Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

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Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by AndyHeard » Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:30 pm

Hi Guys

not having any luck with the search function with regards to this question.

Has anyone with a side conversion, with a rock and roll bed and a side facing fridge, found a way to access the fridge when the bed is down?
im thinking that the only possible way is 1 - a shorter bed or 2 - adapting the frame of the bed that gets in the way of the fridge.

i know its not the biggest issue in the world but its just something that bugs me :)

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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by Bob » Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:38 pm

I don't know how practical it would be to fit a top loading fridge?

Of course you then loose work top.
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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by AndyHeard » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:22 pm

Bob wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:38 pm I don't know how practical it would be to fit a top loading fridge?

Of course you then loose work top.
not something i really want to do. and would mean a new kitchen unit to reconfigure things.

i know that new dawns newset install puts the fridge at the end, facing forward but just wondered if any smart cookies had a work around.
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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by Bob » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:07 pm

Yep, I see the challenge.

Wasn't sure if you already had a conversion or were looking to fit one. :)
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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by g8dhe » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:51 pm

Have you seen the New Dawn idea of turning the fridge at right angles access from behind drivers seat ?
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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by AndyHeard » Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:28 pm

g8dhe wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:51 pm Have you seen the New Dawn idea of turning the fridge at right angles access from behind drivers seat ?
yeah, i mentioned that above. Didnt want to be having a change the whole kitchen unit though, seems like put up and shut up lol
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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by Tessie » Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:43 pm

My Bongo has a Wellhouse Leisure side conversion, circa 2005 https://www.practicalmotorhome.com/revi ... o-friendee , and the fridge can still be accessed with the bed down. My bed is about 69" long when down, probably shorter than yours.
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Re: Side conversion R&R bed fridge access

Post by AndyHeard » Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:24 am

Tessie wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:43 pm My Bongo has a Wellhouse Leisure side conversion, circa 2005 https://www.practicalmotorhome.com/revi ... o-friendee , and the fridge can still be accessed with the bed down. My bed is about 69" long when down, probably shorter than yours.
cheers tessie, thats good know.

very similar layout to mine as in regards to the fridge so i guess a shorter bed could be an option if i decide to keep it long term.
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