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schafari
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I while back I indicated that I was going to build some window screens to put in the LR3 back windows. I have completed the project. I use the vehicle somewhat often for camping. If I am only doing a single overnight trip, I sleep in the LR3. By the way, the truck is awesome for sleeping in. The height is great on the interior, and the bed lays totally flat.
I built the window screens out of items you can get at Home Depot. Basically, it is simply 5/16" screen rails and stiles with fiberglass window screening material. It is the same as if you were to build a replacement for your home windows.
I made two sets. One set is for night time. It is only about 4" high, and plugs in the back windows. The window glass then pushes up against it and holds it tight. The LR3 rear windows are perfect for this. If you look close, they have a lip around two of the four sides. It is a tight fit. I then made bigger ones that are just over 11" high. These will offer more air flow like during the day. The rails and stiles are aluminum and charcoal color, as is the screen and corner connectors as well.
After working out a prototype, the final building was extremely quick. Lots of trial and test on the prototype, but once I got the fit I was looking for, I made the four screens quickly. Plus, this is an extremely inexpensive project. Less than $15. You want to know the best part? When in, it looks like something directly from the LR Kit catalog.
I'll be doing an overnight this weekend so it will be the first test. I am still designing an awning for them, so if I get rain at anytime, I can deploy and awning. That is phase two.
I am going to learn how to post pictures hopefully by tomorrow, and will post pic's asap.
(Hopefully I'll be able to get to the window curtains soon. Simply curtains to block the view in the rear windows.)
I built the window screens out of items you can get at Home Depot. Basically, it is simply 5/16" screen rails and stiles with fiberglass window screening material. It is the same as if you were to build a replacement for your home windows.
I made two sets. One set is for night time. It is only about 4" high, and plugs in the back windows. The window glass then pushes up against it and holds it tight. The LR3 rear windows are perfect for this. If you look close, they have a lip around two of the four sides. It is a tight fit. I then made bigger ones that are just over 11" high. These will offer more air flow like during the day. The rails and stiles are aluminum and charcoal color, as is the screen and corner connectors as well.
After working out a prototype, the final building was extremely quick. Lots of trial and test on the prototype, but once I got the fit I was looking for, I made the four screens quickly. Plus, this is an extremely inexpensive project. Less than $15. You want to know the best part? When in, it looks like something directly from the LR Kit catalog.
I'll be doing an overnight this weekend so it will be the first test. I am still designing an awning for them, so if I get rain at anytime, I can deploy and awning. That is phase two.
I am going to learn how to post pictures hopefully by tomorrow, and will post pic's asap.
(Hopefully I'll be able to get to the window curtains soon. Simply curtains to block the view in the rear windows.)