How to install RV insect screens and keep your rig bug-free

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In this post, we’ll show you how to install RV insect screens over refrigerator, furnace, and water heater vents. You can also check out our How-To video on our YouTube channel.

We all enjoy the great outdoors, but there are some parts of it that we would rather keep outside. Mosquitos, wasps, and other pests are unwelcome guests in any RV. Besides being a nuisance, some can build nests in vents that interfere with airflow, causing serious damage to appliances. You can easily install RV insect screens to prevent bugs from crashing your next camping trip.

Before you head to the parts store, look at the shape of your RV’s vents and measure the size of each. Camco makes multiple sizes and styles of insect screens, but if you know your vent dimensions it should be easy to find the correct parts for your RV. When in doubt, consult your owner’s manual for more information.

Install RV Insect Screen on RV Refrigerator Vent

How to install RV insect screens for refrigerator vents

The refrigerator vent insect screen kit includes a set of long, flat screens and plastic zip ties for securing the screens to the vent cover.
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Tasty Pie Iron Breakfast Recipes

Christina

Pie iron, camp cooker, or sandwich maker. Pudgie, toastie, or jaffle. Whatever you call it, these handy devices make delicious meals over a camp fire in minutes. Just pack it with your favorite sweet or savory fillings and toast to perfection.

Because these cooking tools are made of cast iron, they are very durable and easy to use. In fact, with a little maintenance and regular seasoning, cast iron will last for decades. They also have extra-long handles with wooden grips so you can stay a safe distance from the fire while cooking.

Pie irons in various shapes and sizes

Pie irons are available in multiple styles: Round, Square, Double Square, and more.

RVers know there’s no better way to start (or end) your day than with a piping hot meal, fresh off the campfire. And a pudgie pie is the perfect way to take the chill out of those foggy autumn mornings.

Of course, the main reason that so many people love pie irons is because they are fun. They bring everyone together, gathering around to talk about their adventures while cooking. So whether you go RVing with a friend or with family, we highly recommend adding one (or more) to your camping gear checklist.

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More Pie Iron Recipes for Lunch & Dinner

Christina

You’ve probably made your fair share of meals over a campfire, but some recipes are destined to become instant crowd-pleasers – and we’re here to help you find them! Our favorite tool for campfire cooking is the pie iron. Just like your best friend, these versatile cast iron pieces are dependable and always ready for a good time.

We’ve been searching for mouth-watering meals to add to our camp menu and rounded up these amazing lunch and dinner options (check out our breakfast ideas). So grab a snack, because these will make you hungry, and start reading. We guarantee these recipes will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Pie Iron Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Tater Tot, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese

It’s amazing how only three ingredients come together for something that’s so satisfying. This simple recipe (crispy, salty, and tangy!) from Pudgie Revolution will become a favorite on your menu.

Ingredients:

  • Frozen tater tots, thawed
  • Prosciutto, sliced
  • Blue cheese crumbles

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Pie Iron Dessert Recipes – Easy and Delicious!

Christina

Mountain pie, pudgie, toastie – a pie iron dessert by any other name is still just as sweet. While some might argue about the proper name for these essential campfire cooking devices, we prefer to focus on the foods they can make. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. A pie iron can easily do it all, which is why we recommend them for every RVer.

pie iron desserts cooking over a campfire
Photo credit: @RomePieIrons

We’ve already highlighted some of our favorite breakfast and lunch/dinner recipes. This is the grand finale you’ve been waiting for – desserts!

Before you start cooking any of our pie iron recipes, make sure you’ve got some cooking spray or butter to make removing your goodies easy. Well-seasoned cast iron will also help make cleanup a breeze.

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