com/pre-owned/pre-owned-190/

[TurxSki]

"...enable a lifetime of adventures..."
*5,322 miles*
Musta been a short life, or something...

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[Kailua_Boys]

Earthroamers are for people who can drop super car money on a toy and it won't phase them.

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[Eastern Sierra Skier]

Earthroamers are for people who can drop super car money on a toy and it won't phase them.

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For sure, without a doubt. Total eye candy. Kinda like a super model. Great to look at, fun to ride, love to have one, just way beyond my budget. The maintenance alone would kill you.


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[bonewrenched]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto...014199906.html

4wd, insulated box, diesel, Canadian...

Looks like the perfect ski mobile

[alpinevibes]

Saw this bad ass EarthRoamer parked in Galena today. Thing is a monster, mounted on a F550 chassis.

Only $600k, “well equipped” and it can be yours!


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[toast2266]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto...014199906.html

4wd, insulated box, diesel, Canadian...

Looks like the perfect ski mobile

Topping out at 55 mph would get old. And with 115 horsepower (when it was new), I'm guessing that thing would be going about 25mph over any kind of mountain pass.

Seems like a decent option if you wanted a desert wanderer. Especially if you already live in the desert, and don't have to drive very far to do your wanderings.

[nortonwhis]

"...enable a lifetime of adventures..."
*5,322 miles*
Musta been a short life, or something...

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Probably drove it to Burning Man, didnt get laid, so now time to sell it...

[jackattack]

Topping out at 55 mph would get old. And with 115 horsepower (when it was new), I'm guessing that thing would be going about 25mph over any kind of mountain pass.

Seems like a decent option if you wanted a desert wanderer. Especially if you already live in the desert, and don't have to drive very far to do your wanderings.

Perfect for a desert full-timer who needs to move every 14 days.

[Tips^Up]

How come more trucks don't have the rear window lower all the way like the Tundra? How come the Tundra has such terrible payload? Seems like a truck with a slide-in camper would be a great option, especially if the dogs could sleep in the cab and we could crawl back and forth without having to go outside (wife and I are both compact enough to crawl through a window if needed).

[jackattack]

How come more trucks don't have the rear window lower all the way like the Tundra? How come the Tundra has such terrible payload? Seems like a truck with a slide-in camper would be a great option, especially if the dogs could sleep in the cab and we could crawl back and forth without having to go outside (wife and I are both compact enough to crawl through a window if needed).

That feature is only available on the CC tundra, which has an essentially useless 5.5' bed.