Again with 'da fridge slide question
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 08, 2004 at 11:33
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Andi
Hi All again
Another annoying fridge slide question. I do not wish at this stage to have the full on draws and fridge slide system installed in my 60 series as my day to day work and budget will not cater for it.
However after purchasing my 40 litre Engel 10 months ago I have only used it twice and discovered what a pain it is to physically pull a full one of these things in & out at campspots.
Has any one fitted a fridge slide ONLY and if so how do they find the genuine ENGEL item and how have they mounted it to the floor of the vehicle.
I would also like to be able to remove it relatively easily between trips as I carry a lot of heavy electrical cable drums and
tools for my work and do not wish it to get too badly damaged day to day.
I was thinking of cutting a piece of MDF to fit the back of the cruiser and screwing/bolting a slide to it and therefore being able to remove the whole thing in about 10 minutes.
Wahddya all think
Andi
Reply By: Member - Wim (Bris) - Thursday, Jan 08, 2004 at 12:01
Thursday, Jan 08, 2004 at 12:01
Andi.
I have same problem in my jack.
My solution, similar to your path but used marine ply and added three virtical sections to raise the floor and add additional space for storage. Very "cost effective" and easy to remove and install. Unit is held down by turnbuckles to existing fixtures on floor. Added carpet to the top of false floor for looks.
Nice little project.
RegardsThis 4WD stuff is addictive,
time consuming & expensive.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew O - Thursday, Jan 08, 2004 at 13:28
Thursday, Jan 08, 2004 at 13:28
Andi,
Like you, I couldn't justify that expense. I made up a "box" that has a compartment for the fridge, as
well as compartments for the table, 4 sabco stackable boxes and the stove and jerry (at the rear of the fridge). To act as a fridge slide, I used the slides from some old file servers at work (used in the rack mounted servers). This setup means everything is pretty accessible, and the fridge slides in and out with one finger!
Cheers
Andrew
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Andrew
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