Screen door mod

We put an aluminum screen door protector on. It is made of expanded metal and allows air flow.
Here is the info:
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-43980-Aluminum-Screen-Standard/dp/B000EDQR3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370282330&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+screen+door+protector
Ed

I just measured the door, and the corner radius, went to an auto glass shop and had it cut. The last time we did ones, the glass shop tech came out the the MH and installed it for me. Took about 30 mins total, cost for Lexan was a bit higher, cost about $65 total. AAnd is well worth it. Now we can leave the outside door open without losing heat or AC.

I agree with the Lexan users. Cut to the size needed and attach using a thin strip of good Velcro according to size - Good to go. Nice clean look and easy to remove. We installed our Lexan mod four years ago and wished we had ten years ago. Works great in the winter - leave the door open all the time. I replaced the plastic center portion of the screen door with Lexan also and replaced the slider portion with a clear plastic replacement - Golden!

dodge guy wrote:
Great job John! one question do you have any issues with the Lexan pushing out the screening and/or spline? that is the only issue I could see. other than that I like that you put it recessed in the door. every year I always say to myself "I need to do this mod", but I never do it. maybe this year.

Thanks for the good words.

In my case the Lexan panel is the size of the screen hole. As you see in this pic, the plastic goes over the spine right to the inside edge of the outer door rim. So the plastic is over the top of the spine. There is no pressure on the screen

Hard to see but the next 2 pic will hep show it better



You can see here with the paper on, the panel goes right over the spin up to the edge of the door frame.


Trust me, find the time to get to this... It was the 1st thing I bought with our present camper to do as we had it on the older camper. Bought the materials about 2 weeks after we got it. It just took about 2 years to get to it....

Oops! double post. get up to do something and come back to think you didn`t post. LOL!

Great job John! one question do you have any issues with the Lexan pushing out the screening and/or spline? that is the only issue I could see. other than that I like that you put it recessed in the door. every year I always say to myself "I need to do this mod", but I never do it. maybe this year.

Robin1953 wrote:
Where did you get this fabricated? I used the boat plastic the last time but it was permanently mounted with rosettes. I like the snap in feature you have there. Thanks.

Its the same vinyl they use for boat tops so any boat canvas place would be able to sew one up and add the snaps.

YamaDooed wrote:
I had a flexible vinyl window made which just snaps on and rolls up for easy storage. It keeps the heat or air inside without closing the main door. Also gives a great view outside when parked.

i like this mod, may try it with velcro, on our last trip i was thinking how great it would be to leave the door open but still hold the AC in so the dogs (and us) can look out.

has anyone found an actual house style screen door, where you can raise and lower a glass or lightweight lexan? even if it was just half and half, top and bottom, if that makes sense

I have done 2 of these now. The 1st plexiglas, the 2nd one Lexan. Lexan is better even if there some low level of UV concern which was raised.

Here is the "How To" post complete with pics of the process and materials used
Lexan Screen Door Panel Mod 101 (Lots of pics and long)

This is hands down an outstanding mod to do, for all 4 seasons.

I went the screen clips route to attach approach.

The added light it lets in and to see out is the main benefit. It is hard to explain why, just once you do it, going back to not having it is really hard. Sort of like having a power tongue jack. I did this mod on our prior camper, then we sold it and had to survive a while on the new camper without one and hands down, it is a good mod to do. Complete with DW approval! Or listen to "When are you going to get that clear panel back on the camper door..."

I'm surprised the RV industry has not picked up on this as a selling feature and offer it as standard when new.

Hope this helps

John

YamaDooed wrote:
I had a flexible vinyl window made which just snaps on and rolls up for easy storage. It keeps the heat or air inside without closing the main door. Also gives a great view outside when parked.

Where did you get this fabricated? I used the boat plastic the last time but it was permanently mounted with rosettes. I like the snap in feature you have there. Thanks.