Suda Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi we have downsized to a panel van conversion. The newer Rapido, Globecar etc now have a cassette fly screen to cover the huge opening, but what do fellow travellers without this feature do, to gain a degree of protection from the mossies on warm summer nights, when you don't want to close the sliding door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 German vans now come with the sliding mozi door as standard..these can be bought and retro fitted. we had a net on Adria fixed with velcro and studs around opening..it was OK'ish but velcro always becoming unstuck, our new mozi sliding door in a different league. german vans also come with practical sized beds.... 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Suda - 2014-02-26 11:59 AM Hi we have downsized to a panel van conversion. The newer Rapido, Globecar etc now have a cassette fly screen to cover the huge opening, but what do fellow travellers without this feature do, to gain a degree of protection from the mossies on warm summer nights, when you don't want to close the sliding door? When I last checked these fly screens were only available for panel vans with the sliding door on the right hand side. On the other hand I can honestly say I've only ever been affected by mossies twice - on the Camargue and Sete. Otherwise no problem in anywhere I've been although I tend to go to Spain only these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You keep referring to downsizing, but never post which van. We have this year had the Globecar sliding mossie screen retrofitted to our Fiat, no idea if it fits your van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 colin - 2014-02-26 11:25 AM You keep referring to downsizing, but never post which van. We have this year had the Globecar sliding mossie screen retrofitted to our Fiat, no idea if it fits your van. I agree. It should be a rule that make of van should be included in your profile to appear on the left hand site of every post. Where's yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suda Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sorry Colin. The van is a Rapido V56 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I made ours, sent for the mesh from here http://www.flyscreenqueen.co.uk/ made it in panels with velcro fastenings threaded onto a aluminium pole that splits into three ;-) home made but does the job with rubber stops on the ends. It and costs next to nothing, but if you do order the net make sure you don't get lots of offcuts otherwise you will end up joining pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Suda - 2014-02-26 12:39 PM Sorry Colin. The van is a Rapido V56 . The only images I can find show the SLD on uk offside same as ours, so there's a good chance the Globecar type flyscreen might fit, might be an idea to give SMC a ring, they fitted ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I got some nice very fine net curtains, a creamy crinkly effect material and much finer than standard nets, from a charity shop - set of 4 for £6! I used 2 on the rear doors, hanging them on a lightweight curtain pole, and for the side I only needed one so put it on an expanding curtain/shower pole. By doing it this way they are easily removed if needs be (ie in winter), although they do serve a secondary purpose and allow us to have the doors open even when it's a bit windy as they help to block out some of the breeze, a bit like the windblocker screens you can buy for awnings. You can just see them in the below photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suda Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thankyou for the responses. Flyscreenqueen have been sent an email so a huge thanks for that Maggyd. However SMC will only consider it for their own customers with a globecar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suda Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thankyou for the responses. Flyscreenqueen have been sent an email so a huge thanks for that Maggyd. However SMC will only consider it for their own customers with a globecar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughman Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Mike88 - 2014-02-26 12:04 PM I agree. It should be a rule that make of van should be included in your profile to appear on the left hand site of every post. Where's yours? I've been trying to do this for months without success - how do you do it :$ :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 hughman - 2014-02-26 8:30 PM Mike88 - 2014-02-26 12:04 PM I agree. It should be a rule that make of van should be included in your profile to appear on the left hand site of every post. Where's yours? I've been trying to do this for months without success - how do you do it :$ :$ "Forums Control Panel" under your log in Welcome at top of page and then type your make of vehicle alongside " Location." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 hughman - 2014-02-26 8:30 PM Mike88 - 2014-02-26 12:04 PM I agree. It should be a rule that make of van should be included in your profile to appear on the left hand site of every post. Where's yours? I've been trying to do this for months without success - how do you do it :$ :$ On your profile where you typed your location just add make and model of van SNAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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