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James Smith (Tomcat)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 5:58 pm: | |
I'm nearly ready to install the 18cf Frigidaire house fridge inside the coach, and find myself needing to secure it in such a manner that it doesn't wander around the interior upon every brake application.
My cabinet guy is thinking of one method using a large locking drawer glide mounted to the fridge and cabinetry.
My version uses a small mechanism to 'clamp' between the wall and the fridge to hold the 220lb unit in place.
I cannot drill holes 'down' through the floor due to the tile I have set in the kitchen.
Drilling in horizontal is no problem.
Anyone have an idea?
Jay
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john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 8:55 pm: | |
I don't understand why the tile will keep you from attaching through the floor... they make carbide bits....Also, I would think you would still attach to the wall, just make sure you can remove it later as everything needs removed for service..esp if you can't access the attachment points...MURPHY'S LAW? |
James Smith (Tomcat)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 10:01 pm: | |
Let me clarify for anyone who didn't understand my first post.
I AM NOT going through the floor, and my installation will allow for ease of removal for service.
Anyone have any idea's on attaching a fridge in an unconventional manner?
Jay
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John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 10:29 pm: | |
Angle iron against the walls and affixed to the top edges of
fridge, should do the trick. Add them to the front fridge sides
at the bottom front edges and affix to the wall(s). That oughta'
hold it in place. |
Mike (Busone)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 10:55 pm: | |
If you use the angle iron method be careful not to drill into the yoder loop (condenser coil under the exterior skin)if your fridge has one. |
John Jewett (Jayjay)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 10:55 pm: | |
I concur with jmc9, I use aluminum angle in varying widths and lengths to fasten many things down. Cut several pieces about two inches long, pre-drill holes in each side and use very short self-drilling screws in the side of the fridge, and short drywall/deck screw into the framing or siding of the bus. It doesn't take many either, the fridge/3, washer-dryer/3 each, writing desk/2, microwave/2, etc. Even my 400W component stereo is kept on the shelf with them. Cheers...JJ |
James Smith (Tomcat)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 10:22 pm: | |
LOL That's exactly the 'low tech' type of solution I was looking for. I was trying to Rube it up for some reason.
One good thing is the ACE hardware right across the street carries aluminum angle stock.
MANY THANKS!
Jay
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John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 10:52 pm: | |
Yeah... Ya'll can use that Sikaflex stuff, too. But it's hell to
replace the fridge, when the time comes. |