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Actually, millenials now make up the largest segment of campers, at least according to this article. They don't have the same amount of free time that we do, but it doesn't mean they don't enjoy getting out into the wild. https://www.curbed.com/2019/4/24/18514077/campers-millennials-camping-van-life-glamping Our daughter and her friends typically tent camp. It's affordable. And they have fun. Sherry

I agree that some of today’s youth fit in the category you describe. However, there are a bunch that don’t. My daughter and husband had an RV before we did. Her idea of fun is working in her large garden. My son and family in Durango spend most of their free time skiing in the winter and hiking and biking during warmer weather. They are looking at purchasing an RV soon. All is not lost!!

Governor Abbott just announced that Texas State Parks will open Monday. Social distance in effect except for family members. Masks must be worn (assuming when away from site). We might have to go visit a local park next week. 😁

Keep in mind you can take these covers off, or just loosen the fasteners and remove them if it is stinky hot outside. It takes a flat screwdriver or a quarter and maybe twenty seconds. You could just let the tops hang open a couple of inches, but the risk of driving away and losing them would be much higher than leaving them propped up next to your chocks. If you are moving the fridge will have plenty of airflow. BTW I unplugged the fridge fan on mine (due to squealing) last year and noticed no performance degradation. You do not want to deal with mud dauber nests plugging the burner, like any service item it would require removal of the fridge. There is almost no outside access to most of the major parts like the burner, cooling fins or fan. Here is another big star for a compressor fridge... John Davies Spokane WA

Personally I would leave everything empty. Algae blooms are hard to remove. When getting ready to winterize I blow everything out, at least twice. Then we put in the antifreeze. Come time to come out of hibernation, we then flush twice, and then sanitize. We also might sanitize again mid season, especially if we might have picked up some "funky" water some place. Have never had seals or washers dry out, as they don't use fiber or leather anymore, usually a composition of nylon and SS combos. Before this self imposed "Social Distancing" I was accused of having to much free time. It is true and terrible now...

While I am really enjoying my time at home with the family, this did get a chuckle:

I,too, would be a bit concerned about using window screen. 1/8 inch hardware cloth cuts the airflow to 70 to 80 per cent, depending on the size of the wire.. Fine mesh screen could be as much as 50 per cent... What it really means is, you would be reducing flow over the fridge working components by a big margin. That can result in higher temps in the fridge, and possible warranty issues. Just something to keep in mind. I suspect that the Camco vent screens are somewhere around 1/8. Small enough to keep out mud daubers and mice, hopefully big enough to allow sufficient airflow to the fridge intake and exhaust. Back in the day, it was recommended to remove any screens installed before asking for warranty service. I'm sure this is why screens are not standard on any trailer.... Sherry