QUICK TIPS: DIY Bug Screen Door for Sprinter Van (only $35!)

[@brianmi40]

The expensive custom versions with zip open sections utilize the velcro only to get it positioned and held in place, then self tapping screws are used to hold it's thicker/firmer edging in place more permanently. That could be mimicked here for anyone having trouble with velcro holding in a hot van.

[@CreationsByWill]

What I was thinking. It’s 120 degrees where I live currently and the Velcro would definitely melt off.

[@brianmi40]

@@CreationsByWill Yeah, I plan to put something over it, either thin wood strips, or something like the Polywall from Home Depot in long strips to fasten through it. good luck!

[@Nicole-MT]

Mine is coming off, but also the mosquito find their way in through the bottom and down the middle in the spaces between the magnets. They are ruining my life.

[@feed_defend_evolve]

You can put tape around the magnets so if they shatter it will still be contained in a little pile and no big mess

[@koningbolo4700]

protecting strong magnets is easy if you get not those skinny or slim ones but more the fatter (if you catch my drift) ones which are somewhat more resilient to getting broken also pouch them up in a fabric cover will help a lot to prevent shattered magnets... felt is great to wrap magnets in or even have one side of the pouch in velcro should be useful as well....

[@beverlykillion6375]

How do you leave your doors open with the screens without running down your battery?

[@getouttadebt2024]

Great question!!!

[@singingcyclist6049]

On most vans you can set a switch for the interior lights so that they do not come on when a door is open.

[@LarryLatocki]

Thanks for the insight. We are renting a Sprinter van in Australia for 6 weeks in April and the flys will be horrid. I will take the screen and your ideas with me and give it a go! Good on ya!

[@robertpennell8920]

hey... installed on our 2016 high roof MB Sprinter. Used a combo of velcro and magnets (worked best with our build).... love you guys and thank you for the tips. Told brother-in-law about you, and he is getting the same kit... thank you so much

[@leticialopez6950]

what size did you get?

[@pumpkinpie7254]

LOL ! the plane ✈ was so funny, thanks for your video 👍

[@EncompassAdventure]

Haha I laughed at that part too while editing the video. We live right under the path to the SLC airport so planes are ALWAYS flying back and forth haha.

[@steelosm]

Hello from Australia. I love what you've done. Very clear and easy to understand. I know your video is 2 years old but I guess instead of bunching up the screen on one or both sides you could draw a line with a marker on the screen matching the door surround and external velcro. Have someone (either of you look capable enough) sew a new velcro strip following the line. Trim and install.

[@VanSheGoes]

Thanks for the video, installing mine on the side and back doors today

[@tammycook2791]

I don’t see a link to the screen on Amazon. Can you tell me the brand?

[@placidodossantos1397]

Thank you so very much for the outstanding video. I followed your guidance and it worked perfectly on my Winnebago Era.

[@kents1956]

Thank for the share. I am planning a summer camping trip to SW Florida and mosquitos are a serious concern.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

We are trying to figure out which screen we'll use for our Promaster City. We'll check this out. Thanks for the video. Subbed!

[@milnetodd]

Hi, Such a great help. Will be using on my 2015 sprinter side door. One question: You mention the top strip of velcro: did you literally adhere the velcro strip to the rubber weather strippping along the top of the door? Also I'm wary of the glue releasing in really hot weather. Is this an issue at all? Was the velcro 'self-adhesive?'... Ok, that was actually 3 questions;-)

[@craigmertz5688]

Lol....I just binge watched all your van build videos! It actually looks very exhausting.. thanks for all the cool info though

[@EncompassAdventure]

You're not wrong! It is exhausting! Recording and editing videos add a whole other element too. 😅 but it's worth it in the end. Thanks again!

[@nwlady1844]

Wondering if you are still happy with your screen door? I got to do something about bugs before summer. thank you

[@FnAVanLife]

Nice intro. Love it well explained. We felt the same way when we were building Lolo out. We had a strict budget to meet. A screen door is a must in van life. 😁🙏🏼

[@EncompassAdventure]

Thank you, thank you! Couldn't agree more on the budget. While a custom one would be nice a $30 one works just as well. 😊

[@thewildearthlings]

oooo a new video style! Love the new vibes!

[@EncompassAdventure]

Hey thanks so much guys!! 🥰 This is our Quick Tips video style. Third video on the Playlist. We can't ditch our normal intro that easily! 😋

[@eileenloffredo4603]

Great idea! We did this also, however, the summer temperatures in Nevada killed the idea. We got 6 months out of the plan. So, if you don't live in the heat of the desert, it should work!

[@KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin]

What about the heat made the fly screen not work?

[@eileenloffredo4603]

@@KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin The velcro basically "melted' off and the screens fell down.

[@woodrowbartlett3139]

That Woody sure does have great handwriting. ;)

[@olgapyrkina6788]

Hi from California! It is been 4 years since you posted your video. I just watched it and want to ask you how do you like your screen door? Maybe you have other suggestions. Thank you!

[@jeansteffenson7471]

Thank you! Thumbs up!!

[@tommyo321]

Great video. Thsnks. Does it keep out really small bugs like no see ums?

[@jilljohnson6151]

How did you stop tearing the screen when you get in and out of the van? Our van it not tall

[@manondesrochers5729]

Very helpful. Thank you so much for this video.

[@EncompassAdventure]

My pleasure!! I'm glad we could help. 😊

[@msmargiek48]

Will this work for no-see-ums as well?

[@deannawehrli559]

What is the in the back door

[@angryscan2970]

Thank you in advance for saving me hundred of dollars!

[@gracecallowayable]

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

[@leticialopez6950]

What are the dimensions of the door? My bf has a 2016 high roof

[@des2610]

Put heat shrink on the magnets.

[@MrMcMaN]

"It's real sticky!"

[@miamiwax5504]

It's so funny the van versions are 200$ but the ones for your house are like 20$