http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=47878&rewrote&affiliateid=5193&gclid=CIypybOMpckCFQ-oaQoddckBWgORhttp://www.amazon.com/Camco-44033-Fridge-Brace-pack/dp/B0024EC74MI love these things but found a problem with them. I put in 1/2 gallon of whipping cream laying down on its side. Regular spot for 1/2 gallon containers already had milk in it. Stopped 3 hours later and what a mess. Container rode on top of screw until screw poked thru the side and what a mess. Guess I'll turn them around and lose some room in frig but atleast the bolt won't be punchering anymore holes.Just a heads up.

In 7 yrs of FT traveling weekly and in 40 yrs of camping have never found a 'need'for any of them braces/brackets in fridgeFound out that stuff really doesn't move around much provided door is closed properly.If NOT......pickle juice, jalapeno juice and apple juice really make a big mess when door flies open during a turn :B

I too bought into the braces but they don't stay attached. Anything moving around on a ruff road just pushes against it and dislodges it. Threw them all outBut,Learned the hard way about items put in the door.I had the door loaded to the hilt with heavy items. It's what made the door open and words can't describe the mess.I now travel with NOTHING stored in the door panels of the fridge.

I use small bungee cords sold at Home Despot and weave then through the shelfs so far they have not let me down.navegator

navegator wrote:I use small bungee cords sold at Home Despot and weave then through the shelfs so far they have not let me down.navegatorI'm going to have to try this. Sounds simple, but effective. Thanks

I can imagine the mess you had. I do nor use anything either. My shelves have a lip on them that help. The gallon of milk has it's spot and half gallon items fit on the bottom of the door. All has been fine. Of course I am sure many of us carry very different things that could cause a mess.

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whencanwego
Explorer
Nov 26, 2015
I use the foam pool noodles, cut to fit tightly from side to side in front of each shelf. I have also used clean bath towels to fill in any space that I feel need to be braced. I use bath towels in all overhead cabinets that contain anything breakable, should the doors fly open during travel. This cuts down on "rattles" while on the road, too.
AJR
Explorer
Nov 25, 2015
I have never had problems with stuff in the fridge causing a mess or for that matter coming out of the fridge. I have read about this. But do not understand why or how that happens. Now on a TT I had an aluminum colander always come out from under the kitchen sink. Never did figure out that one.

Then again, I can drive for hundreds of miles and not spill the dogs water bowl most of the time.
amdriven2liv
Explorer
Nov 25, 2015
Had a cab over camper with the pass through window on my pick-up. Just happened to look in the rear view mirror at the exact moment the fridge door came open and saw a gallon of milk, and other things, fly out.

I was on a dirt road and was climbing a hill at that moment. Stopped and opened the camper door to let the milk run out. Easy mess to clean!
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Nov 24, 2015
If things tip over, shop more and fill it up! :) We never had a problem in 16 years of constant travel...much on gravel roads to our boondocking spot!
luvlabs
Explorer
Nov 24, 2015
Two things work better (and cheaper): The rubbery shelf liner sold at Walmart and spring loaded curtain rods also sold at Walmart. No need for "special RV stuff".
punomatic
Explorer
Nov 24, 2015
Old-Biscuit wrote:
...pickle juice, jalapeno juice and apple juice really make a big mess when door flies open during a turn :B

I wonder if you know that the same way I know what a mess 1/2 gal. of milk makes when the fridge door is not secured properly?? :S
wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Nov 24, 2015
the only time I have had a problem is the time I had an open glass of water in the fridge and forgot about it... it is amazing how far 12 oz of water can go while a trailer is rolling down the road. just have to be sure stuff is place where it can't slide too much and door is shut....
_40Fan
Explorer
Nov 23, 2015
Fridge Bar

This is what we use. Never an issue.
westend
Explorer
Nov 22, 2015
Door locks are essential. Pack the inside with paper towel rolls.
GaryWT
Explorer
Nov 22, 2015
I can imagine the mess you had. I do nor use anything either. My shelves have a lip on them that help. The gallon of milk has it's spot and half gallon items fit on the bottom of the door. All has been fine. Of course I am sure many of us carry very different things that could cause a mess.

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