Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:47:28 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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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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