Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:33:48 -0800
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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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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