Potential Facebook Marketplace Scam? | Truck Camper Shopping Update

[@richardcarter5404]

Sorry to hear you got scammed Cassie, It's a real shame that we basically have to go about our daily lives not trusting anyone these days. I hope you do end up getting your money back, I know it is a long shot. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Richard!

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

Never and I mean never give anyone a dime until you personally walk in and see it.

[@Flap999]

What a rotten deal. Sadly there are those out there of a predatory nature. I’m sorry to hear that this happened to you. I admire your upbeat attitude in not letting this get you down too badly. You did everything you could and hopefully they will nail this clown.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Jutt!

[@dianaclark2867]

Cass, I’m so sorry that happened to you. I really hope you find the truck camper that works for you. Thank you for sharing what happened.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much!

[@jfavilathinkpad]

Thank you for being an honest, straight shooter of a person. Sucks that you had go through that, but so many of us will benefit from it. I hope that makes the experience sting a little less. Videos without the critters are great. Critters are nice, but more responsibility than I prefer to commit to.

[@MobileDwellings]

I'm kind of a truck camper nerd at the moment and seeing your thoughts on so many campers was very insightful. Thanks for sharing! Hope you find one soon. Sorry you lost the $500. Big bummer.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

So sorry this happened to you. The guy was pretty polished so I’d guess this is his side hustle. The internet has opened up a whole new vista to/for scammers. On another note, it was so nice to see you and I look forward to a happier outcome next video.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@wardhuff5683]

I am so sorry to hear that Cass. There are so many crooked people out there. I am sending good thoughts that you find your dream camper very soon.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Ward!

[@RobertVinet]

So sorry that happened to you. Happy to see that you are not letting the experience drag you down. Thanks for sharing your experience and lessons learned with everyone.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks for watching Robert!

[@staroceans8677]

Wow you are such a sweetheart and I am truly truly sorry to hear that you got scammed. I've had similar situations, so I certainly empathize. I hope that Venmo will come through for you, in the event that they don't I hope that something else compensates because you certainly deserve to be treated respectfully. You are very unique and special KZbinr ❤

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much, truly appreciate that!

[@carolbrucecollett]

Oh my gosh!!! I'm so sorry that happened. Mean people suck. Hope you find the camper you're looking for very soon.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Carol!

[@twinmom5138]

I'm so very sorry to hear about what happened. You did everything that you could on your end. Hopefully, next time will be a better experience. 🤞

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!!

[@overdriveeagle]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident yesterday, and I really enjoy how you explain everything about the trucks and campers that you purchase I knew right away you were an extremely smart lady!

[@chasestorydev]

Love how personal you are, very rare on youtube, I am sorry you got scammed!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Appreciate that!

[@RobbieHerrera]

That totally sucks. I hope you get your money back somehow and that jerk gets caught. Thank you for sharing.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Robbie! Appreciate you checking out the video.

[@jamesholloway2284]

Sorry to hear Cass. We win some, we lose some. Experience is the best teacher and hindsight is always 20/20. As long as you and the family are safe is all that matters.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So true!

[@rudyrey5600]

I think you are a very honest person, and that's why you tend to thrust people. On this day of age, it is hard to thrust on people. Just take care of yourself and be careful meeting people alone.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks!

[@outdoorsman2b918]

Sorry you got ACTUALLY SCAMMED ( not potentially). I hope you get the truck camper situation sorted out soon. I eager to see your new adventures. Best wishes

[@A_World_Full_of_Lies]

Cirrus 720 is my favorite truck camper! Bigfoot next, then the Lance 650 next in line. I thought the 8-11 Northern lite was on the heavier side. Not too sure. We have the same taste! I like the smaller light weight ones as well. Well wishes to you Cass. I hope you get your money back too. be careful out there! Stay away from the Facebook Marketplace. It's scary.

[@joemartino6976]

There are creeps out there, unfortunately. I was looking for a vacation rental a few years ago and, after a little investigation, I realized the scammer was borrowing pictures of a random house for sale nearby on a realtor's website and serving them up as pics of his vacation house. Knowing that, I continued to play as if I was seriously interested but insistent that I must see the house, in person, first. That's when all the excuses came out as to why a visit would not be possible. The lesson I learned was never to transfer any money until some means of accountability is established. I'm so sorry you had to run into this guy. My wish is that something good comes your way and makes you forget about this.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Joe! In your case asking more questions brought out their sketchier side. Helps confirm my thought of pressing for a lot more details

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry you got scammed. I hope you get your money back. Makes me so sad that there are so many scammers out there. You’ll find what you are looking for, but hopefully soon.

[@tasberry4445]

I am so sorry! I love how u don't let things get you down. I admire that about you. You will find the perfect camper for your little family. I just know it😊

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much!

[@jcwm01]

WTF!? So sorry this happened to you. I sincerely hope the rest of you journey to a new camper is much smoother. Thanks for the update and I wish you the best of luck. Cheers!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Johnny!

[@firstchoicephoto]

I had a 1992 Northern Lite 9.6 and it was AMAZING!!!! Light, wet bath, loved the bed layout and it was on a 2500HD and did amazing!! BECAUSE it was older it did not have the basement so it was a lot lighter then the newer ones with a basement. My 9.6 was lighter then the smaller newer ones. I NEVER give a online deposit!! There are so many people out there that are just scamming. Even some older people that you would think are honest are now doing it.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

The 9.6 sounds amazing!!! Wish they still made campers that size.

[@1Troutguy]

That sucks, amazes me how people can cheat and not think anything of it, some people Suck, can't make money an honest way. I'm sorry that happened to you. Hope you find your next rig and the one you really want. I just finished with my 4 door Jeep Wrangler build, made it into my Micro Camping/Fishing/ Rig, for my trips.

[@GratefulOverlander]

Your eyes are so mesmerizing I could listen to you talk all day. 😍 Sorry you went through that, Karma is a mofo though!

[@frankroznik3751]

I miss your videos!! Come back SOON PLEASE!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Just posted a new video!

[@connieholley1124]

Bummer you were scammed. As always, you have done research, know what is best for your needs and confident you will find a truck camper soon. Hugs and cuddles to Jasper and Napoleon.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!

[@leeeverett8109]

I find and report so many scams on Facebook. Over 50% of the listing are scams. I window shop but I haven't bought anything from there. I was a Craigslist guy until they charged money. I just bite the bullet and buy new. Anyways, I'm sorry that happened. But its a great warning for us to avoid.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I've purchased a few things on Facebook Marketplace without issue, but they were all local and no deposits needed so I could see the product in person. This was definitely quite the learning for me. Thanks for watching Lee!

[@zmarko]

Same here, Lee. There are so many out there.

[@RobertSmith-os2zj]

Thanks for sharing the scam details . That’s definitely a new one for me . A live video tour proved he had the camper or at least access to one 10:40 . I would have probably sent a deposit myself . Venmo might take care if it . I have heard of people getting their money back from Venmo .

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Oh that's great to hear. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out.

[@pattiamaya4671]

Uggg why do people do that? I wouldn’t be surprised if he watched your video if you mentioned your KZbin channel. Your camper is out there and it is coming your way. I feel it. Safe travels

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I never mentioned having KZbin so who knows if he’ll ever see this

[@amyrudolph1090]

Have you checked out alaskan campers? (That's the company name - they're actually built in WA.) I suspect it may be too small for what you want, but if not, they are more versatile, in terms of where you can go, than anything else that's ever been built - and good for winter. It's very unique.

[@jle6404]

Thank you for sharing all of that scam experience. What a nightmare! Such a sad reality that too many people live such desperate lives that they have to be so dishonest. I hope you can keep that positive energy and know that there are good people out there! You've helped all of us be very cautious though, so thanks again!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

You are so welcome!

[@johnyee9688]

So sorry to hear bout the scam. Hope you'll get your money back. My suggestion is to use PayPal tied to a credit card. That way you have double protection if you got scammed.. I've purchased items via Ebay and radio controlled group. I received the items but they were not as advertised. Both time, I go my money back. Good luck in your search. Thank you for the videos. I'm learning a lot from your channel Take care!!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really good to know thank you!

[@dclarkeaz]

So sorry that happened to you. Something similar happened to me. FB marketplace is full of scammers the last year or so and I learned to never give a deposit. Hoping you find an awesome truck camper in the near future!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!! Sorry to hear it happened to you as well!

[@briangraef8187]

Sorry to hear you went through that. I went through something similar last summer. It's sad how people have become these days. No one should have to go through that! The worst part is their is no recourse to fix or stop this from happening to anyone else. You are right about doing your homework and asking questions. But it seems like the criminal element keep finding ways to adapt and trick more people! Good luck on your search for the right truck camper. Stay safe!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you! Sorry to hear you had a similar experience.

[@briangraef8187]

@@TailsofWanderlust Thanks, unfortunately I lost $2,500. It looked like they brought me a money order for a 4 wheeler. Turns out it was fake. Never been able to locate the person. If they register the machine would be the only hope. So far nothing. Sad how people have become!

[@digitalcamera3237]

So sorry to hear you got taken. Thanks for sharing for our benefit. Really appreciate it. Don't forget if and when you got to high on the camper you could easily run into problems with branches hitting the roof.

[@recordingsobie]

Consider this ... I have a ( pre-covid ) 2020 white Ford F350 4dr cab 6.2 gas 10 speed. I found an all aluminum trailer at Becks Trailers called the Baja made by Legend a very reputable builder. It's a 7 x 15 v-nose 7ht with a weight of 1750 and a payload of 5400 with AC/ Windows and RV door (Cost $22000 ). I'm going to build my own bathroom. I also put a ARE HD cap on the truck to give myself enormous amount of options for my dogs safety, sleeping, storage, camping, roof top tent and cargo protection. My towing capacity is 12,200 and I believe yours is 21,000 which is really impressive. Take advantage of your trucks capabilities. Pulling a trailer with your truck would be no problem. I'm hitting the road to American Girl Mine in January 2024.

[@1ksoler]

So sorry you got scammed. It’s really sad that you cannot trust anyone now.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thankfully since then I have met some very straight forward and honest people on Facebook Marketplace. Just a good watch item for all of us shopping online.

[@peggystolley6886]

We had a T@b made from the same manufacturer as Cirrus truck campers, and we loved, loved, loved the Alde system! We never had a problem with it and it heated the camper and water cheaply and well. I just wanted to give you a different perspective so the horror stories don't get all the attention. Also, NuCamp, the manufacturer, is amazing to work with. Quality products and helpful people!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That is amazing to hear, thank you Peggy!! So glad you had such a good experience with it.

[@jeffb9444]

Same here, we have a NuCamp 2020 T@b 400 with an Alde heater. Never have had a problem. A lot of the problems you hear about are user error, like not turning the gas on. Our Alde heats great. NuCamp workmanship is so solid and they respond quickly if you have a problem. I would give the Cirrus a second look. Good luck

[@LydiaKrow]

I'm so sad to hear you were the victim of a scam! I feel like people are trying to take advantage of the shortage of RVs that have existed for a while and normalized the practice of putting down a deposit first. I did hear that manufacturing is picking up again so hopefully that situation will only be temporary. It saddens me that people are willing to put so much effort into scamming others. As always, you have an amazingly resilient attitude about everything, hope that others can learn from it.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Lydia!

[@DjinnRummy]

Oh man, I’m so sorry. That super sucks. He’ll get his karma one way or another. Wishing you all the best in your search! Sending love & light ✨💛✨

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Hanna!

[@tbagsha]

sorry this happened to you. unfortunately marketplace is FULL of scammers such as this. I wish you the best of luck finding the camper you desire!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!

[@jeffzott329]

Sorry to hear about your experience. I had the Alde system in my Tab 400 and it was good but it took a lot of space in a tiny trailer. I full time and have a bigger trailer now but I’m looking at the same truck campers as you are so I’m excited to see what you get. My dogs hated the tear drop as I had a small bed so I understand your need to make Jasper happy.

[@bonnieson4989]

Yeah too many scams everywhere. You might want to buy new from a dealer, you get a warranty. Didn't Airstream cover your basecamp issues?Hope you find the ideal rig. Actually your pets loved your basecamp. Your viewers got used to ur basecamp. Actually ur pets, the basecamp and you would make a grt8 tv show for kids and a G rated audience in general.

[@her_fine_mess]

A bathroom that’s not a commode in the middle of a camper is a must!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Agree!! That was not fun haha!

[@unacarafea567]

How horrible. The first thing that comes up in my head is, stay away from Facebook and especially the Marketplace. It's the wild west and there is very little recourse. I hope things work out for you because I love watching your adventure. And yes, Lance is the way to go (for me). I consider everything else "not worth it". I've had 3 of them in the last 30 years and they've never let me down. I lived full time in one with my German Shepherd for a year and had zero problems.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So good to hear you had such great luck with the Lance!

[@Metalrogue]

Unfortunately there's people out there like this. I've had to learn this the hard way. Caveat emptor may be the best course, but it sucks that you have to live like that.

[@SuzanneHarden]

Dang. Sorry you had to go through that. A valuable lesson learned, I’m sure. Keep up with the search. I’m sure you will find what you want and if you don’t, it wan’t meant to be. Take care!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Suzanne!

[@campingboy9213]

The frustration of the search. Stay strong. Love the smaller old Bigfoots. The newer ones all have basements which really raises the CG. My f250 with a lance 825 .. when loaded for camping only gives me about 250 lbs for free weight.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

How do you like the Lance otherwise?

[@campingboy9213]

@@TailsofWanderlust I love it. Honestly, you would like it. Is it a winter camper? Look up Catherine Gregory. She full timed in one for years. Tank issues : Fresh:18, Grey:11, Black:10. BUT, the shower empties into the black tank. Thus I modified the shower to empty into a bucket outside. The camper is big enough to have the comforts, small enough to allow me to explore .. and do u-turns when the road less travelled ends! cheers

[@flormaldonado8418]

It was so nice to hear from you Either I have missed your videos or you have not been posting lately 😊

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I’ve moved to every 2-3 weeks posting. It’s more sustainable with my full time job.

[@IAmThePrepper]

Sorry that you got scammed. Even you could get a contact or physical location to meet, scammers can give you burner phone number and just give you location that they want you to believe you would meet. Good luck on your searching.

[@darlenemoak63]

Wow, what a crappy experience. There are definitely a lot of jerks out there. Good luck on the truck camper hunt!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!

[@texastwo-step8794]

Argh! I hope Venmo comes through for you. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks!

[@exitutube]

Hello Cassie I've been subscribed and love your videos and your beautiful shepherd. I owned a camper that was a capri. Maybe they might have something you like. Sorry to hear about your loss. The capri campers come in all sizes. I'm not affiliated with them. I had bought it from a private party. They are also called Rockabye campers too. They have a website. Happy trails to you🐶😊

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!! I’ll check them out

[@plants4thewin]

Glad Im done shopping. Its jus me an my small dog. I went with a van. Very happy with it. Pricey...but...whatevs at this pont. When I went to the bank to get the cashiers check to pay for my camper the bank was telling me there are A LOT of scams out there for RVs. All the best.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Hope you’re loving the van!

[@marcusbryant2007]

hope you find the best and right camper for you

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks!

[@EricFullwood]

Your positive attitude is amazing and inspiring.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Darren!

[@mikestone9839]

Bummer, maybe asking for a copy of a driver license prior to sending a deposit would prevent that... Best of luck on your quest! Hugs and pets to Jasper and Napoleon.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Mike!

[@jdlane5136]

Sorry to hear about the scammer. I ran into the same thing on Facebook Market space. I will not give any deposit on anything ever. If it get sold it gets sold. I encourage you to tell the seller you will be there soon. BTW at a credible auto dealer I have put a check deposit down but for NEVER more than $50 to $100 dollars on $30 to $40 K car. Good luck on your next search.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks!

[@ladikmk]

Well, that’s not good. It’s a darn shame that there are people out there who just thrive on cheating other people; just not right. I’ve spent a good deal of time on FB Marketplace for the last two months looking for an RV and the scam postings are definitely there - but, I report each and every one. Don’t care how much time it takes; that report is going in. I’m sorry this happened to you Cass but I’m sure it won’t happen again, and the right camper is out there just waiting for you. Good luck on the hunt.

[@stevesancedo8821]

So sorry this happened to you. The sign of the times scammers ruining everyone’s day! Why don’t you reach out to one of the camper companies to sponsor you and you could review there products and offer free advertising on your channel. See it all the time on some of these channels. You definitely would be a good spokesperson for one of those camper companies. You definitely sold me on the 4Runner and I reached out to the company that did the suspension on it! They were awesome to talk to! Your a natural at reviews and honest.

[@sowder]

I feel like that's all I see on Facebook Marketplace anymore. Every RV/Camper/Trailer/etc. is a scam. Either it's priced too low, or one picture, or the seller refers to somebody else with some long sad backstory.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Sadly Craigslist was that way for a bit too. Not sure if it costing money has helped that or not.

[@CowboyStag]

I am sorry to hear about the scam

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Scott!

[@carls4552]

Wow. Sorry that happened Cass. What an A-hole. Sounds like he would have gotten anyone of us if we had contacted him. Thanks for sharing.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Carl!

[@janetolson]

I'm so sorry to hear that you got scammed. Wishing you all the best on your search. I hope you find what you are looking for and no one takes advantage of you again.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Janet!

[@lillithbena1211]

so sad that this FRAUDSTER made such a sleazy move. sorry that happened but so appreciate your vids and learning tried and true ways to camp with pets

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarahfink13]

I had the Aldi system in my Tab 400. I absolutely loved it. Gentle, soft heat that radiated through out. Nu Camps are expensive, but so well made. I never had a problem with the Aldi system, but that's just me.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve only ever heard bad stories so it’s great to hear when others had good experiences

[@dbsantanapr]

Sucks to get scammed! But thanks for sharing. I haven’t bought anything on FB marketplace yet, but you’ve mentioned a few things to watch out for that I will keep in mind.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pdmsemperfi7676]

Young lady, you are very fortunate that you just lost money! It could have gone really badly south on you if you met this guy! Please be careful out there!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I definitely will! Thank you for looking out for us!

[@gregghershberger7968]

Have sold several RVs and trailers on Facebook marketplace. Only deal face to face and with cash. As soon as I post something somebody tries to scam you within minutes offering great deals and wanting you to pay or receive pay thru a third party app.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Crazy how common those type of scams are. Sad

[@stryker819]

Wow that’s sickening, amazes me how these crooks will go to this far to steal money, if they would only spend this much time doing good we can only imagine how much better this world would be!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So true!

[@robertthompson6958]

There are tons of honest people in this world. It’s sad you encountered a fraudster. There’s always that danger when entering into purchasing items privately but that’s where the more affordable deals live. Thankfully it was only $500 but still it’s $500. You’re a smart gal Cassie and they have to get up pretty early to fool you. I doubt the next trickster will meet with the same success. I hope you get your money back.

[@stretchhurion6702]

so sorry to hear that there are people out there that would do this it makes my blood boil sorry to rant I wish you the best of luck in finding what you are looking for

[@bobbates7343]

Get a bigger trailer one with an oven to cook in and the washroom . Twin axels and a heater inside. I would not get a truck camper because you have a double cab truck . If you had the 8 foot bed or longer it would be OK but only just OK . A trailer is the way to go

[@journeywithserenity5655]

That sucks that he scammed you. Really hope you get your funds back. I refuse to use Venmo, CashApp etc. I only use Zelle with friends and family that I personally know because you need a phone number attached to it. My go to for these types of transactions is typically PayPal. In all my years of using them for personal and my craft business I never had an issue getting a dispute resolved on either side of the transaction. I'm glad you posted what happened, it really helps others be more diligent. Happy hunting for your next rig, excited to see you, Jasper and Napoleon back on the road!!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Good to hear PayPal has treated you so well. Thanks for sharing!

[@joshyoon]

That's a bummer! I can't believe he went through all that trouble and even had a video call with you. If they're going to show their face, maybe record the video call next time and tell them it's being recorded. If they freak out, you'll know it's a scam.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Interesting idea.... I like it. Recording to review later again or something along those lines.

[@bronwenwiggin8003]

What a bummer! I’m sorry that happened to you. So hard to know when you didn’t get any red flags. I have a nuCamp T@b 400 with the Alde but thankfully have never had an issue. But good to know. I really like their truck campers but they are pricey.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Great to hear you have never had an issue! The Cirrus are beautiful truck campers.

[@lisamorrisette171]

I have the T@B 320 with the Alde and I love that heating system. Mine is one of the first and the only trouble I ever had w as not understanding how to turn it on😆thought it didn’t work. Personally, I think the NuCamp build is some of the best on the market. In a truck camper layout is huge.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Very good to hear the positive feedback you have on it. Thank you!!

[@hebs22]

Sorry to hear you were scammed -but good luck in finding your new truck camper. Miss your camping videos.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you! Hopefully soon!

[@MichaelJanzen]

Dang! That guy sounds like a total pro. I hope they catch him and lock him up.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Agree!

[@PNWXMATT]

I'm just bummed cause I didn't get a chance at that Northern Lite. Been looking for years!!

[@shekharmoona544]

You could also look at the kimbo and have it modified.

[@randy1203]

It's too bad you got scamed. My general rule of thumb is, I don't dish out any money to hold on to a sale! I'd rather lose the opportunity to purchase an item, then lose any cash sight unseen kinda sale. What goes around, comes around. He'll get what's coming to him in due time. Be safe and have fun. Toledo 💙

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Randy!

[@noseefood1943]

Sorry this happened to you I heard Facebook Craigslist eBay etc these online marketplaces have about 25% scammers. If I had to deposit I would charge it on my credit card that way I can dispute with my credit card company.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Oh wow, 25% is higher than I thought

[@Desertfox92308]

I would insist on inspecting the camper before any financial transaction takes place. Sorry you had to learn a painful $500 lesson. Be careful out there. Good luck in your search.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Norm!

[@KALLLIE98]

Sorry to hear this happened to you. My daughter just got scammed on tickets the same way. Anyway, one option is to use a 3rd party escrow company for these types of transactions. They are not too expensive and can save you big time :)

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That’s good to know, I’ll look into them in the future. So sorry to hear your daughter ran into this as well!

[@DebraGill]

If you see a ad selling something and it looks to good to be true, it is.

[@jamesbaker9539]

Hi Cass; Missing your videos and keeping up with what is new with you, Jasper, and Napoleon. Hope all is going well. James

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks James! We are back on a limited basis! And I go through why in my newest video. Hopefully back on a regular basis next year!

[@davidlavery8336]

Damn, that's low. I've left many deposits and hoped that would never happen, and so far hasn't. But I knew they were out there. Sorry to hear you lost the deposit. Alot more lance campers out there. That's what I'd go after. And they're still quality camper. Same with artic fox if you find one in the size you like.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Glad to hear you haven’t run into anything like this before. Hopefully not a common occurrence

[@paengsolo2047]

Scammers are everywhere in any social media platform have to be extra careful sending or trusting anyone involving money. Take care Cass 👋

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!

[@chriszettlemoyer8494]

Been there done that did not trust buyer on other end so no deal! Cash or no deal and no third party deal! Don't trust checks anymore! Trust no one!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

We have an Alde system in our nucamp t@b 400 BDL and the system is filled with glycol so not sure what could freeze. You are right the floor heating is slow so we use the Alde to heat when below 30 degrees. Our heat pump for warmer temps. In three years only a single error code and they took resetting a circuit breaker. Regardless best of luck

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really good to know, glad it has worked out so well for you!

[@eyeswideopen7450]

The Alde Heating System is nice. Can not be compared to other heaters. Way superior!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really?! No codes or issues? I’ve heard such stories. There was a Cirrus I was even trying to buy in AZ and the owners backed out of the sale as there were too many issues with it.

[@sheilaEdwards-tj6co]

awee sorry Case for that...man thanks for sharing your story. Sheila

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks for listening!

[@huntsville28]

Sorry about your involvement in that scam. Dang, another example as to how careful we have to be. I bought my 2005 Lance 815 slide-in last year from Craigslist. I bought from a lady in Ohio and fortunately, she didn't request a deposit and gave me time to drive from Alabama to Ohio. I'm loving the camper, it's very clean its age, and perfect for me and my travels. Like you, mobility is very important. I carry it on my 98 Dodge Diesel 4x4 quad cab with an 8 foot bed. I paid 8500 for mine. Betting something like this would make you pretty happy. Wish I could share a photo of my set up. Pete

[@TailsofWanderlust]

The 815 for a short bed is one of the ones I’m hoping for! So glad to hear you are enjoying it and sounds like you found a great one.

[@TonyBar323]

You might want to check out the Palomino line of truck campers

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I'll check those out, thanks Jamie

[@biggun5460]

Jive with bummer, don"t let the bummer jive you. Life is still good...

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Absolutely!

[@chriscameron4223]

I have an Alaskan camper that would fit your truck really well, but it’s in that higher price point so it may not work. I haven’t posted it for sale yet but was planning to when it warms up. I can give you more info if you are interested in it.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Does it have a bathroom in it?

[@chriscameron4223]

@@TailsofWanderlust It has a cassette toilet but not a shower / full bathroom. I use an evershower in it combined with a geyser shower, so it has an inside shower, but not an easy to use one like you’d find in a Lance or a Northern Lite. It’s designed to be lean and not make your truck huge. It’s a 7 foot long so it’s the size of the bed of your truck. You can tow a trailer with the camper on your truck without needing any extensions. I had a Lance previously and it just limited the offroading I could do. It is the only hard sided pop up camper, so when you drive you don’t notice it’s on your truck. When you get there it pops up with a button push and is up in about a minute. There is no perfect rig, you are always trying to figure out what you are getting and losing.

[@darrinway3577]

Scams. What a shame that this is something that we need to be constantly watching out for. I hope you are able to recover your deposit.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!

[@CPT891]

Oh man, that sucks! I’ve have no advice for you but I hope Venmo can help you out.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks!