That "tunnel-panel" in my van is metal, and the facia piece at the front of
the
tunnel, just behind the passenger seat is laminate. I've had this screen on
for entire summers and put it on 4 years ago with no problems of the screws
that hold the male snap on, coming out/off. I do the same with the rear
hatch
screen, leaving it on for several months at a time so I can just use both
the
slider and hatch as vents when I camp in hotter weather, and have had no
problems with the snaps/screws pulling off.

bob

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 8:38 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, that sounds easier, if the issue is dealing with the plywood panel up
> there. Hopefully it doesnt have to come out but I bet it should. I wouldn't
> want to screw in snap fasteners from the front, when a
> through-bolt/nut/washer is needed to keep the screws from pulling out when
> the screen is used. Does anybody have any long-term experience with this?
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