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The format for this episode is a little different than the traditional episode of The 4×4 Podcast. So if this is the first episode of The 4×4 Podcast that you’re checking out, go back and check out a few of the past episodes that follow the more traditional format where we cover news, tips and tricks from the trail, offroading related apps, camp cooking and other wonderful segments. Instead, this episode will feature only an interview with Global Expedition Vehicles, located in Nixa, Missouri.
Global Expedition Vehicles builds vehicles that are designed to be self contained recreational vehicles that are capable of accessing areas of the world that are totally un-natural for a traditional RV. The living quarters are built at yacht grade quality and the amenities are nearly unbelievable. Features such as teak flooring and towel warmers in the interior bathroom are just examples of the things available on a Global Expedition Vehicle
Now these behemoth vehicles come at what I consider to be a high price tag. The Pangea model that I took a tour of checked in at over $300,000. However, that price becomes far more palatable when it is considered your actual home. Maintaining a home residence as well as a GXV model would be quite expensive and that is probably why many GXV owners are full time travelers. They have the ability to travel the world and live comfortably in their vehicle anywhere from the arctic circle to Central America and beyond.
As I said before, they are large vehicles which may mitigate where you’re able to drive a GXV. However, there are ways to get around that as well. One of the models that I was able to check out, had a garage space underneath the king size bed where a pair of motorcycles could be stored. This kind of setup would enable the owners to park their GXV in a comfortable location and use it as a base camp while exploring farther out around the area on the dual sport motorcycles
I had the pleasure of exploring the GXV shop with my wife and we both agreed that Global Expedition Vehicle ownership is a great goal to set. That being said, unless we stumble into a small fortune, GXV ownership may remain out of reach. I want to say a huge thank you to Global Expedition Vehicles for opening up the shop just for me and showing off your exquisite craftsmanship.
