New mosquito screens for the front windows of my very small camper van

Today I am making new mosquito screens for the front doors of my very small camper van. They will attach with magnets and will also be held in place by the frame of the door.
At the end of the video I’ll show you how to make a simple little stuff sac for keeping them in.
Here in Canada it is important to have mosquito screens in the camper van windows, otherwise the insects will have a feast while you sleep!
These screens are to replace ones I made a couple of years ago which did not work well. Lets hope these ones work out better!
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[@ewakraft5770]

Best bug screen I have seen so far. The metal plates on the bottom of the window are genius❣

[@romonasafree3151]

Genius!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks Romona!

[@sarahmitchell9366]

You are incredible! These are by far the best screen tutorials I’ve seen. If I’m going to bother to make them, this is definitely how I’ll do it

[@rolliebca]

Very well done! You are definitely headed for 5 figure subscriber count soon, and well deserved. Looking forward to your next adventure. Have fun!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you very much! Looking forward to a summer of adventures!

[@owenparker6651]

Nicely done!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks!

[@barbwire8280]

Amazingly talented, love your skills

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mermaid3152]

So clever! Love the custom metal shapes right where you need them.

[@user-oo7xv5nv5f]

You are brilliant.!

[@christinechristine2235]

Thank you. You are so creative and smart. I love it.

[@averysmallcampervan]

You are so welcome!

[@janm8477]

Incredibly helpful, and just as timely as can be...! Thanks so much!

[@averysmallcampervan]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@wrylife57]

As always, a great, easy to follow tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and post these. I can't imagine the extra time it adds to each project. You are very generous.

[@lynnhegney1599]

Brilliant! Well done!!

[@pamelabaker1806]

Amazing! Talanted in deed.

[@LocalHedgebitch]

So helpful! Thank you for posting!

[@lawolfe2707]

Wow that is a great idea and video.

[@beverlywillert6091]

You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and skills! Another awesome video from you! Thank you!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks for the lovely comments Beverly! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jormashburn240]

You do awesome videos, thanks!

[@mollyhigham3460]

Wonderful

[@clairebourassa5943]

Wow! You are a woman of many talents! Your imagination and your skills are amazing!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you so much!

[@elleyd6985]

wow !! if i had your sewing , metal bending skills i'd be making all kinds if s**t . great ideas .

[@averysmallcampervan]

Go for it! You gotta start somewhere!

[@metalkingtohorses]

you are very innovative ,well done!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks!

[@erika.ohiyesa]

Great video! Thank you!

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Love it! We've been trying to figure out a what to re-do our front-window black-out window covers into something more compact. The little metal clips that you installed on the bottom of the window to make them stick is such a great idea - we're going to borrow it for our project :-)

[@averysmallcampervan]

Sounds great! Hope it helps with the new window covers

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

You are clear in your instructions and are simply BRILLIANT. Many thanks! I just retired and have a Sienna that I am working on.

[@manuela1859]

Sehr gut erklärt vielen Dank. 😊

[@mjcfsutton]

THE BEST DESIGN YET. WELL DONE. THANK YOU!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad you like it!

[@kerannasommers7324]

You make everything look so easy 🙂 great idea with the metal clips!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks Keranna! Glad you like them!

[@susanshaver912]

Fascinating adding the bits of metal.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍⭐️WOW! You are AMAZING! Very creative and effective & efficient. Thanks for sharing. 🙏💝

[@averysmallcampervan]

You are so welcome

[@georgiacorey954]

Great idea

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad you like it!

[@lauriereynolds7219]

You are VERY clever....well done!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you! 😊

[@menofairy]

Excellent

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thudang3039]

Great video! Probably one of the best, if not the best one of these I've seen so far. Your experience sewing, seeing how you navigate some of the challenges that others' lack of experience helps greatly for those like myself trying to get more ideas to determine what approach we can take on our windows. The little metal tabs seem like a great idea! I'm thinking about going one step further and taking off the door panel to embed some of that metal right into the plastic on the underside. I'm trying to figure out the BEST blackout curtain and sunshade possible. Using the compression between the outer and inner weather seal gaskets is great! Thanks!

[@mtwata]

Wow nice work!!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@waiheketranscend]

My first set of front door screens has had the same problem as yours. Thank you so much for taking the time to video your efforts. I need to do just as you have done. Cheers from Waiheke Island, New Zealand.

[@MrGaza74]

Brilliant. I've been too lazy to make mine properly but will do after seeing this. I have those magnetic screen doors and drape them along the whole side of the van and use loose magnets to hold it down here and there. It gets soaked in the rain and look pov.

[@averysmallcampervan]

I've seen all kinds of mosquito solutions, one of my favourites was a van where they had taped netting to the outside of the doors with green painter's tape.. it worked

[@wrylife57]

@@averysmallcampervan I've thought of this! lol

[@BelindaTOV]

Brilliant!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks!

[@LDR1100RS]

Perfectly wonderful. Nicely done!

[@docink6175]

I really like this idea and think I can adapt several of them to my trailblazer

[@averysmallcampervan]

great!

[@karinhart489]

Thx, just as bug season has arrived.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Oh yeah! those pesky creatures were out early here! I got caught without these screens a few weeks ago, had to sleep with the windows closed in the front.

[@alisinwanderland]

Ahhhhh....GENIUS!!! I am so excited to see this video. You came up with some very creative ideas. Thank you for sharing. I am only halfway through and am giddy. I hope it isn't offensive to ask this, but would you entertain the idea of making a set to sell? I have a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan and would LOVE this solution in my van but don't have a sewing machine. No worries if not.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hi Alis, I"m glad the video is making you giddy! such fun! So far I haven't had time to make any extra screens but as more and more people ask I am starting to think about it. But it won't be for a while, summer is here and I'll be off camping! If I do I'll post a video about it.

[@alisinwanderland]

@@averysmallcampervan Hope you have loads of summer camping fun. It is hot as can be and buggy to boot here in sunny Florida. My camping days are on hold until the cooler fall. I am excited for you to have loads of success with your new screens. "Failure is the condiment that gives success it's flavor." - Truman Capote

[@averysmallcampervan]

Sounds like mosquito screens and Florida go together! Stay cool if you can!

[@alisinwanderland]

@@averysmallcampervan They sure do! Now that you mention it...upon further thought, I may throw something together with black gaffers tape (in lieu of the bias tape), a stapler (to keep the tape from peeling apart in the heat), earth magnets, some tight weave bug screen (all of which I already have), and some sort of flat metal to slip in the window frame, with the inspiration taken from your video. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!!! This way the screen will already be cut to the right size and all I need to do is get a sewing machine and some bias tape in the future to make it a more permanent option if it works out well for me.

[@averysmallcampervan]

@Alis in Wanderland Sounds like a good idea. The top edge of the window under the rubber seal is definitely tight enough to grip the edge of the screen on its own but you may need a magnet of two down the long side. Good luck!

[@fai5734]

They look fantastic, and I’m sure they’re also really effective

[@averysmallcampervan]

They are a lifesaver when the mosquitoes and black flies come out!

[@MD-st4wi]

Thank you very much for this tuto. I will probably try to do it, or at least use your ideas. Plus, your Galva addition is a great idea for us, in other places of the vehicule : we use our 9 seats mini bus for vacations as a camper van, but did not want to alterate anything, screw or take off plastics. Adding galva pieces where there are none will be great for a few other uses.

[@bettyloohoo77]

Right on, you are very innovated.

[@cotter9751]

So glad you share your method! I can easily translate this to the doors of my own van. Thanks!

[@averysmallcampervan]

I'm so glad this is helpful to you - and yes, the idea of sharing all the steps is so people like you can make their own versions! Good luck with your van and safe travels.

[@stevesidare2493]

No-see-um Netting.... Interesting name. Didn't even know it existed till now!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Strange name but true! I found it in the outdoor fabrics (like for patio furniture, not coats) but you can also order it online from tent places. It is the kind of screen you find in tents.

[@rken563]

Wonderful! I made your screen for the sliding van door and love it. I will be trying this one also.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Oh that's wonderful Rose! I am pleased you made the side door screen! Let me know how these ones go!

[@NomadicRev]

Great stuff! Thanks! :)

[@averysmallcampervan]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@TheAntHill184]

How do you tie the end of the thread after sowing to prevent it from coming loose? Thank you for sharing this video.

[@margaretwaters7715]

If you put the screen on the outside, folded in/over, w/magnets on the inside....the screens get closed in with the door frame and are stronger...and keep bugs from getting between the screen and the window. And you can leave them on while driving ( the door holds them in place !)

[@rgnewlife6622]

Very very incredible I was wondering how am I going to make those for my Box ran thank you

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad I could help!

[@mollyhigham3460]

Are you for hire? Nice job.

[@1973crossbow]

hI, your videos are amazing and really helpful. Can I ask where do you buy your no-see-um fabric? Thank's!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hi Yanick, I bought the no-see-um netting at Fabricville. I imagine other fabric store would stock it also but you might have to ask to find it.

[@1973crossbow]

@@averysmallcampervan Thank you very much!

[@justmona9647]

I wish I sewed

[@averysmallcampervan]

You know Mona, sewing is not that hard. I'm not saying you could learn to sew a prom dress in a week, but you could sew a few straight seams to make a mosquito net. It's harder if no one you know has a sewing machine, but you can buy one new for $100-$150. Just stay away from gimmiky mini sewing machines. Let me know and I'll post a few beginner sewing tutorials ;-)

[@6spring3]

Any way you’d make those screens to sell? I have a 2018 Grand Caravan!

[@averysmallcampervan]

If people keep asking, I may have to! No plans just yet, and it would take some research to be able to fit them to different models of van... If I do, I'll let you know!

[@00Graupel]

@@averysmallcampervan I came here to ask the same question! I would definitely buy these (we have a grand caravan as well!) if you started selling them