Vagabond Drifter Camper Buildout and Mods

MJonaGS32 · Feb 25, 2019

RVRboy said: ↑

Hi all, this is a great thread. New to TW, Tacoma's, and everything about them, but learning fast. Coming from 23 yrs of owning and heavily modifying a LR Defender D90 for serious rock crawling that took me everywhere.

Wanted to get into a new vehicle more for exploring, adventuring & camping comfortably (no more sleeping on the ground), that would still be a good on road driver. With that in mind I bought a 2019 TRD OR Access cab last December & started making plans how to mod it without going to crazy and overbuilding it for my intended use (my bad habit .

So far mods are; Cooper STT PRO's 235/85R16 (didn't want to mess with gears for now), SCS F5 wheels, OME 2" HD lift, ARB twin compressor & Off grid dual battery system. Bumpers, sliders etc next.

Looked at RTT and off road trailers but didn't like the downsides. I want a good base camp if I stay somewhere for a while to hike, fish, MTB, explore and chill & also stay mobile with easy deployment when I'm doing overnights.

So what did I decide? Well after a lot of research and sorting thru a ton of posts a Vagabond Drifter of course Thank you all your posts have been very helpful trying to decide how to build this out!

The trip out to get it will take a few days, MA to CA but coming back should be fun if I can get enough time off work. Very excited about starting this new adventure.

Phil has been great to deal with & looking forward to being part of the Vagabond family!

Thank you for your order
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Order #VO-103 (February 6, 2019)
Product Quantity Price
The Drifter

Select Vehicle Model:
16+ Toyota Tacoma

Select Bed Size:
6' Bed w/Mounting Brackets

Window Options ($400.00):
Driver Side: Glass Windoor

Window Options ($400.00):
Passenger Side: Glass Windoor

Lighting & Electrical Options ($150.00):
Lower Level Lighting

Lighting & Electrical Options ($175.00):
Interior Ceiling Light

Lighting & Electrical Options ($250.00):
12v Power Port & Double USB

Additional Options ($375.00):
14" "Fantastic" Fan - Reversible 3-Speed

Additional Options ($275.00):
100" L-Track Roof Mounts

Additional Options ($375.00):
Side Insulation w/ Paneling

Powder Coat ($1,100.00):
Lower Shell/Overhang White

Powder Coat ($400.00):
Top Lid/Roof White

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Congrats and welcome! You’ll love your tacoma and Drifter!

Porter707 · Feb 25, 2019

RVRboy said: ↑

Hi all, this is a great thread. New to TW, Tacoma's, and everything about them, but learning fast. Coming from 23 yrs of owning and heavily modifying a LR Defender D90 for serious rock crawling that took me everywhere.

Wanted to get into a new vehicle more for exploring, adventuring & camping comfortably (no more sleeping on the ground), that would still be a good on road driver. With that in mind I bought a 2019 TRD OR Access cab last December & started making plans how to mod it without going to crazy and overbuilding it for my intended use (my bad habit .

So far mods are; Cooper STT PRO's 235/85R16 (didn't want to mess with gears for now), SCS F5 wheels, OME 2" HD lift, ARB twin compressor & Off grid dual battery system. Bumpers, sliders etc next.

Looked at RTT and off road trailers but didn't like the downsides. I want a good base camp if I stay somewhere for a while to hike, fish, MTB, explore and chill & also stay mobile with easy deployment when I'm doing overnights.

So what did I decide? Well after a lot of research and sorting thru a ton of posts a Vagabond Drifter of course Thank you all your posts have been very helpful trying to decide how to build this out!

The trip out to get it will take a few days, MA to CA but coming back should be fun if I can get enough time off work. Very excited about starting this new adventure.

Phil has been great to deal with & looking forward to being part of the Vagabond family!

Thank you for your order
Your order has been received and is now being processed. Your order details are shown below for your reference:

Order #VO-103 (February 6, 2019)
Product Quantity Price
The Drifter

Select Vehicle Model:
16+ Toyota Tacoma

Select Bed Size:
6' Bed w/Mounting Brackets

Window Options ($400.00):
Driver Side: Glass Windoor

Window Options ($400.00):
Passenger Side: Glass Windoor

Lighting & Electrical Options ($150.00):
Lower Level Lighting

Lighting & Electrical Options ($175.00):
Interior Ceiling Light

Lighting & Electrical Options ($250.00):
12v Power Port & Double USB

Additional Options ($375.00):
14" "Fantastic" Fan - Reversible 3-Speed

Additional Options ($275.00):
100" L-Track Roof Mounts

Additional Options ($375.00):
Side Insulation w/ Paneling

Powder Coat ($1,100.00):
Lower Shell/Overhang White

Powder Coat ($400.00):
Top Lid/Roof White

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Awesome, you will not be disappointed! Welcome to the family!

Taj Matacoma · Feb 25, 2019

Anyone in the Northeast using one of these? I live in MA and would love to see someone's set up. Seems like most of you are west coast though :/

MTNHABITOVERLAND · Feb 25, 2019

Taj Matacoma said: ↑

Anyone in the Northeast using one of these? I live in MA and would love to see someone's set up. Seems like most of you are west coast though :/
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@Iggy @Overlanerd ??

MTNHABITOVERLAND · Feb 25, 2019

RVRboy said: ↑

Hi all, this is a great thread. New to TW, Tacoma's, and everything about them, but learning fast. Coming from 23 yrs of owning and heavily modifying a LR Defender D90 for serious rock crawling that took me everywhere.

Wanted to get into a new vehicle more for exploring, adventuring & camping comfortably (no more sleeping on the ground), that would still be a good on road driver. With that in mind I bought a 2019 TRD OR Access cab last December & started making plans how to mod it without going to crazy and overbuilding it for my intended use (my bad habit .

So far mods are; Cooper STT PRO's 235/85R16 (didn't want to mess with gears for now), SCS F5 wheels, OME 2" HD lift, ARB twin compressor & Off grid dual battery system. Bumpers, sliders etc next.

Looked at RTT and off road trailers but didn't like the downsides. I want a good base camp if I stay somewhere for a while to hike, fish, MTB, explore and chill & also stay mobile with easy deployment when I'm doing overnights.

So what did I decide? Well after a lot of research and sorting thru a ton of posts a Vagabond Drifter of course Thank you all your posts have been very helpful trying to decide how to build this out!

The trip out to get it will take a few days, MA to CA but coming back should be fun if I can get enough time off work. Very excited about starting this new adventure.

Phil has been great to deal with & looking forward to being part of the Vagabond family!

Thank you for your order
Your order has been received and is now being processed. Your order details are shown below for your reference:

Order #VO-103 (February 6, 2019)
Product Quantity Price
The Drifter

Select Vehicle Model:
16+ Toyota Tacoma

Select Bed Size:
6' Bed w/Mounting Brackets

Window Options ($400.00):
Driver Side: Glass Windoor

Window Options ($400.00):
Passenger Side: Glass Windoor

Lighting & Electrical Options ($150.00):
Lower Level Lighting

Lighting & Electrical Options ($175.00):
Interior Ceiling Light

Lighting & Electrical Options ($250.00):
12v Power Port & Double USB

Additional Options ($375.00):
14" "Fantastic" Fan - Reversible 3-Speed

Additional Options ($275.00):
100" L-Track Roof Mounts

Additional Options ($375.00):
Side Insulation w/ Paneling

Powder Coat ($1,100.00):
Lower Shell/Overhang White

Powder Coat ($400.00):
Top Lid/Roof White

Click to expand...

Thanks! We tend to enjoy this thread too

Big congrats and welcome to the fam!!

anomalyTRD · Feb 25, 2019

RVRboy said: ↑

Hi all, this is a great thread. New to TW, Tacoma's, and everything about them, but learning fast. Coming from 23 yrs of owning and heavily modifying a LR Defender D90 for serious rock crawling that took me everywhere.

Wanted to get into a new vehicle more for exploring, adventuring & camping comfortably (no more sleeping on the ground), that would still be a good on road driver. With that in mind I bought a 2019 TRD OR Access cab last December & started making plans how to mod it without going to crazy and overbuilding it for my intended use (my bad habit .

So far mods are; Cooper STT PRO's 235/85R16 (didn't want to mess with gears for now), SCS F5 wheels, OME 2" HD lift, ARB twin compressor & Off grid dual battery system. Bumpers, sliders etc next.

Looked at RTT and off road trailers but didn't like the downsides. I want a good base camp if I stay somewhere for a while to hike, fish, MTB, explore and chill & also stay mobile with easy deployment when I'm doing overnights.

So what did I decide? Well after a lot of research and sorting thru a ton of posts a Vagabond Drifter of course Thank you all your posts have been very helpful trying to decide how to build this out!

The trip out to get it will take a few days, MA to CA but coming back should be fun if I can get enough time off work. Very excited about starting this new adventure.

Phil has been great to deal with & looking forward to being part of the Vagabond family!

Thank you for your order
Your order has been received and is now being processed. Your order details are shown below for your reference:

Order #VO-103 (February 6, 2019)
Product Quantity Price
The Drifter

Select Vehicle Model:
16+ Toyota Tacoma

Select Bed Size:
6' Bed w/Mounting Brackets

Window Options ($400.00):
Driver Side: Glass Windoor

Window Options ($400.00):
Passenger Side: Glass Windoor

Lighting & Electrical Options ($150.00):
Lower Level Lighting

Lighting & Electrical Options ($175.00):
Interior Ceiling Light

Lighting & Electrical Options ($250.00):
12v Power Port & Double USB

Additional Options ($375.00):
14" "Fantastic" Fan - Reversible 3-Speed

Additional Options ($275.00):
100" L-Track Roof Mounts

Additional Options ($375.00):
Side Insulation w/ Paneling

Powder Coat ($1,100.00):
Lower Shell/Overhang White

Powder Coat ($400.00):
Top Lid/Roof White

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Welcome to the fam.

danneskjold · Feb 25, 2019

aaen said: ↑

What weboost is everyone using, I am trying to find a decent cell booster for my truck and work truck and a lot of the ones we have where I am are pure junk and have returned many fo them for not working or producing and gain on the phones built in meters. Up here it seems to be surecall or something like that that everyone is selling.
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WeBoost OTR has the springy antenna which is good for off-roading.

danneskjold · Feb 25, 2019

crazysccrmd said: ↑

When did you get the sticker? I think ours finally closed last August.
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January.

Weird to be in a Blockbuster without a single VHS tape.

I got a shirt too

Asphaltcowboychip · Feb 25, 2019

Got mine, finally got home..I realized I didn't take any pics during the install too busy talking with the dudes and watching the install..Chris, Jay and Phil were top notch. Glad when we came through the 1st time to look at them, Jay used his accent to convince my wife to make the move lol

MJonaGS32 · Feb 25, 2019

Asphaltcowboychip said: ↑

Got mine, finally got home..I realized I didn't take any pics during the install too busy talking with the dudes and watching the install..Chris, Jay and Phil were top notch. Glad when we came through the 1st time to look at them, Jay used his accent to convince my wife to make the move lol
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Congrats!!! PICS!

alldownhill · Feb 26, 2019

Made the trek from Denver to get the Drifter installed on the dirty diesel last week. It was a short but great winter weekend trip.

Denver > Benecia > Alabama Hills > Death Valley > Zion > Bryce > Capital Reef > Denver

danneskjold · Feb 26, 2019

alldownhill said: ↑

Made the trek from Denver to get the Drifter installed on the dirty diesel last week. It was a short but great winter weekend trip.

Denver > Benecia > Alabama Hills > Death Valley > Zion > Bryce > Capital Reef > Denver

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Awesome photos! How do you like the Canyon? Why did you pick that over a Tacoma or Colorado?

danneskjold · Feb 26, 2019

ace7196 said: ↑

I was about to quote @danneskjold and ask where he got it
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If you haven’t been to Bend it’s a must see. Best place in OR IMO.

alldownhill · Feb 26, 2019

danneskjold said: ↑

Awesome photos! How do you like the Canyon? Why did you pick that over a Tacoma or Colorado?
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I like the way the diesel drives and was able to get a good deal on the canyon. I think I would like a Tacoma too. I'm much more excited about the Drifter.

aaen · Feb 26, 2019

nice, I am curious about the new rangers, but apparently they are not bringing the new diesel over to North America, shame to be honest.

RVRboy · Feb 26, 2019

Great photos. Drifter looks awesome on the Canyon

t.hornstra · Feb 26, 2019

aaen said: ↑

nice, I am curious about the new rangers, but apparently they are not bringing the new diesel over to North America, shame to be honest.
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Edmunds recently did a compare video of Tacoma, Colorado and the new Ranger. Not impressed by the ranger after watching the video.

https://youtu.be/w-giWYOeLFk

RVRboy · Feb 27, 2019

I'm sure some of you have thought about the Drifter cab overhang and how it might effect highway mileage or create added noise. Has anyone come up with ideas for a wind deflector? My Tacoma with Drifter will be my daily driver for another 2-3 years and I commute 75/day on the highway.

Maybe it's not enough of a mileage difference to be significant? I typically drive around 65 MPH anyhow. Can anyone speak to before and after mileage differences on highway after Drifter install?
Tx

Iggy · Feb 27, 2019

RVRboy said: ↑

I'm sure some of you have thought about the Drifter cab overhang and how it might effect highway mileage or create added noise. Has anyone come up with ideas for a wind deflector? My Tacoma with Drifter will be my daily driver for another 2-3 years and I commute 75/day on the highway.

Maybe it's not enough of a mileage difference to be significant? I typically drive around 65 MPH anyhow. Can anyone speak to before and after mileage differences on highway after Drifter install?
Tx
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I noticed a 1mpg loss with mine. You mileage may vary based on mods, but it seems to be about the average for everyone as well.

I’m working on a deflector as well. I’m not 100% sure on windnoise because my truck is loud as it is so I didnt notice anything when I put the camper on.

anomalyTRD · Feb 27, 2019

Iggy said: ↑

I noticed a 1mpg loss with mine. You mileage may vary based on mods, but it seems to be about the average for everyone as well.

I’m working on a deflector as well. I’m not 100% sure on windnoise because my truck is loud as it is so I didnt notice anything when I put the camper on.
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I typically get better mileage with the Drifter on since I drive slower. It only gets ~8mpg at 90mph tho

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