Date:         Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:59:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
Comments: To: mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET
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I questioned my vendor regarding this, and he said that they aren't meant
for continuous use. and therefore exposure to UV degradation will surely
shorten thier life.  The original ones are only to be installed when washing
the van, etc.
  Even so, I still like mine to be always covered, unless actually in use,
to keep out insect nests, etc.  I still haven't replaced my rotted 'new'
cover with something more suitable for my style of use..........
Mike B.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent


>I have a stainless "cover" that was fabricated by an aircraft mechanic and
>given to me by a list member. It is held onto the vent by a nut, which
>screws onto a bolt that was put through the center of the vent. Works very
>well and easy to remove or turn upside down to store it while using the
>vent if needed. The "nut" is a brass wingnut.
>
> bob stevens
> '87 Syncro Westy
>
> I had just about given up when I
>> noticed we had a round Rubbermaid container in the cabinet in the
>> kitchen. It
>> looked about the size of the vent, so I took it out to the Westy to
>> measure it.
>>
>> Its a slightly larger diameter than the metal part of the vent. However.
>> it is
>> just a touch larger than the diameter of the rubber gasket that surrounds
>> the
>> vent. It fits tightly around the rubber gasket and sits flush against the
>> body.
>> So I'll try it out and see if it blows off or stays put over the next few
>> days.
>>
>>
>> If you are iterested, it is a Rubbermaid "servin' saver" #2, the 1.7 pt
>> or 850
>> ml size.
>>
>>
>> Ric