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[ski3pin]

I am in the process of figuring out the best way to mount my new fridge to the camper floor. Info on the fridge is here: TruckFridge TF51A

Looking at the bottom of the fridge I see three recessed points with what look like clips of some kind.



I have looked through all of the Indel B material I can find on line. I was curious if they had some sort of base mount or slide available that these clips adhere to. I can find no accessories.

Here are close ups of the clips. They are joined to the fridge base with two machine screws that screw into metal inserts behind the plastic.







I have sent an email inquiry to TruckFridge about the use of these clips. In the meantime I'm asking if any of you are familiar with these clips and can they be used as mounting points to my camper floor. Thanks!

[ski3pin]

I received the following email reply from TruckFridge.

Thank you for your recent purchase and email regarding the TF51 travel box fridge.
Our factory has designed the attachments point you mentioned into the units for future mounting kits that are in developmental stages presently.
At the moment, we are not offering the mounting kits until testing has been completed.
Please check back with our website in the near future for more updates on these accessories.
Sincerely,
Customer Care Dept
TruckFridge.com

[chnlisle]

Alrighty then!

[Hittheroad]

I wonder if the compressor is also in the developmental stage and you are supposed to use it as an ice box in the mean time.
Ido applaud their honesty - but this opens up some interesting options e.g a truck with an engine in development.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I received the following email reply from TruckFridge.

Thank you for your recent purchase and email regarding the TF51 travel box fridge.
Our factory has designed the attachments point you mentioned into the units for future mounting kits that are in developmental stages presently.
At the moment, we are not offering the mounting kits until testing has been completed.
Please check back with our website in the near future for more updates on these accessories.
Sincerely,
Customer Care Dept
TruckFridge.com

You know Ski I never looked under the fridge,since mine just sits on the platform I made where the rear seats go.I thought that was nice and fast of the Truck Fridge people to write back quickly.
Hope you unit is working well for you.We are into our second week of the trip and the fridge just keeps on working nicely,don't even know it's in the truck with us.
Frank

[ski3pin]

and I received this from Equipt Equipment Outfitters -

"Thank you for writing. I have spoken with Indel B and they are developing a mounting plate for the travel box fridges.
They have promised to let me know as soon as they are available. I am sure this is a product we will carry.
I would be happy to let you know as soon as we have them available to sell.

Thanks,

Kristin Heninger
Equipt Expedition Outfitters"

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

and I received this from Equipt Equipment Outfitters -

"Thank you for writing. I have spoken with Indel B and they are developing a mounting plate for the travel box fridges.
They have promised to let me know as soon as they are available. I am sure this is a product we will carry.
I would be happy to let you know as soon as we have them available to sell.

Thanks,

Kristin Heninger
Equipt Expedition Outfitters"

Boy Ski,it's nice to have customer service like that.
I can't say enough about the fridge.It sure works great for my needs.
Frank

[ski3pin]

and I received this from Equipt Equipment Outfitters -

"Thank you for writing. I have spoken with Indel B and they are developing a mounting plate for the travel box fridges.
They have promised to let me know as soon as they are available. I am sure this is a product we will carry.
I would be happy to let you know as soon as we have them available to sell.

Thanks,

Kristin Heninger
Equipt Expedition Outfitters"

As a follow up. Shortly after receiving the above message, I received an email from Paul May with Equipt Expedition Outfitters. He said he was in South Africa talking with National Luna and National Luna developed a mounting plate for the Indel B fridges similar to the base plates for their own fridges:

National Luna Base Plates

He said he was having a couple added to his order and could send me one.

I received it last week. It was such an easy install, I screwed it in position to the camper floor, lined up the three mounting points, pressed the fridge into place, and then thought I should have taken a couple of pictures.

The plate is powder coated stainless steel with three mounting studs that mate to the clips I photographed. They are cone shaped with a ball head on top that snaps into the clip. The base plate is made for several models. I had to move the three studs (nylock nut screws to the threaded end of the stud) to the mounting points that matched my fridge. There are multiple holes to use to screw the base to the floor. It holds the fridge firmly but not absolutely rigid. There is little fore and aft movement with just a little side to side rocking possible. It does hold the fridge securely to the base and I have no concerns about the fridge moving or coming loose.

Cost was $75 plus FedEx shipping. The equipt1 item is NLS349 - National Luna Base Plate for Indel B 51 Travel Box





Photos of the shipping box