The funds would be used to buy essential items such as clothes and food with the main goal of buying a new camper so they could get back to work when restrictions allowed.
The pair were currently living at Shane's brother's house while they tried to get back on their feet.
"We are taking things day-by-day."
Anyone who wanted to donate to the pair could visit their Givealittle webpage called Nothing Left.
On Wednesday, Fire and Emergency NZ put out a statement asking people to be extra careful when living in caravans and sleep-outs as the fire risk was high.
National advisor fire risk management Pete Gallagher said crews had attended several fires in such accommodation over the lockdown period.
There was anecdotal evidence that more people were living in temporary arrangements during the Covid-19 lockdown to keep others safe, he said.
"A lot of these spaces can be crammed and not set-up properly for living. As winter approaches people will also be using heaters more. All this poses an increased fire risk."