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Custom camper van fitouts, done at your place. Affordable, local, and built with care.  I fit out vans for simple living and big adventures.  Servicing Perth metro and Regional W.A.

Van at the Ocean

Just One Builder, Crafting Your Van

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At Swan River Vans I come to you with my fully equipped Mobile Work Van.  You do not have to have it parked up at a warehouse not knowing what is happening with your build or waiting in a build que to be serviced.  So whether it is in Regional W.A. or Metro Perth our Mobile Workshop Van is ready to start your Van build journey.  My mobile van workshop is also a home on wheels allowing me to complete jobs not just locally, but anywhere. 

 

What to expect?

I will build a custom van.  I build the right way, so your van will be build for functionality and have a slight industrial look (I don't hide the screws) as I build for the reality of Vanlife, not for an Instagram photo shoot. 

 

So if you are looking for a strong and functional "Rustic" looking van with old world charm, I am your personal van builder.  If your after a glamour van then hire a professional cabinet maker and be prepared to pay a fortune.

 

I build adventure vans this way as:  It keeps your costs down, ensures it is fit for the Australian Outback and your build can be fabricated quicker.   Want a sneak peak at the style you will be getting,  just ask to look inside my Mobile Work Van that also doubles as a campervan or checkout my Facebook feed of some of our recent jobs.  See link below.

 

The "Right Way" (Focus on the Structure - not looks)

 

I focus on structural and electrical integrity above all else. If the bones aren't right, the rest is just expensive firewood. My builds lean into a rugged, rustic, industrial aesthetic—think raw aluminium and natural wood grain—because it's built to work, not just look pretty.

 

Our Structure?

  1. Aluminium framework which is light, strong, and won't rust out in the salt air.  This framing combined with wood ply makes a strong structure that can handle the offgrid adventure lifestyle.

  2. Hybrid Bonding we use a combination of fasteners plus structural adhesive to beat the corrugations.

  3. GVM Management as you need to keep it light to save your fuel and to meet legal requirements.

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Meet the Owner

Owner doing electrical work

Hi, I’m Rodney the founder of Swan River Vans.
I started this business to make van conversions more accessible for everyday people.  I have completed two laps of Australia in various vans I have built.  So I know what is important and what works.

 

Whether you’re chasing freedom on the road or just need a practical setup that works, I focus on keeping things simple, functional, and affordable.

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I handle every job personally and treat your van like my own.

 

On-Site Service  All work is done at your location (with property owner permission). No dropping your van off everyday, no workshop fees, just reliable, mobile service across Perth and surrounds including Regional W.A.

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​📅 Availability Update:

  • Bookings open December 2027   

  • Get a fixed quote, or pay our fixed $149 an hour service fee.

  • Regional WA over 30km from Southern River is $1 per km to place of work and return.  Note we will stay for a max of 5 days to save on  your travel expenses in regional WA. 

  • We will advise you of the travel expense within the qoute should you be outside of our 30km zone from Southern River

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​​Popular Build Options

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  • Timber wall panels

  • Timber roofing

  • Aluminium bed framing

  • Garage space under the bed

  • Sliding drawers

  • Fridge/Freezer installation

  • Fiamma Awnings

  • Starlink (Satellite) mounts

  • Practical cupboard setups

  • 12V lights, fans & electrical wiring

  • Marine ply flooring

  • Electric hot water & pressure pipes

  • Shower design & greywater tanks (internal Only)

  • Sinks & freshwater tanks (Internal Only)

  • Electric water pumps & plumbing

  • MaxxFan vents 

  • Van maintenance & upgrades

  • Solar systems and Lithium Batteries installed

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Every van I work on is tailored to your unique needs — built with care, function, and adventure in mind.

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Checkout our Current Builds in progress on our New Swan River Van's Facebook Page:

 

https://www.facebook.com/swanrivervans/

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