Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:00:41 -0500
Reply-To: Hugh Solari <gbcarl@MAC.COM>
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From: Hugh Solari <gbcarl@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Newbie test
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Thanks guys,
I have one that came with the van, it seems to be a tight fit, so I
just went out and put it on. I am in Burlington Ma, originally from
Boston, so not too far from home, a little further from Springfield.
I have vacationed the last couple of years in Maine, Ocean Park,
outside of Old Orchard. My sister has already rented a cottage for a
couple of weeks, and my plan is to camp in the driveway! My family is
just laughing at me, my wife wants nothing to do with it, which means
I will have plenty of space! I have yet to camp out with the van... I
also have another sister that will be getting married soon, and my
future brother in law has a place in Sebago, destination number two in
Maine!
On Feb 6, 2008, at 6:17 PM, Mike Collum wrote:
> BTW, Hugh,
>
> I've never owned one of the covers that were "Made" for the flue
> vent but I've read where others say that they don't stay on when
> driving.
>
> Where are you exactly? I have a really good friend (quasi cousin)
> that lives in Springfield and we go there to visit from time to time.
>
> Mike
> Houlton, Maine
>
>
>
> Mike Collum wrote:
>> Hi Hugh,
>> Welcome aboard!
>> I have a "Non-commercial" flue vent cover that I leave on all the
>> time except when using the fridge on propane. When I first got my
>> Westy, the burn chamber was full of rust chunks which I attribute
>> to water going down the flue. My cover seems to help.
>> I especially don't like the stuff that's put on the roads in the
>> winter to go down the flue. The "buildup" on my cover pretty much
>> shows me what would be going inside without a cover. My cover
>> stays in place in high winds and at highway speeds (I've never had
>> it come off in use).
>> Mike
>> '85 GL Westy
>> Houlton, Maine
>> Hugh Solari wrote:
>>> Just wanted to say hi and attempt to send a message, hopefully the
>>> right way! I am the new, non mechanically inclined owner of a 1987
>>> Westy camper, have been lurking here for a while and am hoping to
>>> get
>>> over my fear of posting stupid questions, of which I have many!
>>> I'll
>>> start with a simple one... Should I keep the flue vent cover on my
>>> vent in this beautiful rainy New England/Ma weather. I thought I
>>> read
>>> somewhere to only put it on when washing etc.,( And yes, I know I
>>> should take it off If I'm gonna fire up the propane!) I have plenty
>>> more questions, but I figured I'd start with one that doesn't
>>> require
>>> a screwdriver!
>>>
>>> Thanks All
>>>
>>> HS
>>>
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