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Nov 06, 2022

Changing Screen Mesh - No-See-Ums?

Has anyone ever changed out their screens with mesh sufficient enough to reduce no-see-ums in the RV?

If so, what type or size of screen mesh did you use?

Thanks in advance.
  • Our screen house is rated as no-see-um proof and it really is. I don't know what size the mesh is except the openings are really tiny.
  • Like above, my screen house tent, keeps them out. Problem is, it stops the air movement too. While you can see through it, a nice breeze is held back.

    If you had this fine screen on your RV windows, and door, a breeze would likely not pass through very well. IMO...choice, no see ums, or close up, run the AC.

    Jerry
  • Yes, I bought a roll of No see um from Home Depot and re-screened all but one of my windows in my last two RV's (hate these long winters). I haven't noticed any difference in air flow although I'm sure there's some minor reduction.
  • Thanks, everyone. It is worth a try should we go to the Mexican coast.
  • With years of use, I thought the screening in my RV worked well. I camped next to the Colorado river near Moab and was plagued by a hatch of small gnats. The first night I gave up, turned off the lights and went to bed early. The second night I sprayed DEET on the screens. That works pretty well and I was able to stay up and watch a movie on my laptop.
  • JimK-NY wrote:
    With years of use, I thought the screening in my RV worked well. I camped next to the Colorado river near Moab and was plagued by a hatch of small gnats. The first night I gave up, turned off the lights and went to bed early. The second night I sprayed DEET on the screens. That works pretty well and I was able to stay up and watch a movie on my laptop.


    Added protection, thanks!

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