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
>