Elegant leave-in SCREENS. No velcro. No glue. All CLASS!

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I DIY'ed these window screens for my minivan camper conversion.
If you'd like to buy me a coffee, THANKS!! Hit this link: ko-fi.com/lesliekalk
Here's the stuff I used to make the van a camper. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no cost to you:
Roof rails:
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@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

WATCH NEXT >> Full In-depth Tour of my Minivan Camper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNlzrZuGuM3aeps.html and How I Use The Toilet in my Minivan Camper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJeGZsuFxtmnlKs.html

@shaunvickers7272 2 жыл бұрын

Ye gods! By the end I’d forgotten the subject of this video

@Kimberly-ul1ph Жыл бұрын

😂 "Not recommending you mess things up!!!" ❤😂 EXACTLY! Love it, thanks for all your vids!

@kennethshelton9976 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Tips and information on this build. 👍😃🇺🇸

@TheVanThatGotAway Жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth! My pleasure. Are you starting a van build?

@kennethshelton9976 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway Hello 👋🏻, I just love the great ideas 💡 like yours and others. They really do help inspire me to make living and camping in a vehicle more enjoyable. Thanks again for helpful advice.

@TheVanThatGotAway Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad if I can be of any help!

@debjustdeb4301 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a friendly smile, voice and demeanor. Love your channel

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Deb, you're so kind. Thanks for the friendly words! 😀

@GilbertNichols 2 жыл бұрын

That was nice but I would do better if you had a step by step process for making this from scratch where we can follow along, complete with the materials and tools and hints. I would say, do a how-to video doing another screen, showing every step and testing it out on your van, as a backup item or make it a giveaway for someone following you who has the exact same model van as you.

@notaennebodie531 3 жыл бұрын

I used a bamboo skewer to hold my screen up inside my windows, I sewed my curtains to the bottom of the screen rolled up with little ties and when I want privacy I just unroll the curtain and it has snaps on the screen and curtains and I snap them up in place. I've not had any issue with the skewer coming out of the window or the sliding doors catching on the rolled up curtains. I like the idea magnets but I also like that the curtains are stored just below the window attached to the screen but my curtains don't have a lot of insulation. I may add a washer and make a window covering with padding and magnets later. You are always full of good ideas.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Nota, that sounds clever and practical. Two of my favorite things! Thanks for sharing your genius😊

@vegaadrian49 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@hsgjkhagljkh 3 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT...Leslie, it is refreshing to meet another minivan adventurist who puts as much effort as I do into creating a luxury hotel room on wheels.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey April! Maybe we are long-lost relatives, LOL!!🤣

@miksUSA777 Жыл бұрын

Same here have watched every YT abt Window Screens 😀 Yours is the Best and way better looking . New Subscriber here..Thank you 😘

@johnniemontgomery6682 Жыл бұрын

High Leslie. I subscribed and I love your instructional videos. Thank you so much.

@TheVanThatGotAway Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks Johnnie, that means a lot. 😀 Thanks for taking time to say hey!

@dianesandberg6884 9 ай бұрын

You have done a great job showing us how you made your screens! Thank you.

@maggpye206 3 жыл бұрын

Seamstress' and carpenters..."measure twice; cut once". Between you and "Eric Enjoys Earth", my future home will be ALL CLASS! xoxo

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey MaggPye! That's because you are a class act😃

@maggpye206 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway I must be...I'm following you! Thanks!

@Protosaki Жыл бұрын

good work! :)

@chakaula8642 3 жыл бұрын

Creative repurposing... good job! Aloha

@valmuse2 3 жыл бұрын

I got a bit lost with the rain guard being cut. I’ll have to watch this several times to see if I pick it up.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hames, Yep it was a process that I went through to figure out the final design. But I think it was worth it. I love how the screens look in the camper now. Thanks for checking in!

@gracecallowayable 2 жыл бұрын

You are so creative!!!👠🚌👠

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

HI Graycee! Some may say just stubborn... LOL!

@Swimdeep 3 жыл бұрын

Your timing is flawless! Been pondering a screen plan and before watching, I already know your solution will be clever.🌿

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hope! This is clever, alright... LOL!! It's a little complex but I like the final result. I hope you find inspiration in there.

@anitasimmons3599 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video. Fortunately for me the Toyota Sienna is level and straight in the second row windows they are also 3' so gorilla tape for the edges and the gutter covers work really well. I also have an abundance of fine grained ballet tool and magnets for when I want more ventilation or less. Humm I may try that garden edging over the vent window on the outside for rain protection... A really good source of coroplastic board is political campaign signs. I snagged a few that were left up beyond the time they were allowed, by city ordinances. Thank you for taking the time to film your how to. I always get new ideas for them. Safe travels.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anita! Windows that are straight across?? Now you're trying to make me jealous 😂 That's an excellent idea about using old signs, that corrugated plastic ain't cheap. Thanks for taking the time to chat.

@mercibeaucoup2486 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible !!!!!! That screen looks fantastic !!!!!!!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Well merci beaucoup, Merci!

@mjm3852 3 жыл бұрын

I think I would have to watch this a few more times to get a full understanding of the construction. I'm not sure why I'm not getting this so unfortunately I don't have a question at this point in time.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi MJ! Yep, it's definitely one of the more complex processes in my build. But I knew I couldn't handle screens pasted up with velcro. Or magnets on the outside. Let me encourage you, though: once you start messing around with materials, you might get a feel for how to put 'em together! Thanks for taking the time to chat 😀

@mjm3852 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway I think you are right! Thanks for the encouragement.

@deborahpelham3113 2 жыл бұрын

Another good video. 👍

@jessicastachniak6485 3 жыл бұрын

They look fantastic. Very clever idea.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jessica, Thanks so much! 😊

@tonymontgomery5827 3 жыл бұрын

Great ingenuity! Looks amazing miss!

@sabrinamassie5606 2 жыл бұрын

I try to limit the number of subscriptions I have on KZfaq... but this one was the deciding factor .. A new subscriber ... Great Job - Very innovative ... Thank you !

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sabrina, I want to tell you how much it means to me that you - and all the other wonderful people who follow this kooky little channel of mine - choose to spend your valuable time here. I really appreciate you! And I can't wait to bring you more van-related antics. Thanks so much.

@415sassyfre 3 жыл бұрын

I like the rain guards not like the anything that's the movable I like to see when I'm driving

@kathyhoodstock6886 3 жыл бұрын

Very creative engineering, blends in well.

@VantasticPacifica 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Keep up the good work!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks for the encouragement, VP!

@daveerickson1330 2 жыл бұрын

I built a pair of gutter guard ventilator panels for the rear windows of my Ford Explorer based on another KZfaq video I had seen. The double edge fits well over the glass & I cut the top & sides to fit in the windows channel. Front windows have curved glass edges so couldn't use them there. They do leak when it rains, but I do not have rain guards yet. I painted the white ones dark brown to match car color better.

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I did the very same thing but it wasn't complicated enough. LOL! Seriously though, that's a great solution.

@pdmullgirl 2 жыл бұрын

Love the screens Leslie! ❤️💜💚

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks, Paige! I totally love 'em.

@theoldhobbit3640 2 жыл бұрын

I have just sold our small 2 berth motorhome and opted for car camping in an MPV 7 seater. Window or privacy screens are definitely on my radar so thank you so much for doing this vlog, really great timing.

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hobbit! Congrats on the new ride, I'm so excited for you. I hope you're enjoying the process 🙂 Thanks for checking in!

@wendyorides8337 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Love the washers to magnets.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendyo, Magnets are magic! 🙂 Thanks for taking time to say hey.

@jennifferhurlburt642 3 жыл бұрын

Yay🎉 thank you!!!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Jenniffer! Thanks for watching 😊

@manie9689 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been struggling with this situation. I have a Prius and I use it for camping often in South Florida.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Manie! Yes, keep those bugs out. 😀 I hope this can give you some inspiration. Thanks for checking in.

@metroteacher 2 жыл бұрын

Question: what are the magnets attracting to, the washers? I see many videos using magnets but there is nothing inside my car that is metal. I don’t want to go outside after dark to remove anything or attach anything. I guess I’m dense but I couldn’t follow this demonstration at all. I’m in a SUV and have twice ordered screens specific to my make and model, the slip over the door kind, but neither fit over my door. I’ve made the privacy boards, but the screens are killing me. And, how can I use the privacy boards and screens at the same time; it’s hot here! Thanks for sharing all your hard work! Very creative!

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Metro! Yes, the magnets and washers attract to keep the covers in place, that way I can put them up from inside the van. I don't have much metal around my door, either. I know this was definitely a confusing process to follow. There was no real easy way to explain everything I did. It would be sooo much easier just to show everyone in person, LOL!! 🤣 Thanks for asking!

@leannecoyle2710 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to follow, but I'm too dazzled by your awesome haircut! Looking good - almost as good as your screens!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sis💕 Just trying to keep up with you!🙂

@vjhurstcreations5473 2 жыл бұрын

I bought custom made window covers from Heatshield...so I am just going to use them for any template for any of my windows ....just a suggestion. The window covers have a gold side and a black side so when camping in the cold you can flip them (except for the back window on the dodge GC) but when in the desert this winter you can put the gold side out to reflect the light...they are the bomb and well worth the price just in the time it would take to make all those patterns...I will use them in the back to make the screens for the back windows, too.

@tejasnaikpopkar6671 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome vedio became a fan and subscriber !!!!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks so much. It's great to have you here!🙂

@dirkjasperse4202 2 жыл бұрын

Your van videos are great. Thanks for making them. I like your window screen design, but I watched the video twice and there are a few things I don't get. 1) Is the top gutter guard piece connected to the coroplast sides? How? 2) Why the gutter guard strip on top? Why not coroplast on all four sides? 3) Does the whole frame sit inside the groove for the window glass? If so, it must be wider than the actual window opening. If that is true, how do you get it in and out? And if the screen frame is in the window groove, how does the window go up and down with the screen in place? 4) If the screen frame is not inside the glass window groove, then what holds it in place? Thanks!

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dirk, Thanks for asking. I realize how (over) complicated I might have made this and I know there are probably 1,000 other configurations that would also work. But to answer your Q's: 1) No, the top gutter guard piece is not connected to the coroplast pieces. They all just stay in there, god willing. 2) After I did this, I asked myself the same question. You probably could use a frame made entirely of coroplast, staple the screen on it and stick it in the window groove. The coroplast does buckle and bend when you insert into the groove because 3) Yes, the whole frame sits into the groove and is about 1/4" to 1/2" wider than the window opening. I don't try to take it in and out, as there's no need to. The only time we open those windows is when we're parked, so we wouldn't ever have the need to roll them down while driving on the highway, testing the screen against 70mph wind. To get it in initially, I gently bent the coroplast until it fit inside the groove. And still it bent a little. And somehow (I just discovered this through testing) the window does go up and down with this contraption in place. No problems so far. 4) Yep, the screen frame is inside the window frame. I know this is not the easiest process to follow. I came up with this solution after shoving various materials in various places until things started to make sense. I translated that as much as I could but there's no substitute for just trying stuff out and seeing what works. I hope this is at least a little inspiration, if not a real "blueprint" for you. Are there any other questions you have about the screens so far? I hope you let me know if you find a good solution for your van.

@vanished3306 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man! I spent a good deal of time and effort to make the gutter guard screens, which look pretty good considering what it is, but I get nervous trying to close power windows with them in place. I did not want the screen sock which, IMO, looks worse than the gutter guard. This is so much better!! Thank you for sharing your design in detail and so articulately! My Sienna has a funky curved plastic piece on the back windows that I will have to work around but I’m going for it!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey PJ, I agree with you about the sock thing. I also hate the look of holding a screen up on the outside with magnets - aaaargh! But I get that sometimes you just have to get the job done. However, why not spend some extra time in a sweaty garage trying to figure out a way to make it practical AND elegant, I say!?!! LOL! Congrats on going for it, you got this.

@OdysseyCamper 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever, Leslie. I like the way you used the landscape edging and you helped me realize a mistake in the set of screens I’m currently building. You are right, to my knowledge nobody has done this before. I will make one suggestion. Rather than paint, use 4-way stretch carpet over the corrugated plastic. This is the stuff they use on subwoofer boxes and 3M 90 adhesive will hold it to the plastic. Nissan actually uses this same construction for the door panels on the NV200. Anyway, just subbed :-)

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi OC! Welcome and thanks for subscribing 😀 That idea about using the stretch material is awesome, next level. I think it would add another bit of polish, and who doesn't love that?! Thanks for taking the time to chat 😊

@philosopher2003 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m his is very similar to an idea I had.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

David, I like the way you think 😉

@philosopher2003 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway great minds think alike! ☺️

@ksycane 2 жыл бұрын

I like your idea of keeping the screen up permanently. I made vents with the corrugated plastic (i found there is a glue specially made for the plastic). Mine are 3 layers thick with the middle layer (the screen in between 2 of the layers) being the one that goes in the window groove. Also a suggestion: put more washers on the sides so that u can attach the reflectix at different levels.

@maryreeves6129 Жыл бұрын

Hey!!! I’ve been looking for the vid for using corrugated plastic!! Can you provide a link??? Fingers Crossed!!

@ksycane Жыл бұрын

@@maryreeves6129 Here is one i would like to try. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbSBZ5WY0NSWkZs.html

@ksycane Жыл бұрын

@@maryreeves6129 similar one to the one i made: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n951o9NlzdXTlok.html

@tommybrino1 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure; I hope I could be of help 😀

@tinabeane 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! Curious what type of spray paint you used? I've heard from others that chips off over time. Thanks for the video, so helpful and informative!

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tina! I used whatever it was that was lying around in the garage, LOL!🤣 If it chips, I can always touch it up if I need to. But so far, so good. Thanks for asking!

@manondesrochers5729 3 жыл бұрын

Are you able to open the window all the way down ? It look like it but with the rain guard I wasn’t sure. As always great video, very creative and it come at a perfect time as I am planning on working on my screens tomorrow. Thank you Lesley.

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Manon, Yes you can open the window all the way down! Best of luck with the screens. Let me know how it's going, okay?

@rosegallant192 2 жыл бұрын

So, can you leave your window completely down without it looking (at night) that the window is open? Great video by the way. Love your channel.

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rose! You can tell the window is open because there's no glass, just screen. We leave it down all night when we camp in perfect weather in perfectly safe campgrounds. 😃 Otherwise we just crack the window down a few inches under the rain guard and start the fan. Thanks for asking!

@richardbottslotsandmore5696 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos..new sub here..looking for ideas for my grand caravan..Thanks..

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Richard, Welcome aboard! It's great to have you here. Thanks for taking the time to check in.

@leese.23 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful but I'm confused on where the washers come into play do they just weigh down the screen or do they attach to some magnets or what?

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leese, They're not for weight, just to attach to the magnets on the window coverings. Very light and easy! Thanks for asking 🙂

@leese.23 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway Ahhh more brilliance. Thx.

@serenakoleno9338 2 жыл бұрын

I am confused about this. Also, can you roll down the window more than an inch or so? My sliding door windows go down several inches. If you want to open them as far as possible do you remove screens?

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Serena, The screens I built just stay in the window all the time, and I can roll the windows down all the way. Thanks for asking! 😀

@WanderingWithWanda 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Leslie! Do you leave the screens in all the time? Can the window roll up with it on? You are so talented!!

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erica! Yes, I leave the screens in all the time. There's really no reason to take them out. And I can roll the windows up and down normally while the screens are in, yes. 😄 Thanks for asking!

@Kimberly-ul1ph Жыл бұрын

Is the screen in there all the time so you are able to roll the window down/up without moving the screen?

@TheVanThatGotAway Жыл бұрын

Hi Kimberly, Yes ma'am the screen is in there all the time. I never want to mess with it ever again! We roll the window down or up with no problem. Only thing we can't do is drive with the window open or the screen might blow out. Thanks for asking!

@Kimberly-ul1ph Жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway thank you!

@karenclausen6724 3 жыл бұрын

Leslie, are you leaving these screens in place permanently, not closing the glass ar all? Thanks

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Karen, With the screens in place, I can open and close the windows as I please. I don't ever have to move the screens at all. They can just stay where they are! Thanks for asking 🙂

@karenclausen6724 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway Thanks again for the info and clarity. Will watch it again to make sure of the steps. Also I think I am going to make a portable tray over my glove compartment, a mini table, that hooks into the latch. What do you think?

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

I think there has been many a time when I wished we had a little table in the front. I can't wait to hear about your results!

@suejohnsrud4980 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u get your window covers?

@TheVanThatGotAway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sue, I just cut out reflectix to the sizes of the windows, glued down fabric and sewed around the edges. They work great!

@jojosjoyfuljourney Жыл бұрын

What kind of van is that? Don’t think this will work on my 2019 sienna as there are curves 🤷‍♀️

@TheVanThatGotAway Жыл бұрын

Hey Jojo, We have a 2016 Honda Odyssey. Curves galore here, too!

@jojosjoyfuljourney Жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway okay I will watch more intently to see if I can recreate. Thanks for sharing

@charadean9855 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I get screens

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chara, I got the screen material in rolls at Home Depot. Any hardware-type place should carry them. Thanks for asking!

@jayburke1601 3 жыл бұрын

Don't play around when it comes to the shelter lol to me it's the most important thing because your van is too small to be inside of for the most part.... I went with the clam escape they are super pricey I was lucky and found a damaged box the case was ripped but I got it for $150 the clam shelter itself is fine I thought a bag on Amazon that will fit in it was for outdoor furniture that was $50 waterproof bag 7 ft long lol... You can get the side panels at camping world right now three for $49.... You need six of them you can easily put $500 into a clam shelter but it's worth it as soon as you pull up at the campsite you can pop that thing up in 60 seconds and have a weatherproof shelter to put all your things in or to hang out in you can use them like a tent you can cook in them you can set up a movie screen and watch movies endless possibilities... Don't be fooled there's nothing like the clam except maybe the gazelle.. the advantages all the parts are integrated and it has the hub wall design which are practically indestructible in foul weather... There's no other gazebo or sun shade or anything that will do what the clam or gazelle will do unless you get an off-brand hub shelter you could be wasting your money on crap quality tho

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, and thanks for that awesome review! I'll start shopping those for deals. "Wasting money on crap quality" was like my theme when I was younger, LOL! I still have to remind myself sometimes that it's not worth it to cheap out. Tempting, but not worth it. Especially for shelters! 😀 Thanks for taking the time to check in.

@jayburke1601 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVanThatGotAway by now Leslie we have been doing enough life to know quality is irreplaceable in certain situations... But in other situations when it comes to like solar panels even the off-brand quality is not bad that is not true for a hub shelter though lol

@RescueDogTreats 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of steps, but amazing!

@TheVanThatGotAway 3 жыл бұрын

Hey RDT! "Lots of steps" is my middle name... 🤣 Thanks for being here.

@chuiau5914 3 жыл бұрын

@stephenwalczak3166 Ай бұрын

So, for $100, you can order sun screens for just about any car. These have a high UV rating, and the mesh will keep out the bugs while letting the breeze through. They are a factory fit, light, and easy to store and are made for hundreds of different makes and models. Save yourself all the time, effort and endless frustration of making them yourself. Not to mention all the materials and supplies. Even after all that work, you end up with something that looks like shit and never fits that well.