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
> >>>
> >>
>