Aust. Volkswagen Campervan/Motorhome List

[aSimpleLife]

Here's a few more pics;

[aSimpleLife]

And finally, a couple more;

[T45LV10]

Can I ask what you paid for the fit out mate?

[aSimpleLife]

Hi T45LV10
Have sent you a PM with the pricing

[Zebt]

Desperately searching for a company in NSW (i'm in Sydney) that will do a SWB pop top on my T5.1
There's on up in QLD but can't afford the time off work.

[Syncrotek]

Maybe try PRORV, on the Central Coast, you'll have to look up the number, or ring Macron on the Central Coast also,
I think they're listed here.

[AngusM]

Professional fit outs can be so expensive and once you have travelled for a while there are always things you would do differently. As a slightly different perspective about 4 years ago I did a lap of Australia. I bought a Ford Transit van and did a basic fit out myself with a carpenter friend. If I did it again or if anyone asked I would probably do it even more simply. It's amazing how little you actually need. I'd suggest get some really nice camping beds (single or double), couple of camping chairs, a fold up table, a $20 portable camp stove, plastic tubs to store things in, and if you are feeling really keen then get a second battery with a converter. With this you can run a camp fridge, charge laptops and phones, and most important thing for me was I could run a normal fan all night so I didn't die in the heat while up north. One tip is to try and leave the outside of the van stock. No awnings or pop top. Meant I could park and stay ANYWHERE and never got hassled by rangers. Cars and vans next to mine were moved on, and I was never hassled. I also went a few steps further and limo tinted it AND security tinted it so up north no one could smash and grab. I also had fly wire with magnets and curtains with magnets I would attach to front windows so I could leave them rolled down at night without all the mozzies coming in. Did all the insulation behind the panels etc but probably not really needed. Lots more, but doing it myself was great fun (and I have basically no skills in this area).

When I did my Transit van I just parked in the Bunnings car park and kept going in and out as I thought of something else and built it there

[aSimpleLife]

Hi AngusM. Thanks for sharing your experience. I like the incognito look too. And I had read other posts here about not needing much for camping and I agree with that as well, although my camping days may be well behind me. I don't have the confidence to tackle fitting out vehicles myself nor the time and being a business expense makes it easier. I got what I wanted and if it all goes to plan this'll be my first and last van. I see you are using your T5 as your office as well. Works great for me and I am heading towards 4 years now. Time flys. Good luck with your own project.

[Dubswin]

and also...

Another entry for your list would be:

Discoverer Campervans at ALBION PARK RAIL - and now also at TWEED HEADS SOUTH, both in NSW.

cheers, Dubswin.

Here's a list of Motorhome & Motorhome Conversion companies that can/could convert your VW Transporters T4 & T5, LT Series & Crafter into a camper.


TRAKKA Motorhomes, Campervans and Campers for touring Australia and New Zealand
T5 based Campers
Trakkadu
Trakkadu Black Magic
Trakkadu with 4Motion
Trakkadu with 4Motion & Off Road Pak
LT Series based Campers Motorhomes
Jabiru
Sandpiper

Ballina Campervan & Motorhome Centre | Campers | RV's | BCMC
LT Series based Campers Motorhomes
Wattle
Boronia

Frontline Camper Conversions Pty Ltd | Est. 1987 – Brookvale
T5 based Campers
Freedom
Adventurer

T4 based Campers
Freedom
Adventurer

KEA Motorhomes Australia - new and used motorhomes for sale
T5 based Campers
T5 Kea Camper

[Zebt]

Still trying to get my T5 2011 SWB Transporter pop topped, have approached a few companies but nobody seems too keen, happy to part my money!!!

[aSimpleLife]

Yes I had the same problem here in Melbourne with trying to get it fitted out (not a pop top).
After almost 2 years I travelled to northern NSW just to get it done...and glad I did.
So sorry I can't help...just provide sympathy.

[Zebt]

Finally got my SWB van Pop Topped.
It was done by Discoverer Campervans in Albion Park Rail NSW. They go by a few names but google will find it. In my opinion they currently do the best value vans if you can't stretch to a Trakka. They are certainly cheaper and much much better than Frontline in the accessories and quality of product, they use UK equipment for the cabinets and roof, the list of included items is better for less. This is purely my opinion as to what you want in a camper as I guess it varies. PM me for more info on my roof. They now advertise roof only work for both SWB and LWB. My next step is freight in Evomotion Designs cabinets and hob/sink, Eberspacher is about to go in, just making the brackets. 2 x 100w solar panels for the roof, Joolca hot water/shower unit to mount in the back, swivel seats done. Using the bed up top for sleeping. Final cost will be around 20K including Fiamma F45 awning. I've done and will do almost all the work myself.

[Craigs902]

I've found a few also.
VW Transporter T6 - Dove Camper Conversions

Achtung Camper Campervan Conversions

Go VW 2 + 2B T5 TRANSPORTER - DIESEL FOR HIRE OR SALE | Motorhome Rental Western Australia

Campervans Australia - Find New and Used Campervans for sale

Or just a pop top.

Welcome - Southern Spirt Campervans - true custom build RV's

[Craigs902]

There is a new guy on the block based at Coolum called Wanderlust Campers. This one is a bit different to the others i've had a look at and is still in the development stage, but still a very nice van once he gets it right.

Wanderlust Campers VW T5 & T6 Camper van conversions

[Bryn23]

There is a new guy on the block based at Coolum called Wanderlust Campers. This one is a bit different to the others i've had a look at and is still in the development stage, but still a very nice van once he gets it right.

Wanderlust Campers VW T5 & T6 Camper van conversions

The bed and seating system looks good.