Fridge Slide Mouting Question - 1996 'Overy I

[voyageur]

I want to install my fridge slide (60 Quart Norcold) in the rear of my vehicle. What I want to know is, can I just carefully drill four holes in the floor of the storage area and use Riv-Nutz or is there something right under the floor that I might puncture. I would only be drilling about 1.5 inches, but I don't want to puncture my gas tank or hit any thing else that is essential. (wires, hoses, Etc.)

Thank you for any advice...

[spikemd]

When I decided to build a slider, I integrated it into a storage unit to help organize my gear. I didn't go crazy and it was more of a proof of concept than an expensive drawer system you can buy pre-made. I used 1/2 inch pine shelving combined with baltic birch 1/4 plywood and then some 'heavy duty' sliders from Lowe's. My sliders are not the 'real' heavy duty sliders that can support upwards of 200lbs, but those cost over $100 for just the slides. My whole unit cost much less than that to build. Eventually, I will upgrade the sliders when they break.
So far, it has worked well for me and I am planning on building a frame over the fridge to better utilize that space. In addition, my whole unit is removable, if need be. It has served me well to Death Valley, Bodega Bay and Moab over the past year. Having the sliding function makes accessing the fridge so much more convenient.

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[series 1]

The gas tank is pretty close. If you remove the access plate to the fuel pump you may be able to get an idea of how much clearance there is. I would be very careful though if you drill through the floor.

[mowerman]

there are slats that run cross ways that support the floor - you could try and hit them, but I am with the above, maybe make a false floor and install that using existing holes (there seem to be quite a few that have grommets in.
Also, you may indeed need to access the fuel pump at some point and you may not be able to if your fridge frame is in the way...