Different fridge question
Submitted: Monday, Feb 19, 2007 at 06:34
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Dave198
G'day all,
I am contemplating a camper trailer and have a question to throw to those of you who have experience with these things.
I already have an Engel fridge which lives on a spring base in my car.
I bought the base to supposedly look after the fridge and not have it jarring around in the back of the car.
Now, what do I see on many camper trailers?
A fridge mounted on the drawbar of the trailer.
I reckon it would be better for MY health sitting on a spring base in the car rather than galloping along tied to the drawbar of a trailer.
What about the fridges health?
Am I right in assuming these fridges on the drawbar are just anchored down in a box or have they got some shock absorbing device under them.
What's the life expectancy of a fridge riding sidesaddle on the drawbar?
Dave
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Feb 19, 2007 at 07:04
Monday, Feb 19, 2007 at 07:04
Interesting post Dave,
I also used to have my Engel mounted on a spring base, which came free with the fridge when I bought it.
The I bought a roller to help move it when full and as this mounts underneath and to the rear of the fridge, the spring base got the flick.
Now the fridge sits on a slide on the top of the Drawer system and only the vehicle
suspension provides some "give".
I have wondered myself what happens to the fridge sitting on a rigid draw bar, albeit inside a box. I suspect the modern ones are designed to take this shock treatment.
Maybe a query to Engel by phone or email may pacify your concerns.
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