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Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
On April 3 Susie (sdever2000) posted in a discussion on window covers:

"I'm a fresh air lover though, so last spring i bought a set of Skeeter Beaters. They are mosquito netting sized to fit E-450 side windows & attach with magnets. They let the breeze in but people can't see in in daylight & they work beautifully at keeping those pesky flying critters out."

I have been struggling with how to keep our old dog cool when we are parked as she insists on sleeping in the front passenger seat and gets very hot when the cab windows are closed even if all the other windows and vents are open. I saw Susie's posts and bought a set of Skeeter Beaters. They are wonderful! I can open the cab windows all the way or part way and with the screens there is air flow but no bugs.  Our dog is very comfortable and it also gives us noticeable extra cooling and ventilation when we are inside. The magnets are very strong, the screen fits tight and even with a bit of a wind storm they stayed snug.

Thanks for the great idea Susie!
Stephany Smith

2007 MB
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #1 –
We have a windshield cover with side screens for SOB 84 itaska which works Great for Chevy but does not quite fit our 98 ~ MB.  I see that CW carries a  windshield cover with side screens for Ford.  Does anybody have experience with a setup that works well with LD?

    Thanks

       Karen~Liam
          98 ~ MB
            NinA

Ford 1992-1995 - Deluxe Class C Windshield Cover - Without Mirror Cut-Outs |...
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #4 –
While all the extra listed covers work for blocking the sun, don't forget the topic was Skeeter Beater Screens, none of the other covers are bug-tight.
We have used a Sunguard cover for years, it does a good job of keeping the sun out while still providing a view, it does not keep the bugs out if the cab windows are open.

Larry


Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #5 –
We had some aluminum bug screens for a pleasure way van we had a few years ago. Fit in the door windows and sealed tight and were solid enough to be secure. Wish I could find them for our LD
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #6 –
My sister made a set for her old Pleasure Way. She got the  mosquito netting from a on line fabric store that specialized in camping material.   She made a pattern with paper.   Heavier material made the frame. The screens used several small magnets stitched into the frame to keep them in place on the outside of the RV.   She said it was an easy project. 
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #8 –
Quote from: John DaCrema  - 
My sister made a set for her old Pleasure Way. She got the  mosquito netting from a on line fabric store that specialized in camping material.  She made a pattern with paper.  Heavier material made the frame. The screens used several small magnets stitched into the frame to keep them in place on the outside of the RV.  She said it was an easy project.

I made a similar set for our old Chevy van using mosquito netting and strips of flexible magnets, glued to the netting.
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The rear, side windows flipped out so the netting was hung from the inside.
We took the van to SE Alaska one summer and the nets came in handy, helping to keep the biters out.

Larry
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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #9 –
You're welcome, Stephany. I really love the Skeeter Beaters. They really work, are very quick & easy, & take virtually no storage space.

They make them for many different window & door sizes & shapes. I thought I could make them easily & more cheaply but figured I'd never get around to it. Besides the company's employees are disabled folks.

A feel-good solution to an extremely frustrating problem. And works better than a flyswatter!
Susie
2007 MB
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #10 –
This is an intriguing idea.  I often travel with a big dog and am reluctant to leave him in the truck when I am parked in the summer, but leaving all the windows open invites idiots to approach the truck and possibly have unexpected unpleasant interactions with the German Shepperd, who considers the truck to be his domain.  Dogs are pretty smart.  People, not so much.

Skeeter beaters might be a good way to leave the windows wide open for ventilation for the dog and obscure the view to avoid people problems.
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #11 –
"...to leave the windows wide open..."

I'm not all that familiar with the 'Skeeter Beater' product but I'm thinking that they are independent of the window operation. In other words, you should be able to raise or lower the window to any position you desire, providing ventilation and security for the dog.   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #12 –
Thanks again for the Skeeter Beater idea. 
My daughter is preparing to drive and camp across the country in her Subaru Forester, accompanied by her dog, and sleep in the car.  I just bought a set for her rear windows for her birthday. We are going to make a cover for the windshield and driver compartment windows using magnets for some of the attachments. 

Thanks for the recommendation.

Harold
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #13 –
Quote from: Blueox25  - 

Skeeter beaters might be a good way to leave the windows wide open for ventilation for the dog and obscure the view to avoid people problems.

That's fine as long as the dog doesn't decide to jump out through the window screen, it is only held on with magnets.
A good poke of the nose will open the screen.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #14 –
Raising and lowering the window is a benefit, but I'm not worried about security of the dog.  I worry about the damage to the idiot's hand if they put it in the truck.  Then, of course, there are lawyer fees...
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #15 –
"Security of the dog"...

Big Zeke.  We got him from the pound at 3 yrs. old and he rode around in our truck, boat, and RV's for 8 years. 106 pounds of love. Bad kitty thought his tail was a toy.

If Skeeter Beaters keep the dog happy, I'm in.
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life
 
Re: Skeeter Beater Screens for Cab Windows
Reply #16 –
Same bad cat, different German Shepherd.  Ears are interesting as well.

This shepherd rode in the back seat to Alaska and back with our three children. I enjoyed traveling with the dog.  Children....

Sorry to get off the topic of the thread.  Skeeter beaters are interesting because our dogs travel everywhere with us.  Cats; only on the boat and not in the RV's.
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life