Are spring-loaded bars necessary in fridge?

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by FordHauler

Great idea with the pool noodle! We always (well.. Nearly always) try to remember to take the micro plate out b4 we roll. I will cut myself a noodle b4 we leave FL in a few weeks to head home to Kentucky. If we campers keep finding new things to do with our noodles the price is going to skyrocket! They are almost as versatile as duct tape.
Travel safe

Ok...I've just crawled out from under my rock... what's a pool noddle?

[km5xa]

Also make sure refrigerator doors are securely shut. One time my wife didn't get them latch properly and when I when into the trailer after getting home, watermelon had fallen out and busted open on the floor. That was a fine mess to clean up!

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by km5xa

Also make sure refrigerator doors are securely shut. One time my wife didn't get them latch properly and when I when into the trailer after getting home, watermelon had fallen out and busted open on the floor. That was a fine mess to clean up!

See post #10

[Zolin]

I like the fridge bars. I use three total in transit. No surprises now or other items trying to jump out while in transit. They work well for what they are designed to do. I even cool them down before all the food is loaded to help the efficiency of the fridge. Good cheap investment and will last a very long time.

[KDHfan]

I've found the spring bars more of a PITA than useful. Haven't used them the past two years and never had a problem.
The glass plate inside the microwave, on the other hand, can be, an issue. It sometimes ends up on the floor when I forget to take it out before traveling.


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[youroo]

Originally Posted by Bill and Margo

I have a pool noodle cut to push down on the plate while traveling. Cheap and lite and effective.

If it shakes it breaks,if it moves it is Not packed properly! FILL ALL voids with something,be it (Pillows,Clothes,Bubble Wrap,or Pool Noodles)! Youroo!!

[mike.t]

Originally Posted by KDHfan

I've found the spring bars more of a PITA than useful. Haven't used them the past two years and never had a problem.
The glass plate inside the microwave, on the other hand, can be, an issue. It sometimes ends up on the floor when I forget to take it out before traveling.


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PITA? They are cheap and work as advertised. Quite simple really.

[geotex1]

Another vote for fridge bars! Come travel the roads here in NJ and all of the DE Valley and you'll never question the need again!

[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by mike.t

PITA? They are cheap and work as advertised. Quite simple really.

Sorry, Mike. Just my opinion.


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[Terier]

I use a double spring bar that I got at Wal-Mart. Once while traveling my fridge door came open but everything stayed behind the spring bar stayed in place.