Here is the first mod I did to the new van after spotting it on FB by someone. It is a self adhesive floor tile from Bunnings stuck to some antislip mat. Works a treat and saves the glass scratching. Cost 5 bucks. Doesn't quite cover all the glass but is pretty good.
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Here is the first mod I did to the new van after spotting it on FB by someone. It is a self adhesive floor tile from Bunnings stuck to some antislip mat. Works a treat and saves the glass scratching. Cost 5 bucks. Doesn't quite cover all the glass but is pretty good.
Thats a bloody good question. Ive always covered mine to .... and now youve asked, im not 100% sure why
Scratches is the 1st reason, if badly marked it would indicate lack of care in general when selling. 2nd reason for me is dropping something on it can break glass and 3rd is it provides another working surface when work area is limited.
We bought a large piece of cutting board material and cut it to fit. It just sits on top of the stove.
We bought a large piece of cutting board material and cut it to fit. It just sits on top of the stove.
@chartrock has answered it perfectly for me. Scratching and the limited bench space were my big factor,that area will cop a hiding.
We asked to have the laminate top but were told it could not be done. I think they could not work out how much more they would have to cut out the cabinet for the cooktop to allow for the thickness of the laminate,I do envy the vans with the extra laminate top that goes over the stove.. Just seems a better idea.
We did not use our stove in the 17.58 and yet to in the 22.68.. Its where the toast goes
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Just be aware with this mod, that the glass top serves more purpose than a cover. As the wall behind the cooktop is a combustible material the glass top serves to provide a heat shield and with that gas compliance. By adding the vinyl or similar to the glass top could impinge on that compliance.
The fact that you don't use the stove doesn't change the need for a gas installation still to require compliance.
A bit like saying you don't use the back seat of a car, so it is ok to remove the seat belts.
Not having a dig at you 17triton, but just conveying a message
In a previous life before moving to Brisbane, plumbing and gas regulation was how I could afford to pay for my wife and daughters lifestyle. And as a result I have seen the results of gas use gone wrong.
Your mod is not a big issue, I could only see the worst result of the mod being a cracking or exploding glass lid.
I'm happy with a scratch or 2 on my lid.
Like you we cook outside and only use our stove to boil the kettle.
Enjoy
A bit like saying you don't use the back seat of a car, so it is ok to remove the seat belts.
Not having a dig at you 17triton, but just conveying a message
In a previous life before moving to Brisbane, plumbing and gas regulation was how I could afford to pay for my wife and daughters lifestyle. And as a result I have seen the results of gas use gone wrong.
Your mod is not a big issue, I could only see the worst result of the mod being a cracking or exploding glass lid.
I'm happy with a scratch or 2 on my lid.
Like you we cook outside and only use our stove to boil the kettle.
Enjoy
we got just a piece of laminate from the factory that sits on top, it's not attached, looks look as the same as the rest of the bench top
Interesting there should be nothing on top of the glass seems some vans like Jayco, Avan and New Age looking round have glass only where others have a benchtop.
Crusader with both lids up as you can see laminate on both sides?
Lotus with lid down
Interesting New Age do not nor do Avan they have glass only
Crusader with both lids up as you can see laminate on both sides?
Lotus with lid down
Interesting New Age do not nor do Avan they have glass only
Told Mrs D about these ideas and said I was going to look into a cover for ours..... Get home tonight and she takes me out to the van and says "I made one for you"
$4.00 for a set of four!!! Might not help with cracking the glass but might help with preventing some scratches?
$4.00 for a set of four!!! Might not help with cracking the glass but might help with preventing some scratches?
Is that a place mat? I have a couple of non slip from from K mart to stop scratches
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