> Just thought I'd post to remind camper owners to remove their fridge > flue vent cover before driving on the highway...I forgot today and mine > blew away. The 20-30 mph wind gusts probably were part of it. >
I use the plastic cover that comes on a car wax can. Cheaper than the real thing .... doesn't blow away at highway speeds .... even with heavy gusts (have made 6 round trips from Maine to Virginia with the cover in place). Also, it seals perfectly. Some are just a tad too large and some are just a tad small. The one that was a bit large is the one currently in use (mentioned above). I put a small split in one side ... overlapped and JB Welded it. Now it's a really snug fit and works great. I put the JB Welded spot at the bottom where it can't be seen. It's see through yellow and doesn't look toooo bad with my gold paint, although I could paint it I suppose. The one that is a bit small can be made to work really well by holding it in place then inserting an insulated electrical wire all the way around (between the side of the cover and the rubber on the exhaust flue. I can't remember for sure what gauge of wire but it was standard automotive stuff. Except for having that piece of wire to mess with ... it works just as well at highway speeds as the other one. Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy |
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