Interstate spotted thread

[rowiebowie]

Originally Posted by TayaraTravel

Our Tayara on the left. A 2017 Lounge on the right. This park is full of sprinter based vans, some custom, most other brands. This is the only Interstate I confirmed.

We also saw an Earth Roamer, but couldn't stop to photo or chat.

Nice pics in this and the other "pictures" thread. We were in Yellowstone in late May and saw very few class b's of any kind, and only a handful on the way up and back.


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[Alex AVI]

Not an AI but a Sprinter with a reaaallly long overhang & cargo carrier.
I don't know how this thing doesn't do a wheelie

[Air99]

Never seen a Sprinter with a crane! Eat your hearts out, Transit and Pro-Master owners! [emoji23]

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by Air99

Never seen a Sprinter with a crane! Eat your hearts out, Transit and Pro-Master owners! [emoji23]

They can't even carry 11,030 lbs.

[3bcamper]

Originally Posted by Tronadora

3bcamper caught one of these on camera recently. I saw one today at Schoodic CG in Acadia NP. It's a Westfalia coach on a MB chassis. Talked with the owner who said 400 of these were imported from Germany in 2007 and given an Airstream badge. He reports there is a "Westies" West and East group that get together sometimes. Truly a fine example of creative indoor living. Extra tall interior allows an upper bunk to slide back into place above the midship couch, which can also make into a 2-person bed. Bathroom in back, galley and pantry just ahead of that. Wish I could have taken more pics to share.

Truly a rare find, then!

[NotStock]

Airstream day at Mercedes Benz of Georgetown.[

[TX-Newbie]

Spotted a Black AI heading west on HWY 71 right by the airport. No pic but it looked like a happy couple driving down the road..

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by TX-Newbie

Spotted a Black AI heading west on HWY 71 right by the airport. No pic but it looked like a happy couple driving down the road..

I believe that's how I realized I really am now an AI owner - I now notice my AI siblings on every trip.
It also fun game for grandson.

[TX-Newbie]

Black AI spotted on IH35 going north near Schertz, Texas. License starts CCR. Great day for a drive. [ATTACH]326985

[2Dreamin]

Black AI
OK tags
Beach access #72

Is this you?
Just saying hello!!
2 pics

[InterBlog]

Originally Posted by TayaraTravel

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We also saw an Earth Roamer, but couldn't stop to photo or chat.

I have launched a gentle campaign to convince one of my closer friends that he and his family need an Earth Roamer. He has the financial means but no experience with any of that scene (not even any low-end RV experience). Husband and I have considerable vehicle technical and off-grid type experience but we are not in a position to be Earth Roamer buyers. Between the two of us, though, we could have Earth Roamer design something off-the-charts spectacular for him. Given some latitude on input, we could take Earth Roamer to its next logical level (I'm so modest, eh?).

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by InterBlog

I have launched a gentle campaign to convince one of my closer friends that he and his family need an Earth Roamer. He has the financial means but no experience with any of that scene (not even any low-end RV experience). Husband and I have considerable vehicle technical and off-grid type experience but we are not in a position to be Earth Roamer buyers. Between the two of us, though, we could have Earth Roamer design something off-the-charts spectacular for him. Given some latitude on input, we could take Earth Roamer to its next logical level (I'm so modest, eh?).

INTERBLOG - If the custom HD is your friend's target build, I doubt that EarthRoamer will impede or restrict any input considering the $1.5M entry fee. I was told they don't discriminate, they take everyone's money I would not be able to imagine though what would the "next logical level" be from that price point? Can't even wrap my brains around the price.

[InterBlog]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

... I would not be able to imagine though what would the "next logical level" be from that price point? Can't even wrap my brains around the price.

They have some human factors deficiencies IMO. The next logical level would be continuous improvement to overcome what is currently a bit too much of a showboat mentality and a bit too little to offer in the way of ergonomics and design elegance (expecially where it manifests as simple warmth). I've told them this, which they appreciated with exactly zero percent enthusiasm in their reply.



Not all wealthy people are snobbish and show-offy. Some of them are the most humble and sweet I've ever met in my life. There should be a rig to match that state of being. One which can still do what virtually every other rig cannot.

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by InterBlog

They have some human factors deficiencies IMO. The next logical level would be continuous improvement to overcome what is currently a bit too much of a showboat mentality and a bit too little to offer in the way of ergonomics and design elegance (expecially where it manifests as simple warmth). I've told them this, which they appreciated with exactly zero percent enthusiasm in their reply.



Not all wealthy people are snobbish and show-offy. Some of them are the most humble and sweet I've ever met in my life. There should be a rig to match that state of being. One which can still do what virtually every other rig cannot.

INTERBLOG - Ok , I give up. How do you make a EarthRoamer not "show boaty"? That's about as inconspicuous as a plain-Jane PREVOST. I don't blame Earth Roamer's 0% enthusiasm. I would've been more blunt and said you just invented a new oxy-moron = inconspicuously modest EarthRoamer.

[InterBlog]

The dreaded "L" word intrudes back into the conversation. They even use it in their tag line "luxury expedition vehicles". Does anyone make a rig that is less hat and more cattle? Less style and more substance? Less Marilyn Munroe and more Marie Curie?