dropdown fridge slides

[RainmanWA]

These were the ones

http://www.engelaustralia.com.au/cgi-bin/product.cgi?item_id=tdb530&item_string=&category=Fridge%20Accessories&sub_category=Tie%20Down%20Brackets

they may also help with the fouling of the handle as it will keep the straps closer to the fridge. I am with Jules i like turnbuckles, never loosen.

Ive already got some of them, I think those larger brackets are for use when you remove the handles completely. I tried fitting them when I was using the Engel slide but I couldnt work out how to attach them and retain the the handles.

Engel also supply a smaller bracket that fits underneath the handle so you are still able to retain the handles but use a turnbuckle and thats what I was using before the dropslide. My fridge is only in the vehicle when travelling, most of the time its a beer fridge in the house so the handles are still needed when moving it in and out of the vehicle.

While installing the drop down slide I started to realise that it is probably intended to be used for permanent setups and not the part time use I had in mind. If using it permanently I guess the price is a little more justifiable.

[achjimmy]

I think you'll find they are to use with the handles, they are the funny shape to loop up and clear the bag?

[RainmanWA]

I think you'll find they are to use with the handles, they are the funny shape to loop up and clear the bag?

Interesting. Try as I might I just couldnt work out how to attach them with the handles and just assumed they were used when you didnt need a handle.

This is what I was using with the Engel slide. I still might give them a go with the drop slide and see what happens. As long as I dont overtighten hopefully I can go back to using the turnbuckles.

[2010banditsa]

I want a drop down slide and will mount on top of a floor i'll make for the back of the Paj..... i have been slightly concerned at the leverage exerted on the floor at full extension on the slide though, anyone had any failures in that regard?

[achjimmy]

I want a drop down slide and will mount on top of a floor i'll make for the back of the Paj..... i have been slightly concerned at the leverage exerted on the floor at full extension on the slide though, anyone had any failures in that regard?

I think if your floor is plywood and you bolt through it will be all good. Only problem will be the leverage exerted on your wallet.

[LC]

Mine is bolted through the top shelf of my outback drawers. I put some aluminium strips on the underside as well that the bolts go through. I have not had any issues and while cooking etc if we are in and out of the fridge regularly we just leave the slide out.

[2010banditsa]

Jimmy- nice one re the wallet.... im looking second hand though, needless to say, still pretty excy..

LC- good idea re strengthening the penetrations with some metal strip or similar

[HEM19X]

Anything that spreads the load for the mounting point should be Ok - Large washers etc - the bigger the better.

Also, the gas struts help to lessen the pressure.

Just make sure that you have enough clearance when the slide is extended to be able to drop it properly  - sometimes you have to mount the slide too far in [to allow the doors to close] then can't drop it!

Regards

Hem

[Dice]

    Black Widow are about to release their own drop down fridge slide   

Black Widow Easy Slide with Ron Moon

 not sure on cost but looks well made and I like the idea of locking it at different heights. Cheers Dice

[Mattsglxr]

I thought I would give some feedback on my MSA dropslide. After a recent weekend away I got home to find that the little blue slide catch had fallen off. It had sheared the bolt off that it swivels on. Anyway I sent MSA an email asking the best way that I could replace the bolt and they said that they would ship out a brand new slide for me to bolt in. How good is that!!! It's great to see a company stand behind it's product like that and I was very impressed.

[Terry W4]

I have an MSA and I am very pleased with it but for one annoying aspect. It rattles particularly of course on rough roads.

Can't seem to quiten it.

[Bird]

might be handy for some..

Construction_of_drawers.pdf