willald
NC
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Quote:I have 2 full seasons and my velcro is fine...I wouldn't mind if I had to replace the velcro every 3 years....Still looks better than the clips.
..But you might mind it if one day the whole panel falls out at 3am, like what happened to one poster (see links below). 
Quote:Never had any issuies with my Velcro installation, and going on four years. Curious where you found that "many" regretted using Velcro.
Found them right here on RV.net. Here's some links:
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Hehe, This was one mod I did all kinds of research, reading, thinking, etc. before deciding not to fool with velcro. May well be that velcro works in some situations, but I still would prefer not to mess with it. I like the clips much better.
One other cool thing about using clips: It allows you to cut the plexiglas such that it fits up inside the frame of the door. That way, the frame is supporting most of the weigt, not the clips (or velcro). My plexiglas pieces will almost stay in place without even having to twist the clips over it.
Anyway, like JBarca said, regardless of the specifics of how you do this, its a great mod, and one I highly recommend.
Will
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mhawk4
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Sorry, i was out of loop for a few days. All of your feedback has been great. i am off from work today, i am on my way to get the materials for the project, i will keep you posted on progress and final results.
Later that day...
Well, here is what i did. I think it is easier doing the mod if you use Velcro but i wanted the plexy to go in the frame closer to the screen, i think it will help keep it cleaner and avoid bugs getting in between.
Total cost $40, got all materials at Lowes plus they made all the cuts for me except the curves on upper pannel (FYI Home depot is not cutting glass or plexyglass anymore)safety issues.
Above is the door out of TT, it was easier to take measurements and fix any issues with the screen coming loose.
Above i already completed most of the project, i used screen clips with 1/2" metal screws. On the middle panel i noticed my screws were too long and they interfered with the door slide so i took them out and clipped +/- 1/6" off the tip of the screw, it worked great
This is the door with all panels installed, but still need to mod a few things. The screen frame is not completely even so i will need to use a very thin layer of weather strip around the panels to take away some of the play. I used .80 in thickness instead of the .93
Doing the curve of the door on the top panel was very easy, i traced the line with a marker then score the plexy with a utility knife using straight lines as close as i could to my mark, then i used sand paper #100 to round off the edge. Perfect fit.
All possible, thanks to the help of my partners in camping.
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2002 Ford Excursion XLT 6.8L,V10 3.73(TB2)
1999 Chevy Suburban 5.7L,V8 3.73 (BUDDY)
2008 Jayco G2, 27BH (MHAWK)
HP dual cam
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willald
NC
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..Can't see your pictures, mhawk4, due to firewall restrictions, but I'll be sure to check them out when I get home later this evening. Glad to see that you got this done successfully.
Yes, I too wanted the plexiglas to be inside the frame of the door, which was another reason I chose not to mess with velcro. Hadn't thought about it keeping bugs from getting between screen and plexiglas, but you're right, this approach definitely would keep that from happening as much.
Ohh, yes, I had same problem with getting screws the right length that hold the clips. Very easy to get ones that are too long, there's not a lot of room to work with there, but they do hold very well once you get them in.
Will & Angela
2 children that love camping, Stephen & Allison
2003 Ford Excursion V10 4x4 ("No Taxpayers were harmed by the makers of this truck")
2003 Thor Citation 33M, Hensley Arrow hitch, Brakesmart Brake Control
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