Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 08:27:11 -0800
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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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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