Peter,

I made some screens for my 7-passenger GL converted with a homemade camper conversion.� They work great, and look quite nice, cost was only a few bucks.� Home Depot was my source for the screen kit.� Totally bug free, lots of cross-ventilation.� I screw them into the rubber molding of the window; works just fine; I've installed/removed several times for thorough cleaning of the windows or minor repairs.� Can drive on the freeway with sliding windows open if I want.� They got a close inspection and rave reviews from the gang at Buses By The Depot in 2008.

It's dark now, but tomorrow I'm getting my van ready for a San Diego to the southern tip of Texas 2 week excursion (before I start a new job) and will try to take and post some pictures.� 

Rich
85 GL Homemade Camper
San Diego

--- On Thu, 10/29/09, Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Screen for non-camper
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:44 PM

I really want side screens for my camper. I've read the list archives,
searched around. I understand that there are aftermarket screens which
can be locked in place for the non-camper sliding windows, and then
there are improved reproductions for the Westfalia camper slider
windows. In my infinite impatience, I've ordered a late-model
Westfalia sliding door window to put in my 89 non-camper. One
appealing aspect of the Westy window + screen combo is that it's safe
to drive with screen installed, which means I don't need to store
anything.���But now I'd like to know, before I have it installed and
buy a replacement screen for it, which provides more total screen area
(=better airflow):� a lock-in screen for the non-camper slider (opens
50/50) or a reproduction Westfalia screen for that window (which opens
only 30/70 I understand)? I'm trying to decide if I should just stick
with the windows I have because they will end up having better airflow
since they open further.

Any opinions from list members who have seen both types of screens?

I am specifically not interested in the magnetic screens that go on
the windows. It's a storage and style issue for me.

Thanks,

Peter
89 Wolfsburg which we really should name