Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:37:17 -0800
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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Thank you. I didn't mean to be rude, sorry if it sounded that way.
On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 11:35 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Hi David,
>
> It was a typo, sorry about that. But, sadly typos and auto corrections
> happen.
>
> Ericy,
>
>
>
> On Feb 12, 2023, at 2:10 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Please call me either David or Dave. I have never in my life been known as
> Davie. I do not presume to use names for other people other than the ones
> they use to refer to themselves.
>
> The plate I got from GoWesty is round, heavy stock sheet aluminum. I think
> it is included in their refrigerator removal kit, but I bought mine as a
> stand alone item.
>
> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 9:54 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Davie,
>
> What was it you got from GW? Was it the round one for the refrigerator
> vent?
>
> I think that one might be just a little two small to cover the entire
> rectangular shape.
>
> As for Bell industries, I keep hoping for a purchase link! On a journey
> some day I’ll raid his seconds shelf.
>
> I’ve already raided Felder Industries for many useful items.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> On Feb 12, 2023, at 12:35 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Got mine from GoWesty, but can be made from aluminum stock if one has the
> tools. Bell Enterprises should be able to make them up, but of course he'd
> have to charge more than they're worth.
>
> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 9:19 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> Do you have a source for different size aluminum plates? Rectangles,
> ovals or circles?
>
> Eric
>
>
> On Feb 12, 2023, at 12:01 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
>
> wrote:
>
>
> I just covered the vent opening over with an aluminum plate with a
>
> gasket
>
> when I removed the refrigerator. Of course, the camper already had an
> electrical port, and I virtually never use it anyway. mcneely
>
> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 8:44 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> 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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