The Drifter - Specs and FAQ

Thanks for taking care of me! Order placed! Can't wait to join the Vagabond family!

 

Sounds like you just did!
Welcome!

 

I was considering selling my truck to move to a new Tundra + Nomad combo...But looks like I wouldn’t get a Nomad for a while!

All you guys waiting for your campers, just hang on tight. Its so worth it!!! The waits the worst part but the guys are doing their best.

That being said, if anyone has a Nomad they wanna swap for a Drifter...send me a DM (My Drifter is not for sale please do not message me asking...hehe)!

 

When you guys mention your wait time, can you please include your order number so those of us after you don't have to go searching previous pages and making post like this? I am order 180 placed on October 1st and was just guessing January now. Super anxious to order my 8020 and start my build out but don't really have a place to store it.

 

VO-153 and I’m 13 months in two days.

 

This may or may not be in a spreadsheet that I track to help keep me sane while I wait...

SaphiraTaco 142 6/26/2019
DJ jer bear 7/13/2019
Trdooper 150 7/13/2019
Eze1139 152 7/20/2019
Jimlangford 153 7/20/2019
zhellman 156 Order date?
SoCalTacoTruck 165 8/30/2019
trashrose 175 9/20/2019
cobes 176 9/20/2019
Mbernal55 178 9/26/2019
Swatdude1 180 10/1/2019

 

chuck me in there too. VO-167 9/4/2019

 

SaphiraTaco 142 6/26/2019
DJ jer bear 7/13/2019
Trdooper 150 7/13/2019
Eze1139 152 7/20/2019
Jimlangford 153 7/20/2019
zhellman 156 Order date?
wackyhacky 158 7/31/19
SoCalTacoTruck 165 8/30/2019
Community 167 9/4/2019
trashrose 175 9/20/2019
cobes 176 9/20/2019
Mbernal55 178 9/26/2019
Swatdude1 180 10/1/2019

 

One more for you: VO-129 4/30/2019

 

Have you been contacted to finalize options/final invoice/etc at this point? Any idea how close yours is to complete?

 

Sorta? I have been in contact with Phil in recent weeks. As he posted on here, they were waiting on parts that I am hoping they have now arrived. I assume that my Drifter is in the next batch that is being worked on, but I am still waiting to hear on actual timing. Also, I am waiting on Phil to finalize my invoice so I can get the remainder of my balance paid.

I feel for the VO crew though. They have had some trouble with their supply chain and I know they want to be getting these campers out the door just as bad as we want them on our trucks. And while I have definitely had moments of getting impatient, I know they are doing everything they can. And when I do hear from Phil, my decisions to order a Drifter and continue being patient are totally validated.

 

Wait til you meet the crew, you'll see how hard they're working and make you appreciate the love that goes into these!

 

Really looking forward to it!

 

a long ways away i assume, but lucky number 200! 1/2/2020

hi everybody!

 

I'm ready to order the Drifter for a Tacoma 5' , but can't seem to get to the original credit information where I pay a bit over half to secure my spot. Please email me. I spoke to Phil a couple of weeks ago and have tried calling back but the voicemail is full. I'm hoping to get this ordered, truck bed built out, etc... for when I retire to travel the country, yeah I'm that old and love the outdoors. Heard constant positive feedback on Vagabond and looking forward to being part of the family. Someone from Vagabond please contact me.

 

I too have an extensive spreadsheet lol. In fact I just made it a google sheet that is editable so you can add yourself when you order or edit when you pick yours up. Just another way to torture myself since we’re order 201 (1/6/20). https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Adf_gdp2qHn6fBcosQyigwRp7VkawwSyyAHIbQgOh4/edit

 

Hey I’m on that list... you hack my cc statement?

 

Ha! Just watched your video yesterday on YouTube to keep me sane

Thanks for doing this. I started trying to do this when I ordered but just couldn't keep up/care... until the COVID delays. Now I'm checking this post weekly. So excited, working on the many small projects so I can hit the ground running. Just installed a Offgrid Split Dual Battery, waiting for my LiFePO4 battery to get here Hope it fits! If it does I'll post about it in the build out thread; I haven't seen an under the hood LiFePO4 battery install in my research yet.

 

The buildout/mod page will help you pass some time and also have some insight on what others thought about regarding battery choices and placement in their buildout.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vagabond-drifter-camper-buildout-and-mods.540940/
In short for me if I get a LiFePO4 battery it will go in the bed for heat protection; both summer and especially wintertime when cold is more of an issue.

I am sure it will work in the engine bay, it just needs some monitoring and protection to help get the most life out of it. Lots of us on these pages would love to see what you come up with going the engine bay route.

 

+1 on batteries going in the bed (or anywhere cooler than the engine bay).