@Socalexpeditions Vagabond Drifter Build Thread and Trip Reports

Sanded down the countertop and used some heavy clear to keep it from cracking again.

 

The trucks current state. Very happy with everything, and can't wait to have the rear Archive kit + shocks on.

I was debating throwing on the road shower on the drivers side, but haven't done so yet. Would hate to drill holes for brackets for something I wouldn't like the side affects of (water up high being a COG killer...which it will be). I'll have to think of a little better, more permanent shower situation.

Waiting for the front bumper still. Yay. I picked up a set of slightly used 700lb springs local to me and going to swap those in once the winch and bumper are added. A little sad because I know that's the extra weight I'll begin to feel with how heavy the truck has become, but I'll see how it is with just the bumper first. That being said, I plan on reordering the same Smittybilt X20 that I put on my last truck. I just want to find it cheaper than $579.99...

 

I bought a daily! Front is dirty from a bug protector that I took off. Will take some more pictures of it later

 

Any plans for forced induction to help with the weight?

 

On the Subaru?

No plans for the truck. Since I have a daily now I’m happy with the truck being where it’s at.

 

Accidentally texted Billy @ Bruteforce at like 11:30 at night and got a response Bumper has been in powder coat! Wooo! Winch arrived today. Maybe a new bumper next weekend? Hopefully!

Smittybilt X20. Just reliable and it
works.



Also got new great water tank. Praying for camping next weekend.

 

Sold the daily. Made enough to cover the winch and bumper, and made some guys day.

Worked on the grey water tank and got it all plumbed up today. Hopefully a Yosemite trip in the next few weeks, whenever it's time to pickup the bumper in Fresno!

 

In the finance world, we call this "churn"

 

If I only knew the Subaru would be an investment...a one day investment

 

Well it sounds like you got a good return if it paid off the bumper and winch. DD.SBRU to the moon

 

Whelp

 

You change your truck up more than your underwear. I love it

 

Hey hey I had like 100+ nights in that camper haha! But that doesn’t change the fact its #28 lol.

I have a really cool idea of what I want to build next on the back that will be a little more useable for me

 

I enjot checking in to see the different changes

 

Just gotta decide which flatbed is best for me and go from there! Tons of options

 

I considered a flatbed, but then built a matching trailer for A LOT less

 

That truck is so beautiful, haha. Can't wait to see what you do next.

 

I have an idea I think I will pursue. The big problem I have with another large camper is the aerodynamics are absolutely terrible, and it takes a lot more effort to drive.

 

If I had somewhere to put a trailer, I’d highly consider it. I just can imagine going down the wrong trail and having a horrific time backing down a one-way trail