Date:         Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:21:14 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Creativity needed
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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