building frame around fridge

[happygu]

We did it
Took us a while to measure it all up and cut the wood to size. We're shaped it nicely at to back, so the top part sits flush against the cargo barrier, but power down is open to give ventilation at the back of the fridge where the fan outlets are
We haven't cut the holes in the side yet - we'll do that in the coming weeks when we have a bit more time to cut the holes and glue the carpet around the holes to stop anything catching on it.

So we used 12mm marine ply, some small brackets on the inside of the joins, and metal strip along all horizontal joins, and also a half-height panel across the back to make it more rigid.
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Finish thing:
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We've tested it, and the gazebo and tent still fit nicely across the top, and the fridge opens nicely too
Pretty happy with the result - although it took us a while!

Now we're ready to fit the new water bladder in the back tonight and lift kit, snorkel and recovery points go on tomorrow at TJM ..... super excited!!!

Good job.....

Probably don't even need to drill any ventilation holes if the motor vents already to the space at the back of the cabinet, as you will get natural draw though from the back doors of the truck, down the side of the fridge as well as venting straight out the back, as there is plenty of space by the looks of it

Mic

[threedogs]

Seeing you're not a welder but another item on my to do list is a top shelf
about 200mm down from the roof, Good place for some soft light gear,
one end attaches to the cargo barrier,. From the driving position you can
put a decent size shelf there, Just an idea lol
I also am about to make side cargo window protectors, maybe just some 6mm
ply with holes that will fit in the window cavity, even use velcro to secure it there.
Again just an idea lol

[tracemul7]

Seeing you're not a welder but another item on my to do list is a top shelf
about 200mm down from the roof, Good place for some soft light gear,
one end attaches to the cargo barrier,. From the driving position you can
put a decent size shelf there, Just an idea lol
I also am about to make side cargo window protectors, maybe just some 6mm
ply with holes that will fit in the window cavity, even use velcro to secure it there.
Again just an idea lol

With the shelf - where do you mean? I can't picture it :S

And yeah, the window protectors are a good idea. Our gazebo is almost the full width of the back (window to window across the top of the fridge, push right against the cargo barrier) and has wheels on one end of the bag. We use towels/pillows at either end to cushion it and hold it in place, and it works ok .... but I reckon some nice panels in there instead would look pretty cool!

[threedogs]

About 8 inches down and about 12 inches from the back doors
one end attaches to the cargo barrier the other has tabs to pick up handle bolt holes
or seat belt captive nuts