Date:         Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:26:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
Comments: To: mcneely4@COX.NET
In-Reply-To:  <20111205122136.F7TMQ.157297.imail@eastrmwml214>
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Hi
I have the silly plastic one on since I removed the fridge and
installed shelves.
BUT. Years ago a friend of mine saw the dead plastic one on my vent
and said His Father (who was a vanagon guy years ago) was also a
machinist and such. He made up the Incredible aluminum covers with a
finger tab and rolled lower lip. He had passed away years ago and his
son saw my van and asked if I wanted one since he uses about 10 or so
on his work bench as screw nut bolt bins. I of course took him up on
this and tried to find someone to duplicate them. No one would. I can
supply a picture and If the cost was fair I would consider purchasing
a small volume and then sell them off of my website.
I can get pics of it. I won't install it since I am scared of loosing
it. But it fits perfect.

Jonce


>I have seen metal covers for the refrigerator vent on a VW
>camper.  I have had three of the plastic covers, all got lost.  I
>know, they are not supposed to be used while driving.  But what is
>supposed to be used to keep water out in a driving rain while
>driving?  So, does anyone know where I can obtain an already
>fabricated metal cover with a fastener, or do I have to make my
>own?  Thanks, mcneely