Hi Bruce,

        If I can cut a simple plate I might just do that.  

        Do you remember what your Atwood vent looked like?  Mine is rectangular but has a round opening in the middle. That is always open to the elements.  I think something that closed it off must be missing.  Or maybe it was just like that. 

        I want to keep the cover as small as possible and use the two existing screw holes if possible without adding more holes. 

Eric Caron 

> On Feb 11, 2023, at 12:50 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Love Rob’s idea - could also double as a food slot if you were ever placed
> in isolation or solitary confinement and exiled to your van.
> 
> You could find a VW insignia - older if possible that is chrome and cut a
> backing plate from steel or aluminum and mount the emblem to the backing
> plate and then mount over the vent hole.
> 
> I might have an old Atwood vent cover - would you like me to try and
> scrounge it up and send it your way?  I can send you a photo of what it
> looks like.
> 
> 
> Bruce
> 
> On Friday, February 10, 2023, 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
>>> 
>>