How I Made Camper Van Window Vents

Here's an inexpensive and easy way to enjoy fresh air through your open windows without worrying about Insects or waking up to a late-night rainstorm. Enjoy! Some of the products used in this video are linked below.
Here's a little video on how I made the little triangle part • how I made the triangles
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[@leilal8053]

Awesome. I've seen different versions, but I like this one the best.😊

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yay, thank you!😁

[@Puta77]

For any Aussies I think we call the material Corflute, Bunnings sell it. Basically it’s house for sale sign material.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you for the info😀

[@trucknlifewithladybelle5557]

I’m a truck driver and I think that is absolutely amazing I was looking for some good screens for my truck I’ll spend time in LA and it’s quite hot in the summer and there’s no idling allowed so I need to come up with something and you just solve my problem thank you so much

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're quite welcome. I used to have window vents for my truck and it was very useful because I didn't like to idle the engine either. If you don't feel like making these yourself, I know they have window screens available for the Freightliner Cascadia and the Volvos but I'm not sure where to get them or how much they cost.

[@audreythomas1124]

The ending was too funny. These window vents are an awesome idea 💡!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm glad you like it!😁

[@mariad4183]

Shocking! I can't believe it's handmade - it looks factory made! Well done! I think it's called plastic bristol/poster board. I'm sure I've seen it at Staples/craft stores - even dollar stores carry it...Bravo!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I glad you like it. I never got around to finishing them but people seem to like them.

[@apryljensen1064]

Thanks for the info and the laughs

[@VantasticPacifica]

Any time!

[@sallyhintemeyer9389]

Damn Vantastic, you never stop amazing me. Not only are those blinds genius, these vent boards and the fact you can use them with the blinds too is simply fantastic! And, the kid on the roof with the hose is hilarious 😂

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that. Of course, I can't take credit for this idea. I got it from another KZbinr but I think I improved it a little.

[@H.pylori]

You remind me a lot of my childhood best friend. He had that subtle humor that was so matter of fact that one often did not know when he was joking. Be that as it may, another useful, creative project from VANTASTIC PACIFICA! Thank you. The kid at the end...was cute.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Haha! Thanks, r g! I'm really glad you're enjoying these vids. I have fun making them. I'll tell my nephew what you said.

[@fruitycutie6777]

Very nice job. One thing to fix the gap is to cut through the corrugated part. So the window glass slides between the two sides of the vent if that makes sense.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yeah, I get it. That's not a bad idea. But I'm worried that might weaken the structure of the corrugated plastic leaving a couple of flaps dangling that get smashed if the window doesn't slide in between them perfectly or when I store it. But keep the ideas coming. Who knows what's possible.😊

[@fruitycutie6777]

@@VantasticPacifica yeah I get that. Ive made many things with coroplast from boats to shelters to cargo carriers, its a very interesting material. Maybe only cut through one flute just so the line is perfect I know you mentioned you’re a perfectionist lol!

[@poweroflove5306]

Wow. Thank you. This great windy dusty days also. Your are very good at description dear. Even us grandmas can do this!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm sure when the zombie apocalypse comes and there's no more iPhones or wifi, grandmas will be the only ones who survive.

[@tinabeane]

LOL, loved the end!!! Thanks for explaining how to make those window vents, very simple.

[@VantasticPacifica]

No problem. Glad you liked it.

[@lindasue8719]

😂 too fun!

[@crissgen]

Thanks for the video , i have ben thinking for a while to find a way about rain and windows open , your idea is soooo great , thanks ,

[@VantasticPacifica]

Its one of my favorite mods.😁

[@charlesdecload4980]

Perfect idea

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you!

[@virginiamueller267]

Thanks for showing this.

[@VantasticPacifica]

My pleasure!😁

[@warrenmiller1137]

Interesting. You could probably attach some computer case fans to the vents and get some low power air movement going too.

[@VantasticPacifica]

My first design was something like that. I was going to stuff USB fans inside of 2 inch foam board and put that in the window which still could be a good idea. But I'll let someone else try it.

[@leslieherring381]

I just saw a video yesterday on a channel called Matt the Designer, he posted in Oct 2021 where he made something similar but with a fan included.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Awesome idea..Thinking outside of the box..Thank you for sharing..Safe travels..Have a blessed day..

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much!

[@e-maw9450]

How can you make it to where no-one can break in? I am a heavy sleeper? Love your humor. Have an awesome adventure

[@VantasticPacifica]

I suppose you could make it out of metal.

[@theresedignard4267]

Love that bit of humor at the end with the nephew. It really made me chuckle. Thanks for the smile. :)

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@vaidassuopys4295]

Thank You very much for this great idea!!! Will try to do the same on my volvo v70

[@VantasticPacifica]

How's that Volvo coming?

[@BigLexOrtiz]

Another Great Vid my man! The nephew was the perfect touch. Keep’m coming 🙂

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks a bunch! You get that wing yet. I saw that vid you told me about.

[@BigLexOrtiz]

Vantastic Pacifica not yet man... I just spent close to $3k upgrading to the PCS Big Bore Steering Box and re-gearing my Rubicon to 4.88s so I think the wing’s gonna have to wait. But good news is if you’re ever in the area and get the Vantastic Paci stuck somewhere in these flat Florida roads... I’ll be able to wheel you out no problem. LOL

[@camposvazquez]

More content.. i just binged on your videos... You explain the process so efficiently and easy to understand...

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much. I will make more. And also... holy moly, you have an MR2? That's one of my favorite cars from the 90's! I binged you vids but it didn't take long. 😟

[@carolesea]

Love this...great solution! The best thing is that I could do this all by myself!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

You can definitely do it yourself! The only thing I would suggest is practicing with cardboard first. you want to iron all the kinks out before using any material you have to pay for.

[@oleww50]

Intro made me laugh 😂

[@menofairy]

Great idea

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maggiebraun2011]

Gaffe tape is amazing! Use it all the time!

[@VantasticPacifica]

It really is!

[@supriyashanti9880]

Love this technique! I’m going to get the supplies you posted in the description and make this for my Sienna. Love your sense of humor too!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm glad you found it helpful. I made this video a while ago but I'm still using these vents. I love being able to go to sleep and not worry if it's going to rain.

[@WildcatOutdoorsTexas]

excellent! i will be using this.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Awesome! Have fun!😁

[@angelawierda760]

Looks like it came from the factory that way. 🤣😂🤣the ending was everything🤗🥰!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Haha! I'll tell Logan you liked it. I recently reconfigured the whole van. I'll have a video about it in a couple of weeks.

[@angelawierda760]

@@VantasticPacifica Looking forward to seeing your reconfigurations. The window screen vent was fabulous. I'm one of those new subscribers that Logan brought in😊. Thanks for sharing.

[@henryhurtz8542]

"You'll stop when I tell you to stop!" Lol funny

[@mylucidlife495]

We can't add to your "description below" 😁 we can add comments below though. You may also be able to use weather stripping on the bottom to create a better seal. This is some great stuff. Question everything, my friends

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yeah that was an unscripted moment that I was going to edit out. But then I said screw it. Leave it in. Thanks for the weather stripping idea, but the problem happens when the door opens or closes. Anything in the path gets smashed and destroyed. A cloth fringe worked but didn't look very neet and I don't mind a little light.

[@mylucidlife495]

@@VantasticPacifica as someone who has a few channels and do videos myself, I had to say something. It happens to me all the time. I love stuff like that though. Thanks for posting

[@lisazacharias6119]

Love it!

[@VantasticPacifica]

So glad!😁

[@serenityjewel]

You're a genius

[@VantasticPacifica]

I appreciate that but I must confess I'm not the first to do something like this. I just modified the design a bit. But I hope it helps somebody.😁

[@rosegallant192]

You, my friend, are a genius.

[@VantasticPacifica]

True true.😁

[@JustMuah57]

omg love this idea Im using that same coroplast to make black out window covers for my car...

[@VantasticPacifica]

Did you sell the bus yet? Maybe you can get something smaller (like a minivan) and go adventuring on the weekends.😁

[@DiHandley]

Absolutely brilliant Curtis. It’s perfectionists like you and me that keep the world going. Greetings from Australia! 😉😂

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mrpercussive]

This is brilliant! Thanks for this!!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're very welcome!

[@monnaprovost7294]

I just watched ur video as it came up in my search for window screening. I think it’s genius & I love ur sense of humor. I’m looking for a used van now & am liking the Pacifica so I subbed & will be watching ur older videos. Thanks for all your tips too. Cheers, Mo in NJ

[@VantasticPacifica]

Awesome! Thank you! I would also consider taking a look at recent model Caravans with the bench seat in the middle. They are very easy to remove and you still have the stow and go space under the floor. The only downside is you have to find a place to store your bench seat until you get back. Also the car doesn't have as many high-tech gadgets as the Pacifica but I promise you won't miss them and the car is considerably less expensive. Hey, didn't you used to have a KZbin video? Or am I thinking of a different Monna from New Jersey?

[@jerseygirl1871]

You are an hysterical genius. Wow.

[@VantasticPacifica]

I must be. Sometimes people just look at me and laugh! Oh, wait...

[@victoriajloveland3144]

Brilliant!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you! 😀

[@HukSaoMorLum]

Love your videos. And now with some good humor. Be well and be safe on the roads.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you. I'm trying to have fun with it.

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

I lived in my car for 7 months on Calif with cat with no problems because it never rained, but I just moved to Louisiana this week and it rains all the time, so this will be perfect

[@VantasticPacifica]

Lol! That sounds like an adventure!😁

[@nancieerhard420]

Awesome. This looks like the best idea I have seen for this. Thanks so much!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you like it!

[@richardbryant2001]

hi great idea, I've worked with that material b4 and its fun to work with....you can find it for free sometimes at convenience stores from signs &displays. To fix that gap at the bottom you could cut out 2 or 3 ribs leaving 2 long flaps and roll the glass up into the material:)

[@VantasticPacifica]

Ha! Yes, I considered that but I think it might make that edge a bit flimsy. It'll curl up and be hard to get the glass to fit right. So instead, I'm just gonna use a leftover strip about 2 inches and glue it to the bottom edge.😁

[@chrisgraham2904]

Coroplast is also a popular material used for election signs. After election night, you pick up as much as you want. You'll just have to spray paint to get rid of the candidates message. A split foam tube, designed as insulation for for water pipes, could be applied to the bottom edge that meets the glass and eliminate any minor gaps.

[@patriciagarzapruneda1810]

💪 You made those look so nice and easy to make. Thank You 👍

[@VantasticPacifica]

My pleasure 😊

[@PricklyPickle777]

It is called corflute in Australia and available at Bunnings.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Corflute? That's a funny word but I guess it makes sense. I'll call it corflute from now on!😁 Sadly, I don't think we have a Bunnings in the US.😥

[@PricklyPickle777]

@@VantasticPacifica no Bunnings is like .... dang mental blank hahaha. It is a big hardware chain. Home Depot! I mentioned what it is called an Bunnings in case another Australian wanted to know.

[@allbutgrey]

So smart!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!

[@NoProGoPronto]

I have been watching Van Life/RV/Motorhome videos on KZbin for about 10 years now, and you are quickly becoming one of my favorite new channels. Prepare to see lots of comments from me. Your current 1.3k subscribers (as of 6/10/2020) are going to increase pretty quickly. Thanks for the awesome videos and just remember to have fun with it all 👋🏽😃

[@VantasticPacifica]

Wow, thank you! I'm looking forward to the end of this covid-19 so I can get on the road and make some more videos. I think I've done all the ones I can do in my own driveway.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day.

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@offairhead]

Fricken brilliant and so simple!!! Thank you sooo much!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

You are so welcome! Hope it helps.😁

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

That is a nice looking improvement. Thank you. Funny too.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you like it!

[@lukeholler4364]

Thank you for your humor and knowledge.. new subscriber.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks for the sub!

[@proudasiangirl576]

Very smart man....and a dry wit about you too. Love it!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Lol! I try. Have you seen my latest conversion?... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHzSnX2PoauhkJI

[@christinesmith5706]

Very nice.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Fantastic

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dora7131]

Good job

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!😁

[@allenepatterson3521]

I like the picture in the background when you are!

[@VantasticPacifica]

What picture?

[@yvonnehowlett8880]

I🤣🤣🤣 at the end great idea ty I'll definitely make these for my build out 🙂

[@VantasticPacifica]

Cool! I've gotten a lot of use out of mine.

[@wolfsmith2865]

That's a great idea! I want to make one and fiberglass it with reinforcements to make it so someone cant just rip it out to gain access to the inside of the vehicle.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes! I would love to do something like that, too. I was thinking maybe carbon fiber.

[@wolfsmith2865]

@@VantasticPacifica that would look boss, and go with the esthetic of your vehicle.

[@rubyt9324]

Thank you for sharing this awesome idea! Funny video!

[@VantasticPacifica]

My pleasure! I made these years ago but I still use these same ones!

[@TexCynRVLife]

Ingenious!!! I'm going to make some for my front windows.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Go for it!

[@aliciamilam5636]

Thank u sir..I love your ideas .

[@VantasticPacifica]

You are most welcome😁

[@100acres6]

WOW! NICE VIDEO! Sorry for the late comment......I was actually VanCamping the past three days off grid in some woods up in Wisconsin! Thanks for the video and the instructions! Just what I was looking for......please keep them coming! BTW your nephew....what an awesome kid to put up with his uncle making him do a video! You owe him, just saying. LOL!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Haha! Yes, he considers cake to be an acceptable form of compensation.

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for you're video. I'm going to be interested in making the same that you made for both of my vans. I, own a 97, Dodge ram 2500 conversion high top van and a 93, chevy ASTRO van.

[@VantasticPacifica]

That's cool. You should make a video about it.😁

[@leahjohnson5682]

thanks for showing this method!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

You bet!

[@w1dowgal]

I LOVE this. I'd already figured out how to do my rear, awning (pop out) windows but this will work on the FRONT windows!!!!!!!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

How did you do your rear awning?

[@w1dowgal]

@@VantasticPacifica The bottom pops out, and the top is hinged, on two side windows and two rear barn door windows. I plan to insert coroplast with screening and no louvers there, and mount 12v fans to at least two of them.

[@w1dowgal]

@@VantasticPacifica I don't see where to attach a photo?

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@w1dowgal sounds interesting. I'm having a little trouble picturing it, though.

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@w1dowgal no, KZbin doesn't make it easy. If you feel like emailing it I'm at [e-mail]

[@freddyo2k10]

Brilliant!! Thank you for sharing!!👍👍 Love your videos!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks, Freddy! I appreciate you watching.

[@brendarichardson3677]

So cool ty

[@VantasticPacifica]

😁

[@DrTomCruisin]

Dude this is fantastic. Great work.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!

[@clammi]

Aesome idea. I could have added that to my DIY camper build.. Have to say love the driveway and kid making it rain part at the start. Than kyou so much for sharing my new freind

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I noticed your channel has a ton of videos! I'm looking forward to checking them out.

[@lani1life]

I'm glad youtube suggested you. I love your sense of humor. Great video. What was the channel of other person that you got your idea from?

[@VantasticPacifica]

It's called dadsgotadeal. Here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ29nZeJoa1lmLs

[@lani1life]

@@VantasticPacifica thank you. I found it.

[@dawndixon2408]

That looks great!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks, Dawn!😁

[@trucknlifewithladybelle5557]

A good informative helpful DYII love the skit with the kid so cute

[@VantasticPacifica]

Haha, I let him know. He's enjoying the attention.😁

[@crystalh6570]

Wow! That's creative, thanks for sharing.

[@VantasticPacifica]

My pleasure 😊

[@MsBsPlace]

You Rock!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you!😎

[@JudyPenmanOnline]

Great project and very entertaining too!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Hchris101]

Very cool 😎

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you!😁

[@notaennebodie531]

Corrugated plastic is often made from polypropylene co-polymer. Political signs are made of this, at last something useful to use those eyesores for. (in most places its illegal to remove a political sign so check with your party's headquarters about used signs) Tell your nephew he is a star!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Haha! I will let him know.

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

Hahahaha. The surprise on the roof was utterly hilarious!!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!

[@jewelpotter6221]

Love this...thank you ❤

[@VantasticPacifica]

You are so welcome!

[@SuperClare]

Unique! I love it!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you like it!

[@jendenyes]

thank you! i enjoyed this, and it was very useful

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad it was helpful!😁

[@gwrulzmylife]

LOL just figured out you're my neighbor while looking at window screens for my vehicle. LOL. Great vid!

[@VantasticPacifica]

What? No way! Do you have a Pacifica?

[@manondesrochers5729]

That is awesome, what a great idea. One I can actually make. I was looking for something like that for my van. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samanthadodd8112]

Dude, I just need ur van. Those vents are awesome.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Give me 50,000 dollars and it's all yours! I'll even throw in some trail mix!

[@samanthadodd8112]

@@VantasticPacifica Love ur sense of humor. I pay 50k or more I'll stand up in it. Lol. Thanks for always keeping us laughing. Also, ur nephew was the star of this video. Played his part well. Please let him know that.

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@samanthadodd8112 Haha! I will definitely tell him what you said.

[@Groundpressure]

And that one ant will climb in and go straight for the center console with the trail mix 😂 I’ll assume the triangles are separate pieces that are attached with the gaffers tape as hinges? I’ll probably cover mine in carbon fiber vinyl in your honor ✌️

[@VantasticPacifica]

I will karate fight that ant! He won't get anywhere near my trailmix! Your assumption about the triangles is spot on. I linked a video on them in the discription. Here it is again. Might be helpful...kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX7JeJSDeMeGqMUsi=dkBq7Av2K-vEZ_e_ When you make yours, post a video or something. I'd love to see it.

[@blessedbeyond2118]

just found you thanks for the tips you seem very kind and love the kid on the roof lol

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you very much. I'm happy to be helpful.

[@CharityS-Minnesota]

This is excellent!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!😁

[@gabriellechilton5902]

This is great. I have been thinking of doing this.

[@VantasticPacifica]

You should. It was one of the easiest yet rewarding projects I've done. It's perfect for spring and fall but you might need something else for midsummer.

[@Tyler-ug1hs]

this is dope! Ive never seen this, WELL DONE. THANK YOU

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you liked it!😁

[@Wastelander13]

Great idea! 👍 And cute ending! 😂👍

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad you liked it!!

[@bayargelenkhuu8179]

Amazing job! Extremely useful information! Thank you.

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're very welcome!

[@sharondanenas3429]

Absolutely incredible!! Thanks

[@VantasticPacifica]

My pleasure!

[@kyfisher3662]

Great idea!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you! 😊

[@robsteve7043]

What a great idea! Thank you, keep up the good videos.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks! If you keep watching them and I'll keep making them!

[@samarjonasantosmorales1252]

In the car it also serves to ventilate the interior as in the rain and to remove the heat from the interior of the car, great

[@VantasticPacifica]

True.😁

[@samarjonasantosmorales1252]

@@VantasticPacifica super phenomenal.

[@lindasue8719]

AMAZING!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks, Linda Sue!

[@mogains]

Comedy is next level. Uncle 😂😂😂😂😂❤️👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼🇹🇹.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Lol! Thanks, Mo!

[@Quickicecarreviews123]

So funny at the end

[@VantasticPacifica]

Ah yes, Logan is a superstar now.😎

[@Kimberly-pg6iy]

Great job!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!

[@christinewood8331]

Fab idea

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks!

[@lylestavast7652]

they are polypropylene - 3 layers, top and bottom flat, and the 3rd twisted into a regular undulation pattern to provide air channels from side-to-side. there you go.

[@VantasticPacifica]

And that's, one to grow on!✨