Engel 80l in GU Patrol
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 14:16
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Alan (WA)
I read about this a few months back but cannot find the thread - apologies.
I am interested in putting the new 80l Engel Fridge/Freezer in the back of our 04 GU.
I read that you cannot open the lid properly because it is too big. Not sure of circumstances etc (ie whether it was sitting on floor, shelving, with or without slide or other).
If on a slide, does whole fridge slide outside rear (or is there still a bit under the roof of the car?
Any
feedback or experiences woudl be gratefully accepted.
Thanks
Alan
Reply By: Nudenut - Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 16:40
Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 16:40
as the slide can not slide the full length of the frame (if it did, it would come out and that aint any good) i would bet there would still be some under the roof?
i know with
mine (a
home made fridge) with slide on floor (100 series) the lid will still open. from what i can recall i reckon it wouldnt if i had draws in as
well.
The engel 80 litre would be slightly bigger in physical size than
mine
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 20:10
Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 20:10
Not necessarily true Nudie.
The slide I have my 40 litre mounted on comes out far enough so the back of the fridge is further out than the front of the fridge normally sits at.....In other words, say the slide is 30" long, it actually travels a distance of, say, 34". (these measurements are only for demonstration purposes, so don't quote me).
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 07:46
Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 07:46
? a telescopic slide would, but cant see how a single can
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Reply By: David from Engine Saver Low Water Alarms - Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 19:25
Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 19:25
Hi Alan,
Have a look at post #28826 from last week I think.
Posted by a bloke called Davy Jones
No relation,
David Jones!
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 20:17
Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 20:17
Have an 80lt Waeco on Outback drawer system with fridge slide in 80 series ,, fully extended slide lets fridge lid open to 65/70deg instead of full 90deg ,is still plenty of room to see/acess.
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Reply By: Alan S (WA) - Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 10:59
Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 10:59
Alan
I have a 60lt Engel in the back of my GU. As the 80 lt is the same footprint but deeper i would say that yes you would not be able to open it inside the vehicle. I have Blackwidow slide that when fully extended the fride is outside the car and allows for the lid to open fully. You may want to
check weights and capacity as the 80lt will be heavier and hold more beer.
Alan
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 11:02
Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 11:02
I just realised i think there is a problem with the 60 lt in that whenit is fully extended and you open the lid the curvature of the door window stops the lidd from fully openning. It may be slightly as the lid wont stay opne by it self. With the 80 lt it may be worse.
Alan
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