Caution, I had both plastic tabs break off of one of my screens, due to
being sun-baked and 20 years old.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: Replacing window screens?

> You have to be very careful getting the plastic frame out. Work from
> below and you'll see the two plastic "latches" that must be pressed in
> to release the frame.
>
> Once out, take a chisel and scrape out the old screen. Reinstall with
> a hot glue gun. I  did this some years ago and was very happy, but
> when I do it again I will use animal proof screen because it doesn't
> rip as easily. Just stuff falling and blowing against the camper has
> put a rip or two in mine.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:44 PM, Paul Chubbuck <paul@takingflight.net>
> wrote:
>> I have a torn window screen.  I think that finding a nylon mosquito
>> screen
>> will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have
>> for
>> me....like what adhesive product to use to glue it to the frame, or any
>> other job tips.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Paul
>>