Vagabond Drifter Build Spot #216 Gen 3 Short Bed (5 foot) Tacoma

[PlopPlop]

EDIT: only looking for payment upon install by VO. See my comment below.

I’m selling my build spot, which is #216 (there is a poster in the Vagabond Outdoors Camper Owners group on Facebook with Order 202 currently being installed), for a 3rd Gen Tacoma Short Bed. I am selling the spot, frankly, because I was originally drawn to VO as a small business that I thought would be able to help me if I ever had issues with the product (I am far from an Overlander--just a dude from Miami who moved to Colorado a few years ago and liked the idea of a wedge camper). Now that GFC has presence in Denver, while I understand its an inferior product, as a total non-Overlander, I feel more comfortable with their help close-by.

It is paid in full but I have received no indication that it is actually in construction (and my general sense is, from viewing various posts in this forum, is that things can still be changed). With that said, it does have the following build options currently:

-Slider Cab Window
-Driver Side and Passenger Side Arctic Tern Cargo Doors
-Camper Fan
-L Track Roof Mounted
-Side Insulation
-Black Powdercoating on Roof, Lower, Roof and Shell (so full)
-Lower Level Lighting
-Ceiling Light
-USB and 12v Power Panel
-Prewire for Solar
-Merlin FX36S 165 Watt Solar Panel
-Roof Rack Mounts
-Front Runner
-OVS Nomadic Awning 270

Elke over at Vagabond reached out in March and said my "camper is in the next batch. We will reach out again when the build starts." I have not received an email from them regarding my build starting (hence, I believe things can still be adjusted). Obviously, anyone on this forum knows this could mean anything but, based on others who have received their campers (Facebook group confirms Order 202 has been installed), I do at least believe this claim actually holds some weight in terms of the build being soon. This combined with posts in the main forum on this camper stating they have seen operation in the factory recently makes me comfortable to sell the spot. While I understand others have charged a premium for a quicker build spot, I just want to recoup what I have paid, which is $15,125.96 (based on my second invoice--I would need to confirm my credit card statements). I'd rather someone get the benefit of my sooner build. I will also say this: I have been successful in terms of getting Elke to communicate with me.

 

[pushingthepedals]

I'd be interested if build options can still be changed. I bought somebody else's place in line for my Nomad, I'm interested in replacing my GFC V2 with a drifter if I can do it in a reasonable amount of time and pick my options.

 

[PlopPlop]

I'd be interested if build options can still be changed. I bought somebody else's place in line for my Nomad, I'm interested in replacing my GFC V2 with a drifter if I can do it in a reasonable amount of time and pick my options.

Got your DM as well. I’d be more than happy to ask Elke on build options. Just let me know.

 

[PlopPlop]

Probably should have mentioned this from the get-go. I’m not trying to be like Phil here. I truly, if Phil called me tomorrow and said “come get it installed,” have no interest in the camper at this point. I’d be down to work out an agreement like a house. Fully refundable earnest money deposit followed by money placed in escrow for purchase upon communication from Phil that camper is ready to be built, and then money only released from escrow upon install. This would involve paying the amount I have to Phil but it would mean jumping the line (and realistically, I don’t foresee anyone getting in line today actually getting a camper unless Phil really gets his ******** together). I really just want to find someone that wants the camper. Essentially, if VO fails prior to that happening, I’m open to finding a way that entails no risk to you as the buyer.