My take on a DIY 40% rear seat delete for fridge

svc707 · Aug 9, 2024

My setup in the bed had me wanting to put fridge at the rear seat since I sleep in the bed when I go camping. Didn’t take long at all. Maybe less than 8 working hours just a lot of back and forth checking each fitment. Only had to make one actual wood cut and fit on the first try.

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kjens2014 · Aug 10, 2024

I like that, that turned out really good!

svc707 · Aug 10, 2024

kjens2014 said:
I like that, that turned out really good!

thank you. I’m going to add small pieces of wood to the sides to eliminate the little side to side play it has but that’s minor. Cover the bolt heads with fabric and if I take it out again I’ll maybe get button head bolts and recess them. Now I think I want to get a router and make more stuff. I had to go out and buy a jig saw just to make this but still cheaper than buying a premade $500+ piece

kjens2014 · Aug 10, 2024

svc707 said:
thank you. I’m going to add small pieces of wood to the sides to eliminate the little side to side play it has but that’s minor. Cover the bolt heads with fabric and if I take it out again I’ll maybe get button head bolts and recess them. Now I think I want to get a router and make more stuff. I had to go out and buy a jig saw just to make this but still cheaper than buying a premade $500+ piece

harbor freight for the win for inexpensive woodworking tools.

svc707 · Aug 10, 2024

kjens2014 said:
harbor freight for the win for inexpensive woodworking tools.

I was going to go there this morning hahahaha

BourbonRunner · Aug 10, 2024

kjens2014 said:
harbor freight for the win for inexpensive woodworking tools.

For a lot of stuff, yep. Especially for sand paper, drill bits and other disposables. Clamps, too.

I've found most of their "better" electric tools to be about on par with entry level big box stuff like Ryobi. You're not getting absolute precision like a Festool KAPEX but it's more than adequate. Best of all- you're not spending $1500+ on a compound miter for occasional projects.

And don't sleep on their table top drill presses, either. For what they are, they're an outstanding value.

@OP-- which model Iceco fridge is that?

svc707 · Aug 10, 2024

BourbonRunner said:
For a lot of stuff, yep. Especially for sand paper, drill bits and other disposables. Clamps, too.

I've found most of their "better" electric tools to be about on par with entry level big box stuff like Ryobi. You're not getting absolute precision like a Festool KAPEX but it's more than adequate. Best of all- you're not spending $1500+ on a compound miter for occasional projects.

And don't sleep on their table top drill presses, either. For what they are, they're an outstanding value.

@OP-- which model Iceco fridge is that?

VL35

WestwallNF104A · Aug 10, 2024

That's a nice solution. My dog will be inhabiting that space so my fridge had to go in the back!

kjens2014 · Aug 10, 2024

BourbonRunner said:
For a lot of stuff, yep. Especially for sand paper, drill bits and other disposables. Clamps, too.

I've found most of their "better" electric tools to be about on par with entry level big box stuff like Ryobi. You're not getting absolute precision like a Festool KAPEX but it's more than adequate. Best of all- you're not spending $1500+ on a compound miter for occasional projects.

And don't sleep on their table top drill presses, either. For what they are, they're an outstanding value.

@OP-- which model Iceco fridge is that?

we use a lot of their stuff for regular shop use. The ultrasonic machine I used to clean all my smaller engine parts and it was fab.

johnchabin · Aug 11, 2024

Their larger floor jacks are pretty good… I have a long reach low profile. Their small aluminum “racing” jacks are junk, IMO.

This is the one I like:

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-orange-64241.html

Breadman · Aug 11, 2024

When nary a simple cooler can go by without slapping weird gun stickers on it...

TheSolarWizard · Aug 11, 2024

let people do to their own property whatever they choose

svc707 · Aug 11, 2024

I am a firearms dealer

But let’s not get off topic. Just wanted to share my $16.00 piece of wood, $5.00 in bolts, $15.00 d-rings setup

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Blade1668 · Aug 11, 2024

Some would get buthurt if they see my fridge, toolboxes, storage containers.

Back O.T. that looks great, I like seeing people building some of their own stuff not just pulling out the phone and C.C. for everything. A handy thing to keep it in place and can be a multiple tasking thing is a cheap doormat. I bought one that blends in and with hold milk crates in place.

sarguy1941 · Aug 12, 2024

Thanks for the idea. I was sckeptical to do this on my JT but yesterday did the same. Biggest issue was finding the bolts. Finally found last 2 at TSC (M-12 Size). I added tie points on each corner and also cut a 10x10 hole in the center so i can access underneath. I leave Friday on a 6000 miles trip and really wanted this inside and not under the cover.

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