By Sunny Lane | The Drift Some people plan their way into vanlife. Spreadsheets. Timelines. Years of research. Heather Sossoman didn't have that kind of time. The Moment Everything Shifted "The last ten years of my life have been really hard," Heather tells me. "Raising three kids on my own, carrying that weight—and then I lost my younger brother suddenly." She pauses. "That loss completely altered my perspective. The reality that none of us are guaranteed tomorrow hit home i

By Paul Domish – The Drift | For those who see life as an adventure in motion Some people take vacations to unwind. Others take journeys to transform. At Drifter, I’ve met people who don’t just dream of adventure — they design their lives around it. More and more, I’m watching future owners use a luxury custom campervan  as a way to explore where they might live next — not by reading reviews or scrolling real-estate sites, but by living the experience firsthand. They wake up

By Paul Domish | Drifter Vans We See It All the Time Someone decides to sell their house to live in a van  and step into a new kind of freedom — a custom-built campervan designed to take them wherever they want to go. It’s bold. It’s exciting. It’s life-changing. But there’s always that awkward middle part — the “where do I live while my van is being built?” phase. It’s a common challenge in the house to vanlife transition . If you’re like some of our clients at Drifter Vans,

Written by Sunny Lane, When Tess started travel nursing in 2015, the adventure was real. New cities, new hospitals, new mountain ranges to explore on her days off. But behind the highlight reel, something important was missing. “Every three to six months I packed up and moved into yet another apartment,” she says. “Furnished with other people’s things, filled with memories that weren’t mine. I loved the adventure of travel nursing, but deep down, I never felt like I had a tru

By Sunny Lane, for The Drift Not every journey starts with a dramatic leap. Some begin with a slow realization, a whispered idea that keeps circling back until it becomes something real. For Mallory and Matt , that moment happened in 2020. The world was shifting. Their jobs went fully remote. And instead of staying in place, they chose to go—all in. “We figured, if we could work from anywhere,” Mallory said, “why not actually go anywhere?” A Life Built on the Road What began

Written by Tessa Wilde What Full-Time Vanlifers Should Know About Residency, Taxes, and Staying Connected There’s a question nearly every full-time van-lifer asks themselves—sometimes before the first mile, sometimes after their fifth state line: Where do I legally live now? Even if your heart lives on the road, your license, insurance, taxes, and mail still need a legal home base. At Drifter Vans, we’ve walked through this with dozens of clients who’ve left their traditional

Thinking about hitting the road in your dream van but torn between a custom conversion and a pre-manufactured RV? In this post, Kim breaks down the pros and cons—from price and timeline to quality and customization. If you're after a build that feels truly like home and reflects your lifestyle down to the last detail, custom might be your answer. At Driftervans, no two vans are the same—just like no two adventures are.

A portable composting toilet is a game-changer for van life—clean, eco-friendly, and off-grid ready. It’s low-maintenance, odor-resistant, and eliminates the need for black tanks or public restrooms. For those seeking freedom, privacy, and practicality on the road, it’s one of the smartest upgrades you can make.

A custom camper van is more than a vehicle—it’s an investment in freedom, comfort, and how you live. Built around your needs and style, every detail is purposeful. Unlike off-the-shelf options, a custom build offers true functionality, lasting quality, and the freedom to roam—your way.

Forget flowers and chocolates—this Valentine’s Day, give the gift of adventure. A custom camper van turns every getaway into a romantic escape, built for connection, comfort, and life on the road. For couples who crave experiences over things, it’s the ultimate expression of love and freedom.

Design a van that moves with you. From off-grid power to personalized layouts, a custom RV van build offers the freedom to choose every detail. Whether you're chasing remote trails or weekend escapes, it's adventure—your way.