Outside fridge vent covers-keep wasps out?

[dragr1]

So I noticed yesterday on our Jayco that wasps had gotten into the outside fridge vent covers and started building a nest. Has anyone modified these with some smaller screens to keep flying insects out? Or better yet, can a fix be bought on the internet?

[Wiscampsin]

CaptainCal wrote:
I HOT GLUED PLASTIC SCREEN TO THE INSIDE LOUVERS.

Me too.

[Pig-Smoker]

Had the same problem. Instead of buying the costly screens from a RV store I bought some screen porch wire for about $11.00 and a box of self tapping screws and covered every vent from fridge , water heater , stove vent , AC , heater and any other hole. Cost less than one screen from a RV store. That was two years ago and no problems.

[Reddog1]

I use 1/8-inch Hardware cloth in all openings, on all of my TCs. It is typically available at hardware stores, sold by the running foot (about $3). The 1/8" mesh is the same size as store bought screens. I have hot glued, duct taped, riveted, and used screws to install it.

The 1/8-inch mesh does not restrict air flow as much as screen. I usually have to purchase the mesh for the furnace, due to the shape of the exhaust.

Typically, I install the hardware cloth every place wasp and other critters can get in; Fridge door, fridge top vent, propane vent, stove vent, and water heater vent.

If wasp or mud dauber build nest in your furnace, you have a real potential for a fire. You have to pull the furnace and disassemble to remove their nest.

[slarsen]

I hot-glued screening, too, and it has worked great for the past 3 years. No spider web clogging, either. And yes, I screened the water heater enclosure, and the furnace (using purchased guard).

[Chuck_Gail]

While you're ordering, don't forget furnace and water heater screens!

[dragr1]

Thanks guys, exactly what I was looking for-about to order!

[BarneyS]

Here you go. 🙂
Refrigerator insect screens

Other insect screens
Barney

[kenboat]

JCJ Enterprises Mud Dauber screens.

www.mud-dauber.com

They work great. Easy to install.

[CaptainCal]

I HOT GLUED PLASTIC SCREEN TO THE INSIDE LOUVERS.