Hi David,

It was a typo, sorry about that.  But, sadly typos and auto corrections happen.

Ericy,

> On Feb 12, 2023, at 2:10 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Please call me either David or Dave.  I have never in my life been known as
> Davie.  I do not presume to use names for other people other than the ones
> they use to refer to themselves.
> 
> The plate I got from GoWesty is round, heavy stock sheet aluminum.  I think
> it is included in their refrigerator removal kit, but I bought mine as a
> stand alone item.
> 
> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 9:54 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Davie,
>> 
>> What was it you got from GW?  Was it the round one for the refrigerator
>> vent?
>> 
>> I think that one might be just a little two small to cover the entire
>> rectangular shape.
>> 
>> As for Bell industries, I keep  hoping for a purchase link!  On a journey
>> some day I’ll raid his seconds shelf.
>> 
>> I’ve already raided Felder Industries for many useful items.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 12, 2023, at 12:35 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Got mine from GoWesty, but can be made from aluminum stock if one has the
>> tools.  Bell Enterprises should be able to make them up, but of course he'd
>> have to charge more than they're worth.
>> 
>> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 9:19 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> David,
>>> 
>>> Do you have a source for different size aluminum plates?  Rectangles,
>>> ovals or circles?
>>> 
>>> Eric
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 12, 2023, at 12:01 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM <mailto:davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I just covered the vent opening over with an aluminum plate with a
>>> gasket
>>>> when I removed the refrigerator.  Of course, the camper already had an
>>>> electrical port, and I virtually never use it anyway.  mcneely
>>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 8:44 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca <mailto: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/ <https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge-vent-delete-option/>
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:38 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>         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 <mailto: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 <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>>>> 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Coin operated gum-ball dispenser?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Feb 11, 2023, at 6:53 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM <mailto:jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Coal chute.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Jim
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 10:38 AM Eric Caron <
>>> ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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