Globe Trekker is an overland expedition engineering company based in Beaverton, Ore. It’s known for its four-season adventure campers, which let people go on adventures year-round. Its latest product offers something new and different for a platform that’s been used for years to travel: the Ford E-Series van chassis.
And, for those not in the know, the “E” in E-Series does not mean “electric.” It used to stand for “Econoline.”
Globe Trekker just debuted its new Ford E-Series Camper for E-350 and E-450 models. Specifically for use with the 138″ and 158″ wheelbase E-Series Cutaway chassis.
These lightweight overland campers employ Globe Trekker’s new E-Flex Zero Torsion subframe. This subframe, combined with other premium camper features, unlocks the E-Series’ off-road capability and takes it to new levels of overland adventure readiness.
“The patent-pending E-Series solution is revolutionary for the overlanding community as it combines off-road performance with the comfort of traditional B, B+, and C motorhomes. It also showcases what is possible with Globe Trekker’s Zero Torsion products, Composite Campers, and engineered solutions,” said Bill Sands, Globe Trekker’s president.
Unlocking the E-Series’ Off-Road Potential
It turns out the Ford E-Series chassis has loads of untapped potential. This is in part because of the chassis’ willingness to twist, allowing impressive articulation. However, many traditional E-Series–based campers and motorhomes have bodies bolted directly to the frame, limiting frame flex.
In fact, if flexed too much, conventional E-Series campers can be heavily damaged due to the way the camper is connected to the vehicle. Globe Trekker designed and engineered a subframe solution to unlock the E-Series’ off-road capabilities, called the E-Flex Zero torsion subframe. It utilizes a variety of patent-pending aspects that are yet to be disclosed.
This innovative subframe works for the 138″ and 158″ wheelbase Ford E-Series models and offers up to 22 degrees of overall torsional frame twist. This allows for more off-road articulation, resulting in superior traction — keeping the wheels on the ground without damaging the camper.
Made in the U.S. by Globe Trekker, this subframe also offers custom storage box provisions to carry plenty of gear for overland adventures. The center support is said to offer impressive strength, and Globe Trekker’s exclusive Expedition Crossmembers are present here.
These crossmembers can be relocated as builders see fit, depending on the box used and its design. This allows them to customize the subframe to meet specific camper design requirements. This still allows the van’s frame to flex — even with a camper box on the back.
Globe Trekker’s E-Series Campers
Globe Trekker’s E-Series Campers are lightweight overland adventure platforms that work seamlessly with the Ford E-Series Cutaway chassis. The camper is a four-season solution designed for rugged and remote adventures.
The camper itself is made using the company’s proprietary panel system for strength, durability, and thermal protection. The company uses Polyisocyanurate (PIR) for foam insulation in its panels. This offers a better R-value compared to other commonly used camper insulations, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or XPS/EPS (polystyrene) — more on that in a moment. Additionally, PIR is fire-resistant and will not
burn or melt.
Additionally, the camper is corrosion-resistant thanks to an epoxy-primed and powder-coated subframe that utilizes zinc-plated hardware. It also provides condensation protection through a thermal break that manages interior surface temperatures. This is done through the use of a thermal barrier consisting of a patented PVC-and-aluminum corner extrusion.
The camper itself is made using the company’s proprietary panel system for strength, durability, and thermal protection. The company uses Polyisocyanurate (PIR) for foam insulation in its panels. This offers a better R-value compared to other commonly used camper insulations, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or XPS/EPS (polystyrene) — more on that in a moment. Additionally, PIR is fire-resistant and will not burn or melt.
Additionally, the camper is corrosion-resistant thanks to an epoxy primer and powder-coated subframe, as well as zinc-plated hardware.
It also offers condensation protection through the use of a thermal break to manage interior surface temperatures. This is done through the use of a thermal barrier consisting of a patented PVC-and-aluminum corner extrusion.
The 1.5-inch composite panels are structural, lightweight, and exceptionally strong. In fact, compared to other composite campers, these panels are 50% lighter (1,029 pounds for the 138-inch wheelbase E-Series box, and 1,190 pounds for the 158-inch wheelbase model).
They also have 176% greater R-value (R 5.4–R 6.0 depending on density) than PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and 160% greater R-value than XPS/EPS (polystyrene). And, when compared to traditional RV fiberglass campers, they have a 200-300% better insulation R-Value.
Customizable Camper Configuration
The Globe Trekker E-Series Camper offers seating for between two and six people (depending on customer configuration) and offers a cabover sleeping area for a full- or queen-sized bed. It sleeps up to four people.
Foundation Vehicles and Overland Van Project even have a configuration that will sleep six people. Interior configurations can be customized to the buyer’s needs.
The full open pass-through from the cab to the camper provides enough space to fully tilt the front seats backward or to swivel them for extra seating options in the camper.
Optional, built-in L-track mounting locations allow a versatile, secure way to tie down cargo and gear inside the camper.
These vans are fully customizable to buyers’ wants and needs. Things like integrated aluminum storage boxes, up to 78 inches long for skis, wheel wells that fit up to 38-inch tires, and gas filler necks are configurable (different filler necks are for customers who want to add longer-range or multiple fuel tanks). Plus, there is no wheel well hump in the camper floor, providing a clean, flat space for interior design and buildout.
The campers come standard in white, but custom colors are also available. Door, window, and hatch installations are offered, too — doors, windows, and hatches sold separately.
Engine/Powertrain
The Ford E-Series Cutaway includes a cab but has a bare chassis ready for customization. It has the Ford “Godzilla” 7.3L gasoline engine making 325 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, mated to the TorqShift six-speed automatic.
Third-party 4×4 conversions, such as the U-Joint Offroad system, allow up to 38″ tires for maximum off-road capability, no matter the situation.
Pricing, How to Buy, and Availability
Prices start at $55,000 for the E-Flex Zero Torsion subframe and basic camper box. Things like storage boxes and other options are extra. The base E-Series foundation of the build will cost you around $48K, with the optional 4×4 upgrade running another $40K to $50K. Then you still need to sort out the interior built out with beds, a kitchen, bathroom, electrical system, heater, etc., which will add substantial cost.
All in, expect to pay at least $170K for a completed Globe Trekker E-Series 4WD camper.
Globe Trekker offers solutions for both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) customers. In B2C instances, an E-Series Cutaway is either supplied by the customer or can be sourced from the builder, Foundation Vehicles, located in Golden, Colo.
If Foundation Vehicles supplies the E-Series Cutaway, the vehicle warranty won’t start until the camper build is complete and the customer takes delivery of the vehicle. And yes, full turnkey versions are available.
Globe Trekker can also offer solutions for B2B customers, especially when it comes to volume orders. In fact, they’ll train employees on how to build the campers at their own facilities.
A New Take on a Popular Platform
All of Globe Trekker’s products are U.S.-made, and they offer designs to minimize labor times. This allows buyers to start enjoying the great outdoors sooner, versus waiting for their build to be complete. Globe Trekker has been around since 2019, so this isn’t its first rodeo.
However, the E-Series offering is a new product that might just take this vehicle platform to the next level of overland capability and comfort. These vans can be ordered now, with first deliveries starting in the next few months.
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