DIY 90L Fridge Slide

[ShamusTX]

I recently purchased a National Luna 90L fridge.


I looked at getting a ready made slide, but the mounting to the trailer was not compatible width wise. So I ended up having to Build my own. The first task was to find some slides. One of the requirements was it needed to be 36". The fridge is 32" and I needed another 4" to clear the rear door so the fridge could open all the way. After a bunch of researching slides I decided to use the following

36" Drawer Slide - ADS 8908 Series

<p><span>For fire, rescue, and emergency vehicles, cargo vans, maintenance trucks and utility vehicles we offer high quality steel, aluminum, and stainless steel drawer slides in various lengths, load requirements and desired reach. <span>500 lb. loc

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I liked these as instead of lifting the handle to release the locking mechanism to open or close the slides, these you pull the handle to open and push the handle to close.

I began by designing the slide to be as low as possible to the bed and still clear the tail gate of the trailer. This would give the maximum height possible for the lid to open and not impact the door of the trailer.




I am using 3"x2" 3/16" Aluminum for the slide mounts and the trail support. Tray cross members are 2"x1" 1/8" Al and 1/8" Al Diamond plate.

 

[ShamusTX]

I added a solid bar across the two slides to make a handle to open and close the slides. I had to do a little finessing to get the unlocking mechanism working smoothly. I had to make sure and not put any binding pressure on the Slide tabs.


Dry run before painting





The only thing I need to work on was the handle was too close to the cross member. This prevented my fingers from wrapping around the bar. But I had plenty of space between the bar and the tail gate so I would fix this during painting.

 

[ShamusTX]

After painting and came final assembly. I wish I could of powder coated it, but lost access to a sand blaster and large oven. So primed and painted instead



I added hoops in the rear of the slide to use for tie down straps and slots in the front as space was tight.






I fixed the handle by adding an extension. Now I have plenty of room to grip the handle and open the slide. When closed the slide clears the tailgate. OPening can be done with one hand or two. The bar is 1" solid Al bar stock. I went with this as I originally did not plan on adding the extensions and the 1" bar fit the Slide locking tabs perfectly. BUt since I added the extensions I could of used a smaller bar stock. Closing can be done by bumping the handle and walking forward if my hands are full.

 

[gxout]

This looks great! I'm going to have to look into making this when I get a fridge.

 

[wquek]

You can also screw these into the floor to help hold down the fridge with your tie down straps.

Fridge Base Plate Hardware Kit

A replacement hardware kit compatible with the National Luna Base Mounting Plate for National Luna Fridges. The Base Plate comes with this hardware; you do NOT need to purchase separately. Details SIZE INCLUDED PARTS 40L/50L/52L/55L/60L Comes with (4) 1.6mm mushroom screws, (4) flat washers, and...

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