RV Bug Stop
Purpose
Used to keeps the slider on the screen door slide closed. This helps keep the bugs out.
Equipment
RV Bug Stop. Self Closes Slider On R.V. Screen Door. Fits 10-3/4″ to 13″ Slider. $24.95 x 2
Installation
It uses an adhesive strip to attach itself to the screen door.
Review
The tension on the RV Bug Stop is pretty strong but it has been great to keep this panel usable but closed.
Camco Screen Door Cross Bar Handle
Purpose
This allows for easier exit and protection of the RV screen door. It adds a sturdy feel to the door and saves repair to screens.
Equipment
Camco Screen Door Cross Bar Handle – Allows For Easier Exit And Protection RV Screen Doors with Sturdy and Secure Grip (Black) (42183) $14.42 x 2
Installation
It’s just two screws on each side and two screws from the back to hold the center section in place. The instructions that come with this crossbar are ridiculously complicated, including a template and unnecessary measurements. To simplify the installation follow these instructions:
- Figure out where you want the bar and make sure it doesn’t interfere with anything.
- Mark and drill the top hole on one side and screw that side to the door.
- Move the bar into a level position. You can use a level, measure, or just eyeball it.
- Mark the top hole on the other side. Drill that hole and screw the bar to the door.
- With the bar temporarily mounted, slide the centerpiece so it is about centered between the two sides. The most important thing here is the make sure the bar is covering both of the holes on the rear side of the mounting brackets.
- Tape a piece of scrap wood to both of the side mounting brackets and the center bar as shown in the photo. This will keep everything in position when you remove the bar to drill the holes from the back.
- Remove the bar, being careful not to move any of the pieces.
- Drill the two holes from the rear and install the screws holding the center bar in place.
- Remove the wood and reinstall the bar.
- Drill the bottom mounting holes on each side install the bottom mounting screws.
Review
Because the crossbar connects to the flimsy frame, the crossbar should never be used to pull the RV door closed when it is attached to the screen door.
