Bespoke Leisure is a premium Northern Irish campervan converter with VW Qualified Converter status and Whole Vehicle Type Approval. The company's heritage in vehicle electronics and luxury coachbuilding informs its technically advanced conversions.
The range centres on the Bespoke Explore series across multiple platforms:
VW Transporter T7 — 2.0 TDI in 110 PS manual or 150 PS automatic.
Ford Transit Custom — Trend and Limited specifications with manual or automatic options.
Ford Tourneo Custom — 2.0 TDI 170 PS automatic for enhanced comfort.
Ford Transit Custom PHEV — 2.5L 232 PS petrol hybrid for gasless off-grid capability.
The premium Bespoke Edition VW Crafter offers a larger format with Corian worktops, Amtico flooring, 300Ah lithium battery, Victron 2000W inverter and bespoke touchscreen control display.
Bespoke Leisure has pioneered gasless campervan technology in the UK, using electric heating and induction cooking powered by substantial lithium battery systems.
Bespoke Leisure traces its origins to 2001, initially established as a vehicle electronics and bespoke car audio integration company. The team's technical expertise led them into luxury coachbuilding from 2005, manufacturing sleeper coaches for the music industry.
This coachbuilding heritage naturally evolved into campervan conversions from around 2015, leveraging decades of vehicle fitting and construction expertise. The company was formally registered as Bespoke Leisure Ltd in 2017.
Based in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the company restructured in 2024, now operating under Bespoke Services NI. The business holds prestigious credentials including VW Qualified Converter status (one of only six UK companies) and Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the latest Ford Transit Custom and VW Transporter T7.
Type Approval credentials — holds Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) for Ford Transit Custom and VW T7, the only converter with this distinction for both platforms.
VW Qualified Converter — one of only six UK companies holding this prestigious Volkswagen recognition.
Gasless off-grid technology — pioneered campervans that operate entirely without gas, using electric heating, induction cooking and lithium battery power.
Coachbuilding heritage — background in luxury sleeper coach construction for the music industry informs premium build quality.
If regulatory approval matters — WVTA and VW Qualified Converter status provide the highest confidence in safety and compliance.
If you want gasless off-grid capability — Bespoke Leisure's electric heating and induction cooking eliminate gas dependency entirely.
If you want a PHEV campervan — the Ford Transit Custom PHEV conversion combines hybrid driving with electric camping.
If premium build quality is essential — coachbuilding heritage and Type Approval standards ensure exceptional construction.
Premium pricing — Type Approved quality and high specifications command significant prices.
Northern Ireland location — based in Ballymena, requiring travel or shipping for mainland UK buyers.
Recent company restructuring — 2024 dissolution and re-formation may concern some buyers.
Relatively new to campervans — while coachbuilding heritage is strong, campervan focus began around 2015.
Small production volume — boutique converter with limited annual output.
Check the base vehicle thoroughly — whether VW or Ford, verify full dealer service history and mechanical condition.
Verify Type Approval documentation — Bespoke Leisure's WVTA status should be evidenced in the vehicle documentation.
Test the electrical systems — lithium battery, Victron inverter and touchscreen controls are sophisticated systems requiring verification.
If PHEV, test hybrid system — verify battery health, charging capability and electric range.
- Check base vehicle full dealer service history
- Verify Whole Vehicle Type Approval documentation
- Test engine and drivetrain condition
- If PHEV check hybrid battery health
- If PHEV test charging system
- Test lithium leisure battery capacity
- Test Victron inverter operation
- Test touchscreen control system
- Test electric heating system
- Test induction hob if fitted
- Conduct comprehensive damp check
- Check all window and door seals
- Test pop-top mechanism if fitted
- Test water system hot and cold
- Run fridge on all modes
- Test all 12V and 240V circuits
- Inspect interior build quality
- Check Corian worktop if fitted
- Check current MOT and advisory history
- Test drive for mechanical condition
Bespoke Leisure provides manufacturer warranty on new conversions, backed by their Type Approval credentials and VW Qualified Converter status.
For used purchases, verify warranty status directly with Bespoke Leisure in Ballymena. Note the 2024 company restructuring when checking warranty provenance.
OakTree Motorhomes offer up to three years of RAC-backed warranty for additional protection.
When buying a used Bespoke Leisure, look for a dealer that offers an independent warranty backed by a provider like the RAC. This means your warranty remains valid even if the dealer ceases trading. OakTree Motorhomes offer up to three years of RAC-backed warranty, covering the average ownership period.