Vagabond Drifter Camper Buildout and Mods

So, after much consideration it's time for me to sell my Vagabond Outdoors Drifter. I love the camper, but the 5 foot Tacoma bed is just too small to live out of during the winter - during the summer I could spend the majority of my time outside, but during the winter its much more difficult and I need more "living space." That also means I am going to sell my Tacoma and move to an F150 or F250 with an 8 foot bed and a FWC.
I think it's the perfect camper for summer trips and anything that doesn't cause you to spend extended periods of time in it during the day - but ultimately however awesome the camper design is (and it is), I think the 5 foot bed is just too small.

I picked this camper up mid July from Vagabond, and to my knowledge it's the first "production" model released - I believe it is #008.

Options purchased:
Drifter for 5 foot bed ($6500)
Slider cab window ($50)
Passenger Side Windoor ($450)
Fantastic Fan ($375)
L Track Roof Rack ($250)
Alu-Cab Folding Table ($400) - mounted under cab overhang

Total came to $8025.

Additionally, it came with a second, driver side, windoor due to a production mistake. I am not including that in my total, nor charging for it as I was not charged. Ironically, the windoor I didn't purchase is the one that I use the most. Total value at purchase was $8475. Right now to add up all of those options would put it at $9250 on the website.

Additionally, since purchasing it I have installed the following:
2x Baja Designs Angle Flush Mount Lights ($300 for both)
Blue Sea Systems 12 circuit fuse block ($45) mounted on custom panel from Vagabond
6x Rocker Switches for Lights and devices (Interior light, BD angle flush left, BD angle flush right, tailgate light, fan, water pump) mounted on custom panel from Vagabond ($48)
2x Renogy 100W Solar Panels mounted to roof ($128 each)
GHB 20A 12V Solar Charge Controller ($30)
12V Outlets mounted on frame for charging of devices
L Track Mounted to Passenger Side with Maxtrax Mount ($80)

Total installed options comes to: $770

Additionally, I also paid to have an Alu-Cab Shadow Awning mounted - I paid $2000 w/labor, parts, and for the awning to get it mounted. I would include it for $1500 which is the retail cost of the awning. I'll be honest, that it's not an amazing deal but I will probably just buy another one again so my desire to bargain on that is kinda low.

Everything on the camper is in great condition, and upon purchase all you would need to do is connect the fuse block to your battery to take advantage of the electrical additions. Camper is for a 3rd Gen Tacoma, but will fit just fine on a second gen
That being said, there are a couple stuff that need to be "fixed"
There's a couple holes from my old ARB awning that are now under the Alu-Cab.
The driver side Baja Designs light had to be pulled out for the Alu-Cab awning, so the old holes will need to be sealed and new holes drilled. I will leave that up to the purchaser to decide where he would like the lights.
A new mount needs to be worked for the table - the awning blocks the current one. It's held in via bungee cords right now for the last couple months.

I would like to get $8000 for the camper and all of the extras I added, or $9500 with the awning.

Camper is currently located in Dallas, TX but I will be driving back to Seattle starting Monday. Would be willing to deliver anywhere along that route, or alternatively anywhere within an 8 hour drive of Seattle as long as we split gas.

Will also be selling my interior build at some point.

 

Good gosh this is a good deal ..especially no taxes immediate possession, and delivery..first JB now you..sniffle sniffle

 

If you're still up for meeting near Madisonville this weekend, I'd like to check it out in person. I've been eyeing the drifters for a while now, especially after spending a few weeks this summer in the CVT Tent.

 

Definitely! As long as it's before Friday. Shoot me a text when you have a better idea.

 

Almost exactly a year ago I started working on a mount for my propex heater. I was going to mount it on the side cubby opening and made a bracket, but because of my drawer setup I didn’t finish it because it didn’t fit right.









The drawer system I had prevented me from mounting it lower and back towards the tailgate.



Now since I don’t have the drawers I’m working on resurrecting this project. I’ll be making two different mounts. The first will be a simple mount like the one I did before for the HS2000 inside the bed, and another for the external HS2211 pictured since it can be mounted outside.

I’ve had this thing too long can’t wait to get it in!

Also going down memory lane on the V1 is making me sentimental. @MTNHABITOVERLAND does house look familiar?

 

Great deal! Thanks for being our unofficial beta tester and putting the Drifter through every condition possible Across the country! I do agree that a 5’ bed is great for weeklong and even extended trips, but tough if it’s the place you call home. Most of us bring what we need for the trip, but you have to bring what you need for everything. Can’t wait to watch the new build!

That was a great setup! Can’t believe it’s been almost a year. And almost 2 years since you got the V1. We’ve come a long way...

The HS2000 is substantially smaller and we plan to keep it lower to the bed. Almost inline with the cubby. And the piping will be routed through the plate for a bolt- on application that will only require removing the cubby.

 

He got a good taste for the drifter life at the Chainline meet up

 

Picked up mine earlier in the week.

Frontrunner windows, L track on roof, and fan.

 

Owwww

 

Can you please post rear & side photos? I am curious about the angle of the side wall base to the top section. Any perspectives on this compared to the Tacoma model Drifter?

 

its not an odd angle if that's what you're asking. Its a couple inches wider since the 1st gen is a couple inches wider

 

Thank you! Yeah, I was wondering if the side walls were significantly angled since the gen 1Tundra is wider than a Taco and the Drifter top section is the same for both trucks. Looks great! I am now anticipating my Drifter even more now and Feb 19 is going to seems longer now. LOL

 

Man, that looks really good.

 

Looks great!

Are there more Drifters in WA than CA now lol?

 

drifters yea, been downtown lately?

yea, I had the same concern, but it looks great.

 

@leibbrand Are you going to have build thread on here or elsewhere?

 

yea, I have a build on expo going. Expo seems to have the most 1st gen guys and I limit posting on this taco forum.

Most of my camper build out is done. I just have to wire it up, mount the units to my plate, and do some odds and ends. Kinda crappy picture, but you get the idea. A pull out kitchen with a bit of water, partner stove, CFX35, and a couple boxes for junk. Ill put cushions on what you see so I can sleep with the top closed if needed.

Below is a pic a couple months back when I was fit checking.



More pics here
https://www.expeditionportal.com/fo...ited-tundra-build.161633/page-12#post-2498314

 

@leibbrand Thank you!

 

Please enlighten me on the "Nooksack" 80/20 product you have. Can't seen to find them anywhere! I'm looking for an affordable option to Goose Gear.

 

I'll be adding another one to WA in a few weeks.