Camper flyscreen replacement recommendations?
Submitted: Friday, Oct 15, 2010 at 18:28
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Hi all,
I need to replace all the flyscreens in my Jayco Eagle.
Can anyone recommend a canvas business in W.A. who has done a good job of this in the past?
Thanx in advance.
Have a great weekend
Reply By: PradOz - Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 at 13:09
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 at 13:09
HI - Cannot help with the W.A. bit but just an idea to consider - In my first off road Jayco camper I replaced all the screens by using a canvas repairer. He fitted a heavy duty pvc type screen, available in various colours and thicknesses, and it was very robust. Much stronger than the normal flyscreen that fingernails seem to love to punch holes in. The only thing to consider if you think of using this in lieu of standard flyscreen is the actual hole size in the pvc material. You obviously dont want it too big.
Check out local canvas makers, repairers etc maybe motor trimmers and ask for samples so you can work out what you want to do. Cheers....
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Reply By: Member - Carl- Monday, Oct 18, 2010 at 18:36
Monday, Oct 18, 2010 at 18:36
I used to be a canvas guy before I retired.
It will be an expensive repair as most canvas people will earn much more making things than repairing them. So they are going to charge you for their time.
The best thing I would do is
check out the Sunday times for old sewing machines. Juki is the brand you want to look for. Spend about $450 on a second machine and do the job yourself. The screen should be replaced with "shadeview 243". This is fine PVC coated fiberglass and will keep out sandflies. Get it from a company UDA in cloverdale. Look them up on the internet. They will have all the gear you need.
You will muck up some practice jobs and when you feel confident, tackle the main job.
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