Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:34:39 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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Hi Bruce,
If I can cut a simple plate I might just do that.
Do you remember what your Atwood vent looked like? Mine is rectangular but has a round opening in the middle. That is always open to the elements. I think something that closed it off must be missing. Or maybe it was just like that.
I want to keep the cover as small as possible and use the two existing screw holes if possible without adding more holes.
Eric Caron
> On Feb 11, 2023, at 12:50 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Love Rob’s idea - could also double as a food slot if you were ever placed
> in isolation or solitary confinement and exiled to your van.
>
> You could find a VW insignia - older if possible that is chrome and cut a
> backing plate from steel or aluminum and mount the emblem to the backing
> plate and then mount over the vent hole.
>
> I might have an old Atwood vent cover - would you like me to try and
> scrounge it up and send it your way? I can send you a photo of what it
> looks like.
>
>
> Bruce
>
> On Friday, February 10, 2023, rob wilke <rob@robwilke.com> wrote:
>
>> Perhaps some sort of donation portal so that folks can help you with your
>> regular maintenance etc.
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 7:21 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Todays list challenge,
>>>
>>>
>>> I’m looking for some creative ideas.
>>>
>>> During my winter work on my 84 Westfalia I removed a Atwood
>>> furnace. This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and
>>> refrigerator.
>>> It was vented out the side of the van. I now have a 3 by 5.5 inch
>>> rectangular opening. The original vent cover is broken and missing a
>> part
>>> that seals it off from weather.
>>>
>>> So, I need something simple or fun to replace that vent cover
>>> I was hoping a simple outdoor house outlet flip cover would work
>>> but it is a bit too small.
>>> For now a simple cover such as a rectangle or circle of stainless
>>> steel or aluminum would work.
>>>
>>> I’m wondering if there is something in a hardware store used for
>> something
>>> else, that could be purposed for this?
>>>
>>> This would be a good location for something useful down the road
>>> such as an outlet for solar. Or a place to flip open the door and have a
>>> 12 power point for plugging in a portable air compressor or light or
>>> something.
>>>
>>> So, any ideas for a not too ugly cover? Or a small door like thing?
>>>
>>> Some creative ideas would be great.
>>>
>>> Now, you could say use it as a vent for the next furnace. But, I’m not
>>> sure this van will get one as my other van has a furnace and can be the
>>> cold weather traveler.
>>>
>>> You never know as fulks seem to be replacing Probex with Diesel and gas
>>> models. So a used one could come my way.
>>> The Atwood stuck out into the van more than I liked. And has not
>>> functioned in over 30 years. It looks like a nice unit so if anyone
>> local
>>> wants it, its yours.
>>> I found that the propane to the furnace had been disconnected and capped
>>> off. The electric connections were still intact.
>>>
>>> I’m trying to take care of the 84 on a smaller budget.
>>>
>>> So, creative idea on how to cover that opening?
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>>
>>
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