How I Made Camper Van Window Vents

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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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@trucknlifewithladybelle5557 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@sallyhintemeyer9389 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@mariad4183 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@audreythomas1124 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

I'm glad you like it!😁

@apryljensen1064 2 года назад

Thanks for the info and the laughs

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Any time!

@H.pylori 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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.

@warrenmiller1137 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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.

@fruitycutie6777 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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!

@tinabeane 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

No problem. Glad you liked it.

@lindasue8719 4 года назад

😂 too fun!

@poweroflove5306 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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

@crissgen 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

Its one of my favorite mods.😁

@BigLexOrtiz 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

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

@BigLexOrtiz 4 года назад

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

@gailjohnson6670 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@supriyashanti9880 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@theresedignard4267 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

@angelawierda760 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@HukSaoMorLum 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

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

@carolesea 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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.

@monnaprovost7294 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 RU-vid video? Or am I thinking of a different Monna from New Jersey?

@DiHandley 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@NoProGoPronto 4 года назад

I have been watching Van Life/RV/Motorhome videos on RU-vid 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 4 года назад

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.

@vaidassuopys4295 2 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

How's that Volvo coming?

@mylucidlife495 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@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

@manondesrochers5729 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@camposvazquez Год назад

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

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

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. 😟

@virginiamueller267 Год назад

Thanks for showing this.

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

My pleasure!😁

@charlesdecload4980 2 года назад

Perfect idea

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Thank you!

@gailjohnson6670 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

@maggiebraun2011 4 года назад

Gaffe tape is amazing! Use it all the time!

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

It really is!

@100acres6 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@mrpercussive 2 года назад

This is brilliant! Thanks for this!!!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@proudasiangirl576 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Lol! I try. Have you seen my latest conversion?... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6KolJYlFnZ0.html

@bayargelenkhuu8179 4 года назад

Amazing job! Extremely useful information! Thank you.

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

You're very welcome!

@crystalh6570 4 года назад

Wow! That's creative, thanks for sharing.

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

My pleasure 😊

@nancieerhard420 5 месяцев назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it!

@dawndixon2408 2 года назад

That looks great!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Thanks, Dawn!😁

@freddyo2k10 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks, Freddy! I appreciate you watching.

@lukeholler4364 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks for the sub!

@yvonnehowlett8880 Год назад

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

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

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

@clammi 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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.

@offairhead 2 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

You are so welcome! Hope it helps.😁

@TexCynRVLife Год назад

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

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

Go for it!

@DrTomCruisin 4 года назад

Dude this is fantastic. Great work.

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks!

@patriciagarzapruneda1810 2 месяца назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 2 месяца назад

My pleasure 😊

@rosegallant192 2 года назад

You, my friend, are a genius.

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

True true.😁

@blessedbeyond2118 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

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

@robsteve7043 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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

@Tyler-ug1hs 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!😁

@Wastelander13 4 года назад

Great idea! 👍 And cute ending! 😂👍

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!!

@jerseygirl1871 3 года назад

You are an hysterical genius. Wow.

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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

@RebeccaTreeseed Год назад

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

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

Glad you like it!

@serenityjewel Год назад

You're a genius

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

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.😁

@sharondanenas3429 2 года назад

Absolutely incredible!! Thanks

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@SuperClare 2 года назад

Unique! I love it!!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Glad you like it!

@Kimberly-pg6iy 4 года назад

Great job!

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks!

@WildcatOutdoorsTexas 26 дней назад

excellent! i will be using this.

@VantasticPacifica 24 дня назад

Awesome! Have fun!😁

@gabriellechilton5902 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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.

@trucknlifewithladybelle5557 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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

@lisazacharias6119 Месяц назад

Love it!

@VantasticPacifica Месяц назад

So glad!😁

@rubyt9324 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this awesome idea! Funny video!

@VantasticPacifica Месяц назад

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

@aliciamilam5636 Год назад

Thank u sir..I love your ideas .

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

You are most welcome😁

@hyacinthdibley2420 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks!

@jewelpotter6221 3 года назад

Love this...thank you ❤

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@JudyPenmanOnline 2 года назад

Great project and very entertaining too!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@leahjohnson5682 3 месяца назад

thanks for showing this method!!

@VantasticPacifica 3 месяца назад

You bet!

@jendenyes 2 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!😁

@rollingpixel140 3 года назад

Ingenious! Just found your channel! Love it! New Sub!

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Welcome aboard! Love your youtube name!

@kyfisher3662 2 года назад

Great idea!!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@CharityS-Minnesota 2 года назад

This is excellent!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Thanks!😁

@lorimac0260 4 года назад

Hi I LOVE this. Thank you!

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10 Год назад

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 Год назад

Lol! That sounds like an adventure!😁

@samanthadodd8112 4 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

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

@samanthadodd8112 4 года назад

@@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 4 года назад

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

@richardbryant2001 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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.

@gwrulzmylife 2 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

What? No way! Do you have a Pacifica?

@allenepatterson3521 2 года назад

I like the picture in the background when you are!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

What picture?

@w1dowgal 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

How did you do your rear awning?

@w1dowgal 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

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

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

@@w1dowgal no, RU-vid doesn't make it easy. If you feel like emailing it I'm at VantasticPacifica@gmail.com

@victoriajloveland3144 2 месяца назад

Brilliant!

@VantasticPacifica 2 месяца назад

Thank you! 😀

@christinesmith5706 3 года назад

Very nice.

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Thank you

@e-maw9450 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

I suppose you could make it out of metal.

@allbutgrey 2 года назад

So smart!

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Thanks!

@zsolovyev 3 года назад

Super! Thank you. Will do it on my Odyssey ; )

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Have fun!

@dora7131 2 года назад

Good job

@VantasticPacifica 2 года назад

Thanks!😁

@la.boricua800 4 года назад

Great ending 😂 great idea ty

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Glad you liked it! Good luck on your Florida trip!

@christinewood8331 3 года назад

Fab idea

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Thanks!

@lindasue8719 4 года назад

AMAZING!!

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks, Linda Sue!

@gt-w6530 3 года назад

You’re so funny! Thanks for making my day!!!

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Thank you for making mine!

@notaennebodie531 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Haha! I will let him know.

@Hchris101 9 месяцев назад

Very cool 😎

@VantasticPacifica 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!😁

@brendarichardson3677 Год назад

So cool ty

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

😁

@JustMuah57 Месяц назад

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

@VantasticPacifica Месяц назад

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

@dazie1357 3 года назад

Way cool & like your saying kinda easy = thank you for sharing

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

You bet!

@tinaboyce2435 3 года назад

Brilliant 👍🏼

@VantasticPacifica 3 года назад

Thankies!😁

@janeprepper177 4 года назад

GENIUS

@VantasticPacifica 4 года назад

Thanks!

@MeneHuneUSA Год назад

Well done, and subscribed. I put tinted window shades in my Pacifica and when stealth overnighting I roll down the windows just enough so it’s not visible from outside. Those two or three mosquitos that might come in (after 1.5 years living in the car I have yet to be bothered by one) will get zapped by my bug lamp. I’m familiar with the Coroplast and may use it to make custom window covers. Thanks, and don’t lose your thinking cap.

@VantasticPacifica Год назад

Thank you so much!😁 I would love to see your tinted window shades. Are you on Insta or FB or anything?

@wolfsmith2865 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@wolfsmith2865 4 года назад

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