Fridge Slide Install and expanded storage capacity

[haydent]

Here im sharing my project to install fridge slide, and as a bonus get more tool stowage space, after removing the foam tool tray.

This is the slide, it enables just enough space to still operate the spare wheel winch.

While with some modification to the slide and fridge I did fit them together, this fridge was not a perfect fit, due to the curved front face, which i didnt notice when measuring for the slide.

The Metal cross beams are 40mmx2mm possibly over kill compared to the slide, but if off-road with a full fridge... besides that the extra height helps get the slide further left and room for tools. The beams bolt into the existing M8 anchor points.
178344 (https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/kings-medium-fridge-slide-suits-up-to-60l-fridges-twin-locking-runners-heavy-duty.html)
Home Page - Adventure Kings (https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/kings-medium-fridge-slide-suits-up-to-60l-fridges-twin-locking-runners-heavy-duty.html)

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Next I will fill in with ply and carpet.

[haydent]

Ok, so I redid the bars with 25mm x 3mm ( only $20) so the ply that fits on top will be flush with the boot floor segment near the latch mechanism.

Also i took a photo of everything I can fit in extra now, as normally you only got space for jack and tools, but now i can fit in a snatch strap, jumper leads, tool kit, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, puncture repair and still have room for more.

I also had plans to make the right hand half panel removable with latches to open, but decided the extra work and complexity was not worth it for the small amount of times i would need to open it, as you can still get to that section by sliding things in from the left hand opening under the fridge, and i will just add labels to remind me where everything is stored.

So doing it again, id likely just do the ply panel all in one piece. Also the carpet cover was a left ower roll from our caravan, so you can see the sections. I just used a staple gun to fix it in place.

Showing how much space is actually available once the foam is removed: also new lower bars (but thicker metal, so still very strong, i can stand on with no flex. Also high tensile bolts (M8)

The fridge is bolted through the bars with M6 high tensile bolts and nyloc nuts. The plywood is attached with counter sunk
metal screws
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A simple method to get the contour:
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Checking the fit and trimming:
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Jigsaw for cutout and curves: access hole for tyre lowering. could use socket and extension for smaller hole.


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Test fit:
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[haydent]

Here is all the extra stuff I can securely fit on the right compared with all you can normally on the left. There is still room for more too.

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Carpet makes in look much more professional:

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Here with the fridge installed:

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[TonyC]

Looks good,
Can suggest you put the fire extinguisher somewhere more accessible, if you need it, you don't want to be trying to get get out of there.

Tony

[haydent]

Thanks, all ready did that, you can see it mounted to the left of the fridge in the second to last photo

[Aussie Jeepster]

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This is what I had in my Discovery, so I looking at something kind of similar. but maybe simpler.

[Tombie]

Just curious why is the extinguisher in the hatch?
No chance of using that in an emergency- you just won’t get to it in time.

[haydent]

You are right, and they are old photos, this is how I have it now with mounting screwed into new floor and sign to point it out. Also I have list on fridge of everything I put underneath so I don't forget and anyone else can easily see.

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[p38arover]

I used Unistrut for the fore/aft bars to span the wheel well on my L322 (and P38A).

One can bolt to the Unistrut with the right nuts.

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All the Rhino attachments bolt to Unistrut.

[DunnToImpress]

I like this set up and have just purchased a 100a/h Slimline Lithium battery and DCDC Charger to go in this area. Wondering if any others have done this and wondering the best way to fit it in with a Traxide system. I am not fussed about removing the Yellow Top from under the bonnet and may just wire into the Caravan plug to run the DCDC Charger.

Haven't looked in the car to work out a plan but the items are on their way.

[haydent]

I might add ive since bypass my rear cigarette lighter plug relay to provide permanent power to the fridge.
Enabling permanent power at rear cigarette plug for fridge - D3/D4/RRS (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/294947-enabling-permanent-power-rear-cigarette-plug-fridge-d3-d4-rrs.html)

I also spotted this post which is similar
Lithium battery(s) in the back of my Sport (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l320-range-rover-sport/295139-lithium-battery-s-back-my-sport.html)

[haydent]

About 10 months ago our original fridge stopped working, surprisingly auto or domestic ac companies wouldnt look at it for regas (if it needed it), so we worked out we could fit this one with cover:

Kings Escape 65L Fridge/Freezer
Home Page - Adventure Kings (https://au.adventurekings.com/escape-65-fridge-freezer.html)