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Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 08:32

boofhed

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I am looking to buy a 2 draw and fridge roller system 4 my pc. Anny idea where i should go. thanks in advance Bruce
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AnswerID: 279158   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 08:44

Kev & Darkie replied:

I'd look here :))

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FollowupID: 543344   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 11:03

Joe posted:

The design with the fridge sitting on top of the drawers ends up too high for most people, to access the fridge comfortably.
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FollowupID: 543356   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 12:13

Sand Man (SA) posted:

Joe,

The design with the fridge sitting on top of the drawers is also more practical when you don't have the fridge on board.
The Black Widow system I have has a flush mounted slide which gives you a totally flat surface for storing and carrying other goods.
If you have the fridge down low and two drawers stacked on top of each other, you have no flat space in the rear.

I have no problem with the 40 litre Engel sitting in the back of the Jack. My wife gets by, as the Jackaroo has a built-in step at the rear, so she just steps up to reach into the fridge when it's in the vehicle.

I tend to remove the fridge when we camp so any perceived problem is eliminated altogether.

It gets down to what "compromise" suits you best.

My suggestion is to work out what method suits your individual use and also taking into consideration how big the fridge is and go from there.

Most manufacturers have a range of different configurations to choose from.






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AnswerID: 279160   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 08:58

boofhed replied:

Thanks Kev but i am in WA Cannington but that 2 drawer and fridge slider is just what i want. thanks
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FollowupID: 543329   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 09:08

Jim from Best Off Road posted:

Bruce,

I freight to Perth at cost.

If you want to view a set of drawers I can put you in touch with someone. Not really necessary as I offer a FULL money back guarantee. If you're not happy with it, put it back on the truck and I'll pay the fright both ways.

Regards,

Jim

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FollowupID: 543337   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 09:56

Bonz (Vic) posted:

I was gonna say talk to Jim. Freight to Perth would still make this a cheaper alternative with a better quality IMHO

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AnswerID: 279169   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 10:24

Mal and Di replied:

Recently bought a Prado with the back all fitted out with a Black Widow fridge slide and home made shelves. Everything looked great until we hooked up the AVan and took off.
Beware! Don't put the fridge slide on the same side as the rear door hinge! You cant pull the fridge out any more than one third as the door fouls on the van A frame.
Also the Black Widow is a reasonable slide but does catch some times if the fridge is fully loaded.
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FollowupID: 543340   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 10:33

Member - Roachie (SA) posted:

G'day Mal & Di,

With respect, it sounds like you need to have a re-think on your hitch arrangement.

You should be able to open your rear door/s without them fouling on something on the trailer's A frame. THAT would be a regular PITA, irrespective of whether you had a drawer system or fridge etc......

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FollowupID: 543341   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 10:34

Member - MrBitchi (QLD) posted:

Have the same system in my Paj, although with the slider on the correct side ;-) and can honestly say I've never had a problem with the slider, ever. Maybe your's needs adjusting a tad?

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FollowupID: 543342   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 10:44

Mal and Di posted:

Roachie,
Maybe I forgot to mention I have built an outboard bracket and brought the two gas bottles forward, but it is still a pain in the butt.
It would be a lot easier on the left side.
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FollowupID: 543353   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 12:00

Member - John (Vic) posted:

Mal why not talk to BW and See if you can arrange to have the slide changed to the other side??
They are good people who are pretty accommodating.
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AnswerID: 279170   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 10:39

Member - GeeTee (NT) replied:

Got a set of Outback Drawers in the Nissan. Put them in to do the Canning Stock Route last year. Not a rattle from them. Does the job fine, plenty of room with two drawers and the fridge slide. Got the full set to the back of the front seat with the cargo barrier as well. Great !
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AnswerID: 279211   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 15:11

boofhed replied:

Jim Im interested in a two draw set up side by side and a frige roller on to of the right hand drawer. the draws to be the full lenth of the 1992 PC troopy. Could u let me know if u can do it 4 me and truck it over to perth and email me a price and a pic if poss.
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AnswerID: 279212   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 15:11

Member - Charlie M (SA) replied:

G/Day
boofhed

Have Black Widow system in 120 Prado, slide on hinge side have 40lt Engel. Works well for me, have to open fridge top when sliding out so it can go between body and door to fully open lid (catches on top lip of door). Can usually get bottles ect out with out a problem, if big items need top fully open only time need to go between door and body.
Cheers
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AnswerID: 279644   Submitted: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008 at 22:15

boofhed replied:

hey ppls its been a great sight and very informative so ill go with a sponsor of this sight thanks to all .
Bruce
PS - there will be more questions because its easyer to talk to ppls that have been there and done that .
thanks again
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