Thread: Fridge Slide Install and expanded storage capacity

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
20220607_105532.jpg

A simple method to get the contour:
20220607_104648.jpg

Checking the fit and trimming:
20220607_105512.jpg

20220607_124842.jpg

Jigsaw for cutout and curves: access hole for tyre lowering. could use socket and extension for smaller hole.


20220607_140240.jpg
Test fit:
20220607_133220.jpg

20220607_133210.jpg

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.

20220611_144519.jpg

Carpet makes in look much more professional:

20220611_144308.jpg

20220611_144315.jpg

Here with the fridge installed:

20220611_150831.jpg

20220611_150847.jpg

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

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

DSCN1332.jpg
This is what I had in my Discovery, so I looking at something kind of similar. but maybe simpler.

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.

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.

20230515_103135.jpg

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.

UnistrutChannelBreakdown.jpg

All the Rhino attachments bolt to Unistrut.