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EarthRoamer’s New Overlanders Are Luxury Suites on Wheels Built To Conquer Any Terrain

Forget that AirBnB in the woods or fancy tent, this is how to properly get to and glamp in the wilderness.

Two EarthRoamer expedition vehicles, one maroon EarthRoamer LTx and one gray EarthRoamer SX, parked on a grassy field with mountains in the background.EarthRoamer
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By Chris Chin

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Meet EarthRoamer’s new SX 2.0 and the reworked LTx. They’re the latest and most up-to-date versions of the company’s flagship pickup-truck-based overlanding campers.

Like their predecessors, the refreshed SX 2.0 and LTx utilize heavy-duty long-bed pickup trucks as the core structure. But they then take the concept of pickup bed-based campers and take it to the absolute next level.

Where overlanding and glamping fuse together

Maroon EarthRoamer LTx off-road camper truck parked in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
The Ford-based EarthRoamer LTx benefits from a thorough list of upgrades.
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Having been in business for almost three decades, EarthRoamer’s expertise certainly shines through with its latest offerings.

Similar to its predecessor, the SX 2.0 utilizes a Chevrolet 6500HD heavy-duty truck frame as its starting point. EarthRoamer then fits its opulent bed camper behind the truck’s Crew Cab, which consists of enough room to host several guests.

Gray EarthRoamer SX off-road camper truck parked in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
The larger, fancier SX 2.0 also benefits from the same upgrades to support the truck’s electrical system.
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The LTx follows the same formula, but for those who are more loyal to Dearborn’s F-Series trucks versus Detroit’s. It comes based on the Ford F-Series SuperDuty platform, or more specifically, the F-550. Regardless of which brand suits your preferences, both are large enough that even full-size adults can stand straight up as in a typical RV.

Everything and the kitchen sink

Compact RV kitchen and dining area with wood cabinetry, marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and green cushioned seating.
Each EarthRoamer is configurable according to the customer’s wants and needs.
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Space isn’t the only thing aplenty. The interior is festooned with a full-size refrigerator, a kitchenette with a standard-sized oven range, a hidden inductive stove top and kitchen sink, overhead dish and cookware storage, a hidden pantry, and more.

Wood-paneled RV interior with a raised bed featuring a gray EarthRoamer blanket and storage cabinets below.
Both rigs come standard with a California-style king bunk at the front of the camper.
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For the sleeping quarters, occupants can move to the front of the camper to climb atop the crew cab’s extension, where a king-size bunk mattress lies.

Further use of the space includes more storage for all the outdoor necessities. And it’s all customizable according to the customer’s requests.

Compact shower area with wooden slat floor and bench, stone-textured wall, and wooden cabinetry.
Never miss the chance to sleep under stars after a nice, hot shower in the wilderness.
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Upgrades where they matter

Although both the SX and LTx were already quite capable glampers, the firm’s engineers introduced improvements in several key spots.

Interior of a camper van with tan leather L-shaped seating, wood paneling, a foldable table, and a bowl of fruit.
The custom-designed kitchen and living area is configurable and adjustable.
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For instance, both rigs benefit from an upgraded 24-volt electrical system, which is a first for the company. That wiring enables faster charging for the on-board 24-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion auxiliary battery pack.

That battery is what powers all the amenities when the engine isn’t running. The electrical system also gains a new 9000-watt inverter, a unit that’s three times more powerful, which helps facilitate the faster charging.

Additionally, should you already be off the grid and in the wilderness, you can take comfort in knowing that both trucks come with photovoltaic solar panels on the roof.

As you’d expect, one of these bad boys doesn’t come cheap. The Ford F550-based LTx starts at a cool $825,000.

Wooden kitchen cabinet with textured glass door open, showing organized white plates and glass inside.
Specialized dish storage prevents kitchenware from moving around, which is useful for the unpaved surfaces.
EarthRoamer

With that, you get Dearborn’s legendary PowerStroke 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V8 and a 10-speed automatic. Those opting for the Detroit-flavored SX 2.0 get the 6500HD with GM’s also legendary 6.6-liter turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, complete with a six-speed Allison automatic.

Two EarthRoamer off-road expedition trucks, one maroon and one gray, parked on a grassy plain with mountains in the background.
So, it’s either one of these or a very nice vacation home somewhere. What’ll it be?
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But you’ll need at least $1.09 million for the SX 2.0 as it’s considerably bigger and more spacious than the LTx.

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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