
Drivelodge
Campervan Converter in Keighley, West Yorkshire
Drivelodge is a Yorkshire-based specialist in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-top and elevating roofs for campervan conversions.
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About Drivelodge
Drivelodge, operating as Waring Industries, T/A Drivelodge, is a highly experienced UK company specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-top and elevating roofs for campervan conversions. Founded in 1994 by David and Joanne Waring, the business originated from David's personal passion for building motorhomes for family holidays. What began as a hobby in a textile mill in Skipton, Yorkshire, quickly evolved into a dedicated enterprise. The company has since grown significantly, moving to a purpose-built facility in Crosshills in 2020 to streamline production and accommodate increasing demand. With over 30 years of expertise, Drivelodge has developed roofs for more than 100 different base models, establishing a strong reputation for quality and ingenuity within the campervan community.
The company's distinctive approach is rooted in its family values and a deep understanding of van life. David, the founder, remains hands-on in roof design, while his sons, James and Joseph, manage the commercial and manufacturing aspects, respectively. This blend of generational knowledge and modern business acumen ensures that every roof is precisely designed, engineered, and tested to complement the aesthetics and functionality of the base van. Drivelodge prides itself on its commitment to quality, offering a 5-year standard guarantee on its products, reflecting its confidence in durability and performance. Their roofs are proudly built in Yorkshire, maintaining a strong local heritage.
Drivelodge offers a range of roof conversions, including front-elevating roofs for popular models like the Volkswagen T5 & T6 (SWB and LWB), Ford Transit Custom (SWB and LWB), and Renault Trafic (SWB and LWB). They also provide a rear-elevating roof for the Land Rover Defender 110 and a high-top roof for the Toyota Vellfire/Alphard 20 Series. Customers can opt for factory installation at their Crosshills facility or choose from a network of approved UK fitters. The company is currently developing a configurator tool to allow customers to filter by make and model, select roof types, and customize builds with additional features and accessories, further enhancing their service offering.
What Customers Say
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We have used Drivelodge to install roofs for several of our hire vehicles. They have performed exceptionally well and have endured hundreds of hires. With the exception of an issue with the fly netting, which was replaced under warranty, we have had not issues. Recently a client damaged the canvas and Drivelodge repaired this very quickly and got the vehicle back on the road for us. Highly recommend James and his teams product.
Fabulous welcome, top service, incredible price... I had my Defender converted at Drive Lodge Motorhome in April. From the request for information to the handover of the vehicle, everything was perfect: the deadlines respected, the quality of the work and equipment, the welcome from James, the smile of each member of the team, all made for a great experience. Well done to the team and thank you for everything! Bruno Debrieux from Grenoble in France
Drivelodge are a great company. Jill has been excellent over the phone in dealing with a warranty repair. Drove up to them and James explained the fitting process and then personally drove me into town. Glyn did a great job of fitting the pop top and installing the photonic universe solar panel and wiring it back up. I was very impressed with their service and would highly recommend anyone thinking of using them.
James, Jill and the team looked after me above and beyond the call of duty today, replacing my poptop canvas under warranty, ferrying me into Skipton while they did the job, even collecting me later. Genuinely, I can't recommend DriveLodge highly enough, I think the folk in the T6Forum now know where to get their next roof from! Brilliant job done, I now have a beautiful new poptop canvas with a new 5 year warranty. I'm over the moon!
I couldn’t recommend Drivelodge highly enough! We had been told about them from a fellow van fitter but they hadn’t prepared us for the first class service that we would receive! From the outset of the planning of the work to be done, to the workmanship and customer service, this company provides excellent value for money! We had a hard top roof fitted onto our converted Fiat Ducato van and whilst we were told what the outcome would be, the final result exceeded our expectations!! All efforts had been made to preserve lighting that we already had and care was taken to match the interior covering to what was already there. We also had a choice of roof colouring so again was able to compliment our van. An excellent company with friendly, knowledgable staff who are willing to go that extra mile….thank you!!😊
Why Choose Drivelodge
Drivelodge specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of campervan pop-top and high-top roofs. The company, operating as Waring Industries, T/A Drivelodge, has been active since 1994. This provides over 30 years of experience in campervan conversions. They have developed roof solutions for more than 100 different base models. This extensive background has established a strong reputation for quality and ingenuity. Their expertise extends to popular vans such as the Volkswagen T5 and T6, Ford Transit Custom, and Renault Trafic. They also offer a rear-elevating roof for the Land Rover Defender 110 and a high-top roof for the Toyota Vellfire/Alphard. A distinctive approach rooted in family values underpins Drivelodge's operations. David Waring, the founder, remains hands-on in roof design. His sons, James and Joseph, manage the commercial and manufacturing aspects respectively. This blend of generational knowledge and modern business acumen ensures precision. Every roof is precisely designed, engineered, and tested. They complement the specific aesthetics and functionality of the base van. Drivelodge demonstrates its commitment to quality by offering a 5-year standard guarantee on its products. This reflects confidence in their durability and performance. All their roofs are proudly built in Yorkshire. Customers can choose factory installation at their Crosshills facility. Alternatively, they can select from a network of approved UK fitters. The company is also developing a configurator tool to further enhance customer service.
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Unit 5, Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton Rd
Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7BY
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Team: 25-30 staff, family business
Frequently Asked Questions
Drivelodge specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-top and elevating pop-top roofs for campervan conversions. They also provide various campervan upgrades and additions. This includes part conversions to enhance existing campervans. Their services focus on improving the functionality and space of campervans for customers. They aim to deliver bespoke solutions for each vehicle.
To get a quote, customers typically contact Drivelodge directly. They can reach out via the company's website or by phone. Drivelodge will then discuss specific requirements for the campervan. This allows them to provide an accurate estimate for the pop-top roof installation. The process ensures a tailored quotation based on the customer's needs and vehicle model.
Drivelodge works with a wide range of popular campervan models. They commonly install pop-top roofs on vans like the Volkswagen Transporter T5, T6, and T6.1. The company also services Ford Transit Custom and other similar commercial vehicles. Customers should contact Drivelodge to confirm compatibility for their specific van model. They aim to accommodate many different chassis.
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