There are countless supplies you’ll need when getting road trip ready. Food and drink will of course be at the very top of your list, with the best 4×4 trails not known for their amenities! Those food and drink supplies however won’t keep themselves cool!
Investing in a high-quality fridge – like our bestselling ARB Zero Fridge Freezers – is a must. Known for their generous size, powerful cooling capabilities, use of the latest technology, and fantastic accessibility, our 4×4 fridge freezers provide plenty of impressive perks when exploring the most remote destinations. Upgrading your upgrade with a compatible fridge slide is recommended.
In this handy guide, we explain exactly what fridge slides are, why they’re useful and which fridge slide you should choose.
What is a fridge slide?
Fridge slides make your fridge freezer as accessible as it can be when driving off-road – after all, what’s the point in having a fridge mounted in your 4×4 if you can’t get to the goodies inside?
At their most basic, fridge slides use hard-mounted fixtures to allow you to slide your fridge in and out of your vehicle in the most convenient way possible. Its base slides out like a drawer, with your fridge freezer of choice sitting on top so you can access the contents of your fridge easily.
Why should I use a fridge slide?
The incorporation of a fridge slide into your 4×4 drawer system makes perfect sense for so many reasons. We’ll let 4WDing Australia reveal the main benefits of using a fridge slide when travelling off-road:
“The first, and most important, consideration is to look at whether you actually need a fridge slide. They tend to offer two advantages; they get the fridge closer to where you are standing, and they get the fridge out from under a box that you might have gear on top of. Some of them also drop the fridge down, which is useful if you can’t see into them in their normal position.”
Sliding your fridge freezer out of the confines of your vehicle in one simple, sweeping motion can save a lot of time and hassle. With access to your fridge and its contents much easier, you can grab your supplies and put them away with minimal effort.
Whilst a seemingly cost-effective and simple addition, using a fridge slide is a little win you won’t regret during those overlanding adventures.
What should I consider when buying a fridge slide?
Choosing a fridge slide that is compatible with your portable fridge freezer is of course rule number one. The mounting points on your fridge may vary whilst, on some products, the attachments may not be provided to affix your slide to the fridge.
Alongside its design and compatibility, the weight, size and access requirements of the slide should also be noted to ensure the perfect match for you and your fridge.
Which fridge slide is the best choice?
Thankfully, ARB offers a number of fridge slides that are specifically made to accompany their range of fridge freezers, and they’ve received rave reviews for their ease and efficiency. With everything from slide and solid mount kits to full extensions and standard slides available, you’re certain to find the compatible design you need to make 4×4 cooling as convenient as it should be.
Shop our fridge slides here to find the design you’ve been searching for.
