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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
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>