HOW TO MAKE BUG SCREENS FOR CAMPER VAN WINDOWS - Easy, inexpensive and very effective

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HOW TO MAKE BUG SCREENS FOR CAMPER VAN WINDOWS - Easy, inexpensive and very effective

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Күн бұрын

Here’s a super easy and essential project for your van build - Bug Screens! You’ll be outdoors a lot in your van and bugs are everywhere - these will keep them out of your van.
Listed below is everything you will need to make your own:
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@peggywildsmith6002 5 күн бұрын

Love to see you do the whole van, doors and back door.

@TimAndShannonLTD Күн бұрын

Thanks, we did the sliding door already, you can see that one here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7efqJRqlbLeYI0.html. Haven't done the back yet, but good idea for a new video - Thanks!

@peggywildsmith6002 Күн бұрын

@@TimAndShannonLTD thank you! I'm heading out in 2 weeks and just getting ready now.

@moritzbleib3988 3 ай бұрын

Really refreshing: Just explained, without music and all the tamtam. Thank you

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome - glad you liked this!

@trhg0002 2 ай бұрын

Great to know for my Toyota Sienna. Thank you!

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@dongreene6092 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. We have a camper in Europe so brought all of the pieces necessary with us. We made them in about an hour and used them over our 5 month trip. Couldn't have survived without them!

@TimAndShannonLTD 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! So good to hear that and glad this was helpful for you - thanks for letting us know!!

@AlienHairball 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished building a pair of bug screens for our van using your guide. Love these kind of easy, cheap projects that result in something totally functional, too. Thanks!

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, so glad this was helpful! Enjoy!

@mermaid3152 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I've watched several bug screen how to's.... Like this one THE BEST!

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks - Glad you liked it!

@gratefully.1955 Ай бұрын

What a great idea! So simple to do. I will definitely make this for my Dodge Caravan. Thanks for sharing 😊

@TimAndShannonLTD Ай бұрын

Sweet! Hope you enjoy it!

@getouttadebt2024 10 ай бұрын

Good Job!!! I can do that 🙌🏾🙌🏾!!!!!

@TimDustrude 10 ай бұрын

Have fun with it!!

@TimAndShannonLTD 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@RuckProductions35 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful idea💡 Im sitting here scratching my head trying to figure out how to build something on the inside, but what you did is WAY better and easier, thanks for the video 😁

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the feedback!!

@LisaSoulLevelHealing 2 жыл бұрын

This is soo simple and soooo brilliant!! I'm the biggest fan of safety pins, tape, etc for anything custom made in van builds lol.

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Yes we like simple solutions for things too! Makes life so much easier. Thanks for the coment!

@denismoran670 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shannon! I'm just about to go on a six-thousand mile journey from Swansea, South Wales, to Troy/Truva in Turkey, and have converted/adapted my tiny Hyundai Accent into a 'camper car' for thr trip. I was puzzling about this task, but no more, thanks to you. From, Den, Abertawe, Cymru. XX

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that sounds like an awesome journey! Have fun and enjoy the bug-free fresh air!

@jasonfitzpatrick414 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. Straight forward and simple. It gets sooooo hot here in Georgia that I will make some of these. Thanks for the video.

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome - good luck with your screens!

@dickspade7045 3 жыл бұрын

Great design, instruction & craftswormanship. Thanks for sharing.

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the comment!

@garychin6659 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. We've been looking for something like this and this seems perfect! Thanks!

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure - Glad it was helpful!

@ApexWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ideas on making customized bug screening for the RV door windows!

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@flowersafeheart Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Love it. I guess if strong rain or wind comes bring them inside? Im gonna compare the cost though to buying the pre-made kind that slips over the windows. Cause this magnet cost adds up at around 3 $5 magnet packs per window. $6 for 6 piece of netting. Scissors, duct tape, painters tape I may already have. But looks fun. Great idea. I love the idea in comments to put them inside vehicle instead but not sure how they would stay up. Maybe velcro tabs.

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Yes a strong enough wind will take them away. Inside mount might be a good idea but will be difficult to mold around the compound curves inside the windows. Good luck with yours!

@septichank4489 Жыл бұрын

nice DIY. A little easier and maybe longer lasting to skip the tape and just cut the form and put up magnets everytime. I actually just ducktape one magnet to the rear corner so you have the orentation set and then put up the magnets. Extra 20 seconds everytime but no sticky tape. Either way works !

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hank! And yeah more good ideas - all comes down to people's preference. Appreciate the comment!😄

@SleekredruM61 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Thanks for your video I’m off to make bug screens for my van. 👍🇦🇺

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to have you along - thanks for the subscription and have fun making and building!

@russellthom1169 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great DIY bug screen. We don't have ventilation or insulation yet, so this will really help us out to get some fresh air.

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome - glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment. Enjoy your build!

@harlanpatterson1959 2 жыл бұрын

i know what I'll be doing later this afternoon thanks to you.

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

@garier6652 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great idea. Cheap, easy and working very well. Build this the next days. Thank you!

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome - glad you enjoyed it!

@AtHomeInTurkey Жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea. I am going to do the same. Thanks!

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it - thanks for the feedback!

@ledout7733 Жыл бұрын

What great idea , thank you .

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - Glad you liked it and thanks for the comment!

@chakaula8642 3 жыл бұрын

The easiest, clearest, cleanest method I've seen. Just wondering if it'll hold up in excessively windy areas/days. Thanks, Aloha

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We had a similar one (magnets were not taped in) and some gusty winds took it away so I’m thinking not. But for all other occasions it worked great. And this new design should be even better because the magnets won’t get lost. Thanks for your comment!

@markbranchaud9858 2 жыл бұрын

If its that windy…. There is no bugs to worry about. So great Job. Ill go with this install on my astro. Van go. Thanku!!

@PierLav1 2 жыл бұрын

Great 💡

@jordansaintemarie Жыл бұрын

These could technically be made to go on the inside as well and you could use a stiffer netting

@flowersafeheart Жыл бұрын

@Jordan Sainte-Marie oh great idea!! I will think about how they would attach though.

@lesleycrawford7244 2 жыл бұрын

This looks a brilliant method for the cab windows. Here in Scotland we have the infamous Scottish midges, tiny wee things in swarms that get in every little crack and cause misery. Have got the very fine midge netting for the doors and was puzzling how to do the cab, this does the job perfectly. Thanks for sharing 👍🙂

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, sounds like Florida’s no see-ums! Hope this solution works for you!

@lesleycrawford7244 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimAndShannonLTD see this link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8h1atqV2K68iGw.html for a midge fest

@user-qz7ll6mq1x Жыл бұрын

Thanks This worked great!

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Cool! So glad it worked out for you - thanks for the feedback!

@pekestyxx6674 8 ай бұрын

Duct tape for the win!

@TimAndShannonLTD 8 ай бұрын

Yes indeed!

@VanLifeCroatia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great idea, I think I will try it for my small Kia Pregio van! Good luck on the road 🥰

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! Glad you enjoyed the video…

@wanderlust62 Жыл бұрын

This is great, I knew it was that simple! Easy to store, too! I'm going to try and do this at home. I have an older townhome and the magnit screens don't fit such a small design. I think I can reconfigure and also do something temp for the window because of metal frame! Thanks!

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

So glad you found this useful! If you are wanting to do this on metal frames on a house window, I suggest you make sure magnets will stick to the frames first - if they are Aluminum frames, I don't think magnets will stick. Just a heads up before you get too far into the project. Thanks for the comment and good luck with that!

@rstokley2000 Жыл бұрын

Very cool!!! Easy

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Renee - have fun with it!

@markmanning007 9 ай бұрын

Great simple solution, only wish that I had seen it before I made mine to fit the inside of the door which is a lot more difficult. Thanks

@TimAndShannonLTD 9 ай бұрын

Aw man! Murphy’s Law…

@terisahill1873 2 жыл бұрын

We used your method to make a screen for our van today. We used black screen and black gorilla tape. The adhesive on the tape got all over the the top of the tape and all over our white van. It turned into a big mess. Maybe it was too hot for the tape? I dunno. We’ll do the other window tomorrow morning when it’s cooler outside. Thanks for the video.

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Sorry to hear that! Maybe white tape reflects the heat better? I’m not familiar with gorilla tape. Hope it cleans up without too much trouble!

@jordansaintemarie Жыл бұрын

Maybe try aluminum tape

@wmwintegratedtraining 8 ай бұрын

amazing - thank you

@TimAndShannonLTD 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! So glad you liked it!

@anthonymarino4260 3 жыл бұрын

fine job well done

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@BiggTruckDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@TimAndShannonLTD 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@petefrost1787 Жыл бұрын

Hi , It looks like there is no metal on your van by the side view mirror. How is the seal there to keep bugs out? I really like the simple but effective design. Well done, for sure.

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Hi Pete, they work really well. You are correct there is no magnet on that plastic part at the front part of the window, but the two magnets above, and below stretch it pretty tight, so it stays on very well. Hope this helps! Thank you for your comment! 😄

@petefrost1787 Жыл бұрын

@@TimAndShannonLTD Thanks for replying so quickly. Your answer helps a lot. Our promaster also has a spot where magnets can't go. I will follow what you did. I followed what you did with your overhead shelf/cabinet design and it worked great. Strong & lightweight. Thanks again & safe travels for you two.

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

@@petefrost1787 sweet! Glad that worked out for you as well! Thanks and safe travels!🙂

@leese.23 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! The ones online for my Transit are like hundreds of dollars...

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah these work great for mere pennies!

@debraforte5026 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and fun!

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 жыл бұрын

It was, glad you enjoyed it!

@fillexpatslepodcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Sorry if it sounds stupid but would it work well if it rains pretty hard ? 😅 Where I am going to travel has some bad rains at times so just wonder what it would do to it. Thanks in advance for your response.

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Ours have been drenched in the rain several times and they’re fine. Shouldn’t be a problem I don’t think!

@oneofthedesertak3969 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this but the tape won't stay stuck for some reason. I used duct tape. I guess my next move is to sew it with fabric.

@TimAndShannonLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm don't know why that is. Maybe it's a different screen material that doesn't like Duct Tape? Anyway, if you can sew it that should work too. Good luck with it!

@vagabon327 Жыл бұрын

Is the mesh small enough to block noseeums?

@TimAndShannonLTD Жыл бұрын

Hi Michel, I’m not sure. I recommend you ask the vendor on Amazon. (Or pick up some other mesh that you know will block them). It works great for mosquitoes, flies, etc…

@janellmclaughlin6476 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make it more privacy style too? Is the mosquito netting just crinoline fabric or something else?

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it’s something like that. And yeah I guess you could use any fabric that would allow air flow (because that’s the whole point) and still not allow bugs through.

@orbyjett2864 3 ай бұрын

Does it hold up in heat

@TimAndShannonLTD 3 ай бұрын

Very good question and the answer is "sort of". It depends on how much heat you're talking about. The things lasted 2 years up until last June in Arizona, when the heat was too much for the duct tape, and we've been looking for something better ever since. So far, haven't found a tape that can handle high heat and still stick well enough to the plastic screen. New video when we find a solution.