fulltimin
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BigRabbitMan wrote:fulltimin wrote:BigRabbitMan wrote:fulltimin wrote:I've spent some time the last couple of days looking at different options for a couple of things that will be needed during the finishing of this build.
One of them is a bottom freezer, top refrigerator. They are made in a 12 volt dc compressor version, that will actually fit in the area that I have available for that purpose.
The wife and I much prefer a bottom freezer, since we, like most people, are in and out of the refrigerator way more than the freezer.
![[image]](http://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/solardcrefer.jpg)
I have run a a bottom freezer model for 15 years and love it. Also a 12 volt unit.
Specs are available HERE!
I have run a 12 volt bottom freezer unit for 15 years and love it. So much nicer to get things into and out of it.
What brand/size/model do you have? Does it have a Danfoss compressor? I hear they are kind of the cream of the crop. Thanks.
Mine is a Nova Kool. Yes, it has a Danfoss compressor.
Novakool.com. Their primary market is in boats so most of their dealer are boat places.
Thanks for the info. I'll have a look at those.
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fulltimin
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When assembling a structure, it's important to have a secure way to hold the frame.
Just happened to be the correct distance between the counter top and the ceiling! Lol....
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fulltimin
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When I put this assembly together, I could not put the rails all the way at the bottom, because of running into the screws.
Therefore, I put them about 1.5" away from the inside edge. This will show up a little better in the picture after this one.
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fulltimin
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Here we go. Basically, all I needed here is a structure to hold the drawer slides.
This area will be all drawers.
![[image]](http://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/drawerframe5.jpg)
With the drawers in place, for the most part, all the weight/stress will be vertical.
Question for you.
Should I glue this assembly to the floor, and the bottom of the counter, or should I just screw it to the floor and bottom of the counter, just in case I decide I want to change it at a later date.
If I just screw it in place, I can remove the screws, and pull this assembly out, and replace it with something else.
What's your best guess?
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BigRabbitMan
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With just vertical loads, I would just screw.
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Glue the assembly and just screw it in place and allow for some movement as the chassis twists on rough uneven drives. The drawers will still be held firm.
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fulltimin
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BigRabbitMan wrote:With just vertical loads, I would just screw.
PastorCharlie wrote:Glue the assembly and just screw it in place and allow for some movement as the chassis twists on rough uneven drives. The drawers will still be held firm.
Thanks for the posts. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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Yesterday was one of those days where intentions were good, but I got side tracked.
I headed out towards the moho and while going through the garage, I took a look at the snow blower, and thought to myself..... The forecast is for warmer weather for the next week or two, so I probably won't need this any more this season.
So, I decided to put that back to rest in the shed out back where it usually resides.
Well, just like the old proverbial snowball rolling down the hill, by the time I was done being distracted with other things that needed done in the shed, it was time to quit. Lol.
Well, I tried.
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fulltimin
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Anyhow, today I started laying out the drawers for under the passenger side counter area.
I am not a fan of cabinets, as there is always a lot of wasted space, and I find that drawers are more efficient use of space.
Therefore, the passenger side is getting all drawers below the counter.
I used painters tape, to get a feel of how it would look.
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The 2 bottom drawers on the right will be about 12 inches deep to house larger items like the Instant Pot, Bread machine, etc.
Those 2 will be about 19 inches wide and almost 26 inches long. All of these drawers will be near 26 inches from front to back for plenty of storage space.
The drawers on the left side will be about 13 inches wide and again, almost 26 inches front to back.
The 2 bottom drawers on the left, I plan on using a drawer face that looks like it will be a deep one, like the ones on the right side, but will only be slightly less than half the depth of the ones on the right side.
I am currently making a mock up of one of these to make sure it will work.
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Our kitchen at home is all drawers below the counters and is great. All except one narrow space for storing cutting boards etc on edge. Small drawer above it.
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