SkeeterBeeter window screens MIA????

[Weebles]

I ordered a pair of van screens back in June from SkeeterBeeter. They were backlogged due to Covid I guess, but promised late July. They've gone MIA - fortunately, I ordered via Amazon so have some recourse.

Anyone else having issues with Skeeter Beeter? I see they have recent reviews listed, but who knows if these are real.

[Twoxentrix]

Did you try calling them???

Timco Industries, LLC
180 Weidman Rd.
Suite 131
Ballwin, MO 63021

info@theskeeterbeater.com

(314) 346-6675

[86Scotty]

There is a pretty big delay explanation on their webpage. It says 4 weeks. Due to covid, 4 weeks quickly becomes 12. Good luck, they are worth it if you can get em.

[REF]

As another option, although it looks like they’re more $, try Skreenz. I can’t remember why I chose these over skeeter beaters, maybe it was that I thought fitting the screen over the door window frame like a sock would be easier than dealing with magnets, and I’ve got the rain deflectors.
Anyway, I discovered that we had been sent the wrong set and not test fitting before needing to use them, discovered I received the standard mirror set vs the larger tow mirror set that we needed, I received a quick reply after sending an email, he swapped them out and I received the new set quickly. They are well made and fit great.

https://www.skreenz.com/

[Weebles]

So I finally heard back from Skketer Beater. Turns out the issue was the Post Office. So had sent them when promised, just didn't get delivered for some reason only the PO knows.

I must say I'm not crazy about the screens. There are a million magnets which in one way is good, but they are clumsy as heck. Side door is a solid piece and not accessible once the screen is in place.

Down the road I'll sew a proper set with snaps vs magnets and a split in the door for easier access.

I wouldn't purchase again. But Skeeter Beater was fine to work with.

Thanks for the help.

Peter

[86Scotty]

I was just on their website and can't get the 'enter make and model' page to load. Anyone else? I was just curious what a set would cost for a Chevy van.

I looked at Skreenz as well. Theirs are the pillowcase (slip over top of door) design and are about $105 shipped. Ouch. Seems like I paid less than 50 for my last set of Skeeter Beaters.

[Wisco150]

I’m wondering if anyone has pictures of skeeter Beeters in place on their Ford vans? I made some screens using small magnets for attaching. I’m trying to figure out a way to make them efficiently on a smaller scale and see if anyone here would be interested.

[Weebles]

I paid about $54 (2000 E150) for front windows from Skeeter Beaters.

When I thought they were MIA I sewed a panel (second picture attached with black binding tape). 7-8 magnets makes a very secure connection, though I hear mosquitos in alaska are ferocious so may need more up there

The Skeeter Beater design has 20 ceramic magnets. You'd think more would be better but they are very cumbersome to install as the magnets attach to themselves and its tough to get it laid out.

I am about to leave on a trip (Baja) so don't have time, but I will probably sew a new set with 1" Sunbrella trim around the edge to proved a little structure. The binding tape I used is a little lightweight. Also, the screen material I purchased from Amazon is very stretchy and fine mesh. It's difficult to cut and work with. I'll find some decent quality screen used in tents.

I also purchased a screen for the side door. Skeeter Beater is a solid piece also with a gazillion magnets. It's frustrating to install and has no door so best bet is entry via the front passenger side door. I think it was around $110 from Skeeter Beater. Not a bad price considering all the magnets, but not a great design.

For the side and back door openings, I really think snaps are the way to go. A 2" Sunbrella "frame" with snaps, and a verticle split door with magnets. This way, the screen is mounted inside and the doors could be closed while screen is in place. Would not be the cheapest fabrication, but would be the best in my opinion.

Peter

[unclemikey]

It took about eight weeks to receive my order. They quickly responded to my email inquiry about estimated date of arrival. The front window screens work.

[BroncoHauler]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

...I looked at Skreenz as well. Theirs are the pillowcase (slip over top of door) design and are about $105 shipped. Ouch. Seems like I paid less than 50 for my last set of Skeeter Beaters.

Out of curiosity, I looked back at the Skreenz Group Buy on this forum back in 2008. With the Group Buy discount (10%), the Skeeenz were just under $60 shipped at that time.


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Herb