Small-Batch Coachbuilt Builds
Drifter Vans
Drifter Vans builds twenty-four fully commissioned camper vans per year from its Michigan workshop, each one numbered, built once, and never repeated to the same specification.
Drifter Vans
About Drifter Vans
Based in Southfield, Michigan, Drifter Vans operates on a small-batch model, completing twenty-four custom camper vans annually on Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter chassis. Every build follows the Drifter Coachcraft Standard, a design-led approach where materials, finishes, cabinetry, and systems are selected and integrated as a single cohesive interior.
Four signature layouts, The Drifter, The Wanderer, The Nomadik, and The Scout, serve as proven starting points, each refined across multiple commissions but rebuilt from a fresh brief every time.
Drifter Vans offers four signature floor plans, each developed and refined across multiple commissions before being rebuilt from scratch for each new owner. The layouts cover a range of use cases:
- The Drifter: the flagship layout, starting at $120k (excluding chassis)
- The Wanderer: an open-plan design with an outdoor shower in the rear garage and a swivel passenger seat, available on Ford Transit, starting at $115k
- The Nomadik: a full wet bath layout with extended interior functionality for owners spending weeks at a time on the road, available on Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter, starting at $130k
- The Scout: a compact full wet bath layout built for maneuverability, available on Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter, starting at $130k
Every van is numbered and built once, for a specific person, and never repeated to the same specification. ### The Commission Process
Each build begins with a brief. Materials, finishes, cabinetry configurations, and systems are determined by that brief rather than pulled from a catalog. This approach means the signature layouts function as documented starting points, not fixed products. Owners work directly with Drifter to shape the interior around their specific needs. ### Warranty and Owner Support
Drifter Vans offers a nationwide warranty program called DrifterCare Coverage, providing owners with support after the build is complete. The company also publishes The Drift, a journal covering build decisions, design thinking, and owner stories, giving prospective clients a detailed look at the process and the finished vans before committing to a commission.
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Drifter Vans Models
Models offered by Drifter Vans, based on their official lineup.
- The Drifter
- The Wanderer
- The Nomadik
- The Scout
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