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MountainAir05
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015

how to secure refrigerator door while traveling

Some one just posted on how to secure a refrigerator doors while traveling. I no longer see the post but try Lowes and Homedepot, Amazon and THINK SMALL KIDS. Many items out there for that, for every room in the house.

http://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Oven-Front-Lock/dp/B0056S8AGW
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  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Apr 29, 2015
    we use this
    for freezer and fridge



    i think i got them at orchard or home depot

    because the fridge sets in a cabinet
    i reversed the ends
    placing the long piece on side..coming around to the front
    making it easy to push the release, when we get parked
  • horizon36's avatar
    horizon36
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2015
    We use a Velcro strap that we wrap around the two handles. Works just fine. For the freezer we put some sticky back Velcro on the side of the fridge and on the front edge of the compartment. We use a Velcro strap to hold that door closed as well.

    Velcro from An RV'ers Friend
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Apr 28, 2015
    The OP is talking about a household refrigerator in an RV not an RV fridge. As an example, I have a 20.5 CF GE Profile side-by-side with ice/water through the door. Not designed for any kind of mobile use so if you don't secure the doors in some way while traveling you are going to have a mess on your hands.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 28, 2015
    I just close the fridge doors.....never had an RV with a fridge that doors didn't stay closed.

    What fridges are at issue?
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Apr 28, 2015
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    This is the lock I use and it's simple and works great. Made by the LAMP Company. It sounds like you might have a French Door setup with 2 doors and a drawer so it may or may not work for your setup (you would need 2).

    clicky

    The other thing used successfully is the spring loaded push latches like this.... clicky
    They can be installed in the gap between the top of the drawer and the frame in most cases (use 2) and one or 2 can be installed on each door to keep them closed while driving and still easy enough to open.
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Apr 28, 2015
    Bill.Satellite

    I just noticed you are back posting once again.

    Just wanted to say it's GREAT that you are !!!!! :) :) :)
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Apr 28, 2015
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    This is the lock I use and it's simple and works great. Made by the LAMP Company. It sounds like you might have a French Door setup with 2 doors and a drawer so it may or may not work for your setup (you would need 2).
    The other thing used successfully is the spring loaded push latches like this.... http://www.amazon.com/RV-Designer-H316-Black-Latch/dp/B002XM592M
    They can be installed in the gap between the top of the drawer and the frame in most cases (use 2) and one or 2 can be installed on each door to keep them closed while driving and still easy enough to open.

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