Another Earthroamer-type variation

[Dale]

That is nothing like an Earthroamer. Compare the specs!

[VikingVince]

I was primarily referring to the fact that it's a small motorhome (about the same length as ER) built on the 4x4 Ford 550 crew cab chassis...which, unlike most motorhomes, gives you the option of limited offroad choices like unimproved dirt road, beach, some snow conditions. Granted, ER would be more offroad capable but Host might even be willing to build it on the SRW chassis. Again, unlike most motorhomes, it's at least a step in the direction of more offroad capability. (like ER)

[Ursidae69]

yup, you're right...it disappeared again...that's a new one for me

Some sites block hot-linking of their images because it bleeds off bandwidth and costs money. I'm guessing that is why the picture no longer show up, because when I go to the link it works fine.

By the way, interesting link Vince. I love the high-end expedition campers. I used the be the same way about boats, going to boat shows just to walk through the large boats.

[18seeds]

I've been looking at these and I love it! For me i need 4x4 mostly for traveling in the snow and light offroad use. This would be perfect for me. The price is cheaper than an ER and it has a slide.

If i won the lottery i would probably buy an ER strictly based on they are in Colorado and I like to keep my $$$ in the state if possible. If i was buying on cost vs features i would seriously consider a host. Yes i know ER features outweigh the host but a cost benefit analysis can go either direction based on personal preference.

I'm really not the biggest fan of the powerstroke either.

[jayshapiro]

Just btw...

When I last spoke with HOST, Dave Hogue said they'd be willing to change the spec of any of the internal components (i.e. - all diesel appliances, etc) to whatever you specify. They won't change the actual shell, which is not of Earthroamer ruggedness or quality level, but you could build a semi-custom, semi-capable vehicle with some great living space.

Cheers,
Jay.

[VikingVince]

Jay...thanks for the feedback/input on Host. Did you, by chance, ever discuss with them using the Ford chassis with SRW or does that not work with their build?

[CapelConcepts]

Jay...thanks for the feedback/input on Host. Did you, by chance, ever discuss with them using the Ford chassis with SRW or does that not work with their build?

I'm pretty sure there is no such thing as a SRW F-550. ER just uses a different wheel and tire set up to use a SRW. As for the SRW increasing the off-road prowess I could see that argument going either way ( duals or singles). As far as I can tell....which is about three feet in front of me....ER doesn't do anything to increase the off-road capabilities of there vehicles, so in there the HOST should be just as capable....leaving aside the difference in departure angles. If I'm way off on my observations someone please let me know!

[haven]

Here is a photo of the Host 270 on F550 crew cab chassis



and here's that fold-down sleeping platform Jay was telling us about.
Note how the back window becomes a skylight for the platform.



Incidentally, Sprad's RV in Reno has a 2007 Host 270 advertised for
$107,000. It's got the 6.0L diesel, which means you can run it on
diesel with higher sulfur. The 2008 model requires ULSD.

http://www.rvtraderonline.com/find/l...T-270-92999729

Chip Haven

[VikingVince]

I'm pretty sure there is no such thing as a SRW F-550. ER just uses a different wheel and tire set up to use a SRW. As for the SRW increasing the off-road prowess I could see that argument going either way ( duals or singles). As far as I can tell....which is about three feet in front of me....ER doesn't do anything to increase the off-road capabilities of there vehicles, so in there the HOST should be just as capable....leaving aside the difference in departure angles. If I'm way off on my observations someone please let me know!

Just went to Ford commercial truck site...yeah, you're right about no factory 550 with SRW...my mistake. I don't know but perhaps Host couldn't make the same change to SRW as ER since the 270 is two feet longer than ER. (more weight in the back?)
The main offroad/expedition vehicle criticism of DRW is that rocks can get wedged between the dual tires...can be hassle to remove as well as causing punctures.

[MB309basket]

It is quite rare that happens. Logging trucks don't have issues...nor do quarry dumps. I have some buddies who drive their dauls in Baja...never had a problem.

I used to drive dump trucks with dauls, never had rocks jam in there on work sites. I am sure it does happen, just a rarity.

Strangest dang thing, it NEVER happened to me in my dually dumptruck, until I read about it here on Expo. Now I have had a lodged rock on one occassion. Granted, it was only once, but that badboy was IN there -- I had to break it apart with the big hammer to get it out. I can see where it would have been problematic if left unchecked.

Before that, never a problem in ±10 years of crashing around the ranch with a dually dump.

(Sorry to deviate from the initial intent of the thread.)