Earthcruiser is no more

[Dave Grubb]

EarthCruiser is kaput. Founded in 2008, the Oregon-based builder of overlanding rigs based on medium-duty pickups and box truck chassis' posted a notice on its site on April 24 that it would be shutting down the following day, April 25, with a finality that would end vehicle production and vehicle servicing.

[Phillbo]

Did not read the article buy I guess the market for real overlander vehicles does not exist like the one for Toyota Tacoma add on parts. They are everywhere around here...

[Truckman]

I like the cabover design......Ben

[UTAH]

Yeah, just not an all-around practical vehicle. My family was into the whole camper thing - whereas I preferred traveling with a pup tent & a cooler, which stowed in the back of the Jeep/bike (and were cheap to buy and utilize).

One can buy one of several good 4x4 pickup trucks, put on a shell, install a mattress, and economically travel our nation on or off-road. But, we're all different. Wifey wouldn't do it. I would. After being on bikes for decades, I was into camping minimalism, where you take it all in and take it all out. No stove, toilet, or TV. Just being out in the middle of nowhere alone.

Hunter

[Truckman]

Yeah, just not an all-around practical vehicle.

I don't remember driving anything practical since I got my drivers license over 60 years ago......Ben

[FredK]

......... No stove, toilet, or TV. Just being out in the middle of nowhere alone......Hunter

Years ago I'd agree with you, now days a Holiday Inn looks good.

[UTAH]

,,,Holiday Inn looks good.

Yep, Wifey agrees.

Hunter