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    40L Fridge centre of middle row seats

    hi all,

    Just thinking of removing my rear mounted fridge 40L from cargo area as it sits too high and blocks some of my rear view above the drawers. So wondering whether its possible to just remove the base of the middle row centre seat leaving the seat back to mount the fridge centre and down low, will give me and my passenger access from the front seat and access for rear passengers as well when on the move. So my question is, is the centre seat in the middle row two piece (seat base + seat back) or is it one piece. thanks
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    Its one piece in my D3- I've removed mine so the kids in the 3rd row can have easier access (2nd row seats both have child seats installed so filpping it up all the time isnt an option). When travelling I throw my 40L waceo in there - its bloody akward to get out again
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    I have removed the second and third row seats, bolted some ply board over the carpet using the seat mount nuts to give a flat surface and protect the carpet and underlay in the second row spot. 110 a/h thumper battery and oven on the drivers side and our 45l evacool fridge on the passanger side.
    I also built a frame with false sliding and hinged floor over the rear section to create underfloor storage and a flat floor with tie down points for rear storage.
    Works a treat and with the fridge, battery, oven and new flooring its roughly the same weight as the seats I removed.
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    Saw this on overlandbound website a while ago

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    I'm not sure how hot it would get in the back particularly if you were sat next to it

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    That is exactly where my fridge is mounted, I have removed the middle second row seat and bolted a plywood panel in with slide in mounts for the engle, not sure of the real name for the mount.

    It's ok when the rear seat are rarely used but does make them feel a bit more confined for sitting back there, great for access to the fridge from the front seat.

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    Engel

    Hi,

    I have replaced the middle second row seat with my Engel.

    Seat similar weight to the fridge.

    Fridge accessible from the front seats and the two second row seats.

    4 x seat bolts replaced with eyebolts and secured with s/s turnbuckles.

    Noise and heat minimal.

    All good

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    Quote Originally Posted by AGRO View Post
    Hi,

    I have replaced the middle second row seat with my Engel.

    Seat similar weight to the fridge.

    Fridge accessible from the front seats and the two second row seats.

    4 x seat bolts replaced with eyebolts and secured with s/s turnbuckles.

    Noise and heat minimal.

    All good
    Similar to my setup however under the carpet is ventilation ducting you squish down on when securing the fridge.

    I was thinking if you used some threaded rod into the seat fixing holes you could then float a plywood base on washers and nuts just off the floor. Finished off with female eye bolts for the tie down.

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    done

    attached is the pic with changes installed
    needed to remove 6 bolts with funny head (not allen head but multiple angled head) came out easily enough very heavy though, thought the seat might of been lighter. waeco 40L installed, perfect fit really, sits flush with the seats and at a good height, can access fridge from all 4 seats (i tried accessing), much easier to use on the run, important to me was the view of the rear - fridge does not impede by view anymore so wrapped. no drop slide needed (extra cost and weight) and no more runners to slide out the back either. in a fixed position with eyelets i had using existing seat holes. we hardly use the back seats much anymore anyway at most one other person. cheers
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    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by shamirj View Post
    attached is the pic with changes installed
    needed to remove 6 bolts with funny head (not allen head but multiple angled head) came out easily enough very heavy though, thought the seat might of been lighter. waeco 40L installed, perfect fit really, sits flush with the seats and at a good height, can access fridge from all 4 seats (i tried accessing), much easier to use on the run, important to me was the view of the rear - fridge does not impede by view anymore so wrapped. no drop slide needed (extra cost and weight) and no more runners to slide out the back either. in a fixed position with eyelets i had using existing seat holes. we hardly use the back seats much anymore anyway at most one other person. cheers
    That looks great. You are definitely giving me ideas.
    Cheers .........

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