Meet James & Kiri Harvey
The Team Behind Grizzly Custom Vans
James – Head Van Conversion Specialist
James is the creative force (and skilled pair of hands) behind Grizzly Custom Vans. With over 20 years in the motor trade, he’s turned his love for campervans and the great outdoors into a craft he’s truly passionate about. His attention to detail and dedication to quality mean every van that leaves the workshop is built for comfort, adventure, and a long life on the road.
Whether you’re dreaming of a full custom build or just a few clever upgrades, James brings the know-how and care to make it happen.
Kiri – Marketing & Customer Care Lead
Kiri keeps things running smoothly both in the workshop and behind the scenes. With a strong background in marketing and customer service, she’s helped shape Grizzly Custom Vans into a trusted name among vanlifers and weekend explorers alike.
She’s all about creating a friendly, personal experience—making sure every customer feels looked after from the first chat to the moment they drive away in their dream van.
Start Your Campervan Adventure
At Grizzly Custom Vans, we turn standard vans into custom-built homes on wheels. Whether it’s weekend escapes or full-time van life you’re after, we’ll help you design and build something that’s uniquely yours.
📩 Ready to start? Get in touch—we’d love to hear your ideas and help you hit the road in style.
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Indie
Workshop Dog & Chief Stick Chewer 🐾
Meet Indie, our loyal workshop companion and self-appointed head of security (though her bark is definitely worse than her non-existent bite!). She’s a total velcro dog who loves to be right in the middle of the action—especially if it involves snacks or sticks. Give her a fuss and she’ll be your friend for life.
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Bertie
Campervan Trainee Technician
Say hey to Bertie — our resident tinkerer and all-round hands-on guy! 👋
He’s been around engines for as long as he can remember — starting out on tractors and quad bikes on the farm, then onto road bikes at 16, and cars not long after. If it’s got wheels (or an engine), he’s probably taken it apart and put it back together 😅
Before joining the Grizzly crew, Bertie studied mechanics, worked in landscaping, and spent time in body shops doing repairs, resprays & hydro dipping.
Basically… if it needs fixing, building, or creating — he’s your guy 💪
Always up for a challenge, usually covered in a bit of grease, and always bringing good vibes to the workshop 🤙
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Sam
Custom Build Technician
Meet Sam 👋
Since leaving school, Sam’s been building camper vans — and he’s absolutely fallen in love with it! He takes loads of pride in his work and always puts in the time and effort to make sure every van is finished to a high standard. From sketching out designs to seeing the final result roll out the door, he loves the whole process.
When he’s not in the workshop, Sam’s usually off exploring somewhere new (he’s always up for a last-minute flight ✈️). He’s also a big fan of getting outdoors, going for walks, and making the most of any bit of sunshine.
Fun fact: Sam’s completed the Three Peaks Challenge 🏔️ — tough, but totally worth it! He grew up with Great Danes and now shares life with his girlfriend’s Springer Spaniel, who definitely keeps him busy. 🐾
