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Tips + Tech

This is where the build team shares real advice, straight from the shop floor. From layout logic to van systems and maintenance know-how, these articles offer practical, hands-on insights from the people who build them. If it’s in your van—or should be—you’ll find it here.

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Meet the Voice: Ethon Oates

Ethon Oates is the voice of Drifter Vans build team—here to share practical insights straight from the shop floor. From gear reviews to hands-on how-to advice, Ethon brings you the unfiltered perspective of what really works in a van. He breaks things, tests them, and rebuilds with purpose—so you can make smarter decisions about what goes into your home on wheels. Want to ask the crew a question? Join The Drift Facebook Group and tag Ethon.

Kim Lucine
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Meet the Voice: Kim Lucine

Kim is the co-owner and project manager of Drifter Vans. Having worked directly with clients for years, he brings precision, practicality, and an adventurous spirit to every build. Here, he shares the questions he hears most—and the insights he’s gained from helping people turn their vanlife dreams into reality.

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