FAQ: When will I get my Drifter? How long are people waiting?

Yes they are still producing. I bought a second hand Drifter and had them install it for me last weekend. They had four Drifters in their shop that were nearly complete.

 

That’s good to hear!

 

Also, for those of you that can’t wait:
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/...c-located-in-san-jose-ca.226172/#post-2944763

 

Anyone have proof of life? I'm starting to toss around pros/cons of selling our spot and getting a CampOVRLND since they're doing six month builds consistently. If I know I'm getting the Drifter in that time I'll suck it up, but I really can't do another winter without a camper since I live/work out of my truck in the backcountry year round. It seems like they're still experiencing delays but they're not communicating what's going on and we're getting increasingly frustrated and discouraged.

 

@Iggy @Overlanerd Iggy and Phil, there are a huge number of Drifter purchasers here who have gone through the normal process to engage you and request a build update.

I myself have sent 4 emails and called a dozen times in the last week's. When we last spoke around May 27 I was told materials for my camper was anticipated within 2 weeks. I have heard crickets. Can you please provide an update. Your radio silence has lead many minds to wander. Honestly, we deserve an update. I myself have paid in full. In two years (I ordered August 1, 2019) I have not received a single unsolicited update.

I am not sure how else to engage you. I would prefer not to do it publicly but I'm left no choice as you will not reply to phone calls, emails, voicemails.

Thanks - Sean Dunlop order 159

 

@Iggy@Overlanerd Iggy and Phil, to add to @climbnow_worklater 's request. Is it possible to create a google doc with view rights for anyone who has placed an order so we are actively able to track build progress? Just a visual reference to know progress is being made with possible tab for material constraints and shop updates would be amazing for peace of mind.

Order#195-ordered Nov 2019. Last told July build when emailed in April 2021.

 

I used their contact app to try and add insulation probably 2 months ago and nothing as well. Some one that picked up a drifter recently stated they had four in the shop almost at completion.

@Iggy @tyfoon11 @Overlanerd a simple update is only courteous as we patiently wait.

Order 178 here

 

Thanks for the tags guys. I'm on TW that often so I apologize if I missed anything earlier. Let me reach out to Phil and see if he can update everyone, he has the production schedule for everyones campers. Nothing has changed with last years COVID setbacks, but we are hard at work cranking out campers as fast as we possibly can.

 

I'm patiently waiting at #197.
Thanks for getting back!

 

Any update here?

 

I'm order 158, also waiting anxiously. I got an email from Phil a month ago, but he didn't want to give any hard dates due to delays with their subcontractors.

 

Damn! Makes me glad I sold my spot a year ago. It would’ve been 2 years of waiting next month and still no camper. I got lucky and got on the Super Pacific list early after selling my Vagabond spot and got my camper within 4 months LOL! Got lucky and got it for the introductory price $6500 before they raised it to $12000 about a month ago. Win win for me LOL!

 

cool for you bro

 

damn, $12k? I put a down payment on my GFC on October 29 2020, and my install appointment is 8/13. I leave on Monday to drive to Montana

 

My order (158) is going into production, Phil said it could be ready in as soon as 3 weeks since I'm not doing powder coat or side doors. I've been sent the final invoice. Original purchase was 7/31/2019, I purchased my spot from somebody else.

 

Just paid the final invoice on build #180 (Nomad).

 

Did you get a build date estimate?

 

Do we know if they try to group building nomads or drifters together? I’m confused why order 180 got a final invoice but I’m 172 and haven’t received any communication. Only thing I can figure is maybe they group nomads and since I’m a Drifter they skipped my order until the next group of drifters start?

 

I got my final invoice at the beginning of this year. Order 178#..i have added things along the way, and just got another "final invoice".

Final invoice doesn't necessarily mean build date is final.

 

Im 167 and haven’t gotten my final invoice yet either. Soon, I would think!