Tilting Fridge Slide

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 12:14

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Well, I have it almost complete.Just waiting on some struts to control the rate it drops and tilts back.Oh, and a coat of paint.

Closed and locked shut.Automatically locks shut when you slide it in.

Slide open and tilted.Once open, its sits nicely on the tail gate .Now the misses and kids can see whats in the fridge.
And the best part, its cost under $100 total.

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 12:27

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 12:27

What do you use to secure it at the back when in transit??

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 18:04

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 18:04

the drop pin at the front prevents the rear from bouncing up

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Reply By: P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training - Thursday, Jan 01, 2009 at 07:51

Thursday, Jan 01, 2009 at 07:51

I did something smililar for my 40 litre Engel.

I used Shock cord to restrain it at the back, and it slides neatly under the rear shelf to stop it bouncing up.

I just used a couple of Tee Hinges for the tilting mechanism.

I reckon it is the best vehicle mod I have ever done.

(I find that the shock cord also 'helps' you lift the fridge to close it up again)

cheers

Dave

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