Van #99: Starting Retirement Without Retiring Drifter Vans was truly a joy to work with. From my very first call with Paul, the founder, I could tell this was where I wanted my travel dreams to come to life. Kim, the operations manager, helped guide the design in a way that really fits how I travel-whether it's just a day trip or a full week away. He offered practical ideas I never would have thought of, and they've made a big difference in how functional and enjoyable the van is. Stephanie, my interior designer, really captured my style. The color palette and mood board she created turned out even more beautiful than I imagined. Every time I step inside, there's a sense of calm and joy that makes the space feel like my own. Billy and Garrett were also incredibly helpful with some final details after I had the van for a few weeks. It's often the little things-like figuring out the best way to mount a portable TV-that end up making the biggest difference in how a space works day to day. They didn't just build a van-they created a space that truly reflects how I want to live and travel. I'm grateful for both the big-picture vision and the attention to small details that the entire team put into this build. A year ago, I never would have imagined owning something like this-and now I can't imagine traveling any other way.

Review is long overdue, but better late than never! I’ve had my van for a little over a year now and though I’m not full-timing in it (yet!!), I’ve had the pleasure of taking it on several trips. I’ve enjoyed the customization and craftsmanship of every detail, and look forward to many more years with my van!

Drifter Vans is truly a hidden gem right here in southeastern Michigan. My wife and I are lifelong Michiganders, yet somehow we had never heard of this remarkable upfitter until recently. Our story began when we drove our van all the way to California to have it professionally upfitted for long-term travel and living. Unfortunately, that experience was devastating. After weeks of waiting and a long cross-country journey, we discovered that roughly 80% of what we had paid for had not been completed. We left California heartbroken, exhausted, and unsure of what to do next. By the grace of God, we found Drifter Vans in Southfield, Michigan. From the moment we met Kim, everything changed. Kim greeted us with genuine care and immediately understood the frustration we had been through. He, along with Billy, Garrett, and the rest of the Drifter Vans team, stepped in and completely turned our situation around. They not only corrected many of the costly mistakes made by the previous company but also finished several key upgrades that had been promised to us and never delivered. Kim’s communication has been exceptional—clear, prompt, and consistently reassuring. Every step of the way, he has kept us informed and involved, making the process smooth and transparent. The professionalism, craftsmanship, and integrity of this team are unmatched. They didn’t just fix a van; they restored our trust and reignited our dream of life on the road. We are finally traveling again and experiencing the our beautiful country we had envisioned from the start, all thanks to Drifter Vans. Their kindness, expertise, and dedication have made an enormous difference in our lives. I could not recommend them more highly for any and all van upfitting needs. They are, without question, the best decision we could have made.

We recently picked up our new custom van from Drifter and are incredibly pleased with the quality and customer service. We are loving it! We did have a few issues (expected in a brand new build), and they were taken care of quickly and with expertise. Kim and the team were GREAT to work with. They are a top notch company and I am so glad we chose them after looking at 10 other custom builders.

I had the pleasure of working with Kim at Drifter Vans while exploring options for a new camper van. He went above and beyond, answering all my questions and even organizing a thorough overview of the different build options they offer. Kim was thoughtful, diligent about gathering the right details, and endlessly patient with my many questions I asked along the way. If you’ve ever had the privilege of hitting the open road behind the wheel of a Drifter Van, you know they’re simply the best in the game. Thank you, Kim, for helping chart new territory!

We are the second owners of a custom built Drifter Van. We had originally been looking to get a new van (Drifter was not on our radar at that time), and after settling on a builder, began to realize it was a bit pricey for our needs. We found this used Drifter Van and purchased it. We are so happy with it. It is a great design and everything is very well built - cabinets, shower, bed, etc. Since we were in the area, we decided to stop into Drifter's shop to ask a couple of questions. We met the two shop Supervisors - Billy and Garrett. They couldn't have been nicer. They spent a good chunk of time with us answering questions, going over some of the things in the van, and they even fixed and upgraded a fan that wasn't working - for free. They welcomed us to the "Drifter Family". We are very proud to have the Drifter Van name and logo on our van. Looking forward to our new adventures.

Love my Drifter Van build and working with the Paul, Kim and the team to design it to what I wanted was awesome. They're attentive, explain things, follow up and made it super easy. The only hard thing for me was waiting for it to be finished which it was in a very timely fashion mind you. I need some work on being patient but it's hard when doing something this exciting that I've been dreaming about for years. Highly recommend. And I'd do it again.