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Smokey Bobby

Wakapuaka

Owned by Nick

Responds reliably

Rental type:

Motorhome

Berth:

Sleeps 2

Hire type:

Drive

Pet policy:

Pet friendly

Self contained:

Self contained

Say hello to Smokey Bobby! An ex Japanese school bus. Imported just after the millennium, it has been transformed into our home on four wheels. This is the super cruiser motorhome of NZ. We have spent three years building and now after a two month roadtrip we are ready to share our dream with other like-minded travellers. Fun and easy to drive it feels more like a large van than a bus (yay, no special licence needed). When we say large van there is one point to take in to consideration and that is the height of the van which is 1.7m so a little bendy on the back for tall people! Personally, we have gotten used to this as we find in a motorhome most of the time you are sitting or lying down (we are average height 175cm) Cruising speed is 85km/h but with all Bobby's windows you wouldn't want to go faster anyway. As you will find, Aotearoa is a country best travelled at a pace that you can take in all the views. You will soon get used to being passed regularly but NZ has plenty of passing lanes that will help you go with the flow. Green sticker self contained means you can park up for free all over Aotearoas freedom camping areas and sleep at some of the most remarkable landscapes in the world all in the comfort of Bobby! No bed assembly to do with a double at the back and insect curtains in the back windows to keep sandflies out. Fold away table and lots of storage for everything you need for a sweet summer roadtrip. Large roof racks capable of storing half a dozen surfboards and a bike rack. We are happy to supply soft top surfboards and a single speed bicycle for no extra charge. Huge lithium battery and double solar panels means you will never run out of electricity via USB as well as keeping the massive, 65L, fridge cool (it can also be switch for freezer) and we have installed a high quality sound system to play all the NZ reggae you want. We named the bus after Bob Marley due to it's Reggae paintjob which is original JDM :) but honestly we have thought about renaming to "The Smile Maker" as every where you go people point and smile and she is received well wherever you go! We have had so many great times in Bobby so far and we think it's only right that we can share the experience with others. Bobby the smile maker can't wait to meet you!! Thanks, Cindy and Nick

The important stuff

  • Minimum hirer age is 25 years
  • Valid full licence required to drive
  • Pets are allowed
  • Sleeps 2 inside the van
  • Van has manual transmission
  • Van has 0 seat belts
  • Van is 7.01 m (23 feet) long and 1.75 m (5.7 feet) high
  • 3 day minimum hire
  • Pick up your van from Wakapuaka
  • Off road is not allowed

About the motorhome

Make
Nissan
Model
Civilian
Year
1989
Length
23.00 ft
Height
1.75 m
Berths
2 internal
Fuel type
Diesel

Amenities

  • Basic pantry
  • Bike rack
  • Camping table and chairs
  • Coffee and tea
  • Cutlery and plates
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Solar panels
  • Stereo
  • Air conditioner
  • Annex
  • Awning
  • Bbq
  • Coffee machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas bottle
  • Heating
  • Microwave
  • Reversing camera
  • Satellite tv
  • Shower
  • Shower & toilet
  • Toilet
  • Tv
  • Wheelchair access

Linen

  • Linen included

Safety Information

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire blanket
  • Smoke detector
  • Gps tracker

Location

Nick's Motorhome is located in Wakapuaka.

Exact location information is provided after the booking has been confirmed.


Availability

March to April 2026

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Hiring rules

  • Hirer must be 25 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee
From $175.00 per day
Service fee
$10.00

Cancellations

Flexible

  • Cancel earlier than 10 days before the start of the booking and receive a full credit. Refunds available upon request (less any admin fees) and may take up to 30 days to process.
  • Cancel between 4 and 10 days before the start of the booking and receive 90% credit. Booking fees will not be credited.
  • Cancellations less than 4 days before the start of booking will not be eligible for any credit or refund.

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1 review

5.0
  • Sam
    5.0

    We had the most amazing 12 days in Smokey Bobby. The van has an awesome set up with everything you need and the solar set up means you never have to plug in while still having all the luxury of charging, a good size refrigerator, and lights for nighttime. Smokey is a head turner and everyone loves to see it drive by and it makes for a truly unique experience, much more personal than all the other campers out there. Smokey became our little home on wheels and we were so sad for our time to end, we felt like we could have stayed forever. The trip was a true disconnect from the world allowing us to appreciate the smaller things in life and enjoy some serious quality time together while seeing some of the most beautiful places in the world and smokey fit the vibe perfectly. Cooking set up was easy and sink and water system was also a breeze to use, refill, and dump. I am 183cm and fit in the bed perfectly. Even though it is a bus it drives like a van and may not be the fastest on the road but thats expected with an older vehicle. Nick was super helpful and responsive and would 100% rent from him again.


About the owner

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Owned by NickMember since February 2025
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