[Danisawannabe]

Just got upgraded to a 2005 Columbia with a tri-pak. Would like to upgrade from my Coleman cooler to a real fridge. Measured space, then looked around (Wally mart, Sears, Target, Office depot and such) for one that would fit in the hole. No luck so far.

Does anyone know of a make/model that will fit in the hole for the fridge, and who sells it?

TIA,
Dan

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Danisawannabe

Just got upgraded to a 2005 Columbia with a tri-pak. Would like to upgrade from my Coleman cooler to a real fridge. Measured space, then looked around (Wally mart, Sears, Target, Office depot and such) for one that would fit in the hole. No luck so far.

Does anyone know of a make/model that will fit in the hole for the fridge, and who sells it?

TIA,
Dan

If you remove the entire cabinet, you can fit a GE 4.3 Cu Ft. fridge from Wal Mart in the space. It is really easy to remove the cabinet, and you can use the top of the fridge for storage. I put one in the 2005 Century Class I used to drive.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2593968

[Danisawannabe]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

If you remove the entire cabinet, you can fit a GE 4.3 Cu Ft. fridge from Wal Mart in the space. It is really easy to remove the cabinet, and you can use the top of the fridge for storage. I put one in the 2005 Century Class I used to drive.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2593968

Thanks for the info. Will it fit in snug? Should I get some straps to hold it down?

Thanks, Dan

[allan5oh]

http://www.truckfridge.com/models.html

Efficient fridges that have true 12VDC compressors, not inverters running an AC compressor. In english, they're much more efficient.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Danisawannabe

Thanks for the info. Will it fit in snug? Should I get some straps to hold it down?

Thanks, Dan

Yes, it is a tight fit. I never secured mine, and it never budged. I would, however, get one of those plastic child safety locks for the front of it. I believe the one that works well on it is the one used to hold toilet seat lids down. Otherwise the door will swing open when you make a left hand turn.

Originally Posted by allan5oh

Efficient fridges that have true 12VDC compressors, not inverters running an AC compressor. In english, they're much more efficient.

It's also 4 times the amount of an AC fridge, and less than half the space.

[allan5oh]

Sure but it will actually last, and is a true fit.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by allan5oh

Sure but it will actually last, and is a true fit.

The GE fridge has lasted 3 1/2 years so far, and fit like a glove. :wink: FWIW, the plastic used in those 12V fridges is cheap, and becomes very brittle very quickly.

[Uturn2001]

Here is a few things to consider.

1. Unless that APU provides AC power through an inverter tied into the truck's batteries you are not going to have AC power to keep an AC fridge operating while running down the road unless you leave the APU running. Likewise if the APU does not have a charger hooked into the batteries and you install an inverter for your fridge you may wake up to a dead truck in the morning.

2. If this is a company truck you could get into major trouble if you start tearing out cabinets.

[driver67373]

Originally Posted by Danisawannabe

Just got upgraded to a 2005 Columbia with a tri-pak. Would like to upgrade from my Coleman cooler to a real fridge. Measured space, then looked around (Wally mart, Sears, Target, Office depot and such) for one that would fit in the hole. No luck so far.

Does anyone know of a make/model that will fit in the hole for the fridge, and who sells it?

TIA,
Dan

Sent you a PM

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Uturn2001

Here is a few things to consider.

1. Unless that APU provides AC power through an inverter tied into the truck's batteries you are not going to have AC power to keep an AC fridge operating while running down the road unless you leave the APU running. Likewise if the APU does not have a charger hooked into the batteries and you install an inverter for your fridge you may wake up to a dead truck in the morning.

I know you've been out of trucking for quite a while now (those kids gotta have their diapers changed, you know!), but apparently you haven't a clue as to how a Thermo King Tri Pac works. :roll: