Self Containment
Certifying Authority
Advice on Small Self-contained Campers - for Freedom Camping in New Zealand
email: admin@nzlifestylecamping.com
Ph. 0272469778
NZ Self Containment Certifying Authority
Please scroll down the page to view contact details for our South Island Testing Officers
Please use this directory to help find businesses and testing officers near you and always call ahead and book
TASMAN / MARLBOROUGH
Murray Brown
Tasman / Motueka
p: 027 2432550
Self containment installation and certification
RV Specialties
Nelson
p: 022 6560507
RV service, parts and accessories, appliance servicing
RT Services - Roger Taylor
Nelson
p: 027 2302364
Certifying Plumber and Gasfitter
RV Fella – Charlie Aitken
Nelson
p: 021 2924654
Caravan and Motorhome servicing including self-containment
Jonas Schug
Nelson
p: 021 0270 4044
Self containment testing and service.
Lynette Butler
Self-containment inspection.
Moutere Caravans
Nelson / Upper Moutere
p: 03 543 2668
e: info@mouterecaravans.co.nz
Caravan servicing, repairs and parts
Ray Walker
Marlborough/Blenheim
p: 027 2890520
Deluxe RV
Marlborough/Blenheim
p: 03 927 2216
RV sales and servicing, Parts and self-containment
WEST COAST
Marsden Automotive
Dylan Woolley
Greymouth
p: 02102531248
RV design and build, servicing, , self containment inspections
SOUTH CANTERBURY
Lifestyle Motorhomes Ltd
Ashburton
p: 0800 287284 or 03 308 6627
RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service
A& K Tiny Homes
Ashburton / Chertsey
p: 027 2808899
Heater, Solar and TV needs
Mike MacGregor
Timaru
p: 027 210 0889
Self containment
OTAGO
Peter and Roslyn Scott
Oamaru/ Otago
p: 0220900351
Self containment testing and support
Caravan Connection
Palmerston / Otago
p: 03 4651510
w: www.caravanconnection.co.nz
RV, Caravan service, parts and accessories
PRB Services, Peter Boyce
Christchurch / Canterbury
p: 021 207 8472
Self containment installation and certification
Robert Todd
Dunedin
p: 021 1498546
Self containment testing and support
Jason Dowden
Mosgiel
p: 027 2289181
Self containment testing and support
Mathew Thorpe
Otago/ Queenstown
p: 020 4018 1014
e: matthewthorpe1991@gmail.com
Self containment testing and support
Simon Craggs
Otago/ Wanaka
p: 027 2338269
Self containment testing and CSC expert support
Frank Ryan
Otago/ Wanaka
p: 021 02567085
Self containment testing and support
Campervan builds
Zone 2 - Dan Innes
Otago/ Wanaka
p: 0274260440
w: www.zone2.nz
e: dan@zone2.nz
Campervan build & self containment
Services. CAD design and solar.
Guy Plumbing
Otago/Wanaka
p: 027 4437721
Certifying Plumber and Gasfitter
Go Off The Grid
Jaroslav Richtera
Otago/ Queenstown
p: 0284006415
Self containment testing and support
Tiaki Campers
Queenstown
p: 022 398 8608
Self containment testing and installation.
RV Super Centre
Otago/ Queenstown
p: 03 450 9511 or 027 235 1377
w: www.rvsupercentre.co.nz/queenstown
e: rvscqueenstown@thlonline.com
Campervan sales, service, parts and accessories
CANTERBURY
Cruzar Custom Campervans
Rangiora / North Canterbury
p: 020 4110 5515 or 027 479 6060
w: www.cruzarcustomcampervans.co.nz
e:cruzar.customcampervans@gmail.com
RV design and build, servicing, , solar and 12 volt systems
Oscar & Kitty Waghorn
Rangiora
p: 027 51 67227
e: selfcontained@waghornswood.net.nz
Classic Caravans,
Belfast / Christchurch
p: 022 3638287
e: classiccaravansnz@gmail.com
RV Upholstery specialist, Self containment
Matt and Dan’s Campervans
Christchurch / Redwood
p: 027 7804311
e: dan@mattanddanscampervans.co.nz
www.mattanddanscampervans.co.nz
Self containment certification and campervan builds.
Pulse Compliance Testing
Mike Milne
Christchurch
p: 022 3587246
e: mike@pulsecompliancetesting.co.nz
w: www.pulsecompliancetesting.co.nz
Self containment installation and certification
Thomas Dorikian
Christchurch / Hillmorton
p: 021 02905923
Self containment installation and certification
John Routledge
Christchurch/Papanui
p: 027 4361713
Self containment installation and certification
The Design Coach & Body Company Ltd
Christchurch /Hornby
p: 03 442 442
RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service
The Garage Project
Christchurch
p: 021493246
e: alastair@thegarageproject.co.nz
Off road specialist
Self-containment testing Accessories
JL Coachbuilders Ltd
2/4 Spencerville Road
Christchurch / Kainga
p: 027 3470214
e: jamie@jlcoachbuilderss.co.nz
RV service, parts and accessories,
UK Caravans Ltd
162 Orchard Road.
Christchurch/Harewood
p: 0800 303330
RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service
Want This – Damien Huk
Christchurch
p: 021 02608181
w: www.facebook.com/chistchurchcampers
Campervan sales and fit outs.
RV Solutions
Christchurch
p: 027 4920107
RV service, repairs, parts and accessories.
David Legge
Christchurch
p: 0276717681
Self containment inspections
Infinity Caravans & Motorhomes
Christchurch
p: 0800 115120
e: daniel@infinitycaravans.co.nz
Caravan Sales, parts and service
Rolleston RV Gas & Plumbing Services
Christchurch/Rolleston
p: 022 0612025
Certifying Plumber and Gasfitter
Tourism and Travel
Christchurch/Rolleston
p: 021 2780030
Self containment and campervan Rental
Rolleston Caravans
Rolleston / Christchurch
p: 03 9725433 or 021 2692696
w: www.rollestoncaravans.co.nz
e: sales@rollestoncaravans.co.nz
Caravan Sales, servicing and repairs.
Christchurch RV Centre
Christchurch/Rolleston
p: 03 343 3643
RV sales, service, parts and accessories, appliance service
UCC Motorhomes and Caravans
Christchurch/Rolleston
p: 03 3497747 or 021 658116
RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service
John Heasley - Construction and Plumbing Services
Canterbury / Methven
p: 027 4579878
Self containment installation and certification
SOUTHLAND
Caravanland
Southland / Invercargill
p: 0800 444 455
Caravan sales, service, parts and accessories
The Camper Man Ltd
David McIntyre
Southland / Mobile
p: 0212683633
Self containment certification and support
Autobarn RV
Southland / Invercargill
p: 021 373951
Caravan sales, service, parts and accessories
What is Certified Self Containment?
A certified self contained vehicle is designed to completely meet the ablutionary and sanitary needs of the occupants (including water for drinking and cooking) for a minimum of three days without requiring any external services or discharging any waste.
A self containment checklist must be signed off by an approved self containment vehicle inspector.
Once your vehicle has been certified a copy of the test sheet should be emailed to csc@nzlifestylecamping.com for final checking and issue. Please allow 5 working days for delivery of your final documentation
NZLC Processing and issue fees.( The vehicle inspector fee will be additional to this)
- Green Warrant - May require vehicle modifications in most cases
- Recognised for legislated freedom camping
$ 75.00 - NZLC Processing and issue fee
+ $120.00 - PGDB Levy
$195.00
- Blue Warrant - Not recognised for defined 'freedom camping'.
$ 48.00 - Can have a portable toilet 4 year certification
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