The CF25 cost $300 on last week. Looks like it's back up again today. I had a gift card to burn so I figured I'd see how much fridge I could fit in there.
Now, the CDF11 looks better as a console and has cup holders. However, the CF25 has much more space in it and isn't that much bigger.
CDF-11 vs CF25:
Measurements:
Today I ripped out my old center console (which only had like 3 screws holding it in (thanks PO) And started doing test fits.
This is with the fridge all the way forward and the cup holder removed. (it's held to the trim ring by three screws.)
Note that the hand brake is still there. I removed the arm rest on the passenger seat, and was able to keep the DS arm rest since I needed the space for the parking brake. (which was also left disconnected by the PO.)
That cupholder sucks anyway.
I also picked up an EXPED mattress, and wanted to make sure that this tall sucker didn't interfere.
So YES. It'll work!
I'm going to make a small platform that'll bolt down and then strap the cooler to it with ratchet straps.
With the strap design, I think I can allow the cooler to be slid backward to make room for a removable (and better) cupholder.
More to come, but I'm happy with my experiment.
Also, oh my god it's gross under there. I'm going to be scrubbing that entire area out before I bolt down the mounting platform.
Things I found inside the console:
Now, the CDF11 looks better as a console and has cup holders. However, the CF25 has much more space in it and isn't that much bigger.
CDF-11 vs CF25:
Measurements:
| CDF11 | CF25 | |
| W | 9.25 | 10.24 |
| H | 14.09 | 16.73 |
| D | 21.26 | 21.65 |
Today I ripped out my old center console (which only had like 3 screws holding it in (thanks PO) And started doing test fits.
This is with the fridge all the way forward and the cup holder removed. (it's held to the trim ring by three screws.)
Note that the hand brake is still there. I removed the arm rest on the passenger seat, and was able to keep the DS arm rest since I needed the space for the parking brake. (which was also left disconnected by the PO.)
That cupholder sucks anyway.
I also picked up an EXPED mattress, and wanted to make sure that this tall sucker didn't interfere.
So YES. It'll work!
I'm going to make a small platform that'll bolt down and then strap the cooler to it with ratchet straps.
With the strap design, I think I can allow the cooler to be slid backward to make room for a removable (and better) cupholder.
More to come, but I'm happy with my experiment.
Also, oh my god it's gross under there. I'm going to be scrubbing that entire area out before I bolt down the mounting platform.
Things I found inside the console:
- Magazine for a ruger 22 pistol
- verizon cell phone
- nasty change
- lip balm
- hair clip
- years of nasty residue.