In the midst of all these practical, sensible, down to earth suggestions why did Bell Enterprises come up with this flight of fancy?

    On Sunday, February 12, 2023, 8:44:45 AM PST, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:  
 
 Made a plug in port when I deleted my fridge vent.

https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge-vent-delete-option/

> On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:38 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>         I just had that thought almost exactly only I was thinking a bit more
> 
> specific >> MGD Dispenser ~
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>> 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
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>