Rolef: The Canadian Company that Makes Van Life Better

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Really enjoyed your video. What a lovely couple in Montreal who helped. you with the screens. Awesome company

[@tuomasholo]

Thanks for sharing.

[@adassociates8235]

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[@kathyowens9901]

What a find with the curtains!

[@judyfeldman5066]

Roger and Agathe are amazing and Rolef should win awards for customer service and innovation..

[@nicoleleaper7553]

Thanks for profiling this great company. We already had two of their products but waited until the rally in NB to get a couple more we were even more impressed with them after seeing them in action at the rally. Our sliding door screen had been installed by Canadream and the Rolef team were not ok with the quality of the installation. They insisted on reinstalling. No cost to us They really stand behind their products and make sure everything is perfect. Now we want to get the back door organizers. We will visit their new factory for that. 😀

[@FromShetoMe]

You are so lucky to be so close to them.

[@nicoleleaper7553]

@@FromShetoMe indeed we are! And we always love visiting Montreal and other parts of Quebec. Hope you have more time to explore next time.

[@craftytraveler9238]

What great ideas. I need one of those covers for my motorhome.

[@camperab]

Those are quality products that make RVers' lives easier. Thanks for showing. Greetings from Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in France.

[@janetfolkerts5827]

wow ! Genius designs that are so practical in van life ! Thank you for your discovery and sharing their options.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

What a great little company! Thanks for sharing Rolef with us.

[@nancyskean6425]

Thank you for featuring this amazing company. We visited their facility this summer to have our side screen installed. What a difference their screen made as compared to the hassle of the factory equipped screen door. We thank Rolef every time we enter and exit our van!

[@jscottfinlayson8395]

Great company! Finally broke down and bought a Omni’s bake set. First muffins turned out very yummy.

[@kiaorable]

Those curtains are fantastic. Great people making all that stuff for rvs

[@SMafam5]

Fantastic vlog! Wow! Thanks for battling Montreal traffic to show us Rolef! We did a road trip in the east and drove into Montreal at 10pm in a downpour that rivalled African downpours! Every other car had orange flashers on. Maybe Cargomate CTC (by Forest River) can also employ Rolef for back door screens.

[@SMafam5]

We were there end of Aug. maybe we just missed you.

[@FromShetoMe]

What kind of vehicle is that in your avatar. Looks amazing.

[@SMafam5]

Haha…thankfully not ours. We are family of 4 (&🐕) camping in a 6x10 CTC. One day we’ll have a dedicated in/out kitchen slide out.

[@mikemanjo2458]

What an awesome company! Yay! We have a Winnebago! So glad to know they make things for us! I love that seatback organizer! Y'all stay safe and thanks for bringing us along today! ❤🙏Jane in SC

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Impressive!! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!

[@ellenbower4825]

We’ve been waiting for our curtains for a few months. Now I am even more anxious to get them!

[@kevnrob1]

We absolutely LOVE our screens. The installation was work but technically easy. Rolef's videos are very good. Our only regret is that we did not get our back curtain custom. After installing it we discovered that the screen comes down too far and so the straps to hold up the basement cover are too low. Just something for anyone ordering their curtains to be aware of. Like you, we used magnets and panels for years all the while lusting for but not ready to pay for the Rolefs! Once we did, they are terrific. Well worth the cost. On another note, we must be somewhat kindred. Sprinter van (self built), Rolef screens, Agile RIP package and a few other things. Would be fun to meet up sometime.

[@FromShetoMe]

I wish I had the time to organize a meet up for west coasters. Maybe some day.

[@loda9510]

Thank you for the awesome covers and sharing there tricks with installations. Outstanding craftsmanship with the products. Appreciative of the information

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

It is amazing what can be done if you follow through. Enjoyed the video.

[@garygus5966]

What amazing products!

[@spellmadam2947]

This was great

[@esthers5772]

Great video. After the rally in St. John, Agathe wasn’t happy with how my sliding door screen fit and invited me to the shop to have it adjusted. They removed it, she cut it, re-sewed it and re-installed. What amazing customer service. I noticed you hit the nasty Montreal traffic. I used to live there. I took the north shore to avoid it. Not as scenic but that infamous construction has been going on for about 10 years. Hope you got to visit the city. 😊

[@FromShetoMe]

Good ole traffic. I guess being from SoCal, we didn't find it too awful but we do try to time our driving to avoid major cities. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to see the city. But I have a feeling we'll be back to get more products from Rolef if we ever get our new van.

[@kathyowens9901]

Debbie, just saw the most interesting video about refrigerators and I know you are getting a new van so might give you new ideas. It's on Rv lifestyle and it's called Everything about your RV fridge and it's recent, when I saw it I thought of you and John and figured it would not be too late for you to decide on your fridge for the new van.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks Kathy. We are definitely going with a compressor fridge in our new rig. We replaced the absorption fridge in our rig after one year of struggles with it. This guy did a good job of explaining why the absorption fridge should go the way of the 8 track tape.

[@stan3497]

Very cool

[@kxrv6629]

A little specialized for our RV, but who knows for the future. Since Fiona last week we have traveled through New Hampshire and Vermont enjoying the beginnings of Fall colors, covered bridges, the White and Green Mtns. We took the Cog Railway to the top of Mt. Washington. Yes it is pricey, but it commemorates the 50 years since I climbed it in 1972. We toured the Ben & Jerry’s factory. Yesterday we took the history tour of Trapp Lodge of Sound of Music fame. Today we cross back into Canada coincidentally to Montreal. Unexpectedly, we have decided to head to Winnebago in Iowa to have them repair our accumulated problems. Maybe your Iowa video will be released then… Enjoy Grand Canyon!

[@FromShetoMe]

Wow, 50 years. What a great way to celebrate. You've given me several ideas for our next visit.

[@flybyairplane3528]

FSTM,,, HELLO, DEBBIE &JOHN,,,YOUR TRIP TO NS,was timed just right, as hurricane FIONA CLOBBERED THEM BADLY, The folks in MONTREAL, that storage unit for seat back, was fabulous so we’re the screens, imagine a hammock!, DEBBIE, if I were you, I would go with some mini splits units, as opposed to a DUCTED SYSTEM,, they also make heat pump units, so heat from same unit, STAT WELL,GOD BLESS,,,,,,,,,,;;;;🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FromShetoMe]

I spent about an hour watching the news of Fiona. That whole area really got walloped. I felt so badly for them. Port Aux Basques probably got hit the worst.

[@timsmith7625]

Thank for the informative video! Once I get my GMC van (still no word on when) I will have to see if they make screens for the back and side openings like our PW’s have. Also, like the bag for the back of the seat so will add that into my planning.

[@rolefsolution1461]

We are making screen for GMC. Just contact us at [e-mail], when you get your van!

[@suesorensen2440]

The quality of their products is amazing! Oh...I'd really like to get the seat back organizer😊 Hopefully soon they'll have them available for purchase. Thanks for sharing ! ✌

[@FromShetoMe]

You should fill out the form on line because I think they are in production but just not on their website.

[@suesorensen2440]

@@FromShetoMe Thanks for that tip ;-)

[@MrWinger1951]

"Cottage industries" are the backbone of innovation for almost any aspect of special pursuits, such as overlanding and camping/exploring as just two examples. Without them we would all be forced to buy cheaply made goods from mega outlets like Amazon and Walmart. Certainly Amazon and Walmart serve a convenient function, but I always try to buy from the entrepreneurs, such as the Roll-a-Cot that your brother manufactures.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I'll be sure Dave sees your comment.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

I've been told, by more than one person actually, that I have a bit of an anal retentive personality. I'm also particular about my van. So when my wife and I decided to get side and rear screens for Lily, our custom built 170 extended, XD, dually, 4x4 Sprinter, the only real question was whether to have Rolef install them or have them shipped to the States and I find an installer. That was also no brainer. Road trip! So last July even with the average price of diesel approaching $6 USD I headed off to Montreal (I managed not to buy any fuel in Canada). Round trip home to Rolef Solution is 1,810 miles but I managed to do it in a little over 2,800🙂 Even though all the measurements and pictures of my van had been exchanged, Rolef and Agatha still made little tweaks so my slider screen fit perfectly and securely. I'm so glad i spent the diesel to have them installed by the makers. Oh, and I bought one of those new design back seat organizers too. Rolef. The best Solution.

[@FromShetoMe]

I'm with you, roadtrip. They care about how it looks and functions.

[@lindaborkan5965]

Glad to read your comment. We have an appt @Rolef in late October. CAN’t wait to see their facility & products!🎉

[@samnie9375]

Very happy to come across your video about this wonderful Canadian company whose products I will definitely buy for my Sprinter van. But now I would like to inquire about your awning which looks like a tent attached to the sliding door of your van. It looks pretty good. If it can be purchased somewhere, I will let go an expensive awning that will be mounted on my van. Could you please respond to my inquiry? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@FromShetoMe]

It's called a Moonshade and made by Moonfab. They've also just come out with a Moonwall which we purchased. Go to Moonfab.com

[@FrancoisBert]

Great little company with custom-made products and customer oriented service. Too bad you couldn’t visit Quebec which offers some of the most beautiful landscapes overlooking the St-Lawrence river and formidable provincial parks called SEPAQ. Maybe another time?

[@FromShetoMe]

Next time we travel east we will definitely do Quebec. Next year's rally is in Quebec City so if it works out with our other plans, we may sign up for that.

[@carlschulz1057]

Thank you for all the great content. I especially like the tips, techniques, and product hi lights like this one. I do have a question - on several of your videos i have caught site of a tray table mounted between the captain chairs up front but i have not seen any mention of this. Can you provide more detail as i think this might be a useful upgrade for my Sprinter.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks Carl. I got the cup holder from here: cavevan.myshopify.com/products/sprinter-cupholder-snack-tray-bamboo-and-stainless It is quite pricey. I actually got a "second" that was in perfect condition but I don't think they are available any more. And I've seen other people make them. If you have any woodworking skills at all, it should be fairly simple. Google images has lots of interesting photos if you use the search term: "sprinter cupholder solutions" It also depends on which year sprinter you have. Ours is a 2016 chassis. The new models have a different dash configuration and much better cupholders.

[@carlschulz1057]

@@FromShetoMe. thanks i will check out your suggestions. i have a 2018 Roadtrek ( just before they went bust ) on a 2017 Mercedes chasis

[@FromShetoMe]

@@carlschulz1057 That's the same design as ours.

[@JHA6100]

❤

[@63Harpo]

Am looking at Rolef for screens when we get our van…. The seat back organizer looks ideal, but it’s not listed on their website…. Know anything?

[@FromShetoMe]

I think they have been so busy with moving that they haven't updated their website. I suggest you fill out the form for a quote. Tell them you saw it on my channel and I'm sure someone will get back to you.

[@brucemontgomery8136]

i didn’t find the seat backpack on their site?

[@FromShetoMe]

I think you'll have to contact them directly as they haven't updated their website in awhile. Tell them you heard about it from us.