Tom,
The purpose of the flue cover as I understand it is to:
1. Prevent water entry during washing the Van.
2. Prevent dust entry that can clog up the propane jet.
3. Prevent spider entry. The webs can inhibit proper air circulation for a
proper burn mixture.
4. Something else to spend your money on. :)
It's true that most people don't use them.
But it's also true that most people seem to have problems with their fridge
operating on propane at some time or other.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

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> From: Tom VandenBerg <Vbergs@AOL.COM>
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: why flue covers?
> Date: Sunday, December 06, 1998 11:32 AM
>
> I have never had the plastic flue cover on either of my two Westys. I
don't
> really understand what they are supposed to accomplish. The flue system
is
> sealed, and no air should enter your van. I don't really see the need to
put
> an old margarine tin over your vent.
>
> Tom VandenBerg
> '82 Westy
> 79 Westy