scottyb
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I installed a 12V power port on the wall between the basement and generator. I only needed about 18" of wire from the 12V buss bar to the port. I added a 15A fuse between them and the fridge has one built in to the power plug. Installing the Mor/Ryde sliding cargo tray was the easiest part. You simply position it where you want it, slide the tray ahead of you, and use tech screws through the pre-drilled holes as you go. Since it slide both ways, go to the other side and repeat. I had to skew the tray a few degrees because the basement doors are not aligned across from each other. I was able to fit everything back into the basement that I was carrying before, minus some folding chairs, only it's a lot more organized and accessible. I consider this a fair trade-off, while gaining the fridge/freezer.
The ARB 80 Qt fridge/freezer seems to be the ticket. It fit perfectly in the tray with just enough clearance to meet the spec(50mm, 2"). I plugged it into the port, added some frozen items from the house freezer, and set it on 0F. 3 hours later the inside temperature showed to be -1F. Ambient temperature was high 80's. The handles are recommended to be used for tie-downs. However, it does not want to budge on the carpeted floor of the sliding tray.
Now I am trying to decide how to manage the power cord for the ARB while using the sliding tray. I was thinking about the general idea of a curtain rod with the cord attached to rings. I may be overthinking it a little and maybe it is not necessary. I will use it on our upcoming trip to UT/AZ and determine if it needs anything.
The ARB 80 Qt fridge/freezer seems to be the ticket. It fit perfectly in the tray with just enough clearance to meet the spec(50mm, 2"). I plugged it into the port, added some frozen items from the house freezer, and set it on 0F. 3 hours later the inside temperature showed to be -1F. Ambient temperature was high 80's. The handles are recommended to be used for tie-downs. However, it does not want to budge on the carpeted floor of the sliding tray.
Now I am trying to decide how to manage the power cord for the ARB while using the sliding tray. I was thinking about the general idea of a curtain rod with the cord attached to rings. I may be overthinking it a little and maybe it is not necessary. I will use it on our upcoming trip to UT/AZ and determine if it needs anything.