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Wow!! This was
well worth the wait!!
Joel I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am for you and Amy. What a great install and another great write up! "Heaving the beast" into the back seat didn't sound fun but other than that it looks like you had a fairly simple install.
Very nice finishing work on the socket, and a very clever place for an unobtrusive install. What I've been primarily interested in finding out (thanks for being the Guinea Pig!) is how the 45qt would fit in the T100. Seeing how it allows use of half of the rear seat makes that size extra attractive, even over the larger capacity models for less $$$$.
As you know I've been watching some bigger models but I believe now that the 45 is the ticket. Looks like you're able to keep your seat slid all the way back too. This set up would allow me to use one child seat up front (since there are no pass. airbags in a T100) and one in the back for trips with the mini me's. I would have to relocate my large storage tub that holds recovery and survival gear, from the back seat maybe into the camper. But that would be a fair trade of space. I was already thinking that the bottom of the jumper seat would have to go for a fridge to fit, so no big deal there. That it opens fully in that position without contacting the rear window glass is a huge bonus.
Two and a half days maintaining temps before it killed the truck battery sounds very workable. Man! I'm so pumped thinking about the possibilities I can barely think to type. Keeping it out of your reach while driving probably is best from a safety standpoint. You shouldn't drink & drive anyway....you might spill your Diet Coke!
I'm interested in seeing what you come up with for securing the fridge. I would probably just count on it anchoring itself too, maybe wedged in with some other gear in the back seat too. The turnbuckles would be easy and inexpensive plus still allow it to be removed from the truck to your shop. I like the idea of a secure but non-permanent mounting solution. Any idea what it weighs loaded down with burgers, bagels and Diet Coke?
Congratulations on being the very first to install a portable Fridge into a T100 (that I know of)! :luxhello: And thank you so much for the detailed pics and write up. I always enjoy your thorough reports and attention to detail when doing your upgrades. I feel like I can tackle this mod now that I know what size fridge will fit in the truck.
Thanks for creating the blue(bonnet)print for this mod!! :bowdown: :bowdown:
