Radiator Screen for Alante

[Cryn]

Anybody have recommendations or use Radiator bug screen on the F53 chassis?

[JesseS]

I have looked and can't find one. Tired of cleaning the bugs out of the fins. Looking into making some quick release brackets for a screen that I can just pop out and hose off.

[Dave55]

I used 1/4 hardware cloth mainly to keep small pebbles from hitting the radiator & oil cooler while traveling in Alaska. Did a good job and caught many bugs.

[Cryn]

Same thing, would have thought there was something out there.

[D & Scott]

Originally Posted by JesseS

I have looked and can't find one. Tired of cleaning the bugs out of the fins. Looking into making some quick release brackets for a screen that I can just pop out and hose off.

Hi. We've had our 2018 Alante 26X for about a month now and just took our second trip. Did you finish the mod you mentioned in this post?
There are quite a few bugs in the radiator. I'm interested in ideas.

[JesseS]

Originally Posted by Cryn

Same thing, would have thought there was something out there.

There are custom made grill screens but cost starts at $45.

[JesseS]

Originally Posted by D & Scott

Did you finish the mod you mentioned in this post?
There are quite a few bugs in the radiator. I'm interested in ideas.

I bought heavy vinyl screen material at Home Depot and cut it 10.25"X72" to fit the air inlet on the front. Then attached 6 1"sq plastic pieces to the oem grill screen left, center, and right top and bottom. I attach the bug screen with hot glued velcro patches at those points. Looks good, fits right over the OEM rock grill, sticks on and removes for cleaning easy. Cheap to replace if needed, and because it is in full contact with the OEM grill air pressure keeps it flat and smooth.