Glad I found your video. I've been trying to figure out a simple way of building a pull and tilt drawer. This has just made life easier for me! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the idea and plans! Just finished mine for my 5th gen 4runner and works great. I'll be posting a video soon for the walk around but it allowed me to use a lot of the wasted space near the roof line and fit more drawer space underneath. Thanks for sharing!
Great idea. You might want to consider also including a lock of some sort on the forward end while the fridge is stowed. Having that little piano hinge as the only attachment point in the event of a rollover or accident seems like it could be dangerous.
Love the design. I'm considering doing this with a sideways mounted fridge. The principle would be the same, just that the tilting would be around the short side axis. Seems like it should work as well. Thoughts?
Great.. Another project for my FJ Cruiser... :) I am still working on the En-Suite with the plans I got from you. Hope to have it done by the end of this month. Keep the cool ideas coming dude!
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226, Hey SHW! I have not. I do have all the parts and the fabric sewn up. My problem is that I still have to modify my roof rack to accept it and with all this Covid stuff going on, it's gonna be delayed for a few months. I will post pics on your Facebook page when done though. On another note, I did build myself a slide/tilt fridge mount that you inspired me to do. I will post it on your page. Keep up the great work!
Love it mate. How does it go for eg incline up hill and over road bumps etc, does it lift up and bang much? I bought the cheap 4wd supacentre slide, am thinking of laminating a sheet of ply to the underside of titan slide, piano hinges onto that and onto the drawers of course then using an elastic strap of the sorts to prevent my fridge from over tilting when i need it too, but am trying to think of something to hold the back off the fridge & slide down in place without movement when i dont need to access it.
Can you make a drop down fridge slide? With plans they cost more than a fridge! Great design, just needs reinforcing for use in Australia, they’ll last about two trips here.
Cool design. Did you thought about to take a shorter slide with over travel and have it extended full. I guess in this case you would not need to have to limit the travel. Then you would only need a strap or damper to limit the tilt.
Hi great videos thanks for sharing. Just wondering if there is a reason that the tray is in the middle of the side rails and not flush with the bottom of them. Thanks in advance.
Yes, If I would have mounted them flush with the bottom of the tray, there would have been a huge gap between the bottom of the tray and the platform, I wanted the gap to be around 1/4"
Is the system strong enough to support a frig that will not have a flat tail gate to rest on? I have a keep wrangler and the tail gate opens from the side not the bottom.
This is great and I've been trying to think of a simple solution to a tilt. I had a previously designed one, but really didn't like it. I like the simplicity of yours, but how does the mount survive bumpy conditions? I would want to be able to secure the rear of the base when all closed and locked, but I can't think of a way to do it...
Hey mate, Great video and fridge slide! Just wondering if its necessary to have a tailgate or an area for the fridge to rest/take the weight once it's tilted down or could you have it tilted not leaning on anything? Ive got a Wrangler and I don't think ill have the deck space for it to rest on once its tilted down...Awesome idea!
@@Lingers24 there shouldn't be much weight on it. You want the fridge to come out just past the center of gravity so that you can lift it with one finger so there shouldn't be much tension on the straps if done properly.
I noticed that the fridge rests on the tailgate when extended and tilted. I can imagine for those who have a vehicle without a tailgate (myself included) can just add another limiting strap or two to the rear of the shelf and attach them to the top of the drawer system to prevent the fridge from tilting straight vertical.
I don’t have a flat tailgate to rest the drug on. I have a hero wrangler with a tailgate door that hinges vertically is this strong enough to hold the frig?
the refrigerators are designed to be in a vehicle that is going up and down hills on and off road. Each manufacturer has a limit of tilt, so you will want to check with your manufacturer to make sure its okay.
Desert Breeze no, the manufacturer allows 30 degrees of tilt. This fridge is made to be in a vehicle that may go up and down hills. Also, there is a light that tells you if the compressor is running or not. Personally I don’t tilt it if the compressor is running just for extra precaution
get your free plans here www.shawneehillsworkshop.com/tilting-fridge-slide
Glad I found your video. I've been trying to figure out a simple way of building a pull and tilt drawer. This has just made life easier for me! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the idea and plans! Just finished mine for my 5th gen 4runner and works great. I'll be posting a video soon for the walk around but it allowed me to use a lot of the wasted space near the roof line and fit more drawer space underneath. Thanks for sharing!
Thomas Jennings definitely drop a link to your videos in the comments
Great idea, you just saved me quite a lot of money, really appreciated.
The fridge slide they make for my fridge costs a couple of hundred dollars. If you want the tilting version it's ridiculous! This is a great idea!
EXACTLY! It was over $300 for a tilting fridge slide!
Great idea. You might want to consider also including a lock of some sort on the forward end while the fridge is stowed. Having that little piano hinge as the only attachment point in the event of a rollover or accident seems like it could be dangerous.
You're the man. Thanks for this
Glorious simple idea! Fantastic
I'm going to try to build one of these! Perfect for my setup! Thanks!
Great video and slide, thank you for the plans!!
Exactly the idea I was looking for. Thanks
Love the design. I'm considering doing this with a sideways mounted fridge. The principle would be the same, just that the tilting would be around the short side axis. Seems like it should work as well. Thoughts?
Hi, A great idea. Would the back end jump up if you travel off-road etc. Have you thought of a way to secure the back from jumping up when driving?
that is a really neat set up
siamiam thanks! Without this slide, there is no way my wife could see inside the cooler, lol!
Great.. Another project for my FJ Cruiser... :) I am still working on the En-Suite with the plans I got from you. Hope to have it done by the end of this month. Keep the cool ideas coming dude!
van browning did you ever finish the en-suite?
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226, Hey SHW! I have not. I do have all the parts and the fabric sewn up. My problem is that I still have to modify my roof rack to accept it and with all this Covid stuff going on, it's gonna be delayed for a few months. I will post pics on your Facebook page when done though. On another note, I did build myself a slide/tilt fridge mount that you inspired me to do. I will post it on your page. Keep up the great work!
Great vid! Ideally the HD slides should run the entire length of the drawer? Same measurement?
BRILLIANT!
Love it mate. How does it go for eg incline up hill and over road bumps etc, does it lift up and bang much? I bought the cheap 4wd supacentre slide, am thinking of laminating a sheet of ply to the underside of titan slide, piano hinges onto that and onto the drawers of course then using an elastic strap of the sorts to prevent my fridge from over tilting when i need it too, but am trying to think of something to hold the back off the fridge & slide down in place without movement when i dont need to access it.
Can you make a drop down fridge slide? With plans they cost more than a fridge! Great design, just needs reinforcing for use in Australia, they’ll last about two trips here.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing your video with us
Cool design. Did you thought about to take a shorter slide with over travel and have it extended full. I guess in this case you would not need to have to limit the travel. Then you would only need a strap or damper to limit the tilt.
Hi great videos thanks for sharing. Just wondering if there is a reason that the tray is in the middle of the side rails and not flush with the bottom of them.
Thanks in advance.
Yes, If I would have mounted them flush with the bottom of the tray, there would have been a huge gap between the bottom of the tray and the platform, I wanted the gap to be around 1/4"
Awesome mate. Im gonna make one out of light guage steel
Is the system strong enough to support a frig that will not have a flat tail gate to rest on? I have a keep wrangler and the tail gate opens from the side not the bottom.
great video Wes!
Hey man I was curious about that insulation you have on the fridge....where did you get that?
Does the insulation have a measurable increase in efficiency of ur fridge?
Honestly I have no clue because I haven't measured it.
This is great and I've been trying to think of a simple solution to a tilt. I had a previously designed one, but really didn't like it. I like the simplicity of yours, but how does the mount survive bumpy conditions? I would want to be able to secure the rear of the base when all closed and locked, but I can't think of a way to do it...
Thanks. This is a great idea!
Hey mate,
Great video and fridge slide! Just wondering if its necessary to have a tailgate or an area for the fridge to rest/take the weight once it's tilted down or could you have it tilted not leaning on anything? Ive got a Wrangler and I don't think ill have the deck space for it to rest on once its tilted down...Awesome idea!
If you don't have a tailgate you will need to add limiting straps in the back so that it only tilts so far.
SHAWИEE HILLS WORKSHOP alrighty then. And you think that’ll hold the weight alright with no major dramas? I have a 42L fridge so not too big
@@Lingers24 there shouldn't be much weight on it. You want the fridge to come out just past the center of gravity so that you can lift it with one finger so there shouldn't be much tension on the straps if done properly.
Why have the slides 3” longer out the back?
Do you think that this design would work for a larger fridge like a Dometic 75?
JJ I think it can so long as you get appropriate rated slides for the amount of weight you plan on carrying.
Good stuff! How much was the total cost?
On the tray for the fridge why is the larger part not flush with the bottom edge of the sides?
Great!!! The only thing I want add a security straps, like the one for stop exursion, only for my fear...
I noticed that the fridge rests on the tailgate when extended and tilted. I can imagine for those who have a vehicle without a tailgate (myself included) can just add another limiting strap or two to the rear of the shelf and attach them to the top of the drawer system to prevent the fridge from tilting straight vertical.
CrackDealinCroc exactly, I don’t remember if I mentioned it in the video or not, but I know I addressed it in the plans.
I have the same fridge as you. What size of the drawer slides did you use? 24" or 22"
I don’t have a flat tailgate to rest the drug on. I have a hero wrangler with a tailgate door that hinges vertically is this strong enough to hold the frig?
Yes, you just have to add a limiting strap to the back as I mentioned
Thanks for sharing 👍😎
Yep my cooler is about to go on one of these.
Would you consider making one and selling it?
Is there a way to lock it in a fixed tilt position?
Yes, with a limiting strap. Subscribe to the revere overland channel. He has one of mine with this feature as his 4 runner doesn’t have a tail gate
Does that much of a tilt affect the fridge compressor at all?
the refrigerators are designed to be in a vehicle that is going up and down hills on and off road. Each manufacturer has a limit of tilt, so you will want to check with your manufacturer to make sure its okay.
@@shaweehillsworkshop4226 thanks so much
Not in the 30 seconds that you're accessing the fridge
Hey mate I don't have a tail gate to rest it on when it is open so what do I do
Jarrod Bond you put limiting straps at the back so it will only tilt so much.
OK awesome
Gas struts 😏
@@ahardbridgetocross3832 I will give it a go
Doesn't the a fridge need keeping upright due to the refrigeration gas/fluid?
Desert Breeze no, the manufacturer allows 30 degrees of tilt. This fridge is made to be in a vehicle that may go up and down hills. Also, there is a light that tells you if the compressor is running or not. Personally I don’t tilt it if the compressor is running just for extra precaution
Hi Great video, what wrap from 3m are you using to keep cooler more efficient?
genius!
using physics to your advantage, smart.
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