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06-20-2019, 01:54 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 29
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Insect Screen
I am in need of a Norcold N822T insect screen for my 2018 Winnebago 31G Class C. It has 2 18.5 inch slotted vents. I can't seem to find a set that would fit my particular refrigerator. If someone could provide a part number I would certainly appreciate it.
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06-20-2019, 03:43 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Sarnialabad, Peoples Republik of Canuckistan
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2018 (2017 Sprinter Cab Chassis) Navion24V + 2016 JKU (sold @ ????)
2016 Sunstar 26HE, V10, 3V, 6 Speed (sold @ 4600 miles)
2002 Roadtrek C190P (sold @ 315,000kms)
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06-20-2019, 04:32 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 29
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Insect Screen
I have tried both. Plus Amazon and Ebay
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06-20-2019, 09:45 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 3,574
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How about a DIY solution, it's just some screening plus some edging. And much cheaper than $18+.
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2002 Itasca Suncruiser 35U
Workhorse Chassis
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06-20-2019, 10:07 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 29
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I think this is the best solution. Thanks!
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06-21-2019, 09:10 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
Posts: 242
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WB... We have a real bug issue in my area and as mine will not move much for a while, I made some. (fiberglass screen+Velcro) I also made a 'Remove Before Flight' reminder to display inside. I gather these frigs do not appreciate any reduction in air flow.
Jim
I am pretty sure the first picture is what a mud dauber, hornet or wasp thinks he sees.
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06-21-2019, 10:00 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 29
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Thank you very much for this idea!
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06-21-2019, 10:53 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
Posts: 242
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Welcome. If I remember, I'll pull them to see if I have guests.
Jim
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06-26-2019, 05:06 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 1
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I bought some screen at HD, cut to size and applied with hot glue gun to inside of grill. Worked perfect and you can put the size screen you want
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Originally Posted by Winterbagoal
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06-26-2019, 05:11 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Manhattan, Kansas USA
Posts: 1,315
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The screens will reduce air flow and may reduce the performance such that the fridge will be in cooling mode with the ammonia heater on more than without the screens. Another way to keep insects out is to buy a cheap cat flea collar and put it behind the lower screen.
The first thing Norcold or Dometic will tell you if you start having issues is to remove the screens and go back to the factory configuration.
If you are set on having the screens you might want to add some cooling fans. The ARP Fridge Defend has a great fan controller and is sold with high quality fans. arprv.com
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2015 Vista 27N
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
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06-26-2019, 08:33 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 69
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Cooling fans are a great idea, I went to Micro center and bought two Big 12v fans and zip tied them to vent panels, I then bought three 4inch small fans and clipped them to the inside fins and ran the wire down the drain tube, I got that Idea on another post. Pretty sure there is a post by me about the crappy refrigerators.
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2004 Itaska - Horizon
IKS40WD 350 Cummins
2012 Jeep Wrangler
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06-27-2019, 09:03 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 245
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I wonder, why not just tape a piece of paper or something over the outside? You're not using the screen material when you go or camp anyway.....
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12-31-2019, 12:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 1
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Using screen is a good idea. We would recommend aluminum screen over the fabric type for two reasons. 1. aluminum screen will allow more air flow for breathability of any items that need it and 2. aluminum would be more durable and would last longer!
Attaching the aluminum screen would take a little more attention and work , but would be well worth it. = just use epoxy or a fiberglass mix around the edges !
Safe Travels to all.
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12-31-2019, 06:00 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Pflugerville/Austin, Tx
Posts: 7,370
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One of the first mods I make to any new RV is to add screen over all vents. The RV folks tell us not to do that but they also like to repair RVs! I can see the theory of it reducing air flow too much but I have never seen it as a problem. Buying and trying to use the stock items sold for this was a complete bust for me as they were not really made to fit very well and required almost as much trouble to make them fit as going from scratch with aluminum screen.
Don't forget to do a cover for the furnace vent while on the job. Whether it is dirt daubers or paper wasps, somebody will be looking for a home and if you store it for a few months, they are likely to find one on your rig!
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01-02-2020, 10:00 AM
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Happily Retired
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Kingman, AZ
Posts: 21
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Water heater vents
Three places to protect: heater vents, refrigerator vents, and water heater vents. Make sure you get all three of them.
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09-25-2020, 12:50 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 1
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Flying insect screen
Did you ever find the correct screens? I've looked everywhere and can't find them. I see someone on here has them (attached pics and link).
https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...ze-274326.html
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09-25-2020, 03:45 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Pflugerville/Austin, Tx
Posts: 7,370
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For anybody searching for a solution on these, one item to keep in mind is the correct size for what we want it to do. Most of the problems come from nest building, so I use the screen with the largest opening which is still small enough to stop the bugs of that size!
I think of 1/4 inch as too large but normal screen is way tight for comfort on the airflow question. The options in between may be harder to find but I do the search.
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Why no RV year, make and floorplan on MY signature as we suggest for others?
I currently DO NOT have one!
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