# Rugged Expedition Vehicles The EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicle Can Take You Pretty Much Anywhere By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/2014-earthroamer-conquers-world/32199/) & [earthroamer](http://earthroamer.com/) The EarthRoamer is a heavy-duty 'Xpedition Vehicle' or XV -- as opposed to RV -- that lives up to its name thanks to its ability to traverse the [most rugged and challenging lands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35) on the planet. This versatile vehicle offers a versatile mobile shelter that is both [rugged and luxurious](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury). The EarthRoamer has a one-piece composite body that sits on a commercial-duty chassis. It is powered by a 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 Turbo Disel Engine which provides 300 horsepower in addition to 660 pounds-feet of torque. This monstrous vehicle moves on either 37-inch Michelin [mud and snow tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37) or 41-inch Continental military off-road tires. The EarthRoamer has a minimum ground clearance of 26.4 cm, and an optional air ride suspension system that makes it possible to attach the height of wheels and axles independently. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expedition Vehicles:** The rise of expedition vehicles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor adventure and tourism industry. - **Off-road Travel:** The growing interest in off-road travel creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of heavy-duty vehicles with hybrid engine capabilities. - **Mobile Shelters:** Mobile shelters with rugged and luxurious features present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality and emergency response industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The rugged and durable features of the EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicle highlights a potential for disruptive innovation in the development of heavy-duty hybrid-engine vehicles for off-road travel. - **Tourism:** The heavy-duty and versatile features of expedition vehicles signifies a potential for disruptive innovation in outdoor tourism experiences. - **Hospitality and Emergency Response:** The development of mobile shelters that can provide both luxury and ruggedness presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality and emergency response sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Road Premium Comfort Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-ltx.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Long-Lasting Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlanding-vehicle.md) - [Tactical Expedition Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-camper.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [Extreme Performance Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-mammoth-1000-trx-overland-edition.md) - [Ruggedized Retro Van Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-e350-camper-van.md) - [Rugged Bespoke Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aev-x-bliss-mobil-prospector-xl-550.md) - [Off-Road-Ready Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-series-expedition-camper.md)