AERIE Adventure Topper vs Vagabond Drifter

Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing

AERIE Adventure Topper
AERIE Adventure Topper

Soaring Eagle Campers

Wedge
Vagabond Drifter
Vagabond Drifter

Vagabond Outdoors

Wedge
Pricing
Base MSRP$8,500$12,000
Loaded MSRP$14,000$18,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight350 lbs350 lbs
Wet Weight450 lbs
Min Payload Needed500 lbs500 lbs
Min Truck ClassMidsizeMidsize
Fits Short BedYesYes
TailgateKeep TailgateKeep Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps22
Bed TypeFullFull
OrientationNorth-SouthEast-West
Kitchen
KitchenNoNo
Cooktop Burners00
FridgeNone
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomNoneNone
ShowerNoneNone
ToiletNoneNone
Water System
Fresh Water0 gal
Gray Water
Hot WaterNone
Electrical
Solar100W100W
Battery TypeLithiumLithium
Battery Capacity50Ah100Ah
Inverter300W
Shore Power
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceNoNo
Furnace BTU
A/CNoNo
A/C BTU
Season Rating3-Season
R-ValueR-6
Construction
ShellAluminumAluminum
FrameAluminumAluminum
Dimensions
Interior Height36"54"
Overall Length72"
Overall Width66"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time2 min2 min
People Needed11
Jack Type

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is lighter, the AERIE Adventure Topper or Vagabond Drifter?

The Vagabond Drifter is lighter at 350 lbs dry weight, which is 0 lbs less than the AERIE Adventure Topper.

Which costs less, the AERIE Adventure Topper or Vagabond Drifter?

The AERIE Adventure Topper starts at $8,500, which is $3,500 less than the Vagabond Drifter at $12,000.