Plexiglass / Lexan inserts for screen door.

[sc_surveyor]

Does anyone know if these are made / sold or would you have to make your own. Would like to put inserts in screen door so we will not have to close exterior door to keep cool air in. Sure would be nice to see out, keep air in, and let light in.

 

[boatto5er]

Everyone I know makes their own.

 

[danemayer]

One of our friends cut the curved piece of Lexan for us, sandwiching it between two thin sheets of scrap wood to prevent movement of the plastic while cutting. Use j-channel from Home Depot to hold the bottom edges.

If you're near an Interstate Plastics location, they'll sell you a 4x8 sheet for about 1/2 what you'll pay at the big box stores.

 

[Bob&Patty]

Had to make my own.

 

[GOTTOYS]

I have also seen a heavy plastic similar to what is used for boat side curtains used with either snaps or Velcro. That could be rolled up and stored easier...Don

 

[Herbiesrig]

We have been doing this for years, using Lexan and we love it.. It is time consuming, but it sure makes a difference having the door open in the cool days and hot days..

 

[jnbhobe]

I cut my own pieces but I hold them on with velcro.

 

[brianharrison]

Found this online when I went looking - RV Door Buddy - Screen Door conversion to storm door.

Hope this helps.
Brian

 

[danemayer]

Found this online when I went looking - RV Door Buddy - Screen Door conversion to storm door.

Hope this helps.
Brian

Tried contacting RV Door Buddy a while back - no response. If anyone succeeds at doing business with them, let us all know.

 

[jnbhobe]

I seen their prices, no need for me to do bussiness with them.

 

[porthole]

$200 ???????

I'm with Jon

 

[Sumo]

I also did this my self. The longest part of this job was the drive to Home Depot and buy the Lexan. It's easier than you think.

 

[Gizzy]

I had Lexan installed on our door. Went to a local glass shop and was told it could be done for $65. I asked how much if they do the cutting and it was only $10 more. So I simply removed the door from the coach and dropped it off and picked it up the next day installed and ready to go. Beautiful job that fits right into the groove and for the $10 cutting charge I did not have to worry about making any mistakes with the cutting. No pressure. I would check with local shops and see what they have to offer. It sure worked great for me.

 

[Westwind]

I've made two sets, the first was for our 02 Sunnybrook and the second for our Bighorn, the Bighorn was the easiest but that could be because of prior experience. Installing in the door was easy because of the slots that the Plexi could fit in. I leave them in the door year round but I know if we wanted to remove them we could since I left the screens in. It was my first mod to the trailer.
Trust me - if I can do this any of you can. It just takes a little patience, I used a hand held jig saw for the curved part and a Plexi cutter that you can by that is cheap. Traced everything out with a magic marker and went to town.

 

[Theresau]

Where do you place the velcro? Do you have pics?

I cut my own pieces but I hold them on with velcro.

 

[yport]

Easiest fix was my local glass dealer ... whom I fortunately know well. Just take door off (easy) and take to someone who does this stuff all the time, and professionally.

 

[jnbhobe]

Where do you place the velcro? Do you have pics?

On the door frame about 6 little squares in the corners and sides, we take them off when we want air flow.

 

[Paul & Nan]

We use mirror clips to hold ours on, had the plexi cut at Lowes. Just need to loosen the screws on the clips to turn and then remove the plexi. Works for us.

 

[sc_surveyor]

Thanks for all the ideas and thoughts. Like the idea of using tinted Lexan. How to just get them made.

 

[jmgratz]

Wish more would post photos.