Seitz windows in campers

[ersatzknarf]

Okay, one last try

How about making the inside screens two-piece, so that there is a velcro seal running vertically in the middle ? That would allow access to the middle of the window without having to resort to removing the entire secondary screen...

Essentially, yes. The controls for privacy adjustment are in the middle of the window, so whether you are adjusting up or down you need to get your hand fully inside the secondary screen. And, if you want to close the window, you have to disengage the junction of primary screen & curtain, then operate the window itself. So.... Yes, for all practical purposes.

 

[JRhetts]

My best - albeit compromise - design so far seems to be the attached. This would fit the inside of the entire window, just outside of the frame (i.e., velcro on the wall and perimeter of screen material.)

The gray edges represent velcro, and the black tabs are to lift/open the center section to access the sliding curtain and/or close the window.

This will still admit bugs, but should be MUCH better than opening the entire screen to make adjustments.

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Thanks for the review of your Seitz Windows. If I could afford them, I'd replace all the windows in our camper.

If we ever build a new one, it WILL have Seitz windows in it for sure.

On the bug note, one thing we've found to help keep the No-See-Um's at bay is to spray the screens with a heavy DEET Bug Repellant.

We camped on the Beach one time, and they were so bad you almost couldnt go outside. They were finding their way into the camper through the open windows even with our fine screens we have. Once we sprayed the screens with the bug spray, it kept them out

Just make sure you dont get it on the window itself as it leaves a residue that has to be buffed out

 

[JRhetts]

DEET on the Screens

Yea, DEET can melt many plastics.

I am surprised that the DEET did not melt or damage your screens.

I remember when canoeing the BWCA in northern MN in he 1970s my bow man put military (hight strength) DEET on his legs and literally melted the molded seat of the canoe. Perhaps yours were fiberglass or Al mesh?