{"product_id":"camco-42148-norcold-refrigerator-bug-screen-3-pack","title":"Camco 42148 Norcold Refrigerator Bug Screen | 3-Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 42148 is a stainless steel insect screen that fits Norcold refrigerator side vents with a 19-3\/4 inch louver opening. It keeps wasps, mud daubers, and other pests from nesting in your fridge vents and choking off the airflow your cooling depends on. You get three per pack, and it's made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever pulled into camp, run the fridge on gas, and watched the box slowly lose its cool, there's a good chance the problem is behind the vent. Wasps and mud daubers love the sheltered, warm space around an RV refrigerator's burner and flue. They build nests fast, and those nests block the airflow the cooling unit needs to shed heat. The Camco 42148 is the simple fix. It's a stainless steel screen that mounts over the louver opening and keeps the bugs out before they ever get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sized for Norcold refrigerator side vents that have a 19-3\/4 inch long louver opening. The screen itself measures 19-3\/4 inches long by 1-5\/16 inches wide, so it lines up with the slots and covers the gap the insects use to get in. Camco calls it the Model RS500. If your rig runs a Norcold with that side vent, this is the screen made for it. Measure your louver opening first. That length is what matters for a clean fit, and it's a two-minute check with a tape measure before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy stainless steel? Because it lives outside, in the weather, year-round. A plastic or aluminum screen gets brittle in the sun and corrodes in salt air and road spray. Stainless holds up. It won't rust through after a couple of seasons, and it keeps its shape so the mesh stays flat against the vent instead of curling away and leaving a gap. This is the kind of part you install once and forget about, which is exactly what you want from something tucked behind a vent door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing most first-time RV owners don't realize until it bites them: the refrigerator vent is one of the most common entry points for pests on the whole coach. Mud daubers in particular will pack a burner tube or flue with mud in a matter of days. That's not just a cooling problem. A blocked flue on a propane fridge can be a genuine safety issue, and clearing one out is a miserable job. Twelve dollars of screen up front beats an afternoon on your back with a shop vac and a coat hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. The screens sit over the louvered vent opening and hold the mesh in place across the slots. Most owners can knock out the job in a few minutes with basic hand tools. Because you get three screens in the pack, you can cover the intake and exhaust vents and still have a spare, or split the pack across two rigs. Keep the extra in the storage bay for the day one gets bent backing into a tight site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd put this on the short list of things to do before you park the RV for the season. Fall and winter storage is prime nesting time, when the coach sits quiet and undisturbed for weeks. Screen the fridge vents, screen the furnace and water heater exhausts, and you've closed off the doors pests use to move in. Come spring, you're not pulling nests out of everything. This screen is a small part of that routine, but it's the one that protects the most expensive appliance on the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this not for? If your Norcold uses a different vent size, or you've got a roof-vented fridge instead of a side-vented one, the 19-3\/4 inch length won't match your louver opening. Check the vent you actually have before you order. But if you're running a Norcold side vent with that 19-3\/4 inch louver, the 42148 is a cheap, honest, made-in-USA part that does exactly one job and does it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel mesh resists rust, sun, and road spray so it lasts season after season outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for Norcold refrigerator side vents with a 19-3\/4 inch long louver opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreen dimensions 19-3\/4 in length x 1-5\/16 in width match the louver slots for a clean fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlocks wasps, mud daubers, and other flying insects from nesting in the vent and burner area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtects refrigerator airflow, which keeps the cooling unit working and the flue clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack of 3, enough to cover intake and exhaust vents with a spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to install in a few minutes with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Camco 42148 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's made for Norcold refrigerator side vents that have a 19-3\/4 inch long louver opening. Measure your louver opening before ordering. That length is what determines the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many screens come in the pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThree. That's enough to cover both the intake and exhaust vents on most rigs and still keep a spare in the storage bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStainless steel mesh. It's built to live outside in the weather, so it resists rust and holds its shape better than plastic or aluminum screens that get brittle in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy do I need a bug screen on my refrigerator vent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRV fridge vents are a favorite nesting spot for wasps and mud daubers. Their nests block the airflow the cooling unit needs, and a packed burner or flue can turn into a safety problem on a propane fridge. The screen stops them before they get in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it hard to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The screen mounts over the louvered vent opening and holds the mesh across the slots. Most owners finish the job in a few minutes with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is Model RS500?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRS500 is Camco's model designation for this refrigerator bug screen. 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