Our Services
Custom Vehicle Conversions
Motorhome, RV, Bus & Van Refit & Conversion Services
If you have a vehicle that requires additional equipment installed for work or pleasure we can help you design a layout which will maximise your usable space in a creative and functional way. Whether it is for custom interior storage, commercial applications and appliance installation we have the expertise to find an effective solution for you.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT WE CAN BUILD IT
Auckland RV & van conversion experts
As custom craftsmen we pride ourselves on the luxury interiors, the finish and workmanship that goes into each and every one of our vehicle conversions.
- Food trucks
- Library buses
- Drainage inspection vans
- Bus to motorhome conversions
- Mobile medical / health stations
- Ice Cream vans
- Coffee carts
- RV restorations
Take a look at the video to see our latest conversion in action — a Mercedes Sprinter van transformed into a fully equipped mobile medical unit. Then scroll down to our gallery for more photos and details of this build and other vehicle conversions by Dan and the team.
Motorhome Conversions & Van Custom Fit-Outs — Frequently Asked Questions
We take on the full spectrum — from complete bus and van conversions through to partial fit-outs, interior alterations, and custom modifications. That includes motorhome and campervan conversions, bus fit-outs, interior redesigns of existing motorhomes, and specialist commercial builds such as medical and mobile service vehicles. If you can sketch it on the back of a napkin, chances are Dan and the team can build it — bring us your idea and we’ll tell you honestly what’s achievable.
Yes. Fitting out existing buses and vans is one of our core services. We’ll start by inspecting your vehicle to make sure it’s structurally sound and suitable for what you have in mind, then work with you on a design that makes the most of the space. Before you buy a donor vehicle, it’s worth giving Dan a call — a quick chat can save you from purchasing something that will fight you the whole way through the build.
Both. Alongside our motorhome and campervan work, we’ve completed specialist commercial fit-outs — including a fully equipped medical van. The same skills that go into a luxury motorhome interior (custom joinery, clever space planning, quality cabinetry built to handle life on the road) translate directly to mobile clinics, service vehicles, and other working vehicles. If you have a commercial project in mind, talk it through with Dan — we enjoy the unusual ones.
Our team’s background is custom boat building — decades of it. Boat builders are trained to make beautiful, hard-wearing interiors fit perfectly into curved, moving, space-limited environments, which is exactly what a motorhome is. It’s why our trademark wooden joinery interiors have become recognised throughout the New Zealand motorhome scene. Every fit-out is designed and built in-house by qualified tradesmen, not assembled from flat-pack modules. Come and see the workmanship for yourself — Dan’s always happy to show visitors through the workshop.
It starts with a conversation about how you’ll actually use the vehicle — how many people, how long off-grid, what you can’t live without. From there we develop a layout and design with you, agree the specification and pricing, and then the team gets building. You’re welcome to be as involved as you like along the way. The best first step is to contact Dan with your ideas, your vehicle details (if you have one), and any inspiration photos you’ve collected.
It genuinely depends — a partial interior alteration is a very different project from a full bus conversion, and choices like appliances, off-grid power, and finishes all move the number. Rather than publish misleading ballparks, we prefer to talk through your project and give you a realistic estimate based on what you actually want. Send Dan an outline of your project and he’ll give you an honest steer on budget before you commit to anything.
Build times vary with the scope of the project and our current workshop schedule. Partial fit-outs and alterations may take a few weeks; full conversions are typically a matter of months. Once we’ve agreed your design and specification, we’ll give you a realistic timeframe and keep you updated throughout the build. Demand for build slots is steady, so if you have a target date in mind, get in touch with Dan early.
Yes. All our work is carried out to C.O.F. standard by qualified tradesmen, and we build with compliance in mind from the design stage — electrical, gas, water, and structural work all done properly and ready for certification. If you’re unsure what certification your project needs (self-containment, electrical WoF, gas certification), Dan can walk you through exactly what applies.
We can design and build to meet New Zealand’s self-containment requirements, including fresh and waste water capacity and toilet facilities, so you can enjoy freedom camping with the right certification. If you’re upgrading an older vehicle to meet the current rules, talk to Dan about what’s involved before you start.
Absolutely — you don’t need a full conversion to work with us. Interior alterations and redesigns are a big part of what we do: new layouts, replacement cabinetry, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, additional berths, or simply refreshing tired joinery to Platinum standard. We can also handle exterior modifications, structural steelwork, and repaints while the vehicle is with us. If your motorhome no longer suits how you travel, bring it in and Dan will help you reimagine it.
Yes — we can supply and fit all accessories as part of a build or as standalone work. e.g. solar and lithium battery systems, satellite/Starlink, awnings, air conditioning, heating (diesel/gas), reversing cameras, towbars. Because it’s all fitted in-house, everything is integrated properly into the vehicle rather than bolted on as an afterthought. Tell Dan what you’re trying to achieve — long weekends or full-time off-grid living — and the team will spec a setup to match.
We’re on the Hibiscus Coast, north of Auckland, approx 10 minutes off State Highway 1. We’d genuinely encourage you to visit before committing to a project — seeing our joinery and build quality in person tells you more than any website can. Give Dan a call to arrange a time, and bring your ideas with you.
Yes. Fitting out existing buses and vans is one of our core services. We’ll start by inspecting your vehicle to make sure it’s structurally sound and suitable for what you have in mind, then work with you on a design that makes the most of the space. Before you buy a donor vehicle, it’s worth giving Dan a call — a quick chat can save you from purchasing something that will fight you the whole way through the build.
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We provide quality craftsmanship in all our custom work. We work direct with the public or with other contractors in commercial and residential projects. Give us a call to discuss how we can help you. We are happy to discuss costs and give you a quote or an initial estimate.
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Email: info@platinummotorhomes.co.nz
Best contact hours are between 9am-5pm.
Unit 3, 37-41 David Sidwell Pl, Whangaparaoa 0932
