Water proof privacy screens

[crackacoldie]

Hi all,

I have noticed in many peoples photos, as well as in discussions, that many of the forum members have water proof privacy screens. I have a couple of queries regarding these:

Firstly, where do you get them? (Hopefully somewhere in SA)

Secondly, do the fit to the existing press studs?

Cheers

Cracka

 

[andrea]

Ours are made from vinyl . We had them made up by our local canvas maker. Our are on sail tracks

 

[Burnsy]

They look good andrea, how do the struts cope with extra weight?

 

[expanda]

They look fantastic andrea would probably keep a bit warmer as well when it gets cold....

 

[LUK77Y]

Cracka,

I just was quoted last weekend $400 each end for a PVC clear that plugs into the existing studs and pegs down through eyelets on the ground. Hope that helps.

 

[andrea]

We haven't had any issues yet. Our option is to pop a pole under each corner if we are staying somewhere for a while. We wanted something that could withstand a bit of bad weather. Plus side is how well it insulates for both heating and cooling

 

[crackacoldie]

Thanks Adnrea, they look mlike a great idea

 

[andrea]

I think we paid $700 for both ends plus a matching grey 90% shade wall for the awning

 

[bigbertha]

we had canvas ones made up that velcro around the top and had them made at http://www.adelaideannexe.com.au/ they are excellent and we also had a window built in for air flow. they cost us $750 for two. hope this helps .ehey will also make to what ever design you want found them very oblidging.

 

[leesy]

i made mine with stuff from Bunnings for $50 bucks!! works a treat, dry and warmer in winter with the better insulation.

 

[Triton]

Here's the link to my weather proof bed ends

http://www.expandasdownunder.com/showthread.php/601-Weather-proof-bed-ends?p=5493#post5493

Attach to existing studs and works fine. Cost $100 each

 

[Soaring]

That looks great leesy! Did you use the privacy curtains as a template? Could you share some more photos of the joining method you have used?

 

[leesy]

That looks great leesy! Did you use the privacy curtains as a template? Could you share some more photos of the joining method you have used?

Loosly used the privacy screens but they are very flexible, use a tape measure and perhaps an old sheet as a template as there are some angles you need to get right! press studs i got from RV world in Ferntree gully Melb and the plastic from bunnings.
Cheers

 

[greynt]

Just finished making clear bed ends(with thanks to Leesy for the Bunnings clear vinyl idea). I used the .3mm thick clear stuff. Got press studs of eBay and a few hours to make.
All for our first trip over Easter in the panda.

 

[relgate]

I made some like leesy. last year (saw the idea on here ages ago!) I put mine on with the privacey screens still attached. I have a little elastic strap that goes around each press stud and fixes to the vinyl.

 

[gspy4u]

We went to Hastings point on the weekend and knew that it would rain. Dropped into Bunnings on Thursday afternoon and bought there 7m x 4.5m clear weatherview tarp which i think is called a garden tarp.

Cut 1100mm pieces off the top and bottom of it and then just used elasticized string to loop it to each eyelet under the black privacy screens. Took me 45min's to do both front and rear ends.

Rained each night with heaps of wind. Was kept nice and warm and not a single drop on the canvas all weekend. Have now brought them home and will punch some eyelets into the pieces to make it last.

Best bet is it only cost me $59 to do both ends and i still have almost a 4.5m x 4.8m tarp left over. Very happy.

 

[leesy]

Great! with the Melboune heatwave i have had little need for the ones i made so far!!

 

[Ligedy]

Looks like another trip to Bunnings is required.

Can someone pls tell me the size of press studs needed to suit the panda? (Mine is still a week away).

And do you need any specific tools to attach them to the material?

Cheers

 

[greynt]

Looks like another trip to Bunnings is required.

Can someone pls tell me the size of press studs needed to suit the panda? (Mine is still a week away).

And do you need any specific tools to attach them to the material?

Cheers

Hi Ligedy,

Someone may correct me if i'm wrong but i think press studs are generally the one size.
I brought mine originally from Award RV here in Melbourne as kit that came with a tool to use
with them. Maybe just go online (Ebay) and have a look at what sort of complete kits they have on offer.

As an idea for my clear ends i used approx 26 per end.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions happy to help.