Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:38:44 -0700
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Creativity needed
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I just had that thought almost exactly only I was thinking a bit more
specific >> MGD Dispenser ~
> On 11 Feb , 2023, at 9:33 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> better yet... coin operated beer dispenser? or liquor dispenser?
> :-)
>
> On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 7:47 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> 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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