Pet screen door protection October 27, 2016, 11:28:40 am We travel with two cats. My question is what others do to protect from pets tearing down or running thru the screen door? 1 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #1 – October 27, 2016, 12:33:42 pm Quote from: colddog - October 27, 2016, 11:28:40 amWe travel with two cats. My question is what others do to protect from pets tearing down or running thru the screen door?Amazon.com: Camco 43991 Aluminum Screen Door Deluxe Grille: AutomotiveI have this but I know I didn't pay $50+ for it. Got it at CW some yrs back. It works well, at least for our dogs.Chris As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #2 – October 27, 2016, 12:46:16 pm Quote from: colddog - October 27, 2016, 11:28:40 amWe travel with two cats. My question is what others do to protect from pets tearing down or running thru the screen door?We used to travel with cats. At your local Home Depot or such you will find pet screen. We used it in our screen door and they were not able to damage it. The only downside is the filament is a bit thicker and a bit more visible.Jim
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #3 – October 27, 2016, 01:11:37 pm We installed the standard version of the Camco screen door grille with mesh screen. It has worked well for terriers with impulse control issues. I liked the deluxe version better, but am paranoid about them catching paws in the scrollwork.I've never posted a link before, so hopefully this will work:Amazon.com: Camco 43981 Aluminum Screen Door Standard Grille: Automotive As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #4 – October 27, 2016, 01:43:26 pm If you have a pet that is allowed to go outside--especially a dog--it's a good idea to take a file and round off the sharp lower corners of the entry doors. I've seen several reports of dogs who were seriously injured while entering or exiting, when that sharp corner raked them. 3 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #5 – November 09, 2016, 08:34:27 pm I have the same one that Chris has. It works well for us. I installed it back when our grandchildren were small to keep them from pushing on the screen when trying to open the door. We're lucky in that our cat does not scratch at the screens, nor does she try to make a break for freedom when we're using the door.
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #6 – November 10, 2016, 09:52:25 am Andy's suggestion to "round off" the corner of the screen door is a good one; pets (and human legs!) can get a nasty rip from the sharp aluminum corner. I used a coarse hand file to round off the point, then a finer file to smooth the edges. I found the pet screen too heavy to be "splined" tightly and securely into the narrow channels on the screen door. If I traveled with the cat or a dog(s) that were prone to tearing up the flimsy screen, I'd install some sort of "guard" for the bottom screen area, probably a wood frame and pet screen homemade version ; a "less-determined" (there really are no dumb cats!) cat or dog may not require this preventive measure. (My dog does not paw the screen unless someone on her A List approaches the rig and "brain melt" takes over.) As ever, YMMV.Joan
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #7 – November 10, 2016, 10:06:52 am i also found the pet screen hard to put in-but a professional glass/screen place was able to do it.. to stop the explosions thru any screen (i have big dogs) i used a piece of white lattice screwed into the frame of the screen door-has lasted atleast 10 years now.marta 2000 rb 1 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #8 – November 10, 2016, 10:24:42 am Quote from: agiltydane - November 10, 2016, 10:06:52 ami also found the pet screen hard to put in-but a professional glass/screen place was able to do it.. to stop the explosions thru any screen (i have big dogs) i used a piece of white lattice screwed into the frame of the screen door-has lasted atleast 10 years now.marta 2000 rbWe had no problem with the spline. We used the original spline and removed the door to lay it on a flat surface.Jim
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #9 – November 10, 2016, 10:42:13 am "I have big dogs..."----Oh, yes, one could say that, Marta! Have they learned to drive the rig yet? Joan 2 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #10 – December 07, 2016, 02:14:01 pm We have 3 Australian Shepherd dogs - always going crazy to get out the second we pull into a campsite. We knew they'd blow out the screen door in our 2016 24' TK. Since I'm a penny-pinching cheapskate, I decided to protect the bottom screen by buying a piece of poster board at the stationary store. This cost $5. It comes in a size that's just about right and it's easy to cut with a utility knife. I simply used adhesive Velcro strips to attach it. That lets us replace it if needed. Also, if I didn't like how it worked, I could remove everything and the door would be exactly the same as before.My theory was that if the dogs couldn't see through the bottom screen they wouldn't blast through it, the way they did at home. So, I thought this cheap fix would work. So far it's worked perfectly and hasn't come off due to the dogs or winds, etc. It's also as light as a piece of cardboard so it doesn't add any weight to the door.Happy camping,Jim & DebSanta Cruz, California 5 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #11 – December 07, 2016, 04:23:57 pm Hi similar but related question, how do you keep your dogs from just pushing the door open? There isn't a latch just the magnet, it only took my dogs a few minutes to figure out just push door open with head, enjoy great outdoors! It was cold so we just shut the big door to keep them in but come summer would like to use the screen door.
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #12 – December 07, 2016, 05:35:27 pm Quote from: 3Bostons - December 07, 2016, 04:23:57 pm"...how do you keep your dogs from just pushing the door open? There isn't a latch just the magnet..."3Bostons,I suppose it depends on the year of your LD. The '15 has a dual latching screen door.It has a lever/handle which latches it to the coach door and follows it when opened. To leave the door open and the screen closed, you depress the lever and then close the screen. The lever then latches to the door frame. The latch is just screwed on and comes in a few parts (see pics). You may be able to purchase them and install it yourself. [Ebay has 'em]It's pretty secure. That being said, a big dog will most likely be able to get out. All-in-all it's stronger than a magnet.Kent 1 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #13 – December 07, 2016, 05:47:23 pm AFAIK, the screen doors all have latches.Unfortunately, the latch is made of plastic and can break if hit hard, age increases the problem.There are a lot of cracked latches out there. Many others have been replaced.If you have a large, active dog, you might want to keep a spare latch on hand.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #14 – December 07, 2016, 07:27:26 pm In short order, our Aussie Girl figured out how to unlatch the screen door with her paw then out she goes.At home, she's figured out that if she places her nose just so against the metal frame of the sliding glass screened door, she can push open the door to let herself in or out. Cheaper than installing a doggie door. Ed 2 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #15 – December 07, 2016, 08:48:20 pm Quote from: Ed D. - December 07, 2016, 07:27:26 pmIn short order, our Aussie Girl figured out how to unlatch the screen door with her paw then out she goes.At home, she's figured out that if she places her nose just so against the metal frame of the sliding glass screened door, she can push open the door to let herself in or out. Cheaper than installing a doggie door. EdBut Ed, can she close it in the morning when it will be -4* here in the Denver area?Chris 3 Likes
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #16 – December 07, 2016, 10:23:28 pm Quote from: Chris Horst - December 07, 2016, 08:48:20 pmBut Ed, can she close it in the morning when it will be -4* here in the Denver area?ChrisBrrrr.Went over to the camper earlier and brushed about 4" of snow off the solar panels.Winter is here, I suppose.Stay warm.Ed
Re: Pet screen door protection Reply #17 – December 08, 2016, 02:18:23 pm Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - December 07, 2016, 05:35:27 pm3Bostons,I suppose it depends on the year of your LD. The '15 has a dual latching screen door.It has a lever/handle which latches it to the coach door and follows it when opened. To leave the door open and the screen closed, you depress the lever and then close the screen. The lever then latches to the door frame. The latch is just screwed on and comes in a few parts (see pics). You may be able to purchase them and install it yourself. [Ebay has 'em]It's pretty secure. That being said, a big dog will most likely be able to get out. All-in-all it's stronger than a magnet.KentIt's a 98 and doesn't look like it ever had a latch, I will see if there is room to install one. The only handle or latch is on the main door and the screen door has magnets to connect it to the main door or to keep it closed.
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