Roof fly screen netting

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:21 am

Hmm....

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:25 pm

"There's too much of it about, Mr Mannering."

But in principle, I'd love it. I could look anyone in the eye and sell them one. Classic design, great product.

Malc Mitchell · Post by **Malc Mitchell** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:00 pm

Thanks for all your help and advice on this one people!
What a smashin' mad lot you are!! Glad I've joined!!
Some good tips there -
In fact the 'Blue Peter' approach sounds quite good! If I glue and sew a square 'picture frame' piece of edging material around each torn area, (there is one on each side in the same place) about 6" x 8", I can then cut out the centre and fix a velcro attached vent flap! Should look as if it was meant to be with a bit of luck!
Malc.

Where did my Bon go?

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:23 pm

Malc - you could do that as long as you are sure the material hasnt all gone weak. my only thought was that often the bit right round the edges survives better than the rest. It you trimmed all but 1" or so next to where it is sewn to the liner (cant remember the details as I dont have my Bongo on the desk next to me at work) and then turned that 1" back on itself a couple of times and sewed it up, you might have a strong attachment for sewing some standard netting onto. Done carefully, it could look quite neat. If you didnt want to do hand sewing in the bongo, you could hem the netting at the sewing machine and stick adhesive backed - and then stitch too for firm attachment - velcro onto it (bit expensive for continuous but you'll want that for 100% insect barrier). The other part of the adhesive backed velcro could go on the tenting, which is liable to hold the adhesive backed velcro much better, and without stitching if lucky.

Anyway, you get the general point. Good luck

Mike

Allans · Post by **Allans** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:03 pm

If anyone has a bigger repair, you may like to know that the sleeping compartment's not too difficult to remove. It takes just over an hour. Once out, the fabric is lightweight and managable enough to sew yourself. I've put the instructions on my site. Link's here if you're interested:
http://www.allansvehicleservices.co.uk/21401.html

Dabs · Post by **Dabs** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:29 pm

I bet Mikes got a Gold Blue Peter badge though

Dabs

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:09 pm

What a good man Allans is. You might even be able to use a sewing machine then, if you've got a beefy one.

Dabs - BEHAVE

Malc Mitchell · Post by **Malc Mitchell** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:41 pm

Thanks again for all the tips - especially Allan's photo guide on removing the whole lot to get at it properly - and thanks Allan for the help in providing my missing undertray today!!!
Malc from Bude.