|
12-21-2009, 11:28 AM
|
#1
|
2 Rivet Member
1974 27' Overlander
full time in canada/US
, British Columbia
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 20
|
Replacing Window Screens
I'm sure this thread has been answered but somehow i'm not finding it in perusing through the threads. Probably because i'm not sure what the right terminology is!
I'm looking to find a source for the rubber tubing that holds my 1974 Overlander's window screens in place. I was able to replace the door screen with regular tubing from a hardware store, but the tubing for the windows is much thinner. (picture showing the screen tubing)
Does anyone know of a good online source (and maybe the propper terminology for said tubing?!)
Kim
|
|
|
12-21-2009, 11:38 AM
|
#2
|
4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 368
|
When I did the screens on my GlobeTrotter I was able to use the standard size for all but the screen door. For the screen door I went to Lowes and found that they had a 0.125" (1/8in) diameter spline that worked like a champ.
|
|
|
12-21-2009, 11:42 AM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by khadley
I'm sure this thread has been answered but somehow i'm not finding it in perusing through the threads. Probably because i'm not sure what the right terminology is!
I'm looking to find a source for the rubber tubing that holds my 1974 Overlander's window screens in place. I was able to replace the door screen with regular tubing from a hardware store, but the tubing for the windows is much thinner. (picture showing the screen tubing)
Does anyone know of a good online source (and maybe the propper terminology for said tubing?!)
Kim
|
Home Depot has that "spline".
Andy
|
|
|
12-21-2009, 01:40 PM
|
#4
|
Power to the People !
1972 31' Sovereign
SAN DIMAS
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 447
|
We got ours at Lowes. If possible re-use the old spline, if it's still in decent shape. The other option is using the smallest spline mention in the other posts and pulling/stretching it as you go. This will help get it in the groove. That's how we did it.
Mary
|
|
|
12-21-2009, 02:47 PM
|
#5
|
Iwannagocamping
1979 31' Sovereign
Rineyville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 262
|
any decent hardware store will have it, it's called "spline" and comes in different sizes. I *think* you need 1/8th. You would think I could remember, just did all our windows a couple months ago..
__________________
See our blog here on how two RV/AS rookies tackle a 1979 Sovereign resto!!
Just the photos.. (sometimes you don't need the blog, just a picture worth a thousand words..)
1979 Sovereign International
2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
2 Golden Retrievers
Air # 36788
TAC# 3179
WBCCI # 1265
|
|
|
12-21-2009, 02:57 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by khadley
I'm sure this thread has been answered but somehow i'm not finding it in perusing through the threads. Probably because i'm not sure what the right terminology is!
I'm looking to find a source for the rubber tubing that holds my 1974 Overlander's window screens in place. I was able to replace the door screen with regular tubing from a hardware store, but the tubing for the windows is much thinner. (picture showing the screen tubing)
Does anyone know of a good online source (and maybe the propper terminology for said tubing?!)
Kim
|
Kim.
When replacing the screening, many owners switch to "solar screening".
Helps to keep the trailer cooler in the summer.
Andy
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 01:42 PM
|
#7
|
1 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 12
|
This is maybe a dorky question, but do I need to remove the whole inner frame from the windows on my 73 Tradewinds in order to replace the cat-damaged screens, or can I simply pull out the spline and put in new screen and spline? I may be looking to sell it soon and would like to get them replaced. Thanks!
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 01:54 PM
|
#8
|
2 Rivet Member
1973 23' Safari
Encino
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 39
|
crlaurence.com / 800 421 6144
Summer screen sale is over but look for it in their catalog library. They will have what you need all year round.
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 05:52 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kpaulette
This is maybe a dorky question, but do I need to remove the whole inner frame from the windows on my 73 Tradewinds in order to replace the cat-damaged screens, or can I simply pull out the spline and put in new screen and spline? I may be looking to sell it soon and would like to get them replaced. Thanks!
|
It can be done but it is easier and probably quicker to take out the frame.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 06:41 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kpaulette
This is maybe a dorky question, but do I need to remove the whole inner frame from the windows on my 73 Tradewinds in order to replace the cat-damaged screens, or can I simply pull out the spline and put in new screen and spline? I may be looking to sell it soon and would like to get them replaced. Thanks!
|
FWIW I would put the screen and spline in with the screen mounted to the wall. If you do them on a flat surface the screen will wrinkle and pull when you reinstall it on the curved side of the AS. Been there done that and redid them.
Aaron
__________________
....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 06:50 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
They also make critter claw resistant screen. I also find fiberglass screen a lot easier to work with than aluminum.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 09:53 PM
|
#12
|
1 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 12
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
FWIW I would put the screen and spline in with the screen mounted to the wall. If you do them on a flat surface the screen will wrinkle and pull when you reinstall it on the curved side of the AS. Been there done that and redid them.
Aaron
|
Sorry, do you mean install without removing the inside frame? If so, what do you do with the cut edges of screen material after putting the spline on? I love this forum!
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 06:19 PM
|
#13
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
I spose u cud screw the frame to a piece of plywood and have your cake and eat it too. Never have done it. Obviously, some screens will be more difficult to replace in position.
I use a sharp utility knife and a cuticle scissor to do the trim.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 06:24 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kpaulette
Sorry, do you mean install without removing the inside frame? If so, what do you do with the cut edges of screen material after putting the spline on? I love this forum!
|
Yup install with the inside frame mounted. I cut the leftover screen with a very sharp razor knife or single edged razor blade.
Aaron
__________________
....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 06:25 PM
|
#15
|
1 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 12
|
Thank you, Lumatic - I am of the "less is more" philosophy in most aspects of life, so I'm going to take a page from your book and simply leave the frames where they are. So excited, it will totally improve the look of my Airstream! thanks again - PK
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 06:28 PM
|
#16
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
Removing the screen frames also makes it easy to give the frame a nice fresh coat of spray paint.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|