Hey!! We have windows in our van that slightly pop out letting fresh air at the bottom. We are wanting to keep the van doors open/windows just before bed as it is very hot in Arizona but are finding the van filled with bugs (obviously) how does everybody fix this issue? We are thinking about puttin…

I just got glue gunned magnets around a bed fly net I cut up. They then magnet too the metal wall of my van.

[image] Wherethewildgo: van doors For the doors you can maybe consider getting something like this: [Capture] I belive they are called magnetic screen doors. It’s going to be hard to find one to fit the size of your van doors. But after searching around a bit you should come across one that…

Hi Jordan – what kind of van? We had the same problem and just finished making custom bug screens, by adapting ones on Amazon designed for home use. The sizes we spec’d worked for our 2011 Sprinter, but the basic steps should work for any vehicle. Here’s our write-up if you’re interested: …

Thanks so much Nick! Good advice on the Velcro we are currently sweltering and suspect it will be very hot in Mexico so will avoid using it. So handy have a blog post! Will read it today

@Wherethewildgo The bug screens is what I was talking about in my reply as well. But I forgot to add a picture haha. Thanks for sharing @VantasticMedia

I forgot to attach a picture as well! Here you go! [image] [image]

Checkout this post: [image] Yukon XL Questions and Build advice The Build For window covers - we found this material called Insul-Shine. It’s a reflective material on one side, and batting on the other. We just sewed some dark blue fabric on the opposite side and hung them…

I found a solution on youtube, that costs $1.97 per window. There is a product at home depot that’s a gutter guard. Hope it’s OK to add a link. I found these at the local location. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Amerimax-Home-Products-3-ft-White-Snap-In-Filter-Gutter-Guard-86270BX/100520851 So it’…

That’s a pretty effective solution + a good price!

We have ended up buying a role of mosquito netting that we are going to install above the doors and will roll down and use magnets to stay in place. It’s slightly not wide enough so might need to cut and do a bit of sewing but we will see! I’ll post a photo once it’s installed!

Windows & keeping bugs out

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