Lagun RV table leg Original Vs Copy Comparison & Review in sprinter van conversion
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- Lagun RV table leg Original Vs Copy Comparison instaling in my sprinter van conversion & Review. Over 1400 of you asked for a review of one of the copy Lagun swing out table legs here's what I thought.
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0:00 Lagun Table leg comparison
1:05 Genuine Lagan swing out table leg
1:15 Lagan hight adjustable swing out table leg
1:47 Are the parts of Lagun leg interchangeable with the cheap fake leg
2:27 Comparing plastic parts of Lagun table leg with cheap knockoff parts
3:57 Comparing the aluminum Lagun Vs knock off
4:44 Will a fake Lagun leg fit an original Lagun bass plate
5:15 whats the differences between Lagun original mounting plate and the knock off plate
6:05 different in size of the Lagun and cheap knock off Lagan
6:40 Lagun swing out table leg handles comparison
6:58 Lagun table center pin
8:15 Upgrading to a Lagun swing out table
10:00 Instaling fake Lagun swing out table leg in my camper van
10:20 Setting up assembling Lagan table leg
12:09 Fitting tabletop to Fake Lagun swing out table leg
12:34 Checking tabletop stow away position before screwing down
13:06 Using silicone grease on Lagun table leg
14:45 Conclusion is it worth buying a knock off Lagun swingout table leg
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Dear Mel,
My name is Petter Svensson and i am purchasing manager at Boatsystem Group Sweden AB. We are the owners and producers of the Lagun table system. I can confirm that every single piece and bit of the original Lagun system is manufactured in Sweden with the assembly in Stockholm. We do not produce any lower tiers at all. Most knockoffs are from different producers in China, and we have no affiliation with any of them.
Hi Peter thank you for getting in touch and clarifying that for us I’ll pin this message to the top of the comments for everyone to see 👍
Another masterpiece Mel, never before have I watched such a informative video on table legs , thanks for uploading 😁👍
Thank you buddy believe it or not it took me 2 days to film so I really appreciate your positive encouragement and support 👍😊👍
Great video Mel
I’ve been thinking of adding one the Lagun style legset to my product range on my website
So your review has helped loads mate
Hay buddy thank you 👍🤓👍
Strange definition of soft hammer! I suppose a hard hammer is a sledge ! Always good stuff cheers
Haha it’s all I could find at the time 👍🤓👍
This is one of the things we love about your channel Mel, great comparison and we'd definitely save the £50 :)
Thank you for your encouragement and support really appreciated 👍🤓👍
Great comparison Mel, we've just changed our Motor home to a self build camper van due to parking issues when away so its great picking up ideas when downsizing x
Thank you and good luck with the new van 👍😊👍
I enjoyed the comparison Mel, thanks very much Mike in County Durham
Thank you buddy 👍
I love how in depth you go with your comparison. Wish it was created back two years ago when I was researching it 🙏🏻😆🚐💛
Thank you buddy 👍🤣😂🤣😘
Keep them coming Mel, your well on the money! 😎✌🏻🇬🇧
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Great video, useful to see an honest comparison.
Thank you 🙏
Great little comp video nicely done
Thank you 👍
This good to watch as we are looking
for this type of table set up so interested in seeing how you get on with it thanks mel
You’re absolutely welcome it’s still going strong 👍🤓👍
Very good review thankyou. Just what i needed. I enjoyed watching you present also. No info you didn't need. And helpful info for a good comparison.
Awesome, thank you 👍🤓👍
Great detailed video! Wasn't expecting so much in depth analysis over mouldings etc but it was great that you were showing us the difference in quality and components and confirming it had been made in a different factory. I guess it's fair to say cheaper products the lesser the expectations. However that said, not all expensive items are quality products and justify their price. Its all relative to the price difference, in this case I'd probably go with Lagun if the difference was about £35 however, if the knock off was less than half the price and ebay reviews were 4star (for example) then knock off all day long. Thanks Mel.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and your positive encouragement that’s really helpful 👍
Tube of lube!
You crack me up Mel love the comparison great vid 👍👍👍😎
Thank you 👍🤓👍
great job mate love your style THANK YOU
Thank you too!
My father worked in injection molding for many years. Thank you for the video. I will buy the real Lagun.
You’re absolutely welcome 🙏
Thank you for this Mel :)
You are absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it 👍🤓👍
Thanks for that Mel, useful to know 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Got the same table set up as you had, it is okay for now. Will properly upgrade soon to a Lagun table, think i will pay that bit more and go for a genuine one. Worth it to me as will be using most days. Will be interesting to see how you get on with yours over the weeks, enjoy 👍😊
Thank you John I’m loving it so far so much better than the other one 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld A must have now for me 😁 Will start saving up !
Another great vid Mel
Thank you buddy 👍
I am going to buy a lagun after this.. thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it 👍
Great comparison Mel . My table (lagun) is about 4 years old and is as good as it was out of the box, so I can attest to the quality. I guess the knock off will do the job quite adequately. 👍👍
Thank you Jack 👍🤓👍
Any updates?
Perfect timing Mel I was just thinking of getting one for my van.
I think I'll go with the Lagun Brand it's not that much more.
Thank you buddy good luck with your build link in the description 😂👍
Another good vid Mel, would suggest using a candle to make the leg slide up and down easier, just rub it along the length of the leg on both sides.
Thank you buddy 👍
Man I like your videos is it amazing 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍🤓👍
great review, thanks
Thank you 🙏
Great getting a new table and being done with it. Ive seen people using pipping. No handles, swivels etc.. Easy to use. So it just depends on how you set it up.
Love the video.
Thank you 🙏
These table legs are brilliant ♥️ great comparison bud ;) will be good to see if the nock off can handle the use in time.
Looks good tho :) great video buddy 🤗☺️
Thank you buddy have a great weekend 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld you too buddy. I’m thinking i might take away my pull out table for one of these? 🤗☺️
Very helpful video
Glad you think so!
🤣🤣🤣 I work in as maintenance in an injection moulding factory its not that bad! Great video btw very interesting 👍🏼
That’s brilliant buddy it’s good to know that there’s still some kind of manufacturing going on in the UK 🇬🇧 👍🤓👍
Good info Mel. I've managed to buy a second hand Lagun table leg with formica top for about a third of the price of the leg here in NZ. I was interested to see if the fake Lagun mount was usable with the real Lagun leg as I'd like another mounting plate and the fake ones are about NZ$30 off AliExpress/Amazon/ebay compared to the real ones at NZ$75 or $98 locally - depending on stockiest here. I plan to mount mine on the end of the kitchen unit by the slider, then it will swing into the slider space to extend the kitchen unit either across the doorway or at 90 degrees to the kitchen unit or swing round to use with the side facing sofa. When not in use it can be raised a little to swing over the kitchen benchtop - like the table in the old VW transporters did. Off to watch your video installing the real Lagun leg in Beckie's van now to see if you have any tips for me :-)
7:31 goand get a soft mallet aha. Can't believe I missed this one!
On EBAY £113 for the fake one and £140 for the original
I think I'll get the original, if the fake one was half the price then I'd probably get that but not when the price is so close together.
Thanks for the comparison Mel, I'm currently looking at table legs for my van so it came at a good time.
Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it 👍😊👍
i got the fake one and mounted the plate under the table on a 4 inch thick piece of timber to get the extra height to go over the bed great vid tho
Excellent idea 👍
Hiya the extra 25 quid is worth it I reckon , just a thought if you fitted yours to the bed upright looks like it’ll clear the bed , just a thought , great vid as always cheered up a damp Sunday night
Thank you buddy 👍
You can’t beat a bit a lube, Mel. 😉👍
Can I ask a question or perhaps advice. I’ve owned a 2004 Peugeot Expert HDI van since 2005 and in all that time, used it as not only as my only day 2 day vehicle, but also as a stealth camper. In all that time, it’s been very basic...and I mean BASIC! Bed, Bucket and Babywipes! I’ve used either a one or two ring cartridge gas cooker and a 10ltr water Jerry. No insulation or electrics.
But your vids have inspired me to do a overhaul over this winter. I’ve already bought the recycled bottle insulation, some cladding for my roof and some down-lights and I’m going to have one solar panel on top and run split charger relay to a leisure battery , which will run some USB+12v charging panel inside. On the roof I also have a slim top box and when I add the solar panel, there’s not much room left for a fan/vent thingy!
Can you recommend a good, small fan/vent that will give me some good ventilation please?
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
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Great comparison. The knockoff ones seem to be much cheaper now around £80-90
Thank you 😊
HI Mel, I feel your pain mate. I also have an issue when I want to use the loo and the door hits my knob. Never thought of using lube though!! ;o)
Hahaha that’s brilliant thank you 👍😂👍
I've just bought and installed a knock-off one myself actually! Something I've noticed is when the vertical leg fixing pin is at the same height as the mounting plate, it's secure as anything. But when I drop it down a bit, where the fixing pin is no longer pulling the metal together where it's in contact with the plate there's a fair bit of play and it's not as stable. Would be interesting to see if the Lagun and your knock-off have similar issues. (I'm sure you can explain it better than me!)
That’s really interesting thank you 👍🤓👍
Hi Mel good vid like always with the knock off you get what you pay for so you have not got a leg to stand on LOL.
Haha 😂 thank you that’s pure gold 😂👍
Mel I'm looking at these now. How much! There's a diy version made outa threaded pipe and a flange which is similar to your original one!
Thanks Mel might bump into you for a pint one day! Ya never know. Thanks for the comparison.
Cheers buddy 🍻
Hi Mel great video as always. Was just wondering weather the leg was binding on the top part of the bench causing it not to slide freely? Any love to you and Rebecca x
Thank you buddy no it’s not touching the bench good point though 👍😊👍
Hi Mel, love your vlogs, very informative. I was just wondering as I am in the middle of designing the layout of my van, What kind of temperature does the diesel heater itself become when on full output. i.e. What kind of items must I not store in the same compartment as the heater itself. Are there any items that may catch fire from the heat radiated from the unit? Cheers, keep the videos coming. Chris. PS. I am going for the smaller diesel heater as I have a smaller van.
Thank you great question watch tomorrow waffle 👍🤓👍
I have 2x fake ones for a while, if you put a good fitting metal washer (stainless I used) after the plastic one, before the tightening lever, it will stop the brass nut insert pulling through. After time, and some over tightening, the brass insert will pop out, go through plastic washer and get stuck in aluminium frame. Other than that it is very good, some cloudy discolouration on the aluminium frame, but for the money difference it's not a deal breaker.
Oh thank you for the good tip really appreciated 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Your welcome no worries, I got them before Vat kicked in on Ali Express, worked out ~85 each delivered, at the time. Would prob get branded version now, I presume the handles/nuts on the Lagun are better quality ?
the max height you can achieve is limited by the placement of the mouting plate. You could have had an extra 3 inches of height available. I think taking some time simulating usage is going to be really important when deciding where to mount this. i just ordered one of the copies as this looks the nuts compared to most other table options I have seen.
Interesting 🤔
Gotta tellya mate .. i was gettin all excitingkts aboot all this lubing talk ..yes indeedy..😁😁😁pip pips
Haha 😂 love it 👍
The table mount pin was tight on your knock off and when I assembled mine the pin dropped straight in. There is movement from the table even when the clamp is tight. I will try a few wraps of insulation tape to firm it up and drive it in to see if that improves it. Apart from that the components are very heavy duty and well made.
Thank you ☺️
Great video, I have silicone lube so no bother. "Fake" one costs £99 atm on ebay, "real" one costs £159, no brainer really.
I’m happy with mine 👍
Intéressant
Mel, lube is always the answer.
Haha you just never know when you will need it 😂👍
"Ow" at ~9:00 is the best moment on the internets. I notice the top folds in half -- you build it custom? How big/heavy a table top will cantilever support. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, I reckon I’ll get the real thing and take the dollars on the chin, ouch. It’s for marine application so probably need top notch metal and plastic. Did you ever do a follow up on how the knock off is holding up. I looked thru the videos but couldn’t see one . Have subscribed
Are you using silicone lube becuase thats what you had to hand or is there any particular reason?
🥃👍 thanks for not saying “Lagoooon” FFS 🤣
Haha 😂 thanks for taking the time to watch 😁
Awesome video Mel! Thanks heaps from New Zealand 😊 Do you have a link to a more detailed photo of your tabletop? Planning to try and make one like yours myself. Cheers!
Yes I made a video all about it here’s a link be warned it’s back in the days when I drank to much coffee lol czcams.com/video/paiscdtNXlM/video.htmlsi=t9TVhL4PUG-Z18HO
@@BigVanSmallWorld Awesome, cheers Mel! :D Don't suppose you could re-send the link? Last one was broken. And there's no such thing as too much coffee in the morning!
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Too much way to push your wagon lol
Another top video. How come you didnt mount the base plate higher onto the cross beam of the seat?
Thank you I don’t think it would have been strong enough to support it 👍🤓👍
Off subject but Amazon are selling the 1000w Poweroak for £700 (£300 discount voucher).
Has anyone got one of these style table mounts and used a large table on it? On van tour videos the moment they lean on the table it flexes like crazy! If I want a larger table will I be better of using a fixed mount?
Yes definitely only good for a small table 👍😊👍
I had the original Lagun but after a few months one of the handles jammed and needed to be replaced. Luckily they agreed to replace it under warranty. A year later those two peg holes were completely worn out (even though my table could only move back and forth for a little bit) and the angle of the table got so steep that I had to take that into account when poring a drink so it wouldn't spill. I contacted the seller again (...) but this wasn't under warranty. Which I found really bad service for such an expensive product. Those pegs and peg holes are just plastic which is not suitable for this type of movement and friction. This is a big flaw of this leg imo. I also wanted to be able to pivot the table over my bed, just like Mel but the leg couldn't reach it either. It could have if that slot was over the entire length (except for the last bit of course) of the leg. With an extra hole higher up for the handle that would've been the solution for my situation. If they had done that, the leg would be more versatile.
Thank you for taking the time to comment that’s really appreciated so I think from what you said it’s definitely a good idea to use silicon on the pegs 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Yes, absolutely!
I've got an original FS £50 (New)
Bargain 👍
You can get a longer length leg or arm for the Lagun branded version, can you get spares for the one you have?
Hi Linz that’s a really good question I’m not sure if spare parts are available 👍🤓👍
How stable is the Lagun table when used in real life? Is there any wobble or give? And how much weight can they support?
As no one ever mentions what they are actually like to use. Thanks.
Thank you for the great question I’ll do a little demo for you on Wednesday 👍😊👍
Have not found a followup review of the Lagun knock off. Would you buy the cheaper one again?
Hey, the eBay links aren't showing the listings anymore. I wonder is there multiple knock off types or the knock off's are much the same themselves. From what I can see at the moment, the knock off's are around £95 and the original around £165.
Thank you for letting me know
Hi Mel, been thinking of buying one of these... How is yours holding up since you have had it for a while now?
It’s great 👍
I like yr table support that slides out to extend yr table Mel, did you make it?
Thank you no I didn’t make it it’s from an old VW I once had 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I have been looking for something similar, but struggling to come up with something suitable. I did order a pair of brackets on ebay but there was an issue with the seller and they never arrived. Any suggestions?
Where did you buy the expandable table top from? Love to be able to make it bigger in length when needed.
The table top is from my old WV it’s over 40 years old now 👍
Did it raise and go over the bed? You missed that bit out.
Oh dam did I edit that out ? No it didn’t go over the bed 👍
People are making those out of galvanize piping, slid into a PVC sleeve.
How did the knockoff turned out at longterm use?
Still working greatly 👍
I had hoped to observe you lubricate your ring but you edited it out, presumably it wasnt for the faint hearted? :) :) :)
May i ask if you still prefer the council version for half the price? Seems a lot of money for the gucci version im thinking to go council
I really can’t see anything different about them go for the cheaper one 🍻👍
Is there an update on the knock-off lagun mount?
I haven’t made a video update but I will say it’s done ok no problems at all 👍
Mel what you doing with the old table leg ?
I’ll save it for when I build out a budget van 👍
Did you not consider mounting to the bed wood...which is considerably higher than the sofa? Or use a a rectangle piece of plywood or lumber about an inch thick...extend it above the place where you had your old mount and once mounted..you then can mount your knock off "lagun" leg to the lumber. Paint your lumber to match your furnishings and you'll never notice it once everything is installed.
Thank you for the lovely idea that’s really appreciated I didn’t do anything as I’m going to lower the bed to give me more head room as I tend to keep knocking my head on the cupboards 😂👍
Hi, did you ever do a follow to this video. I'd love to know how both compare after some use, thanks.
Hi no i didn’t but I can say that mine is still working a treat 👍
How does it Compare to your table leg. 👍
It’s by fair the better choice I’m really glad I brought it now 👍
Same problem ...só expensive :(
Tap it in with a soft mallet you told us Mel, then uses a hammer to tap it in.
You could be prime minister. (do as i say not as i do)
Haha it was softened blow
You missed an opportunity. You showed that the "leg" was different, you missed it the swing arm was interchangeable or not. You show the subtle difference, but you actually could have tried to see if it would fit or not. I was stupid and bought the cheap Chinese knockoff to save money, the tightening knobs stripped the first time i tried to tighten it. They would work good on anything except a regular RV sized table.
Hi Mel . Do you do jobs on vans. ..?? If so can I email you . All the best. 😊🤟
Sometimes I do 👍🤓👍
Very cryptic answer there Mel 🤔 how do I email you? I don't have any address? All the best. 😊🤟
Just swap it for Rebecca's. Simple 😂
I just bought the Chinese knock off, it's hopeless , the table top flew off in transit, it's all wobbly and I'm peeved off, did I get a dud
Oh my goodness me I’m sorry to hear that. I think you must have gotten a right bad one mine is still going strong
@@BigVanSmallWorld yep, I've just added some washers, hoping they will help keep it stable, it definitely isn't as well made as the original, that my friend has
No glazing but just get on with it
What happened to feeding the hungry cats
They are now fat cats lol 😂
Silicone lube is much better than KY!
There is always one 😂🤣👍
A fab fake, worth knowing. Cheers Mel.
Your absolutely welcome 🙏
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Thanks for dots 🤓😂👍
Hey I apologize…. I subscribed but haven’t been watching lately…
Thank you i really appreciate your time and encouragement 👍🤓👍
The original is anodized, and the knock-offs are painted.
I didn’t know that👍
Hate these tables. Absolutely wasted of money.
Why? What is your advice? #EWTPWGYE - greetings from The Netherlands, Theo
I’m loving mine i use it everyday
Lagun is made in Sweden and is so much higher quality. The Lagun is anodized aluminum while the knock off is painted. The system relies on tolerance for long term use, and the knock off is a cheap chinese painted one. Once the paint is scratched the tolerances are compromised. The way to say it is LA GOON not LA gun. He cant even get that right. For the money difference you can own the best with the Lagun and quality is evident. Bolts pressed in the Lagun instead of hand turned in. The plastic caps are completely different in composition and the knock off version struggle to stay in place. You GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!! I bought the cheap one first, and it is glitchy and so then bought the Lagun. Should of bought quality the first time and got another lesson of price and Chinese knock off products. A word to the wise should be sufficient.
Hi Mel, thanks for the video. I'm a Trendwatcher on many subjects and watch a lot of videos. It's a hobby! I also have a private Facebookgroup for small campervans. This is for The Netherlands and the part of Belgium where they speak Dutch. How has it been with the copy since you released this video?
With "Enjoy With The People Who Give You ENERGY (#EWTPWGYE)!!!"-greetings from the Netherlands,
Theo
Hay buddy I’m more than happy with mine 👍