ENgal SLide lock dimensions

[xcmountain80]

While most will ask why not do this... I ask you for some dimensions on the Engel transit slide lock (black plastic thing that uses the pucks for feet). I already have a slide that I made and wanted to ditch the die down straps for something else. I thought the transit slide lock would be good. Though the tabs from sleeoffroad and turnbuckles would be cheaper.

Aaron

 

[Martyn]

I don't have a slide lock in front of me, but the shipping size is 14" X 12" X 2" and the weight is 4 lbs.

The advantage the slide lock has over a turnbuckle system is that you can release the fridge with the push of one button.

If you decide to go this route make sure you put blue loctite on the screws when you switch out the feet on the fridge, sometimes the screws vibrate loose.

 

[xcmountain80]

 

[Martyn]

The slide lock is a much cleaner application.

Let me know if you want one.

 

[xcmountain80]

Might have mentioned this is what I'm working with.

Aaron

 

[Martyn]

Aaron

That changes everything. If it were me I'd invest my time and money in making the slide more effective. Create a base with a lip all the way around that captures the base of the fridge so it can not move from side to side or forward and backwards. All you need then to hold the fridge in place is nylon webbing and some clips.

You can see our slide set up at http://www.adventuretrailers.com/fridges.html at the bottom of the page.

 

[xcmountain80]

Aaron

That changes everything. If it were me I'd invest my time and money in making the slide more effective. Create a base with a lip all the way around that captures the base of the fridge so it can not move from side to side or forward and backwards. All you need then to hold the fridge in place is nylon webbing and some clips.

You can see our slide set up at http://www.adventuretrailers.com/fridges.html at the bottom of the page.

You are wise my friend but the beauty is hidden beneath the fridge. Underneath the Engel there are 4 sliding door inserts (courtesy HomeDepot) which oddly enough are the same size as the stock feet of the Engel (Engel puck foot outside diameter fits the Inside diameter of the sliding door pull things) The fridge does not slide or move while strapped down, ever! I would like to router the wood where these things are attached and sink them in but maybe another time. These work extremely well and I would recommend them to anyone making their own home slide while using wood. I would also like to stain the wood (wood is hard cutting boards were there original design)

Aaron

 

[Corey]

I thought you meant the Transit Slide Lock too when I saw this.
Since my fridge is now behind the drivers seat, it works out very well for not sliding back and forth like the other model.

 

[Martyn]

You are wise my friend but the beauty is hidden beneath the fridge. Underneath the Engel there are 4 sliding door inserts (courtesy HomeDepot) which oddly enough are the same size as the stock feet of the Engel (Engel puck foot outside diameter fits the Inside diameter of the sliding door pull things) The fridge does not slide or move while strapped down, ever! I would like to router the wood where these things are attached and sink them in but maybe another time. These work extremely well and I would recommend them to anyone making their own home slide while using wood. I would also like to stain the wood (wood is hard cutting boards were there original design)

Aaron

Aaron, that's a nice well thought out design.

Now all you need is the nylon webbing and buckles. You can pick them up at the hardware store, or an REI.

 

[taugust]

Since no one posted dimensions, I thought I would.

Overall
L 22.5" x W 13.5" x H 1.5"

Mount hole locations are 3 across width, 6" apart
2 sets of 3 along length, 13.75" apart


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[Fergie]

Aaron,

This won't apply to your specific design, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

These are the straps I use from Home Depot, $8 for two, 5' straps, one on each end.

HTH, and good luck on the re-design!

 

[xcmountain80]

I don't mean to complain but I don't find they hold tight enough compared to the ratchet type, of course this could just be because I usually use the ratchets on loads mainly and the cinch type always leave some slack on those loads that is undesirable. That is why I asked about the transit slide as no straps would be need but and extra $70 would be spent. I guess I could ditch the ratchets (1 is on the way out) and go cinch type.

Aaron

 

[Fergie]

If you go with the slide lock, will you need to reposition the slide?

The added height, and the curvature of the rear hatch; will that affect the slide?

 

[xcmountain80]

I was anticipating just attaching the new slide to the built mount, no my fridge doesn't and wouldn't interfere with the rear tailgate (I never let hard pointy things and glass get that close). Should just be a swap.

Aaron

 

[Fergie]

I was thinking more of the right side of the fridge against the right side of the hatch opening, not the rear of the vehicle.

I know pn my WJ, I cant have my slide next to the wheel well, or it wont slide out; I have to put it about 2" away for it to clear the side of the hatch.