Portable Window Repair

[magic_minnow]

I pulled my portable out from the garage and set it up yesterday. I was taking a look around and found that the plastic "windows" had holes in them, possibly from mice? Anywho, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or suggestions on what type of material I could use to repair the windows. I was thinking of just replacing the whole window. Also I've heard of a "spray" that people can use to insulate a portable. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks FM Fam!

[NCLaker]

Not sure about the spray insulation ...I would run with Reflectix instead.

IF you replace the windows, I would recomment sewing in velcro for the window so they can be replaced more easily in the future, and can be removed before folding it up under very cold conditions (so it does not get creased or cracked).

[magic_minnow]

Thanks for the advice, i'm on the reflectix HSOforum as we speak....anyone have any experience with the product? or feedback?

[Ed Carlson]

Depending on the size windows you need, you can buy the Velcro Window kits direct from Frabill, and retrofit yours that are damaged.

The removable window with Velcro was one of the most ingenious ideas the folks at Frabill ever introduced. It has now found it's way into most modern shack designs because it saves you $$$ in repairs and adds convenient ventilation as required.

Contact Frabill costumer service, they may be able to hook you up with the kits needed. Take some measurements that include overlap to accommodate the 1" Velcro on the inside of the shack, see if they have a match for you. If it's an odd size you may need to check with another manufacturer like Clam and see if theirs will fit.

[crappiebuster]

I have a frabill XlTwin the year before the removable velcro windows go figure. I noticed a few small slices in them last year and repaired them using heavy duty packing tape on both sides its held up real well and you barely notice. Just a thought.

[Northlander]

Thanks for the advice, i'm on the reflectix HSOforum as we speak....anyone have any experience with the product? or feedback?

Great stuff I would recomend putting it in your house. It really does help keep heat in and it reflex your light down a bit too. Well worth it. Menards and others cary it.

[buddha]

REFLECTIX!!! Got the idea from this site last year and that is the smartest idea for portable. It works great, folds up fine and really keeps the heat in. Worth every penny.

[NCLaker]

I think I got the 48" wide role form Menards. For Flipover shacks (mine is an Otter Lodge), Just cut it to match the width of your ceiling, tape the long edges together. place between your ceiling poles & canvas, hold in place by cutting notches out of the reflectix and feeding your velcro pole staps through and reattach to poles. Folds very easily with the rest of the canvas on take down, just adds a little more bulk.

You should have enough left over to do another shack, so you can split the cost between two.

Next to compfy seats, it is on of the best, quickest cheap mods you can do to your shack. Guaranteed to make a big difference in warmth & less condensation in your shack!