Expedition Vehicle Services

Expedition Vehicle Services is a shop based in Bend, Oregon, at 61505 American Lane, Unit 101. It sells used EarthCruisers and other expedition vehicles on consignment, and it services 4x4 overland campers. The business does not state whether it comes to your campsite or driveway or whether you bring the rig to its shop, so ask which it does before you plan the trip.

Its service is described as "with particular expertise in servicing EarthCruiser models." It lists work on 12v and 110v electrical systems, lighting, battery banks, inverter and DC/DC chargers, solar installations, suspension upgrades, winches, air compressors, wheel and tire packages, interior cabinets, kitchen appliances, bumpers, off-road lighting and recovery gear. It also lists diagnostics and pre-purchase inspections. An inspection before you buy a used rig catches electrical and system faults before the money changes hands, and that is the moment it saves you the most.

It does not publish a trip fee, an hourly rate, a diagnostic fee, prices for service jobs or hours, and it does not state a warranty. When you call, ask for the hourly rate, the trip fee if the work would come to you, and what any work is warranted for.

Founded by Clive Watson, the shop has a team that has "built, maintained, upgraded and most importantly used expedition vehicles out in the field." Julien Verbrugghe, its in-house electrical systems designer and installer, has a Machinery Technician background in the USCG. No certifications, licensing or insurance are listed. Google rates the business 5 stars from 16 reviews, under the category RV repair shop.

This is a good fit for an EarthCruiser or 4x4 overland camper owner who wants electrical or system work done by people who build these systems, or a buyer of a used EarthCruiser who wants an inspection before signing. Call (757)-615-5856 and ask about the trip fee first.