Making a large mosquito screen for outside

Dr Nigel
Dr Nigel Forum Participant Posts: 49
edited July 2019 in Caravans #1

I own a caravan with a Fiamma sunshade.

Having just returned from the South of France, and being bitten to death in the evenings, I am determined to still sit outside (we are going again in September, but to the woods this time)...and  thinking of making a "U" shaped screen that will fit around the front and sides of our sunshade, to top the mosquitos, but also allow ventilation.

Has anyone ever done this?

If so...how? 

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2019 #2

    You might find some ideas here -

    https://www.flyscreenqueen.co.uk/wide-panel-doors/

     

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2019 #3

    I don't think it is possible to keep the little devils out of an awning or a fly screen around a Fiamma.  They are attracted to lights and our soft northern European pale skinsfrown.  We use plenty of citronella candles, at low level,  and cover ourselves in 'Jungle Juice' repellant.  

  • dougA
    dougA Forum Participant Posts: 142
    edited July 2019 #4

    You could use a wind blocker but you would need to fill in a few gaps along the top at the sides and a skirt on the van.

    http://www.windblockers.net/

    Here is a photo of our Gemini windblocker on our motorhome.

     

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2019 #5

    I've got a set of wind blockers. Ok for wind but, as for mozzies, as much use as a colander.

  • dougA
    dougA Forum Participant Posts: 142
    edited July 2019 #6

    Well that put an end to that idea 😀😀

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