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Earthbound travel trailer
See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page "Lighter, recyclable, low volatile organic compound construction materials in an easily towed, family friendly RV, with an original, aerodynamic, automotive inspired design" |
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Important dimensions:
Exterior length 25'10" - 30'2"
Exterior width
8'1", Exterior height 9'3", Interior height 6'6"
7 models (7/09) - we show the floorplans below
GVWR TBA,
CCC TBA
Tanks - fresh / grey / black - 36 / 30 - 60 / 30 gals
MSRP
starting at (awaiting
latest info)
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Earthbound says: "The RV industry is well over due for
change, and the industry pioneers behind Earthbound RV have
been diligently working on alternative materials, designs
and construction methods, that we believe, will initiate
that change."
Earthbound goes on to say: "The Earthbound travel trailer
will revolutionize the towable RV industry with innovations
never before seen in RVs. Earthbound RV will utilize
lighter, recyclable, low volatile organic compound
construction materials in an easily towed, family friendly
RV, with an original, aerodynamic, automotive inspired
design."
The pictures below show the interior of the Morrison model
(see floorplans below.) Roaming Times thinks this
really is a well thought out floorplan with innovative
features. Many of our readers have told us about their
problems with
formaldehyde in a new RV; it really is good to see the
use of low volatile organic compound construction materials
in the Earthbound.
The first pictures of the Earthbound really do
show a well thought-out interiors with specially
chosen materials. Among the main features
is the light weight. Earthbound says:
"with the lightest weight, most full featured
design in its class, Earthbound RV's technology
now makes it possible for many mid-sized SUV's
to tow true, family-friendly RV's. Did you
know that an 8% fuel savings could be achieved
for every 1,000 pounds removed from a tow-able
RV?"
With regards to quality, Earthbound says: "Most
U.S. consumers are plagued by low final assembly
quality and poor material content from RV
manufacturer’s old school of design and basic
construction methods, which in turn, has
impacted the consumers overall view of the RV
industry’s quality standards and impacted the
Customer Satisfaction Index. By utilizing
state of the art equipment, space-age materials,
full pre-delivery inspections and a production
management team that features a vested ownership
in the company, a new standard of quality will
evolve at Earthbound RV." Impressive.
And beautiful too:
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Just
a couple of final points from Earthbound:
- Earthbound RV's construction is backed up by a
groundbreaking, 3-year, limited, bumper-to-hitch
warranty
- A name you can trust. Earthbound RV is truly the
"original innovator" to the RV industry. Although
Earthbound RV is a new name to most, the icons at
the helm of Earthbound have brought you industry
changing names like Dutchmen, Hart Housing,
Fourwinds and Pilgrim International.
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FLOORPLANS:
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WATCH A VIDEO AND GIVE YOUR COMMENTS:
"Lighter, recyclable, low volatile organic compound construction materials in an easily towed, family friendly RV, with an original, aerodynamic, automotive inspired design"
(Today's video is from
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What do you think? Add your comments in the forum below... |
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| author | comments |
| Garham | It's about time. I'm in the market for the first time and I all I see is overweight junk with Cougars airbrushed on the side of it. Ok, slight exaggeration, but you have to admit, the RV industry is not innovating very fast. This is a nice addition. I hope they make something just a little bit smaller. |
| Fuzzy9 | Earthbound appears to be filling a giant gap in the towable market -- one of quality. Although the "green" factors are nice angle, I don't think that's their biggest selling point. (Those who want to camp "green" buy a tent.) Most travel trailer buyers today are stuck choosing from a huge variety of mediocre-quality towables that end up being amazingly similar in both look and price, because manufacturers think it's only about offering a low pricepoint -- hence the silly industry practice of offering equipment as "optional" that should be "standard" on most trailers. It's not just about price. Earthbound appears to have cut few corners here, has boldly introduced an entirely new head-turning appearance that will be the talk of every campground, and will surely be priced accordingly. (My guess is somewhere in the current abyss between the Airstream brand and everything else out there.) I, like many others, am willing to pay for quality. Earthbound will likely be my next trailer purchase when I finally give up on constantly repairing my present 2004 travel trailer due to its poor build quality and cheap materials -- likely by next year. |
| akasurf | I just love this Earthbound Trailer! It is about time that someone built an RV like they build boats and aircraft interiors! Most RV have become works of junk, rather than works of art. I think Earthbound as hit the nail on the head with this one! |
| Carrie | I like the idea of an RV that's looked at environmental factors. My concern is the formaldehyde and chemical odors in RV's. Everybody knows they make people sick and we've known for a long time that there are materials that can be substituted, but maybe they cost more. It looks as if manufacturers are starting to take notice. |
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