Hi all! This is a quick video for those wanting a cheap DIY way to replace entire fly screens.
I bought the roll of fly screen from Bunnings and it cost a total of approx $60 for all four windows in our little 1986 Jayco Finch. Note- you can get better quality/closer weave too which is a bit more expensive but probably worth it if you’re heading to the tropics.
One thing I forgot to mention in the video is to make sure you wipe the soldering iron on a cotton cloth every once in a while as the coating from the screens tends to build up on the tip.
Another thing is that you will likely need some resistance from the opposite side at times. I found that along the bottom seam (which was on the outside as shown in the video) it was easy enough to join them as it was quite taught. When I moved inside to do the side and top seams, I got my partner to hold a block of wood up against the back from the outside to ensure both surfaces were held together properly as there was some slack which made it tricky.
We have since sold the van but it held up for a good 6 months of traveling around VIC, SA, NSW & QLD. We popped it up and down every couple of days and had a variety of weather conditions.
I hope that this video proves helpful for fellow cost saving adventure lovers like ourselves. Good luck and happy travels!
25 авг 2024
