Member Since: 01 Apr 2015
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swing out wheel carrier, and a fridge.....
So I have the need to create more space in the back of my D4 when travelling, to fit in another dog. Am considering moving the fridge out of there, but if it goes on the roof it's a weight high up, and very inconvenient.
Would it be feasible/sensible to adapt a swing out wheel carrier with a large plate underneath, and then mount the fridge to that? Weight held by the swing out mountings, so that ok. Somewhat protected from the elements, but can put it in a cover, so that ok. Maybe a bit warm in the sun when stopped, but probably under rear awning if for any amount of time so that probably ok. Easy to access when stopped, too. No real issues in rear collision, I don't think.
But if it's such a great idea, why haven't I seen it anywhere else?!!
Do you use all 3 middle seats, I fold and drop the centre and put the fridge between the kids ?Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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24th Jan 2017 10:27 pm
xcentric
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thought of that.
But there is myself, SWMBO, and 3 kids..... And sometimes, mother-in-law..... Plus our two dogs, sometimes hers, and now an Irish Wolfhound - currently puppy (arriving 2 weeks) but soon to be the size of a small horse.....
Trailer is another option, but am looking for more flexible options (and faster cruising when in the UK).....
24th Jan 2017 10:32 pm
GLYNNE
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My first fear would be one of who wants to relive me of my fridge
24th Jan 2017 10:37 pm
xcentric
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not much less secure than on top, tbh. Bolted on, in cover, will look much like a rear box to most.
24th Jan 2017 10:38 pm
Andy Foster
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Don't Thule do some kind of box that goes on the tow bar. Might be able to adapt that.D4 MY15 SE TECH
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24th Jan 2017 10:44 pm
Andy Foster
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An alternative to the Thule and a bit cheaper.
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24th Jan 2017 10:53 pm
xcentric
Member Since: 01 Apr 2015
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ok, so some other mounting options; thanks folks.
But the swing out carrier is easier for accessing the boot when fridge full.....
still not sure why I've not seen it out there before; either it's a brilliant idea, or I'm missing something
24th Jan 2017 11:12 pm
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xcentric wrote:
thought of that.
But there is myself, SWMBO, and 3 kids..... And sometimes, mother-in-law..... Plus our two dogs, sometimes hers, and now an Irish Wolfhound - currently puppy (arriving 2 weeks) but soon to be the size of a small horse.....
Trailer is another option, but am looking for more flexible options (and faster cruising when in the UK).....
Maybe better off with a bus carrying so much life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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25th Jan 2017 12:13 am
xcentric
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interestingly, the 110 has about the same space in the rear as the disco, though am fitting a centre seat so the 6th person doesn't use up the load space so much. But with a wolfhound (and 2 other dogs), I need all the space I can get......
25th Jan 2017 9:49 pm
RBP
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Could move the mother in law to make a bit more space?
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