![]() ![]() ![]() I believe the guys are Overkill are pretty busy with their contract to make trailers for a rental company and the total number of customer built ones for 2021are somewhat low since they are a small crew. In this low $40s price point, I think the Purpose is currently the best bang for your buck, though with all the caveats that go along with a startup that hasn't actually delivered a product yet. ![]() We're definitely taking a risk on a company that hasn't yet actually produced any trailers beyond a prototype, but Travis and Elisabeth have spent a ton of time showing that they're very invested in their customers - we did two Zoom calls with them that went multiple hours, and have probably spent another few hours trading emails over the last few months - and they re-designed part of the interior based on some feedback we gave them. I went back and forth between the Overkill SO510 and the RKS Purpose, and eventually pulled the trigger on the Purpose once they introduced their Ambassador Program, which provided a large enough early-adopter discount to basically even out the pricing between the two. I will note that if you're expecting to spend roughly $40K after optioning out your Overkill, you may also want to look at a startup out of Southern California called RKS Off-Road. If you really can't get ahold of anyone there, I could always send JP a text and ask what the best way for a new customer to reach them would be. So if you really want one (and they do look awesome), I'd keep trying. My read from spending an hour or so at their shop and trading emails/phone calls with JP is that they're probably more focused on building the trailers they've already sold than trying to sell more new ones, and that their strength is in design and functionality more than marketing and customer service. A couple of months ago, their lead time was something like March/April, so at this point, I'm guessing you probably wouldn't get one until the middle of next summer. I will note that they're also currently re-designing significant parts of the SO510 - the galley is switching out some of the Zarges boxes for actual cabinets, and they're building a pop-top into the roof so people can opt for a second enclosed bed space instead of an RTT - and I've noticed they took down their website, with a placeholder that says a new one is "coming soon", so it's possible that they might not be taking orders right now until they can get mock-ups of the new design up for everyone to see. I think you'll have to be fairly patient with them, as they're swamped with work right now. I definitely got the sense that they're a small crew with a lot on their plate, though, so they don't always prioritize answering emails/phone calls. I sent JP a few follow-up emails, and while it took him a few days to respond since they were traveling, he did get back to me and answer my questions as best as he could over the phone. They let me pick their brains for about an hour, and I left fairly certain I was going to buy one. They made time for me that day, as they were heading out on a trip the next morning, and I saw them working on a couple trailers that they were taking down to California for delivery. I also really liked the design and it's clearly a well built product, so I reached out to JP (their sales guy) and asked if I could swing by to take a look at one in person and ask some questions. I got pretty close to pulling the trigger on an Overkill SO510 about two months ago. Other options include: wheels and tires, fenders, different Verlo mattress options, awnings and tents, Yakima rack systems, heating and cooling and multiple power options including solar.I live in Bend, about 10 minutes from their warehouse. A front storage rack is included as standard, but you can upgrade and add a waterproof toolbox. You can upgrade and customize your color from over 180 different choices. The trailer comes powder coated in stock colors which are included in the base price. Five 2″ accessory receivers (one in rear, two per side). ![]() A-Frame tongue / 7-Pin Spade Wire Harness.45 degree, heavy-duty 3,500 lb rated torsion axle.Jeep-style, diamond deck squared-off fenders.245/70/16 Firestone Destination A/T Radial Tires.Add their off-road trailer package which includes: TC Teardrop offers multiple size teardrops, their largest being 5’x10’. ![]()
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