Bug screen for sliding side door

[@bambicox3275]

Finally somebody comes with a great plan for mosquito netting, you are brilliant and really appreciate the straight talk without all the fluff

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks Bambi! Those little buggers (pun!) really can spoil a night's sleep. I'm glad you like the video format - I too get tired of skipping forward to get past all the intro stuff

[@DragonHeartTree]

This video was a treasure.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks

[@tjmarie6554]

What a perfect solution. You are a very talented seamstress. I don’t have the equipment or the patience to make these myself, but appreciate the brilliant design. If you ever want to make extras and sell them, I would definitely be a customer!!!

[@OdysseyCamper]

You are brilliant! That is the best execution of a home-spun screen that I've seen so far. A little more work, but the results look well worth it. Well done!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks! It seems the less obvious it is to attach a screen, the better it works out in the end.

[@alexesdohr6485]

Spectacular. You are a woman of many many talents. Amazing

[@alisinwanderland]

You have so many good ideas. Thank you for sharing. - Alis

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad you like them!

[@robertclark8546]

You are the Bob Ross of #vanlife videos...

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hmmm... not sure how to take that ;-)

[@beverlywillert6091]

You ARE brilliant, patient, neat, creative......etc., etc! Thank you!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks for watching and for the compliments!

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

Ms #minivancamper you need to go into business...you are BRILLIANT!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks, but not in my plans!

[@kimberlythompson8329]

Wish I had your talents. That's so awesome.love it. I'm working on getting my mini van camper ready.

[@Outta12]

You have mad skillz!

[@manondesrochers5729]

You are so creative and patient.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks Manon!

[@kojw7100]

Wow, another great demonstration.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks again!

[@angelp9658]

We enjoy your videos if can do more and where you , go and thing you do !

[@shariburns6263]

Brilliant. Great instructions in all your videos.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad you like them!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Beautiful job and a clever solution. We were out today in our van pondering the same problem. Thanks for this. 👍

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hope it can be helpful. Cheers!

[@sharonatseanicstudios9970]

Nicely demonstrated. Thank you.

[@averysmallcampervan]

You are welcome Sharon! Glad you liked it

[@helenewhite8163]

Wow! Thank's for sharing!! I will do that on my mini van!! good video!!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arielaguillon3278]

Awesome idea and video explaining how you did it. Now to execute this!

[@jackelpubs2728]

This is really well done!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks so much Laura!

[@user-hiro_aoki]

very creative idea, and sewing technique! impressive♫

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you very much!

[@ucitisme]

You are a genius! Thanks for the awesome ideas for my van. 🚐✌️

[@averysmallcampervan]

Happy to help!

[@davethedoginist]

This channel has lots of potential

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks!

[@exploringwithbarbbex1363]

Brilliant! We have been looking for a solution such as this!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Great! I hope it can be useful to your build

[@helenmcgrath982]

Thank you for your quick response. Really appreciate the video!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Any time!

[@EricsVeganVan]

Nice job. What about fastening a metal strip on the doorstep along the edge or some rivets for magnets to attach too? Or if sticking with that pouch, you can cut off the extra now and use to store the screen in, just need some closures on it instead of sewing closed.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hmmm. I did think about somehow putting some metal down at the doorsill but didn't think of rivets... they would be easy to install, and all that was needed. I like the idea of the screen storing in the pouch, nice idea!

[@tl9864]

You are brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas as well as for your clear instructions.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolynreitz2714]

This is brilliant!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks

[@NoProGoPronto]

Absolutely brilliant! I'm going to have to try this. On a much lesser and not quite as good level of course 😃

[@averysmallcampervan]

Ah come on, you can do it just as well as I can! (I am guessing ;-)

[@nclare7]

Wow. Great idea and great tutorial. Thanks!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks for watching!

[@livinglifemyway7349]

Nice job! great idea!!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrNiceCobra]

To keep netting in place while sowing, one may use painter tape(white one) and sew right thru it. Then just rip it off.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Great tip! Thanks so much! I'll try that when I remake the front window screens

[@nullhill6486]

Wow amazing work

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dondiego124]

fantastic video

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks again

[@joannsjourneys5904]

You always come up with the most brilliant ideas!!! I am a huge fan! I wonder if it could be done without a sewing machine, since I don't own one.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks - I guess it could be made without a sewing machine... maybe by reinforcing the edges with some duct tape and sticking the magnets inside the tape as you go along... You definitely need to reinforce the edge or the magnets will tear through the netting!

[@danwhiteman2529]

Job well done! Happy Trails

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks again!

[@FindingMyMuse]

Wow! You are a genius! I mean that! I love all your videos! Really hoping to get my own mini van to convert…will resource your channel quite a bit once I do. 🤩🤩🤩

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks Kim! I hope you find a van and get camping - remember to start with just the basics and see what kind of build you want. I love having the kitchen in the back under the liftgate but others think I am nuts not to have it inside!

[@FindingMyMuse]

@@averysmallcampervan I have gone back and forth for the layout but have been taking notes and making sketches for a couple years. I think I’m going to have to wait and see though. I feel like, if I’m going to cook in a place where the hatch is open then I’ll likely set up my kitchen outside like I do when I’m camping. (I tent camp a lot). I might want to have a small table and a way to make a cup of coffee inside but if I’m ever stealth camping and can’t be outside to make a meal, likely, knowing me, I’d just pick up something from a local restaurant or takeout. At any rate, the wood work you do is excellent and your attention to detail is so good…I wish I had your skill set. But I need to get a mini van first. 😂🤩

[@averysmallcampervan]

@Kim Davis You could probably have a way to have the kitchen in the back but be able to access it from inside. If you had a bed/couch that folded up sideways you could sit at cook from the end of the couch. It is a challenging puzzle to try to get everything you want to fit in a small van.

[@FindingMyMuse]

@@averysmallcampervan agree! I have three design plans. Essentially all 3 designs have these main areas; bed, clothes, kitchen and emergency (2am) potty. I’m convinced to make the upper back window areas into “cubbies” as that seems to be wasted space. I know I want the bed frame to be a touch wider than a twin and to easily convert into a narrower couch. I want a lagoon table with slots for it to be positioned at the front or back (or even middle) of the couch. I want a fridge. Don’t care about a permanent sink or stove (as long as I can make coffee and very simple snacks inside). I want airflow so think it would be easier on me if I get a minivan with a moonroof - though I also want a Thule up top to carry a tent, tarp, chairs, outdoor rug and enough room to pack out trash). I have a super modest budget so finding a good used minivan in that price range in my area is a challenge. 😍😍😍

[@jenniferjones5116]

Great idea! Where would you recommend getting netting?

[@averysmallcampervan]

I found mine at my local fabric store, in with the outdoor cushion fabrics.

[@momistaken]

Thanks so much, my favorite ideas from your little van to mine! Can you close or partially close the back door while leaving the screen in place?

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hi Donna, yes, I can completely close the door (and open it again) while leaving the screen in place.

[@momistaken]

Thanks, again!

[@RamonaRambles]

I would sooo buy this from you if it fit my Pacifica!

[@ycb6537]

Wow, another bonus for me to fix mine.

[@averysmallcampervan]

We really enjoyed having that side screen this summer! Its really worth it

[@skinzebrasalive]

bravo! 👏👏👏

[@curtiswhitwam1]

Great ideas here! The bias tape you used... was that double fold bias tape? Was it just 1/2”? Wondering what size tape I’ll need to fit the 1/2” magnets into.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hi Curtis, yes, I used double fold 1/2 in bias tape. There should be room for the magnets, if you don't sew it too close to the fold... don't know if that is clear.

[@dbsue62]

I'm going to give this a shot!! any recommendations for the screen material?

[@averysmallcampervan]

mosquito netting from fabric stores or camping supply places. You want the fine flexible stuff, like you would find in the windows of a tent, not the wiry stuff in house windows.

[@traciw71]

Nice video!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks Traci!

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Very clever

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Nicely done! I’d pay 100 bucks for that!

[@averysmallcampervan]

That screen is priceless! so nice to leave the door open in the evenings. This is our first trip with it and I don't know how we managed before.

[@SoCalTrooper]

Nice job!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks so much!

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

3:35 I don't know if there's a way to do this, but that piece would make an ideal case for itself if there were a way to fold the netting into that pocket.

[@jatorresrv]

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.

[@averysmallcampervan]

thanks, so glad you liked it

[@BelindaTOV]

Ooh brilliant idea yet again. Wish you lived in alberta….lol

[@averysmallcampervan]

Well Alberta is closer than some places - same country at least! Happy camping!

[@BelindaTOV]

@@averysmallcampervan was hoping to get to montreal for a concert LAST year then visit ns but cancelled…this year too. Uuugh. Looking forward to more of your inventions. I have ideas but no buddies to formulate these things with. I need a friend with a brain like you. Lol

[@mercibeaucoup2486]

I truly love ur videos. & i made this screen, thank you!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Great!

[@cathyann6835]

Love it!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Thanks!!

[@helenmcgrath982]

What needle do you use in your machine to sew?

[@averysmallcampervan]

Hi Helen, I use just a general purpose one, 70/10 size (unless I break them all, then I use whatever I have!)

[@margaretbond5208]

Wow you should patent and sell these

[@averysmallcampervan]

Glad you like them!

[@carolstockman1681]

Would you consider making me a screen for my minivan? I'm a disable veteran.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Carol, I'll have to think about it. Camping season is very short here in Canada, so I am using all my free time to be out there in the van. Maybe over the winter I could look into making a few. I'd may be quicker to ask someone near you to sew one based on the video.