Van•Nois•Seur Podcast
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Ep 04 Pavel Bosovik CEO of 27North Expedition Vehicles
In this episode, Hank Strange chats with Pavel Bosovik about his venture, 27 North, and the Ascender Prototype. They delve into levels of overlanding, off-road testing concerns, and reflect on past lessons learned. The conversation also covers GVWR, startup culture, the Ascender's exterior features, and the upcoming Rex Rover. Finally, they address a viewer's question about ebike storage in the Ascender.
Key Points
- The Van•Nois•Seur Podcast featured Pavel Bosovic, CEO of 27 North, discussing the company's vision and response to a Donut Media video that showcased issues with their $1.2 million prototype off-road camper, the Ascender.
- Pavel Bosovic emphasized the Ascender's design goals, such as tackling crosswinds and incorporating high-end materials like walnut and real leather, and acknowledged the need to upgrade certain components like the drive shaft based on the vehicle's performance during off-road testing.
- The company is committed to improving their vehicles based on real-world experiences and customer feedback, with plans to continue rigorous testing and a goal of launching a production model in spring 2024 that incorporates lessons learned from prototypes like the Ascender.
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