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EC NEWS OCTOBER

G`day AllTrust all is well in your world.The rhythm of production is growing , and momentum continues to build. We’re excited to share that our EarthCruiser Builder Network continues to grow — this month, we’re welcoming 365Upfitter to the team. Like all our build partners they have decades of collective experience, the crew of 365 Upfitter in Arizona brings an incredible depth of practical know-how to the network. They understand not just how to build a capable overland vehicle, but what matters and why it matters. Working with skilled builders across the country means more people than ever will have

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EarthCruiser Re-Emerges Stronger: Relaunches Under New Operational Model, Reaffirming Commitment to Overland Innovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EarthCruiser Re-Emerges Stronger:Company Relaunches Under New Operational Model, Reaffirming Commitment to Overland Innovation Bend, Oregon — October 14, 2025 — EarthCruiser, the iconic overland vehicle innovator, announces its successful relaunch following last year’s operational restructuring. While outdated online search results may suggest the company has closed, EarthCruiser is in fact open, active, and evolving under a new distributed manufacturing and partner-driven model. A Strategic Pivot: From Factory Production to Partner Collaboration In 2024, EarthCruiser made the difficult decision to wind down its in-house vehicle production facility in Bend, Oregon. Rather than marking an end, this moment became

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EarthCruiser Insider – September Newsletter

G’day All,Trust all is well in your world. Production and Momentum Production is underway, and momentum is building. We’re working closely with our national Build Partners and have established an MSRP for the MOD 300 at $21,995 and the MOD 400 at $23,995, making these extremely good value. Working through a dealer network is new for us—and I don’t know why we didn’t make this change years ago! Now, more people have access to EarthCruiser quality and service across the country than we could ever support from just one location. It’s been an “exciting” step in our evolution and one

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EarthCruiser Insider – November Update

G’day AllIt’s been a big month since the last EarthCruiser Insider News. Certified Build Partners We have established EarthCruiser certified Build Partners in:Oregon, Utah, Colorado, California, New York State, Texas, Wisconsin, Idaho, Ohio — and of course EarthCruiser Australia is going strong, kicking big goals. There are more on the way. Build partners have MOD slide in campers units on order that will be heading their way shortly. If you have missed out on the first production run of the re-introduced MOD one piece, moulded composite slide in camper, please let us know or get in touch with your authorized

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Introducing the EarthCruiser CORE 4×4 — Built for the End of the Road

A Chassis Made for the End of the Road EarthCruiserCORE 4×4 Cab Forward Chassis—a purpose-built platform engineered to meet the demanding needs of emergency service providers. Expanded Availability Through Our Builder Network We’re excited to announce that the CORE 4×4 Upfit is now accessible through more locations across North America than ever before — thanks to the growth of our EarthCruiser Builder Network. Why Choose the CORE 4×4 Upfit? Connect with us to learn how your department can leverage our growing builder network and experience the next generation of performance-built 4×4 solutions.

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EarthCruiser Update – A New Chapter Begins

Greetings fellow travelers and adventurers, We know it’s been quiet—and some thought we were gone.We’re not. In fact, we’re just getting started again. Our tough transition is behind us, and we’ve emerged with a more sustainable approach that benefits both longtime and future EarthCruiser owners. A New Chapter After delivering the last vehicle still on our build schedule, we officially closed the chapter on building everything under one roof here in Bend, OR. It was tough—mistakes, hard lessons, and all—but we’re better for it. Years of designing, testing, and building have taught us what really matters: a tight-knit crew, quality

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EarthCruiser Is Back — Stronger, Smarter, and Ready for Adventure

G’day from EarthCruiser, We know it’s been a while. We hit pause on building campers—and on your preorder—because we refused to compromise. Rushing meant risking disappointment, and that’s not what EarthCruiser is about. Now, we’re back. Stronger. Smarter. And more capable than ever. We’ve expanded production with multiple build locations across North America. That means: If you’re still in, we’re more ready than ever to deliver the adventure vehicle you’ve been waiting for. 👉 Click here to restart your journey. Thank you for your patience—and your belief in doing it right. Lance and MichelleFounders of EarthCruiser

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Adventure Van vs Terranova – Which is Right for You?

When shopping for a new overland vehicle, there are many factors to consider and an ever-growing array of available vehicles. Some of the most common vehicles are adventure vans, typically all-wheel drive models either converted to an overland vehicle at a specialty shop, built out DIY style, or purchased as a complete vehicle. Here we look at these vans and consider why a Terranova might be a better fit for those looking for their next overlanding vehicle: 1. Build Quality As you start to look at and compare vehicles, one of the most important questions you can consider is how

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The GMC EV HUMMER EarthCruiser’s Journey to Chicago

Everyone was sceptical… Yes, it isn’t easy. Yes, it takes planning, and yes, there is a lot of downtime, but Lance and I drove our EarthCruiser Hummer EV from Bend to Chicago for the Chicago Auto Show. Frankly, the experience was pretty good, and I, too, had been skeptical. We were asked by the GMC dealers to attend the show and be on the GMC stand. We thought what a good time to get some real-life experience in an EV and essentially ‘practice what we preach.’ So, we started doing our research and plotting our route. We knew that the

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EC NEWS OCTOBER

G`day AllTrust all is well in your world.The rhythm of production is growing , and momentum continues to build. We’re excited to share that our EarthCruiser Builder Network continues to grow — this month, we’re welcoming 365Upfitter to the team. Like all our build partners they have decades of collective experience, the crew of 365 Upfitter in Arizona brings an incredible depth of practical know-how to the network. They understand not just how to build a capable overland vehicle, but what matters and why it matters. Working with skilled builders across the country means more people than ever will have

Read More +

EarthCruiser Re-Emerges Stronger: Relaunches Under New Operational Model, Reaffirming Commitment to Overland Innovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EarthCruiser Re-Emerges Stronger:Company Relaunches Under New Operational Model, Reaffirming Commitment to Overland Innovation Bend, Oregon — October 14, 2025 — EarthCruiser, the iconic overland vehicle innovator, announces its successful relaunch following last year’s operational restructuring. While outdated online search results may suggest the company has closed, EarthCruiser is in fact open, active, and evolving under a new distributed manufacturing and partner-driven model. A Strategic Pivot: From Factory Production to Partner Collaboration In 2024, EarthCruiser made the difficult decision to wind down its in-house vehicle production facility in Bend, Oregon. Rather than marking an end, this moment became

Read More +
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Uncategorized

EarthCruiser Insider – September Newsletter

G’day All,Trust all is well in your world. Production and Momentum Production is underway, and momentum is building. We’re working closely with our national Build Partners and have established an MSRP for the MOD 300 at $21,995 and the MOD 400 at $23,995, making these extremely good value. Working through a dealer network is new for us—and I don’t know why we didn’t make this change years ago! Now, more people have access to EarthCruiser quality and service across the country than we could ever support from just one location. It’s been an “exciting” step in our evolution and one

Read More +
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EarthCruiser Insider – November Update

G’day AllIt’s been a big month since the last EarthCruiser Insider News. Certified Build Partners We have established EarthCruiser certified Build Partners in:Oregon, Utah, Colorado, California, New York State, Texas, Wisconsin, Idaho, Ohio — and of course EarthCruiser Australia is going strong, kicking big goals. There are more on the way. Build partners have MOD slide in campers units on order that will be heading their way shortly. If you have missed out on the first production run of the re-introduced MOD one piece, moulded composite slide in camper, please let us know or get in touch with your authorized

Read More +
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Introducing the EarthCruiser CORE 4×4 — Built for the End of the Road

A Chassis Made for the End of the Road EarthCruiserCORE 4×4 Cab Forward Chassis—a purpose-built platform engineered to meet the demanding needs of emergency service providers. Expanded Availability Through Our Builder Network We’re excited to announce that the CORE 4×4 Upfit is now accessible through more locations across North America than ever before — thanks to the growth of our EarthCruiser Builder Network. Why Choose the CORE 4×4 Upfit? Connect with us to learn how your department can leverage our growing builder network and experience the next generation of performance-built 4×4 solutions.

Read More +

EarthCruiser Update – A New Chapter Begins

Greetings fellow travelers and adventurers, We know it’s been quiet—and some thought we were gone.We’re not. In fact, we’re just getting started again. Our tough transition is behind us, and we’ve emerged with a more sustainable approach that benefits both longtime and future EarthCruiser owners. A New Chapter After delivering the last vehicle still on our build schedule, we officially closed the chapter on building everything under one roof here in Bend, OR. It was tough—mistakes, hard lessons, and all—but we’re better for it. Years of designing, testing, and building have taught us what really matters: a tight-knit crew, quality

Read More +
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EarthCruiser Is Back — Stronger, Smarter, and Ready for Adventure

G’day from EarthCruiser, We know it’s been a while. We hit pause on building campers—and on your preorder—because we refused to compromise. Rushing meant risking disappointment, and that’s not what EarthCruiser is about. Now, we’re back. Stronger. Smarter. And more capable than ever. We’ve expanded production with multiple build locations across North America. That means: If you’re still in, we’re more ready than ever to deliver the adventure vehicle you’ve been waiting for. 👉 Click here to restart your journey. Thank you for your patience—and your belief in doing it right. Lance and MichelleFounders of EarthCruiser

Read More +
Terranova vs adventure van
EC Terranova

Adventure Van vs Terranova – Which is Right for You?

When shopping for a new overland vehicle, there are many factors to consider and an ever-growing array of available vehicles. Some of the most common vehicles are adventure vans, typically all-wheel drive models either converted to an overland vehicle at a specialty shop, built out DIY style, or purchased as a complete vehicle. Here we look at these vans and consider why a Terranova might be a better fit for those looking for their next overlanding vehicle: 1. Build Quality As you start to look at and compare vehicles, one of the most important questions you can consider is how

Read More +
EV Hummer EarthCruiser Camper
Innovation

The GMC EV HUMMER EarthCruiser’s Journey to Chicago

Everyone was sceptical… Yes, it isn’t easy. Yes, it takes planning, and yes, there is a lot of downtime, but Lance and I drove our EarthCruiser Hummer EV from Bend to Chicago for the Chicago Auto Show. Frankly, the experience was pretty good, and I, too, had been skeptical. We were asked by the GMC dealers to attend the show and be on the GMC stand. We thought what a good time to get some real-life experience in an EV and essentially ‘practice what we preach.’ So, we started doing our research and plotting our route. We knew that the

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