Hi Hugh,

Welcome aboard!

I have a "Non-commercial" flue vent cover that I leave on all the time
except when using the fridge on propane.  When I first got my Westy, the
burn chamber was full of rust chunks which I attribute to water going
down the flue.  My cover seems to help.

I especially don't like the stuff that's put on the roads in the winter
to go down the flue.  The "buildup" on my cover pretty much shows me
what would be going inside without a cover.  My cover stays in place in
high winds and at highway speeds (I've never had it come off in use).

Mike
'85 GL Westy
Houlton, Maine

Hugh Solari wrote:
> Just wanted to say hi and attempt to send a message, hopefully the
> right way! I am the new, non mechanically inclined owner of a 1987
> Westy camper, have been lurking here for a while and am hoping to get
> over my fear of posting stupid questions, of which I have many!  I'll
> start with a simple one... Should I keep the flue vent cover on my
> vent in this beautiful rainy New England/Ma weather. I thought I read
> somewhere to only put it on when washing etc.,( And yes, I know I
> should take it off If I'm gonna fire up the propane!) I have plenty
> more questions, but I figured I'd start with one that doesn't require
> a screwdriver!
>
> Thanks All
>
> HS
>