Author Topic: Fridge Tie Downs (Read 30532 times)

staghornflat · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2011, 09:40:45 PM »

I have a set from just straps, they seem to do the job.

fitzyfootlong · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:23:20 PM »

I work for Secure A Load www.secureaload.com - we make custom straps to suit all applications! Sometimes work has it's perks! PM me if you need anything and I can make it happen - Good price! LOL..

D4D · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:34:16 AM »

Quote from: fitzyfootlong on February 11, 2011, 10:23:20 PM

I work for Secure A Load www.secureaload.com - we make custom straps to suit all applications! Sometimes work has it's perks! PM me if you need anything and I can make it happen - Good price! LOL..

My new best friend

Bushman · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:55:02 AM »

I use a pair of Rhino Straps, picked then up from 4B store (similar to GunnaDo) they been great have to set one for fridge, use the other on the roof rack or securing items in the rear when required

2010banditsa · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2014, 10:54:12 PM »

Hi regenerating an old post, but I have just fitted a shelf barrier to my paj, to use with my 60l Evakool, but it is so tight a fit, I have to nake sure the fridge doesnt move at all. Turnbuckles look to be the go, but anyone got them fitted to an evakool? Wondering best way to attack the hooks, maybe D shackles on handles I spose, any thoughts.

2010banditsa · « **Reply #30 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:10:44 PM »

Further to that, can you buy those handle holder things from the arb sets without the straps? Say use with turnbuckles?

2010banditsa · « **Reply #31 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:44:22 PM »

Damn it looks like some good brackets you can screw to waeco and engels

chester ver2.0 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 23, 2014, 09:47:30 AM »

Ratchet strap from bunnings at each end

Brinck · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2014, 03:36:42 PM »

Quote from: Gunna Do on February 07, 2011, 05:36:50 PM

I bought a cheap set of cam action type tie downs from Big W. I haven't noticed any problems with them coming loose yet.

I have been using same setup as this for 5 years and had no problems (Cape & Kimberley trips included). Too easy & cheap!!

geopaj · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2014, 04:01:51 PM »

Quote from: 2010banditsa on July 22, 2014, 10:54:12 PM

Hi regenerating an old post, but I have just fitted a shelf barrier to my paj, to use with my 60l Evakool, but it is so tight a fit, I have to nake sure the fridge doesnt move at all. Turnbuckles look to be the go, but anyone got them fitted to an evakool? Wondering best way to attack the hooks, maybe D shackles on handles I spose, any thoughts.

I have an Evakool too. I was worried about putting too much pressure on the handles so have used thin bradded rope and have gone round the fridge as well as through the handles.

I know that this is a simple and "old school" sort of solution but it has kept my fridge secure for over 7 years over all sorts of terrain.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words...

JCOJ · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2014, 05:49:00 PM »

I use cam buckle straps which I purchased from Bunnings just before the MySwag Red Centre Trip.

Glad to say - no movement at all on Waeco 35lt fridge.

DrewXT · « **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2016, 10:46:31 PM »

Quote from: D4D on February 07, 2011, 05:52:56 PM

ARB strap

nothing like replying to a 5 year old post, but does the ARB tie down work with a Waeco handle?

tracker · « **Reply #37 on:** November 01, 2016, 05:07:44 AM »

I found the cam action straps always came loose....It took me awhile but i finally found ratchet straps to tie down my waco in the BT50......They defiantly don't come loose.

Cheers Tracker.

tracker · « **Reply #38 on:** November 01, 2016, 05:18:53 AM »

This is mine.

ronmac · « **Reply #39 on:** November 01, 2016, 06:09:05 AM »

MSA 4x4 products, 4 tie down straps around 800mm long @ $24.00. cheers Ron.

D4D · « **Reply #40 on:** November 01, 2016, 06:10:57 AM »

Quote from: DrewXT on October 31, 2016, 10:46:31 PM

nothing like replying to a 5 year old post, but does the ARB tie down work with a Waeco handle?

Yes, just with a bit or persuasion.

DrewXT · « **Reply #41 on:** November 01, 2016, 07:26:51 AM »

Thanks Guys... Started my drawers for the back of the Rok yesterday, and we've got a CFX50, and been wondering if I use cam/ratchet straps, or turnbuckles and some form of fixing point on the fridge.

There used to be a mob on eBay in Perth (Kleks) selling stainless brackets that go under the handles, but they've been dormant for over a year. The ARB ones look like an elegant option, if I can't find some thin stainless scrap to make some brackets up to use with turnbuckles...

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Homerj · « **Reply #42 on:** November 01, 2016, 09:00:42 AM »

Quote from: DrewXT on November 01, 2016, 07:26:51 AM

Thanks Guys... Started my drawers for the back of the Rok yesterday, and we've got a CFX50, and been wondering if I use cam/ratchet straps, or turnbuckles and some form of fixing point on the fridge.

There used to be a mob on eBay in Perth (Kleks) selling stainless brackets that go under the handles, but they've been dormant for over a year. The ARB ones look like an elegant option, if I can't find some thin stainless scrap to make some brackets up to use with turnbuckles...

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291208417783?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

DrewXT · « **Reply #43 on:** November 01, 2016, 09:05:07 AM »

Quote from: Homerj on November 01, 2016, 09:00:42 AM

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291208417783?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

One of the most unhelpful eBay stores about... I asked do these work with the CFX fridges, and was told to buy a set to find out

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MrCruza · « **Reply #44 on:** November 01, 2016, 09:51:40 AM »

Don't need brackets. Just attach to the handle.

http://getawaeco.com.au/index.php?com=com_products&category=5405&action=view&itemid=45

I use a pair of straps I salvaged off an old flotation vest about 13 yrs ago. Never let me down (neither did the vest

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Homerj · « **Reply #45 on:** November 01, 2016, 04:39:59 PM »

Quote from: DrewXT on November 01, 2016, 09:05:07 AM

One of the most unhelpful eBay stores about... I asked do these work with the CFX fridges, and was told to buy a set to find out

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Have you got something else or do you want me to measure the hole centres on mine?

Traveller · « **Reply #46 on:** November 01, 2016, 04:52:48 PM »

I don't know if this is of any use to anyone, but I have drilled through my fridge slide and bolted the fridge down by their 'feet'. System has been working for about 15 years now and has not moved.

One of the reasons I did it initially was that insurance companies seemed to differentiate between a fridge that was held in with straps (temporary install) and one that was bolted in (permanently mounted).

It has worked for our Engel and the National Luna, been over some very corrugated roads, and works well.

Just a thought.

Rob C · « **Reply #47 on:** November 01, 2016, 05:17:23 PM »

I tie down the CFX65 with the Waeco cam buckles.
Worked fine, did not come loose travelled the Plenty and up to Cape York.

Rob

DrewXT · « **Reply #48 on:** November 01, 2016, 05:35:49 PM »

Quote from: Homerj on November 01, 2016, 04:39:59 PM

Have you got something else or do you want me to measure the hole centres on mine?

If you could measure the hole centres, that would be awesome! Failing that, I found some stainless today I can make some from... Will need longer bolts, but can't win everything!

Homerj · « **Reply #49 on:** November 01, 2016, 07:32:05 PM »

Centres are 48mm.

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