Flyscreen insert for sliding windows D110

[Lost in Suburbia]

So summer is coming and Deefa is warming up in the back to the extreme. Window tinting is done but need some other ideas for preventing it from turning into an oven.

I thought, maybe, someone might know of an "off-the-shelf" retro-fit fly screen for the rear sliding windows. Ideally I'd like to put something on em that could be left open and the local toe-rags would struggle to get in.

Any sugegstions or alternatives welcome.

[rainman]

I've thought of making something like this for the sliding rear window on my dual cab (same as the wagon side windows) or perhaps for the wind up rear windows. I was thinking fine security mesh with an edge the thickness of the glass so it sits in the track, and a section of window track on one end so that the window slides into it and locks it in place.

Another job for the list......

James.

[Michael2]

A cheap option would be the windowsox on the back doors. They will give you shade and ventilation, but the only security would be a visual deterent.

[inside]

Mantec make internal windows guards for the rear.

[Sith]

Another alternative Landrover Tuning :: 2 Rear Door Air Vent for Defender 110 (http://www.landrovertuning.com.au/shop/defender/interior/2-rear-door-air-vent-for-defender-110.html)

[manic]

Open front bulkhead vents with added vents to back end to get a breeze through. I've seen generic vents put onto rear tub either side of the back door.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1515.jpg
source: Hardtop Roof Vent - Defender Forum - LR4x4 - The Land Rover Forum (http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php'showtopic=6419)

Then theres the land rover ones that went above door on back of roof , around 1989. They revised them with a rubber flap that could only be pushed outwards by air to stop dust/water being drawn in but I guess they continued to have issues with leaks so they were removed from 200tdi defender AFAIK.

I suppose given Australia's predominantly dusty conditions the best option would be to install a couple of closing vents at the rear that you can open when parked. If you dont like the idea of caging up your windows.

[Lost in Suburbia]

Thanks for all the replies.

As it has turned out it's not as hot as I though it would be having had a few hot days now. Put window sox on the rear doors though to shade The Spawn on longer journeys.

Cheers

[Samblers]

Where did you get the window sox? Also have spawn...

[Greyfox]

I have been looking for something similar as well.
When I have the dogs in the back of the 110, I open up the rear windows.
But if I open them up too much the dogs stick there heads right out of the windows.
Henry looks like a cattle truck when they do this.
The Mantec inside security guards looks like they will do the job.
I have asked them for a delivery price.
:p

[DEFENDERZOOK]

i always leave my windows open about an inch or less......and on really hot days....i also open the front vents.......

convectional current makes quite a notable difference.......

[Cameron_Def]

So summer is coming and Deefa is warming up in the back to the extreme. Window tinting is done but need some other ideas for preventing it from turning into an oven.

I thought, maybe, someone might know of an "off-the-shelf" retro-fit fly screen for the rear sliding windows. Ideally I'd like to put something on em that could be left open and the local toe-rags would struggle to get in.

Any sugegstions or alternatives welcome.

I did this years ago, I removed the black rubber that goes around the rear window, and used normal flyscreen cut to the shape of the complete window (with 1-2cm extension) and pushed the black rubber back in trapping the flyscreen over the window .. its been there now for 5 years.. keeps the flys out, and also gives another layer of tint, making it cooler ... perfect solution :)

[jimr1]

Hi, when I think back to my stage 1 V8 wagon, called RUSSEL,it had a tropical roof ,with vents that opened from the inside . It was such a simple ,design but it worked .I read about a fella who fitted one on his 110 in Saudi Arabia where the temperatures often reach 40+.

I don't think Landrover ever offered the tropical roof as an extra but I am sure that there would be a market for them.

What I have done with my 110, Ruby, is put 25mm of polyester under the roof lining. This works a treat and also helps with sound proofing. I must admit it was a lot of work to do it but worth it. The front flaps also open and with the window combination is a good and simple option.

Jim.