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Subject:Re: Creativity needed
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:52:06 -0700

Maybe a starting point

https://www.amazon.com/Enerlites-Over-Size-Polycarbonate-Thermoplastic-8801O-W/dp/B06Y93MGN7?th=1

> On 10 Feb , 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