$5 WINDOW VENTS for CAR CAMPING & OVERLANDING

[@DonnieDispersed]

I had someone point out that you could also use hot glue to reattach the screen material. I think that would probably work even better than the soldering iron, but you can use what you got 👍

[@justinfisher5175]

What if I don’t have iron or hot glue lol can I use like gorilla tape or

[@justinfisher5175]

Gorilla glue I mean

[@DonnieDispersed]

Justin Fisher I’m sure it’d work, gorilla glue is kinda messy I think though.

[@justinfisher5175]

Donnie Dispersed yeah your right. I have a Dodge Grand Caravan and would love to figure out some type of screen situation for the back wing windows

[@C4M3120N]

Awesome Video! I love outside of the box thinking. Very clever idea, keeping things simple is my favorite theme. Thank you for sharing your idea. I see quite a few people commenting on other options besides the soldiering iron technique. There's more ways than one to skin a cat. So use whatever you have available, is my opinion. Glue will work, tape will work just as well, staples, the options are limitless. Since this is even being shoved in to the door gasket. Technically, you don't even need to do anything because the door gasket itself will keep it all mashed together. If you like the soldiering option and don't have one. A lighter and a screwdriver will work just as well. Heat the tip of the screwdriver or any sort of metal object with the lighter, it will get hot enough to do what the soldering iron did here. I would also suggest using a screen mesh material called No-See-Um netting. It is just like the screen on house windows, just with much smaller holes to block out the really tiny insects.

[@softroadingthewest]

Really clever solution. I LOVE finding materials designed for other purposes that I can put to DIY use like this. Very well explained in the video as well, nice work.

[@clammi]

I agree 👍

[@k-mac5511]

I agree. Very well done. Good job explaining and showing.

[@jenniferl4861]

We added some gorilla tape for the edges and it really reinforces the edges

[@retr0active]

Cool idea. Thanks for posting. Are these holding up in the rain?

[@tonkageorge]

This is a great tip. I made a couple and it works perfectly in my 2020 4Runner. I ended up using the entire height of it so I didn’t have to hold glue/melt the top edge.

[@RawFeeding101]

Thank you SO MUCH for your channel. I’m considering purchasing a Subaru Outback 2002 to go camping in with my dogs and the universe put the tireside video you made and now I’m convinced. Time to hit the road. :)

[@genso3065]

Will look into this for my 01 forester since I'm planning to do some overlanding once I get my foz setup for it.

[@elevatedarchives]

Awesome idea, thanks! 😃

[@k-mac5511]

Curious why you didn’t use the full height of the gutter guard?

[@edgit69]

I've been looking for something like this. Great idea 💡

[@SunflowerGirlRV]

A ruler used with marker would be great

[@vermili0n]

i almost ordered those window socks then thought how will they stay up if i roll the window down... so im going to have to give this idea a shot, thanks

[@oldguyinthewoods]

Great job thinking out of the box. I use weather tech blackout sunshades throughout my Outback. Challenging to get ventilation with those. I’m going to try these gutter guards. I have a few in my garage. Thanks for the tip.

[@vixtorialee376]

awesome!!! thanks for sharing.

[@956lizz]

Great video! Thank you for making it 👏👏👏

[@vermili0n]

awesome idea, i test drove a legacy outback today and im going to buy it tomorrow... gonna be hitting the road very soon

[@prayfortruejustice]

Glad I found this channel. Thanks for posting and sharing your innovative and cost effective solutions.

[@theword4501]

Glad to see your vids... I am taking off in my Subaru... At the End of the Week. 💪🚓👍

[@davidmanen5495]

Great tip!!

[@CreatingContent-ment]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@idaberrones3809]

Thank you going to try

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Exactly what I was looking for ! Nicely done DD ! *Liked/Subscribed !*

[@Kerry6691]

Only works if window is square up top. Loved this idea but will not work with my curved ford window.

[@susananderson9619]

I ve had no vondensation ,and I live in my mini van. I sleep in my drivers seat. I think because I usually get out of the front sest open the door to take a pee ,twice a night. Almost every two hours and i wake for the day usually around 3-4:30 am

[@herb0321]

Hey I came across your vids from another one featuring your Subaru camper, dope work man! I just got a 2002 bugeye wagon and I plan to do alot more camping and traveling and I was looking for ideas from some fellow Subi Bros lol. I wanted to share this with you cuz when I saw this video it reminded me of a window shade that I saw on Amazon a while back that's like $13... it's pretty much a thin black mosquito net type sock that goes over your door frame allowing you to open and close your window while keeping everything else out. I know it may not apply to your car but maybe someone who sees it will give it a try, anyways man take care and happy adventures. here's the link Cozybiub Premium 2 Pack Side Car Window Shade Protects Baby,Kids,Pets,Fits Small Medium and SUVS (Black, L)

[@theforeigner6988]

Great stuff. Liked 👍🏿 But what about the rain?

[@catchnote2]

excellent video 📹👏👍👌

[@SunflowerGirlRV]

I bought 2 of these .. They are great

[@k-mac5511]

Very nice video and walk through of how to do it. I found your channel looking for a DIY screens for car camping. Going to you page now to check out other videos. 😊

[@josephinegibbs3902]

Great idea. What happens with these in the rain? I'm not much of a fan of waking up with rain falling in my face because I left the window open for ventilation, but so far my only remedy has been heavy duty aluminum foil, but that isn't too great if there is any wind.

[@DonnieDispersed]

Josephine Gibbs I haven’t used them in any real rain yet. I’m curious about how they will do myself.

[@k-mac5511]

Any rain use update?

[@skyspraker3104]

@@DonnieDispersed Also curious

[@mre4875]

WeatherTech window deflectors keep rain out.....gutter guard keeps bugs out. Both allow ventilation.

[@gogosunsolar9620]

Thank You!!!

[@ReplayFan562]

Great tutorial, thanks.

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

Thanks for the video and great idea, as I saw a vid the other day of a guy who did the same thing, but with metal gutter guard. He didnt have to cut his, as the 3 ft was a good fit. I may have to cut mine, as I have a toyota sienna van with large windows and curves. Deciding between screen with magnets, stretchy mesh covers or like you did. Do you get a good enough air flow to cool you while you sleep with those vents you made or do you need the fan running to pull the cool air in? Looking to do something very soon and order some things. Thanks for any help, Chris.

[@DonnieDispersed]

Christopher Schiffermiller If there’s a breeze outside then they work fine on their own. But the fan definitely helps.

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

@@DonnieDispersed Thanks Donnie, appreciated and im leaning towards this as it looks simple and easy for all I need and saw a few other vids of people who did it. Thanks, Chris

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

@@DonnieDispersed Oh, I was also thinking that you could double up the screens for a more expanded air flow and bug protector when you want to sit or sleep. Like the 2nd gutter guard should slip right into the other and you have a two tier system for when you want more flow. Did you happen to play around with that idea and would they fit easily as it seems they would? Thanks

[@DonnieDispersed]

Christopher Schiffermiller the groove that fits over the window is quite a bit bigger than the plastic cover and screen part. They wouldn’t hold onto each other well. But maybe if your door window has a frame you could roll up the window to pinch two pieces together between the glass and the door frame and that would hold them in place.

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

@@DonnieDispersed Yes, I figured I might have to use vice grips to squeeze them together or come up with a easy way to insert them and make them sturdy. I will play around with it when I get them here and see what works. I will let you know.

[@erich1394]

if you had a window frame, would you just cover the whole window with screen? In general, what are some downsides of covering the whole window? Does it pretty much come down to attachment points being limited / nonexistent? Thanks for the great idea!

[@DollopussD]

Really helpful, thank you 👍

[@susananderson9619]

Could O solder another gutter gaurd onto the bottowm of the first one, like a double decker. So I can open the window wider?

[@henrys6099]

Any links on where I could get the vent from ?

[@k-mac5511]

Home Depot or Lowe’s. For me it was about 50 cents cheaper at Lowe’s and they had brown or white.

[@patgaff3886]

Nice

[@Scruffybirdd]

Great thanks

[@bethanyj9446]

Genius!

[@strangeday2]

Love this thanks

[@WallerOutdoors]

Love this solution but, can you make sort of like blogging videos about your travels and camping trips please. I would really like to see that.

[@ZachBriles]

Wish they had these for 5 feet by 3 feet. Or just bigger sizes in general. Does anyone know where I can get these in big sheets?

[@cesarewar]

Very clever! Thanks!

[@kasiyus]

Hello is it possible for you to post a link to buy same gutter guard on internet?

[@DonnieDispersed]

meraktanyasiyorum www.homedepot.com/p/Amerimax-Home-Products-3-ft-White-Snap-In-Filter-Gutter-Guard-86270BX/100520851

[@DonnieDispersed]

Unfortunately Amazon seems to only sell them in large bundles

[@kasiyus]

@@DonnieDispersed thank you so much i will try to find it

[@JaspersAllAmericanKitchen]

Please where can I find these vents???

[@DonnieDispersed]

I got them at Home Depot. But they should be available at any home-improvement store I imagine

[@JaspersAllAmericanKitchen]

@@DonnieDispersed thank you

[@Heve62]

@@DonnieDispersed sadly those are an American thing and cant find anything similar in europe :(

[@jenniferr6403]

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