Anyone know of something like this? Thinking of starting a DIY.

[überlander]

http://s49.photobucket.com/user/aftrackstar03/media/Jeep%20screen%20idea.png.html
I'm thinking I could mold a nice shell out of fiberglass and going for the pop into the window fit, started thinking magnets but I want it to fit snugly in case of wind. This all started when I decided to put a hammock inside my jeep instead of a top-side tent, but still wanted the wind and sounds of nature.

 

[Amabob0]

I'm thinking I could mold a nice shell out of fiberglass and going for the pop into the window fit, started thinking magnets but I want it to fit snugly in case of wind. This all started when I decided to put a hammock inside my jeep instead of a top-side tent, but still wanted the wind and sounds of nature.

What is it supposed to be & do?

 

[Scott Murray]

Not sure what it is supposed to be, but I am leaning towards a cover for your window that allows air flow?

A bit like these? http://www.shevron.com.au/our-products/baby-days-products/window-sox-sunshade/

 

[Sean S]

I'm thinking I could mold a nice shell out of fiberglass and going for the pop into the window fit, started thinking magnets but I want it to fit snugly in case of wind. This all started when I decided to put a hammock inside my jeep instead of a top-side tent, but still wanted the wind and sounds of nature.

I wanted to have the same capability whilst out offroading and found the following window vent solution for my Jeep JK Unlimited. I also tend to sleep in my jeep. Some thing like this might suit your needs.

Despite being easy to remove, I leave them permanently in place even when I am not planning to sleep in the jeep as they help to cool the inside of the jeep down on very warm days, which is very common in California. The only downside is a slightly increased road noise whilst driving at highway speeds. They are very secure and well made. I have had mine for almost two years and they are still in excellent condition. They have not aged at all.
The German-based manufacturer, Nakatanenga, also sells some of their products on EBAY and has made versions of these vents for the Jeep Wrangler JK, Land Rover Defender, Toyota Landcruiser J150, Toyota Landcruiser J8, Jeep Cherokee XJ, Nissan Navara D40, and Land Rover Discovery 1/2/3/4 to name just a few. They also sell an adjustable, universal version for those models that they do not yet produce a specific solution for. All window vents are sold in pairs.

 

[Scott Murray]

Hmm you could use something like this wall ventilation from your local hardware store, not a bad idea if you have a dog in the back.

 

[überlander]

I wanted to have the same capability whilst out offroading and found the following window vent solution for my Jeep JK Unlimited. I also tend to sleep in my jeep. Some thing like this might suit your needs.
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Despite being easy to remove, I leave them permanently in place even when I am not planning to sleep in the jeep as they help to cool the inside of the jeep down on very warm days, which is very common in California. The only downside is a slightly increased road noise whilst driving at highway speeds. They are very secure and well made. I have had mine for almost two years and they are still in excellent condition. They have not aged at all.
The German-based manufacturer, Nakatanenga, also sells some of their products on EBAY and has made versions of these vents for the Jeep Wrangler JK, Land Rover Defender, Toyota Landcruiser J150, Toyota Landcruiser J8, Jeep Cherokee XJ, Nissan Navara D40, and Land Rover Discovery 1/2/3/4 to name just a few. They also sell an adjustable, universal version for those models that they do not yet produce a specific solution for. All window vents are sold in pairs.

This was exactly the thing I was positive existed before I started molding stuff out of fiberglass and going through a lot of work. I Really appreciate this and it'll be fantastic when I get them ordered, you rock!

 

[überlander]

What is it supposed to be & do?

So when I'm sleeping in a hammock inside the jeep, I want air flow from outside but not all the rain that hits so often when I'm out camping. I was about to go through a lot of work to build my own but wanted to post here and see if something already existed (and would be better made than something I slap together haha) So Sean S has hooked me up really well and I'm good to go now.

 

[Sean S]

So when I'm sleeping in a hammock inside the jeep, I want air flow from outside but not all the rain that hits so often when I'm out camping. I was about to go through a lot of work to build my own but wanted to post here and see if something already existed (and would be better made than something I slap together haha) So Sean S has hooked me up really well and I'm good to go now.

You are very welcome! My friend actually told me about them first. He also uses a hammock inside his jeep and when he showed them to me, I was sold. His screens are about six months older than mine and are still in the same, perfect condition as when bought. I share your thoughts about trying to build my own version but my fabrication skills are very basic and the end result would not have been up to the same standard as the refined solution developed by Nakatanenga. The cost of parts, combined with trying to source just the right ones and then time in trying to assemble a similar solution meant that the cost of my home-made solution would have, at the end of the day been very similar and perhaps not as versatile and long-lasting as their version of it. Best of luck with it!

 

[überlander]

You are very welcome! My friend actually told me about them first. He also uses a hammock inside his jeep and when he showed them to me, I was sold. His screens are about six months older than mine and are still in the same, perfect condition as when bought. I share your thoughts about trying to build my own version but my fabrication skills are very basic and the end result would not have been up to the same standard as the refined solution developed by Nakatanenga. The cost of parts, combined with trying to source just the right ones and then time in trying to assemble a similar solution meant that the cost of my home-made solution would have, at the end of the day been very similar and perhaps not as versatile and long-lasting as their version of it. Best of luck with it!

They had me at Aluminum (aluminium) That alone is worth it but then you toss in the ease of installation, they can be permanent, AND they look nice, they would destroy me in a fabrication race. Plus yeah around $85 is a steal if you were to try and make the same product. Really appreciate the help and so glad I posted before diving in, it just made no sense to me that these wouldn't already be mass produced somewhere, Thanks Deutschland.

 

[Longshot270]

I'm making one out of plastic board. Perfect fit, now I just need to decide on how big I want the vents and if I'll put a battery powered computer fan.

I'll be using window screen to keep the bugs out.

 

[Graeman]

Send this guy an email randsolcreates@gmail.com He makes these socks that slide over the door to cover the window to keep out the bugs. Ask him about his large and small window socs

 

[Graeman]

http://www.bugsoc.com/gallery.html Found the official website. They are called bugsocs

 

[überlander]

I'm making one out of plastic board. Perfect fit, now I just need to decide on how big I want the vents and if I'll put a battery powered computer fan.

I'll be using window screen to keep the bugs out.

plastic board from where? is it rounded on the edges or just a straight fit? Appreciate it!

 

[Longshot270]

I don't know what the proper name is but you can find it all over the place for garage sale and realty signs, super cheap.

This is the lower end of the board where it wraps around the glass.

 

[Longshot270]

Also, on the jeep patriot the rear windows are square so it makes fitment an easy 18.25" by as tall as you want it. Being a soft plastic it is easy to shape with a sharp knife.

 

[überlander]

Also, on the jeep patriot the rear windows are square so it makes fitment an easy 18.25" by as tall as you want it. Being a soft plastic it is easy to shape with a sharp knife.

That's pretty awesome, appreciate it!

 

[Longshot270]

An electric fan was a potential modification further down the line but when I saw them on 80% off at a radio shack, I figured I might as well build it in. I don't have to run it on a battery.

Screen on the front side

Fan on the back side, plugged in and installed in the back window

 

[brianb2]

I don't know what the proper name is but you can find it all over the place for garage sale and realty signs, super cheap.

It's called coroplast and you can get 4x8 sheets for $15 from Home Depot. It's good stuff and great for projects and prototypes.


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[Graeman]

Are you running a 12v fan on 9v? does it heat up the motor running the lower power and how long will the battery last when running it that way?

 

[Veggie Man]

I used some gutter guard from Home Depot to make the vents for my JKU since my wife and I sleep in it when the weather is not too hot. One piece cut in half does both rear windows and only costs $2.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amerimax-Home-Products-3-ft-White-Snap-In-Filter-Gutter-Guard-86270BX/100520851

It is similar to this:

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