I just had that thought almost exactly only I was thinking a bit more

specific >> MGD Dispenser ~

 

> On 11 Feb , 2023, at 9:33 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>