For those with tall garages & deep pockets...

[Ldub]

...http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...1182&GT1=22011

[Cobrajet]

I would take the original 300SL over that ANY day!

Did anyone else notice the Lexus steering wheel/dash shot in the SLS gallery (picture 10 of 25)?

[pbkid]

while we are noting about big garage's.. i saw one of these the other day...




seriously bad@ss toy..
http://www.earthroamer.com/

[RabidPony]

I have seen three of these new Merc's here in Napa Valley. Black, Red, and Silver. Freaking gorgeous in person. Two of them were driving with two original SL's right behind them, along with a couple Ferrari's and a Maserati.

[Mile High VX]

Sounds like a photo shoot in progress.

Be interesting to see if you recognize them in any upcoming ads.

[nfpgasmask]

seriously bad@ss toy..
http://www.earthroamer.com/

LOL, seriously bad ***, and seriously ugly. I do appreciate the concept though.

Bart

[ZEUS]

LOL, seriously bad ***, and seriously ugly. I do appreciate the concept though.

Bart

Also, incredibly expensive.
Bart, you know as well as I do, ugly can be beautiful!

[nfpgasmask]

Also, incredibly expensive.
Bart, you know as well as I do, ugly can be beautiful!

This is true! I've actually been thinking about those pop-up tents. I bet if I looked hard enough, I could find one that fits the roof rack of the Trooper.

Bart

[mdwyer]

seriously bad@ss toy..
http://www.earthroamer.com/

I have a friend who used to work for them. They used to be right off the Turnpike in Broomfield, but I think they've moved a few blocks East to a bigger location. There's a lot of hand-made woodwork etc in them. The only problem I've heard is that, hand-made aside, their build quality isn't all that great. They skimp on things like running cables through the frame without grommits. Eventually, the steel is going to cut through the cables, and POOF.

Personally, I'm more enamored with the Adventure Trailers. I figure one of those in yellow would do nicely.

On the other hand, if your VX doesn't get dirt under its wheels all that often, then a T@B Trailer would be even better.

[nfpgasmask]

My whole thing is that I still just don't understand why you need all that to go camping. A tent, a sleeping bag, a nice big cooler or two, bed rolls, extra clothes, food, and some decent cooking stuff is all you really need to camp. Then you need some tools and survival gear for you and your rig, plenty of water and a weapon or two. With my Trooper, all that and I still have TONS of room. So what exactly do you need to trailer along with you out in the the middle of nowhere, besides a portable house? In which case, just stay home 'cause that ain't campin'!!!

Bart

[ZEUS]

My opinion of the Earthroamer and such stuff is that there is a select niche of folks who take a motor home all over the nation... The Earthroamer is for those retirees who choose to get into the back country all over the nation instead, like what I want to do and have thus far failed at... True expedition style!

[tom4bren]

My whole thing is that I still just don't understand why you need all that to go camping. A tent, a sleeping bag, a nice big cooler or two, bed rolls, extra clothes, food, and some decent cooking stuff is all you really need to camp. Then you need some tools and survival gear for you and your rig, plenty of water and a weapon or two. With my Trooper, all that and I still have TONS of room. So what exactly do you need to trailer along with you out in the the middle of nowhere, besides a portable house? In which case, just stay home 'cause that ain't campin'!!!

Bart

True, but most RV owners never claim to be 'campers'. They 'travel' or go RV'n. Since Wifey & I are more in a tourista mode, the RV suits our needs. I don't rekin I'll ever get her to go 'primative'. Truth be told: I much prefer a hot shower than to break thru the ice for 'splash bath' (& we won't even discuss the issues associated with a privy).

[nfpgasmask]

I understand that I suppose. My wife doesn't "chit in the woods" either. I guess to me camping is "camping". A fire, a tent, some hot dogs (or Beddar Cheddars..mmmm), beer, friends and a sky full 'o' stars is what it's all about.

Taking along a camper with a TV and a bed and a shower and a toilet and all sorts of other stuff is just way too much. Not to mention, way to big and way to expensive. I just don't get it.

But then, you are talking to a person who HATES "campsites" as well. What's the point of getting away when you have hundreds of other people around you? That's not camping either, imo. That's just sleeping outside with a bunch of strangers.

To me, the 2 main goals of camping are:
1) Being outside 100% of the time
2) Getting as far away from other human beings as possible.

The sub goals would be:
3) Seeing things you have never seen before
4) Hiking and exploring
5) Observing and photographing animals and nature

I'll give you a perfect example. MOAB. When I go to Moab, I would MUCH rather stay in a hotel. The Portal is cool because there are lots of ZuZu friends there, and its cheaper than a hotel, but its not really a good place to camp, imo. Now, if I could wheel out into the back country and camp among the red rocks, now that would be something. And you can't do that in a "camper".

Bart

PS - I hate towing. I don't wanna tow ANYTHING EVER.

[Triathlete]

I understand that I suppose. My wife doesn't "chit in the woods" either.

2 words for her...Bumper Dumper!

[nfpgasmask]

2 words for her...Bumper Dumper!

LOL, That is funny. I actually bought a PETT but she doesn't like that either. It has less to do with comfort and more to do with modesty. So its a battle not worth fightin'.

Bart