

| Subject: | Re: Creativity needed |
| From: | Dan N |
| Date: | Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:33:48 -0800 |
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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