Fridge Mounting Ideas

[Brentbba]

Ok,

Maybe the start of another FAQ as I didn't see anything there.

My scout troop just ponied up and purchased a brand new ARB 42 quart fridge for all the time, effort and money I've raised for the troop. Needless to say, I'm honored and estatic.

I've seen several fridge mounts:

Slee steel slide
ARB/Engel plastic slide
Jeff Kaufman's drawer slide
Jerry rigged strap downs

You get the idea.

Post up your pics and ideas for fridge mounts in your 80 along with pros and cons.

Here's my new baby just strapped down right now, but I want something more permanent and preferrable on a slide for easier access.

 

[Montana Cruiser]

Wow, you must be one hell of a Scout leader! Congrats! I dont know what I did without mine .... I leave it in the truck 24-7 unless I am hauling something else and need the space. Great for the obvious stuff, but it's things like coming back from a day hike to a nice cold of choice, or dropping the "need to stay cold" groceries in there if you are not heading straight home ...... ummmm, but no one around here would use their 80 as a grocery getter

I have been trying to work out a mount for the behind the front seat when the middle is folded or removed to allow the to access it while we are driving, then could slide out the a rear door slightly once you reach your destination.

 

[Big_Moose]

Congrats Brent!

Are you going to test the fridge on the Mojave run?

The slee fridge slide is the best mount - and from your picture it looks like it will fit next to your current drawer set-up, as it is fairly wide.

I made a steel plate with a steel loop in the center that mounts using the handle screws / mounting holes. I then use locking straps to secure the fridge to the floor (front / back). The floor attachment points are located at the four corners of the fridge. Stays secure while rock crawling & high speed desert roads

Joe

 

[desertdude]

As joe says - X-2 on the steel slide - I have both the steel and the slide lock ( abs) of those two the steel is by far the most solid mounting for your position - it will cost you some but in the end and after many miles you will still be smiling

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Yep-Slee steel slide. You can see mine in Mojave. Do not waste any time or money on the Engel/ARB "slide Lock" You got the fridge for free, you can spring for a good slide.

 

[Cube Dweller]

Brent,

I'm in the process of designing mine now:

-24" of movement so fridge opening will be on the tailgate.
-All steel construction
-Spring pins to lock the fridge sliders in the open and closed position. Pins also lock open so someone doesn't have to hold the pin out while sliding the fridge.
-Removable by pressing levers on the sliders- 30 seconds and no tools.
-No straps to secure it. Will mount to the bottom of fridge using existing threaded holes.

My goal is 3 weeks for a prototype. I have the sliders already, will be buying the pins and steel this weekend.

 

[mmw68]

I've got the Slee Steel Slide. I mounted it to a board, painted everything black and used exsiting treaded mounting holes that held the rear seats in to mount it with. I added a thin strip of wood to the front, so it would sit level. Here are a couple of shots..

 

[mmw68]

Two more shots..

 

[Rich]

When I go wheeling it is usually for a week plus at a time. Usually only myself and my wife riding in the Cruiser. Others drive their own trucks. We currently carry an 80 quart cooler immediatly behind the front row passenger's seat, so that while underway, the passenger can fetch drinks from the cooler. When I install a fridge, it will be in the same location, with the ability to be relocated to the rear when the need for 2nd row passengers arises.

 

[Brentbba]

mmw68 - huge thanks for the pics!!!!!! I appreciate the effort and the tip on leveling the mounting board.

 

[mmw68]

Brentbba - no problem, glad I could help. I use birch plywood, then painted it black to seal it.
I like Birch because it light weight, and strong. The peice I use to "Level" the floor is about a inch deep.

Also - there is still a space between the rear of the Engle and the back of the seat. That Blue box to the left of the Engle is my sub woofer. I plan on making a box that will fill that space, or, you could mount a air tank..or maybe just make a storage box.

 

[Brentbba]

I've already got CO2 mounted - see the intro pic in the FAQ on CO2 - that's mine. I have a custom sub where the stock sub was. I do, however, have Jeff Kaufman's drawer system on the DS so adding the fridge takes up most of the rest of the rear.