

| Subject: | Re: Creativity needed |
| From: | Eric Caron |
| Date: | Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:47:28 -0500 |
Coin operated gum-ball dispenser? > On Feb 11, 2023, at 6:53 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > 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 >>>>> >>>> >>
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