Mosquito Netting on the Side & Back Door

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5 жыл бұрын

Today we look at covering your van's side-doors (and back doors) with mosquito netting. If you're going to stay comfortable in the heat of summer, you're going to need lots of ventilation and that means opening your back and side doors. With all the mosquitoes out there, you must cover those doors. In this video, I show how to do it very cheaply and easily!
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@rongrimes9102 5 жыл бұрын

I think my life is going to be changing in a big way. It’s nice to know because of you I now have a backup plan

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Ron excellent. I like to have several.

@susanpidgeon9683 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thanks for the info

@vincentpopovski9435 4 жыл бұрын

This is honestly the simplest and best way. Takes a second to put up, takes a second to take down and store, and the net doesn’t have to stay there like some other methods. Take advantage of the van being metal! Smart idea

@rayneday-trippin2554 5 жыл бұрын

shear curtains from a thrift store works great also made some for a friends camper :)

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Rayne way to think outside the box & economical.

@KauaiMike1000 5 жыл бұрын

Not wearing pungent perfumes or colognes, not eating a sugar-rich diet, and knowing times they swarm helps too. Good video Bob - thanks.

@m.f.richardson1602 5 жыл бұрын

Good to know

@coppertopvon 5 жыл бұрын

Is eating 8-12 garlic cloves a day considered pungent diet?

@KauaiMike1000 5 жыл бұрын

Pungent, but not a cologne or perfume. Garlic actually repels insects.

@edwardlulofs444 5 жыл бұрын

B vitamins reduce bites-doesn't eliminate bites.

@brandonstout6164 5 жыл бұрын

I've noticed the less meat eating less bugs relationship a lot. And morning breath, growing up I remember that being bothersome and it's just not an issue when i'm not eating too much.

@coyote1849 5 жыл бұрын

You might also spray some citronella oil on the netting to add to the protection around openings

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Alan Citronella never works for me. I go for the hard stuff with lots of Deet.

@bren1425 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob and KC for all that you do! You work so hard, and you are making a difference! God bless.

@shilohmuller8909 2 жыл бұрын

Now that I'm on the road these videos are invaluable! Thank you Bob and team! So much love for giving me the freedom that I always needed!

@charlesdeza7915 2 жыл бұрын

No see-ums are the worst. I agree, I’d rather deal with restricted airflow than get bit. Great tips!

@HowHingPau 5 жыл бұрын

You could wrap your magnets in a layer of Saran Wrap (or equivalent thin plastic wrap) to keep them clean. When the plastic wrap gets excessively dirty with metal filings , carefully peel it off and replace it.

@SSandtheRVCats 5 жыл бұрын

Always giving people great ideas. Thanks Bob.

@ravenbyers9466 4 жыл бұрын

U are a grate guy I am glad I found your channel u are a grate teacher and I am saving up to get me a nice extended van and your videos are teaching me a lot God bless u

@drivventodrumm1 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a $30 bug screen. It's working perfectly and it's great having that door wide open

@joylee7274 5 жыл бұрын

This is so practical. Thank you for all your wonderful infos!

@Javaman92 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's great your no nonsense view of life. I figure, vanlife isn't about pretty or quick, its about what works. I can see this would work and be cheap. Thanks for sharing Bob.

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Javaman Tru Dat

@aileenefields337 5 жыл бұрын

Another Great Idea Bob!! 💡

@haroldfitz5146 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of Magic Mesh. It closes automatically behind you and to go in you simply walk into it and it opens. Best $20 you could spend

@haroldfitz5146 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Mead - Mike, as with Refectix, the hot sun can cause the Velcro glue to melt a bit and separate from the mesh curtain. My fix for that was to put a few stitches in it and it'll hold forever

@jannwebb 5 жыл бұрын

Is the Magic Mesh an As Seen on TV product?

@haroldfitz5146 5 жыл бұрын

Jann Webb - That's where I heard of it Jann. Then I stumbled upon it at WalMart and picked it up. I'm really happy with it. It keeps the little bugs out. I actually bought a second one because I had another RV

@mehavey 5 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos Bob.. your so cute when ya do them .. I'm going full time within the next 4 years starting g now on getting all this info from you and other youtubers....

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

@@jannwebb Jann good question but may be on KZfaq as well

@terrijackson4315 Жыл бұрын

Ive been wantin to do this... 2/4 of my kids jus started to want to sleep in the van when camping. So this video just helped me find THE strong magnets ive searched for for so many days on amazon :) Thank you

@debicaron6046 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. Great video, as usual..I love the magnets. I use the magnets constantly.. I will use the netting for the back doors.

@dalekundtz4603 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice Bob.

@vantripper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a helpful idea - I know nothing about no-see-ums but now, I'll be prepared for them just in case...

@name.terrie 5 жыл бұрын

You inspire ideas. Thanks.

@kittygonzalez2827 5 жыл бұрын

I used to think I was imagining those bites...then I would see the minuscule bugs , but friends thought I was nuts or hallucinating! You’re my proof so ...thanks!

@kimh.2515 Жыл бұрын

Kitty, my first trip to Newbern, NC, we were having lunch on a rooftop patio. I saw a TINY insect on my arm and thought nothing of it, until...OUCH! That bugger bit me, followed by several more! I have lived in mid-NC for 30-years, and this was my first encounter with no-see-ums. I react terribly to mosquito bites, but these bites were truly the worst and most itchy/painful I have ever experienced, and they truly did last at LEAST a week. He wasn't exaggerating!

@smilesformiles11 5 жыл бұрын

Mosquito netting is ESSENTIAL where I live. I would also like to recommend BugOff brand screens. I have tried every brand and found that one to be the best. It includes a tension mounted rod, magnets sewn into the top, bottom and middle of the opening flap so it automatically seals when you enter or exit..and velcro along the sides to keep them down and sealed tight. It comes in precut sizes or made to order sizes. I got mine from Walmart but also available at Amazon. I hope you will give it a try. I think you would love it and might find it a bit easier and possibly a tighter seal. Thanks for all your amazing videos and such useful tips. So happy you have decided to share your wealth of knowledge with people!!! Thank you!!!

@morrisshepherd1637 2 жыл бұрын

Bob you are amazing and so very helpful!!!

@garygary2250 5 жыл бұрын

Its really good to see you making better videos ,, I remember you were unsure of them at the beginning but your getting better and better every video you put out,, keep up the great work on the information you give others,,,, god bless,,,garygary

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Gary yep

@russellsherwood2315 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips and info

@RVHEROGYPSY 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT idea, thank you!

@sunni7768 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. Came at a perfect time

@colleenhemeter1962 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I will try this this weekend!!

@rachelgabaldon9299 5 жыл бұрын

Bob u rock. Hope to see you someday.

@taurus-astrobike104 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍Absolutely AWESOME you guys✌

@catfishingwithwayne4964 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob enjoy your videos

@pulsey2001 5 жыл бұрын

In the UK we call them 'Window Socks' on car or van windows. See them on Halfords, a well-known auto centre in the UK.

@pulsey2001 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. They actually wrap over both sides of the window and are secure when you close the door. Not to offend Bob but you can buy Fly Nets for your house doors including the magnets, a lot cheaper than Bob's suggestion and they will adapt to the van, not sure of the width though!

@grannieannie1371 5 жыл бұрын

Same in Australia.

@whatnext715 5 жыл бұрын

I’d never heard of window socks before but just saw a bunch on amazon that are

@primrozie 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea. I had no idea this could be bought in rolls. I bought a mosquito net canopy for a queen size bed, otherwise all I found were like 8' X 10' type pieces! I want to do this with our camper and maybe an outdoor seating area. That's a lot of netting. I also think it would be good in the garden. My zucchini got attacked big time this year. I got 3 zucchini per plant. I don't use toxins on the bugs so I need a new defense, lol. I have to get a roll of that stuff. Thanks for sharing.

@stacyhackney6100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you both.

@AdamArmstrong 5 жыл бұрын

Cut the mesh to size, edge it with duct tape, and use the magnets against the duct tape, that way it won't tear over time. :D

@richardfriese4402 5 жыл бұрын

We living in an apartment with no storm door. Mosqutos were a problem. We found the cloth/fiberglass type screen in the screen section of the home improvement store. Got velcro strips. A sewing machine works on it, so this approach can work to attach magnets, velcro and zippers to the 'screen door'.

@cathyschwartz7026 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. I like easy. I'm finding my suv is made of plastic!

@monkeynumbernine 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, I used bug candles all summer and it worked pretty well. I am in Minnesota, lots of mosquitoes and flies.

@emitissimo7618 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found a purpose for fiberglass window screen.? That stuff is so gentle it rips when you just bump it while it's in a house window.

@williamdavis6400 5 жыл бұрын

Bob, there are very powerful magnets of all different strengths called Neodymium magnets to use for where you go in and out of your door. I wouldn't use them any other place you don't NEED them, because they are strong. In the process of getting them off you could scratch your paint, if that concerns you. I'M sure you can buy a couple of them for 10.00 that would work great. Maybe you'd only need one.

@Wanna.Wander 5 жыл бұрын

I need the mosquito/noseeum netting... now I just need some of your magnets for my van... happy trails💜

@Daave12953 5 жыл бұрын

Good video

@KirkKramer 4 ай бұрын

I just bought military surplus bug netting camouflage on outside, but you can see threw the inside. Bonus is it covers whole vehicle, for shade ( I don't have solar panels on my top, I use folding panels you can move.).

@louisemissouri4410 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to another video of what you've done to your van interior as mentioned in your last video. No reason you can't sew the magnets in place so you just take it out and put it up. You can sew the magnets in the center and they will just click together when you get in. Great video.

@skwerl81 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any special method to sew them into a screen material?

@louisemissouri4410 2 жыл бұрын

@@skwerl81 I’d take a small piece of screen and see it in or use thread and see in a star design.

@skwerl81 2 жыл бұрын

@@louisemissouri4410 thank you! I like the star design idea 💡

@gisellegonzalez2628 5 жыл бұрын

These are so necessary, for no see ums, horseflies yuck. Thanks for sharing

@Frantic618 5 жыл бұрын

Noseeum netting is often found at regular fabric shops, but you may have to ask them to point it out. And you can buy it by the yard, not a whole huge roll.

@jeanschultz8857 5 жыл бұрын

You can buy magnetic tape for the sides to help keep the edges closed and add a few of the stronger magnets to reinforce the closure of the edges.

@shannonmarie2.0strickland36 3 жыл бұрын

I bought mine for 35.00 on Amazon. I bought them meant for French doors. They fit perfectly with magnets that pull them together. Fits my pro master perfectly. Side and back windows . 35.00 comes with Velcro and magnets already in place

@graydude4698 5 жыл бұрын

👽 thanks 4 the vid.

@brownbearjamboree3087 5 жыл бұрын

I like this video, and I will use what you show. We were on the Klamath River in Northern CA mountains, and boy, oh, boy. Once darkness fell, we were overrun with tiny gnats in our van. They were following the light. We had to turn off the lights inside and put a light outside, which thankfully they followed and left.

@davidbloch5370 5 жыл бұрын

Very cleaver

@sheilaw54 2 жыл бұрын

I plan to get a king size bed canopy mosquito net & throw it over the top of my van...boom..no sewing taping or magnets and it will cover my whole vehicle and super duper cheap for under $15 and has it's own openings. You can throw a weight on top to make sure it doesn't slide too!

@dawnmtwild5409 3 ай бұрын

I bought a gazebo netting. I'm going to put around my van I'm hoping it works. Yes I will add one or two magnets to hold it down.

@rollandjoeseph 4 жыл бұрын

Smart

@randyfiore1311 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob what the best ,cheapest way to keep warm in my van in winter?Heater Buddy seems to be the best.thank you.

@Emindset2 5 жыл бұрын

Is it easier to use it for air movement and use the front doors to enter anf exit?

@rjr-yp9uj 5 жыл бұрын

It's too bad you had to take the perforated vinyl video down. Thanks for putting it back up.

@rjr-yp9uj 5 жыл бұрын

Apparently, there were tons of idiots nitpicking how she installed it on the window. So he took it down.

@AGirlHerDogAndRV 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! What video editor do you use?

@sandrawool5053 3 жыл бұрын

can this screen be sewn? does it wear or unravel on the cut edges? Could sew the magnets in it. or does it wear or unravel on the cut edges?

@cb750fs 5 жыл бұрын

When I was a smoker, mosquitos were revolted by me. LOL

@pattycakecrochet1 5 жыл бұрын

We are working on hitting the road if all goes as planned, next year. I'm looking for ways to make an income to support us as we live a nomadic lifestyle. I am an avid sewer. I was wanting to see what you would think if I was able to make screens for vehicle dwellers that have a binding around the edges, would you think it would be something that would sell well at places like the RTR? Just thinking of different items I could make and sell for a small profit to help us live a better life on the road. Enjoying the sunshine

@kyyote7078 5 жыл бұрын

Sheer curtains work too...

@vagabond-yj8pn 5 жыл бұрын

Magnets how do they work?

@madhabitz 5 жыл бұрын

Couple of questions: - Is that stuff sold as mosquito netting or window screening? I'm asmking because in my whole life, I've never seen mosquito netting for sale. - Do you keep the magnets away from computery things (phones, laptops, tablets, digital stuff on your vehicle, etc.)? What about other electronics? Thanks!

@jannwebb 5 жыл бұрын

I hate those danged little bugs! I got the mosquito net, so I better get the no see-um! Will I need it November through January in Arizona? ~ When you did the video on the window net, the big magnets were out of stock. I’ll check again

@clarasmith1873 2 жыл бұрын

Got my screen and magnets. There isn't metal all around my windows or doors. LOL

@skwerl81 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Hopefully you can return the magnets, but velcro might be a good alternative option!

@berylparker7306 5 жыл бұрын

Heck I can use this in my bricks and sticks for ill fitting screens.

@lmajc494 5 жыл бұрын

ive seen some folks use sticky back velcro instead of magnets. it seems to work a bit better

@coppertopvon 5 жыл бұрын

OK Ladies do any of you know if curtain sheers are as tight as no serums material or closer to mosquito netting or regular screen material?

@kleenmary7060 5 жыл бұрын

It would be much tighter...it would also block more air from circulating.

@brownbearjamboree3087 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen no-see-ums, nor even ever heard of them. We must not have them in the Pacific Northwest?

@David-rx2to 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking if you trimmed that netting to fit better, then around the perimeter sew some sort of fabric (what kind?) with the magnets embedded inside the fabric every few inches or so. Maybe a 2" border would work. Sew around the magnets inside the fabric to fix them in place. The side door net could be then one piece and you could peel it back from the side to step inside. Might need to sew some finger loops of fabric inside and outside in the perimeter to help with handling and placement. Advantage to this design is there is no center seam and a better fit at the bottom that allow biting critters to enter. Disadvantage...need a sewing machine or a lot of patience to hand stitch.

@russellcupples2170 5 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if those long strip type flexible magnets were stronger .That would work great .No seems

@rachelgabaldon9299 5 жыл бұрын

Bob do you make tank tops?

@mattiec7137 5 жыл бұрын

Bob," OK I'll stop. I talk a lot " 😂😂😂😂 I have found myself saying that from time to time ..lol But now I just say. okay I'll shut up now..lol

@dawnmtwild5409 3 ай бұрын

I am on my second pacemaker/ defibrillator. Magnets will shut it off. My question is does anybody else have a pacemaker defibrillator combo ? I've tried very very sticky velcro but that just falls off when it gets warm. New ideas please

@fenraven 3 жыл бұрын

Two years later, that same 50-piece pack of magnets costs $30.

@robertodiaz7859 3 жыл бұрын

Bob, you should dress up as Santa Claus, during the holiday season, as a side business : You would look perfect…:)) and make some extra money…

@bc2198 5 жыл бұрын

I thought no-see-ums are only back east. I haven't experienced them out west

@edwardlulofs444 5 жыл бұрын

Canada has more per square meter than people in the world. There are songs about them.

@GroovyVideo2 5 жыл бұрын

Hot Glue gun edges of screen to stop unravel ?

@robertlovesdogs4824 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob 👍✌

@BradSavoie46 2 жыл бұрын

I went to my local Ace hardware and got a 5x5 cut for about $8 for my side door.

@jamesrouse2132 5 жыл бұрын

When your living in your van how does this stuff get delivered to your van

@skwerl81 2 жыл бұрын

You can have things delivered to an Amazon Locker if one is nearby, or sometimes you can send things to the local post office for you to pickup

@brendaanndavis4024 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe put weights on the bottom?

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Brenda yep

@ismellya 5 жыл бұрын

❤️💕❤️😻👍🏻

@maxxmaxwell9051 5 жыл бұрын

You can go to a pool enclosure shop and ask for 20x20 mesh screen. It has smaller mesh and they will usually cut you pieces as they use rolls to build pool enclosures. Another thing you can do, is spray the screen with repellent to keep the bugs away from the screen.

@lsieber0 2 жыл бұрын

Why not tuck the netting into the weatherstripping and trim to size?

@1sthawkfeathers547 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their style dont they ?? That's what I did for my windows and tucked the back in with a plastic putty knife. I would do the back also but I travel with a partner who likes to stick her head out the windows. Blessings from Florida Meema and Jessi Beagle 👵🏼✌🏼🐕

@phonemd1 4 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight sells those magnets in a 2 pack for a dollar, and 79 cents with a cupon.........I

@rustyred459 5 жыл бұрын

If you are really in a money crunch you can get Netting in the fabric department at Walmart and make one ..... its not a heavy duty ... but a lot more affordable .... I use it on our back doors cause we don’t go in and out of it ... it just open for air ..... and haven’t had a problem with it ..... and its not no see um proof for sure ...lol

@greenchile5300 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm just discovering your videos. I like your mosquito netting idea, but I also need advice on keeping wildlife and human Intruders out. Have you done an episode on Van and trailer security and personal defense yet? -- Nicole

@m.f.richardson1602 5 жыл бұрын

Great question

@Frantic618 5 жыл бұрын

If they appear dangerous (animal or human), LEAVE.

@pocobusinesspodcast 5 жыл бұрын

You're gonna need a thicker net o.o

@grannieannie1371 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I didn't realise creativity RV was a spin off of Bob's. She is awesome. Well worth watching.

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Chile I haven't seen 1 of those yet from Bob. He should definitely do 1 if not already.

@sherryvan4627 5 жыл бұрын

I do this. 🙋🚐

@dalegribble60 4 жыл бұрын

6:13 heh heh.....

@larrygrasso6032 5 жыл бұрын

1st

@adventuresinbirding6535 5 жыл бұрын

@TillTheCollapse 5 жыл бұрын

Bob is getting tatted up!

@dmitch2243 5 жыл бұрын

BlackCOLT The more money he makes more stuff he Has!

@livefreeordie4850 5 жыл бұрын

Colt lol

@JaysLoft 5 жыл бұрын

You look like Santa

@dennaison4976 5 жыл бұрын

Just like Santa. A giving heart.

@randyfiore1311 5 жыл бұрын

I got mine for 2.99$

@roberthadley5957 5 жыл бұрын

Gee Bob can you think up something else to annoy everyone with.

@g.cosper8306 5 жыл бұрын

@Robert Hadley Every day, new ways to live cheap. You may go elsewhere if this annoys you.

@roberthadley5957 5 жыл бұрын

Oh did I strike a nerve

@g.cosper8306 5 жыл бұрын

@@roberthadley5957 Only if I annoyed you.

@dbridge12 5 жыл бұрын

I always wonder why people watch things that annoy them - and then need to comment. Says more about them then the person that they are commenting about. SMH.