Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:44:19 -0800
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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Made a plug in port when I deleted my fridge vent.
https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge-vent-delete-option/
> On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:38 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I just had that thought almost exactly only I was thinking a bit more
>
> specific >> MGD Dispenser ~
>
>
>
>> On 11 Feb , 2023, at 9:33 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> better yet... coin operated beer dispenser? or liquor dispenser?
>> :-)
>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 7:47 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Coin operated gum-ball dispenser?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Feb 11, 2023, at 6:53 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Coal chute.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 10:38 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> A new friend met at Busses By the bridge had a connector for a shower
>>> that
>>>>> came out the old refrigerator vent. He had it plumbed so the water pump
>>>>> powered it. Cold water only but I thought hey if that went into my
>>> solar
>>>>> bag I’d end up with a warm shower!
>>>>>
>>>>> Or, a door with a touch pad to leave my key when away from the van.
>>>>> Or open up and there is a solar hook up and a 12 volt power point.
>>>>>
>>>>> Or a letter drop.
>>>>>
>>>>> A cat door?
>>>>>
>>>>> Eric
>>>>>> On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can't help but think of an ice maker/drinking water delivery chute.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Steven
>>>>>> 91 Westy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM 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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