# Drifter: Inside Our Compact Adventure Van Model

> Go inside the Drifter, our compact Sprinter 144 adventure van with Victron power, a full kitchen, four-season climate control, and clever hidden storage.

Page: https://beachsidecustomvans.com/the-drifter-inside-our-compact-adventure-van-model/ (updated 2026-09-25)

Some vans are designed in a spreadsheet. Drifter was forged on the road. What started as a one-off custom build in our Jacksonville shop quickly became one of the most talked-about vans we’ve ever produced, and it performed so well that we made it a permanent part of our 2026 spec lineup.

## What the article covers
- Why a Compact Adventure Van?
- The Power System: Built to Stay Off-Grid
- The Kitchen: Small Footprint, Full Capability
- Water and Bathroom: Simple, Smart, Self-Contained
- Climate Control for Every Season
- Hidden Features and Smart Storage
- Built for the Trail: Exterior Features
- Who Is the Drifter For?
- See the Drifter for Yourself

## Next step
- The 2027 models: Oasis from $195,000 (https://beachsidecustomvans.com/oasis/), Drifter from $140,000 (https://beachsidecustomvans.com/drifter/), Gamer Van from $195,000 (https://beachsidecustomvans.com/gamer-van/).
- Vans for sale now: https://beachsidecustomvans.com/vans-for-sale/
- Contact Beachside Custom Vans: https://beachsidecustomvans.com/contact/, (954) 309-0195, alex@beachsidecustomvans.com. Shop: 1545 Main St #100, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, shop visits by appointment.

## About Beachside Custom Vans
- Beachside Custom Vans: Semi-custom and fully custom Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper vans, built by hand in Atlantic Beach, Florida, since 2021.
- 55+ full builds and 220+ vans worked on since 2021.
- Google rating: 5.0 from 57 reviews.
- Shop: 1545 Main St #100, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Shop visits by appointment.