Family-run · Kauri, Northland
Caravan & Motorhome Repairs, Renovations & Upgrades
From repairs and practical alterations to solar upgrades and custom fit-outs
- Family history since 1984
- Father & son team
- Kauri, Northland
What we do
Our most-requested services
Repairs and alterations, solar and power upgrades, and complete fit-outs and custom builds.
Repairs & Alterations
Bodywork, panels, windows, doors, leaks, seals and practical structural and interior alterations.
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Solar & Power Upgrades
Solar panel supply and mounting, batteries, charging and power management, inverters and 12V/240V electrical fit-out.
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Fit-outs & Custom Builds
Complete interior fit-outs, cabinetry and joinery, upholstery and flooring, kitchen and bathroom builds, custom storage.
View servicePractical workshop upgrades
Solar, satellite, gas & plumbing
Shorter workshop jobs we're set up to help with — talk to Aaron about what you need.
More services from the workshop
Specialist work beyond our three core services, all carried out from Kauri.
Satellite Systems
Caravan satellite television installation and upgrades — dish, receiver and mounting requirements.
ViewServicing & Inspections
Pre-trip inspections, brake and bearing checks, lighting, damp and seal inspections, chassis and suspension.
ViewInsurance & Water Damage
Storm, accident and insured damage; water damage restoration, bodywork, panels, seals and interiors.
ViewSelf-Containment & Plumbing
Fresh and waste water tanks, plumbing and drainage, toilet and shower installs, ventilation and related modifications.
ViewGas Systems
Gas system inspections, hobs and ovens, hot water systems, gas lines, regulators and fittings.
ViewDrawbar, Towing & Bike Racks
Drawbar repairs and reinforcement, towing modifications, bike rack supply and fitment, coupling and hitch work.
ViewHorse Truck Conversions
Interior layout and design, living-quarters fit-out, structural modifications, storage and access solutions.
ViewAmerican Compliance
Assistance with modifications needed for NZ compliance: lighting and electrical changes, structural adjustments where applicable.
ViewTowing Assistance
Caravan towing assistance discussed with the workshop, including transport to the Kauri workshop where suitable.
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A look at the kind of work we do
Conceptual images showing interiors, storage, power upgrades and repairs — not completed client work.
Illustrative AI-generated imagery — actual business photos to follow.
Meet the family
Dave & Aaron Kennedy
Absolute Caravans & Motorhomes is run by Dave Kennedy and his son Aaron Kennedy. The family behind Absolute brings a caravan and motorhome service history dating back to 1984, formerly known as Kennedy's Caravans and Motorhomes Specialist.
Today the team works from the Kauri workshop across repairs, servicing, solar and power upgrades, fit-outs and specialist builds — dealing directly with the owners who do the work.
Areas we service
Serving Whangārei & Northland
Customers across the region bring their vehicles to our single workshop in Kauri. Find key areas below or explore our full regional coverage.
Whangārei
Whangārei is the main centre of the Northland region and the closest city to our Kauri workshop.
View areaKauri
Kauri is home to our workshop — 4A Main Road — so there's no travel for customers based here.
View areaHikurangi
Hikurangi sits just north of Whangārei, a short run down to the workshop at Kauri.
View areaGlenbervie
Glenbervie is a rural community east of Whangārei with easy access south to Kauri.
View areaNgunguru
Ngunguru is a coastal settlement on the Tutukākā Coast, popular with caravan and motorhome travellers.
View areaWhakapara
Whakapara is a small community north of Hikurangi on the route north toward the Bay of Islands.
View areaMaungatapere
Maungatapere sits at the base of its namesake mountain, west of Whangārei and close to Kauri.
View areaParua Bay
Parua Bay is a coastal community on the Whangārei Heads, a scenic run across to the workshop.
View areaNorthland — the whole region
Don't see your town? We serve the wider Northland region from our Kauri workshop.
Quick enquiry
Tell us what you need
Send a quick enquiry - use the full form on our contact page for vehicle details and contact times