Bought some new roof rails today, only 3 weeks old off another member on here, just need to get black side bars now
My Reflex Silver Project
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If they’re stainless side bars get them blasted and powdercoated. The normal steel ones rust!
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I'm looking at the trapezoid ones
I just wanted rid of the chrome really. Eventually, I'll have a roof box on the vanWhats the plan with the roof bars ?
Sooo many people have them 'just for show' and i just dont get it .
Putting ladders on in my case! I too don't get the 'for looks' logic!
Update
I'm picking up my kitchen on Friday from the Company who made it for me, never been so excited haha.
This week, I've been doing bits and bobs, like finishing the looms for lighting and 12v sockets etc
Also gave it a wash this morning
I'm picking up my kitchen on Friday from the Company who made it for me, never been so excited haha.
This week, I've been doing bits and bobs, like finishing the looms for lighting and 12v sockets etc
Also gave it a wash this morning
So, a long awaited update 
On the 22nd September, I posted that I had removed the old kitchen unit, as I had planned a new kitchen install
The van sat like this for a few weeks while I decided which kitchen to get. I then began tidying the 12v wiring up, fitting the victron xs and mains battery charger and other bits. I made sure all cables came out in one central point to match the measurements of the kitchen I ordered.
I then drove to Bradford to Lusso Campers for one of their bespoke kitchen units, complimented with a solid oak worktop and table, wardrobe at back and overhead cupboard in a dark hacienda wood finish. I went for evo locks and had a spice rack/door over the fridge for more storage options
But.....the unit was terrible! Worst fitment I've ever seen...honestly!
Naturally, I complained....and got nowhere. So, i left a negative Google review, this got the managers attention. After a few choice words, I was given a £200 refund, making the cost of the kitchen £1,250.00.
Next, was flooring. I already had altro flooring in the van, with a sparkle effect. As the new kitchen was dark, I wasn't happy with this. A friend of mine owns a flooring company, so he kindly offered to fit me some herringbone karndean flooring for the van. My van went off and came back later that day with the flooring done
Now, the kitchen. My cousin is a carpenter, so me and him got together one cold October morning and started to make the best of the poor fitting. I then had a nightmare with the control panel, as again, it didn't fit. I had to use a spare piece of wood provided with the kitchen to cut a new piece to size. I fitted my new cbe switch module plates and got it ready.
I then tested all the lights which I installed in each cupboard and under the overhead locker with a diffused cover for the led strip before the panel went in.
I bought a gas locker (which didn't fit) so sold that on, it was at this point I could almost scream. I sold the original smev 9222 LH sink as that wouldn't fit my new unit, so bought the same but with rh sink. I also had to sell my fridge as it didn't fit the new kitchen
. I went for the apicool cr50x in black. I also had my other mate varnish the worktop and table in OSMO Oil in matt finish.
So Tonight, after almost 2 months of blood, sweat and genuine tears....the kitchen is finished!
Things I've learned from this experience?
1) DON'T Buy a kitchen from Lusso Campers!
2) DON'T Buy a gas locker without measuring...
3) DON'T tell your mrs "it'll only take 5 minites"
Think that's about it!
On the 22nd September, I posted that I had removed the old kitchen unit, as I had planned a new kitchen install
The van sat like this for a few weeks while I decided which kitchen to get. I then began tidying the 12v wiring up, fitting the victron xs and mains battery charger and other bits. I made sure all cables came out in one central point to match the measurements of the kitchen I ordered.
I then drove to Bradford to Lusso Campers for one of their bespoke kitchen units, complimented with a solid oak worktop and table, wardrobe at back and overhead cupboard in a dark hacienda wood finish. I went for evo locks and had a spice rack/door over the fridge for more storage options
But.....the unit was terrible! Worst fitment I've ever seen...honestly!
Naturally, I complained....and got nowhere. So, i left a negative Google review, this got the managers attention. After a few choice words, I was given a £200 refund, making the cost of the kitchen £1,250.00.
Next, was flooring. I already had altro flooring in the van, with a sparkle effect. As the new kitchen was dark, I wasn't happy with this. A friend of mine owns a flooring company, so he kindly offered to fit me some herringbone karndean flooring for the van. My van went off and came back later that day with the flooring done
Now, the kitchen. My cousin is a carpenter, so me and him got together one cold October morning and started to make the best of the poor fitting. I then had a nightmare with the control panel, as again, it didn't fit. I had to use a spare piece of wood provided with the kitchen to cut a new piece to size. I fitted my new cbe switch module plates and got it ready.
I then tested all the lights which I installed in each cupboard and under the overhead locker with a diffused cover for the led strip before the panel went in.
I bought a gas locker (which didn't fit) so sold that on, it was at this point I could almost scream. I sold the original smev 9222 LH sink as that wouldn't fit my new unit, so bought the same but with rh sink. I also had to sell my fridge as it didn't fit the new kitchen
. I went for the apicool cr50x in black. I also had my other mate varnish the worktop and table in OSMO Oil in matt finish.So Tonight, after almost 2 months of blood, sweat and genuine tears....the kitchen is finished!
Things I've learned from this experience?
1) DON'T Buy a kitchen from Lusso Campers!
2) DON'T Buy a gas locker without measuring...
3) DON'T tell your mrs "it'll only take 5 minites"
Think that's about it!
Thanks bud, it almost broke me. I wanted to sell the van twice because of itIt does look cracking though
Honestly, I would never recommend lusso campers. While they have a big factory, huge cnc machines etc, it just felt like I had gone to a back street company.
Treated the van to some mudflaps. I hate the oem version, so went with these ones for a tailgate model with slight modification to fit the rear.
I have the same style. They're surprisingly effective at keeping the flanks clear of crud.
They're perfect for my needs. With 10j wheels I find mud all up rear bumper
Watch those front ones don't rub the edge of the door.
