Outside kitchen area

[B47]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

We just had a thread last week about it.
I think search outside fridge

Thanks - I will do that.

[B47]

Originally Posted by MIKE44460

I looked at them at the show when we ordered ours, with the door opened it was right at the level that would strike me about one inch above the eyes. No thanks, we carry a small fridge we keep outside and have the grill. The first time you hit your head on that thing, well, you get the picture.

Mike - you must be taller than I am (5'11") no problem so far for me.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by B47

Mike - you must be taller than I am (5'11") no problem so far for me.

6' here and mines atleast another 1' 1/2 taller than me.
2011 32 bhok-6 palomino sabre

[MIKE44460]

B47 you must be the runt! 6'2" here and I run into a lot of things you wouldn't.

[B47]

Originally Posted by MIKE44460

B47 you must be the runt! 6'2" here and I run into a lot of things you wouldn't.

Well with you being 6'2" and me being 5' 11" I guess that explains why you run into a lot of things that I wouldn't

[B47]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

We just had a thread last week about it.
I think search outside fridge

f1100 - I did a search and found that some fixes have been purposed for this problem. I like the placing of foam bricks between the fridge door and the compartment door.

Thanks

BTW - speaking of this refridge - if you have the time I suggest you read my 04-06-12 posting in the General Travel Trailer and FW Discussion forum under Cedar Creek. It is titled "My turn to rant"

I still haven't fully gotten over that one yet!

[wagon52]

Originally Posted by B47

f1100 - I did a search and found that some fixes have been purposed for this problem. I like the placing of foam bricks between the fridge door and the compartment door.

Thanks

BTW - speaking of this refridge - if you have the time I suggest you read my 04-06-12 posting in the General Travel Trailer and FW Discussion forum under Cedar Creek. It is titled "My turn to rant"

I still haven't fully gotten over that one yet!

I started a thread on the fridge door not staying closed. I took a couple pieces of advice from others and bought a few spring loaded curtain rods to hold against whatever is in fridge. Then put on this http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051

Works like a charm! Had a 30 pack of beer, 12 pack of soda and water in the fridge on the way to the CG this past weekend and didn't lose any and the door was nice and tight when we got there. And we went down some rough roads.

[TURBS]

Nice idea.

[B47]

Originally Posted by wagon52

I started a thread on the fridge door not staying closed. I took a couple pieces of advice from others and bought a few spring loaded curtain rods to hold against whatever is in fridge. Then put on this Multi-Purpose Appliance Latch-48482 at The Home Depot

Works like a charm! Had a 30 pack of beer, 12 pack of soda and water in the fridge on the way to the CG this past weekend and didn't lose any and the door was nice and tight when we got there. And we went down some rough roads.

Wagon - do you think the rods help more than the latch does?

Two of the three reviews give it a thunbs down.

[the5Zs]

We just purchased a 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express 310BHDS with the outdoor kitchen and we love it. We have only used it over Memorial Day weekend, but so far so good. The only downfall we discovered was we put all of our "adult" beverages out there and it rained 80% of the weekend. Need to keep a couple "emergency" ones inside. Live and learn.

Dave

[wagon52]

Originally Posted by B47

Wagon - do you think the rods help more than the latch does?

Two of the three reviews give it a thunbs down.

Honestly I do believe the rods help the most. I'm pretty sure the contents of the fridge bouncing around inside is what knocked the door open. I went with the latch just as a little extra measure......my wife claims I'm OCD soooo.

[trudinator]

Originally Posted by cyclepuck

Nice I like that feature. We have a tv mount under awning but the dw won't give me permission because were camping and tvs aren't needed while camping in her opinion.

Televisions with local weather and radar are invaluable for keeping track of upcoming storms. You're basically in a "tornado target" on wheels, so anything you can do to protect yourself is worth it in my book. Try that argument.....

[trudinator]

Originally Posted by DonG

For a family with kids, it is probably well worth it.
But for two old retired farts, the extra weight and cost, plus the loss of inside space, just wasn't worth it.

Our TT has plenty of storage. We have no kids. For us, it was a no brainer. But to each their own. That's what makes the world go 'round.

[merlin66043]

Originally Posted by kjoh75

I took a look at the Forest River Site. It didn't look like the Cherokee line had this as a option in their floor plans. I did see that the Rockwood has a option for the outside kitchen. Sure looks like a dream list option to have. Can only dream right now. Looks expensive. But someday!!!!

Didn't look at the 5er's because I don't have a pickup. But then again this option may only come on the bigger/longer heavier models. So maybe a 3/4 ton pickup should be on that dream list too.

We bought a Grey Wolf which is in the Cherokee line and I believe an outside kitchen was an option. We didn't get it and not sure how much the option was though.

[B47]

Originally Posted by wagon52

Honestly I do believe the rods help the most. I'm pretty sure the contents of the fridge bouncing around inside is what knocked the door open. I went with the latch just as a little extra measure......my wife claims I'm OCD soooo.

Thats what I'm thinking. I think I will install a couple rods.

Another thing - I am wondering if the rods will keep the door closed when/if bottles/cans that are placed in the door slots happen to bounce around also?

[VTX Al]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe that the fridges that are part of the "outside kitchen" option are more like the residential rec room type of fridge (i.e. Danby) which operate when connected to shore power only, and therefor do not have the positive latching system that RV fridges have to prevent the door from opening during travel. Probably a cost saving reason why regular RV propane/110Vac fridges aren't installed.

...VTX-Al

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by VTX Al

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe that the fridges that are part of the "outside kitchen" option are more like the residential rec room type of fridge (i.e. Danby) which operate when connected to shore power only, and therefor do not have the positive latching system that RV fridges have to prevent the door from opening during travel. Probably a cost saving reason why regular RV propane/110Vac fridges aren't installed.

...VTX-Al

True! Household dorm fridge-ish

[B47]

Originally Posted by VTX Al

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe that the fridges that are part of the "outside kitchen" option are more like the residential rec room type of fridge (i.e. Danby) which operate when connected to shore power only, and therefor do not have the positive latching system that RV fridges have to prevent the door from opening during travel. Probably a cost saving reason why regular RV propane/110Vac fridges aren't installed.

...VTX-Al

You are correct - the Danby unit in our unit only operates on shore power.

I don't see that as a reason for it not having a better door latching system. I really do not like the Danby unit in our unit because of them relocating the thermostat to the outside rear wall of the unit without thinking about accessability to it. I think that FR shares some of the blame here also.

Read my 04-06-12 rant in the Cedar Creek General Trailer and FW thread to see what I am talking about.

I don't think that I am the only one who couldn't reach the thermostat.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by B47

You are correct - the Danby unit in our unit only operates on shore power.

I don't see that as a reason for it not having a better door latching system. I really do not like the Danby unit in our unit because of them relocating the thermostat to the outside rear wall of the unit without thinking about accessability to it. I think that FR shares some of the blame here also.

Read my 04-06-12 rant in the Cedar Creek General Trailer and FW thread to see what I am talking about.

I don't think that I am the only one who couldn't reach the thermostat.

My dial remained inside unit.

[B47]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

My dial remained inside unit.

Well you are lucky - I have a 2012 29rk and my Danby freige S/N is 0111050101464.

I was told that the switch over came shortly before our unit was built. Just call me Lucky.