Campervan Security

[Gold Coaster]

Thanks for the offer Sunny but I've already ordered this Fiamma vent Vent 28 - Turbo 28 - Fiamma
I ended choosing this one because only requires a cutout of 28cm x28cm, with a finished size of 35cm x 34.5cm. This fits in nicely between the narrower gap of 43cm that I have available between the cross braces where I want to place it.

Also it has an internal installation system so once the cutout has been made then no drilling is required. Hopefully, because of this, there will be less chance of it leaking.

Because it has a relatively small opening I chose to go with the model that has a reversible fan in it so that it could be utilized if necessary.

[ally]

Hi Gold Coaster,

I know this thread is old, but I'd be so grateful if you could share where you got your screens done & also the roof vents? How much did both cost you? Security's pretty important to me as a girl on her own, & I'm wondering how to cool the van effectively through Brisbane summers (will be living in it). The solutions you found look great!

Thought I would update this thread from last year - took that long to find a solution! I couldn't work out a suitable method of attaching a security screen to the sliding window, firms who make security screens weren't any help nor were metal fabricators.

I had just about given up all hope when, looking for a roof vent online, I came across a local company that does Caravan and RV conversions.

Here are the 'after photos'.

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I know it stands out a bit but it serves its purpose. Considering that they had to take the curve of the window into account, plus the window had to be able to slide without contacting the stainless steel mesh, I'm really pleased that could make it as unobtrusive as they did.

It's great to be able to leave the window wide open on a hot day when parked at the beach or shopping but it's main purpose is for when we are overnight camping.

[Gold Coaster]

Hi ally, I bought the security screen from Red Dog Campervans on the Gold Coast Custom Campervan Conversions Gold Coast Motorhome Conversions Gold Coast Caravan Repairs Gold Coast Brisbane Sunshine Coast QLD They custom made and fitted it for only $240 which I thought was very reasonable.

The Fiamma vent was purchased from Northcoach RV Equipment Northcoach RV Equipment who have recently relocated to Loganholme. It cost $188 which was just the price for the vent and I installed it myself. I'm sure though that Red Dog would do a supply and fit at a reasonable price if needed. I found the fan to be quite noisy and blow hard, but being reversible, it is handy for quickly extracting hot air from the vehicle.

For air flow inside the campervan I bought a 12v Caframo Sirocco fan, which simply plugs into a cigarette socket, from ASP ASP Products | Home It cost $135 and are a great fan giving excellent air flow. They are quiet and economical to run having 3 speeds and a 360 degree rotation. The feature I like the most is that it has a variable timer so you can set it to go off after you are asleep.