Frontline Campervans

Background

Frontline Campervans was established in the late 1980s by Peter Farrugia and Jeffery Verhagen. Over four thousand Frontline campervans have been built and sold since then, with a large majority still touring Australia today. The company has been in operation for nearly 40 years, making it one of Australia’s longest-running campervan conversion specialists.

Frontline currently builds approximately three vans per week at its factory in Brookvale, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Their conversions are based on popular commercial van platforms including the Toyota HiAce, Volkswagen Transporter, and Renault Trafic. Every new campervan receives an Australian Compliance plate approval, with full pull testing on seating and seat belts, which is a differentiator in the campervan market.

Ownership & Structure

Frontline Camper Conversions Pty Ltd operates from Brookvale, New South Wales. The company was co-founded by Peter Farrugia and Jeffery Verhagen and has remained an independent, specialist operation focused exclusively on campervan conversions.

Manufacturing

All Frontline campervans are built at their factory in Brookvale, Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Production runs at approximately three vans per week, with wait times of 6 months or more common due to demand. The company takes standard commercial vans (HiAce, VW Transporter, Renault Trafic) and converts them into fully equipped campervans with compliance plate approval. The attention to safety standards, including full pull testing on seating and seat belts, is a notable feature of their manufacturing process.

Market Position

Frontline sits in the premium campervan conversion segment. Pricing starts at approximately $85,500 for their HiAce campervan, placing them at the higher end of the campervan market. Their long operating history (nearly 40 years, 4,000+ builds) and safety compliance focus are key differentiators. The 6-month wait time reflects sustained demand.