About us

The overlanding dream started decades ago. Myself and my wife came from teenage years spent camping out with friends. After we married, our love for adventure took is around the world and exploring more of Africa together. Our first kitted out rig was a Landcruiser – something big enough for the family. Double rooftop tents and all our belongings stacked in Ammo boxes. With the kids in toe, we explored everywhere we could. Testing the vehicles capabilities and enjoying the rugged outdoors life.

Our switch to motorhomes was due to the desire for a simpler setup. Trips needed months of planning, weeks of prepping and days of packing and unpacking on the road. We wanted something with less camping admin, something easier which allowed us more freedom to travel more. The first motorhomes we built was an Iveco Daily, we loved it. We loved it so much we wanted to share it so others could experience it too. Southern Africa Roadtrippers started in 2016. We had a fleet of motorhomes and bukkies with rooftop tents. Our vehicle’s were rented to foreigners and locals wanting to explore Africa in very much the same way we do.

With hundreds of trips under our belt for both ourselves and our customers, we learned valuable lessons in building durable Motorhomes and 4×4 trucks that last in a demanding vehicle rental fleet traveling in all road conditions in Southern Africa. This also includes; Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Swaziland. After closing down our rental fleet in 2020, we focused on building the perfect motorhome for our clients. Our company shifted to custom work and with the struggle to produce builds that actually worked in the African environment and appealed to customers desires. We decided to forgo that approach and move towards proven layouts that have been tried and tested. Our layout designs are proven to work best for the type of camping we enjoy.

Where we are now, is moving towards exporting our motorhomes around the world. We are building bigger and better rigs. Looking towards our largest build yet, an 8 meter Expedition Truck. Our manufacturing process is based on years in the industry and trying new things. We look towards builds that best suit the Southern Africa environment, terrain and climate.

At our core, our dream is to provide you with a motorhome that can handle basic 4×4 terrain, we want a space you feel safe in, where you can wake up leisurely and entertain friends, we want you to feel proud of your achievements exploring all that Africa has to offer no matter what age you are.

We never want to stop traveling this lovely continent we call home. We want to do it in comfort and without hassle. We prefer traveling Africa in motorhomes because you only live once…

Shaun Sale, Owner

Why choose us to build your dream motorhome?

Build your dream adventure vehicle! Whether it’s a rugged 4×4 Expedition overland truck, luxury motorhome, or stylish 4×4 Sprinter van we certainly would like to make your dream a reality. We offer proven layouts on various vehicle makes, including the popular Iveco Daily 4×4, Iveco Eurocargo, IVECO Trakker 4×4, MERC 4X4 Trucks, Man 4×4 truck, Mercedes Sprinter 4×4, Isuzu 4×4, Unimog  &  Ford Ranger 4×4 vehicles.

SA Roadtrippers Motorhome Builds is a registered vehicle MIB facility (manufacturer, Importer, Builder ) and an Iveco homologated motorhome builder. With years of experience in constructing GRP boxes of diverse types and configurations, our team has acquired valuable expertise through building our fleet of rental motorhomes and custom vehicles for our clients. We provide field-tested, reliable electrical solutions for your Motorhome, utilizing quality marine fittings, Victron components, Ctek charging systems, and high-efficiency Shingled Solar Panels. We understand the potential pitfalls of incorrectly specified or poorly installed electrical systems, and we take pride in delivering hassle-free electrical solutions.

We are proud to offer you a superior lightweight expedition quality motorhome box, with unmatched strength, complete with our Expedition range of quality European-style double-glazed glass windows, Expedition Doors, Hatches, roof Skylights, and Roof hatches,

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions about our builds. Click the images below.

UNIMOG Motorhome

Iveco Daily Motorhome

Isuzu NPS300 Motorhome

Expedition Trucks Motorhome Conversion

Single cab Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Conversion

Mercedes Sprinter van/ VW Crafter Conversion

1. General Questions

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A: Our workshop is located in Cape Town, South Africa. 9 Cradick Cl, Parow Industrial, Cape Town, 7500

A. Unfortunately we do not. However if you follow our social media, we attend expo’s with some of our vehicles throughout the year in other provinces.

A: Yes

A: No, we do not offer motorhome rental services for any of our builds. This includes “borrowing” a demo to try it out before purchasing one for yourself.

A: No we do not.

A: Pricing varies depending on size, placement of products on your motorhome build, and what vehicle upgrades are chosen. Please request a quote to find out the price of the specific build you have in mind. We will forward you the starting price.

2. Manufacturing Process

A: Our proven designs take approximately 3 months from the date our clients vehicle is delivered to our workshop and their deposit is reflected on our account. Custom layouts will take longer to complete.

A: We would prefer for clients to arrange a booking with us – rather than drop in.

A: Yes we can.

A: No. We don’t provide conversion services directly on the vehicle cab itself. However, if a client brings in a left-hand-drive vehicle, we can build a motorhome using it. Nonetheless, we do not handle the driving conversion ourselves.

3. Build Questions

A: Yes, we can build a motorhome box for most compatible 4×4 vehicle types.

A. Yes, modules can be swapped out to meet your preference.

A. Yes we can accommodate.

4. Technical Questions

A: An explanation on correct tyre pressure by “Lord Muck” can be viewed on this Facebook post HERE