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Beachums
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May 23, 2018

Those with outdoor kitchen fridges.....

.... do you travel with beverages in them?

I was wondering as we just purchased a new BH with an outdoor kitchen. With it being at the back of the trailer and also the roughest ride I am concerned that it will get beat into oblivion.


Maybe I'm just overthinking it.
  • I just carry a cooler when camping with a trailer. It can be moved anywhere. Much handier than an outside refer.
  • stevemorris wrote:
    outdoor "kichen" fridges are just 120V? so regular compressor fridges?


    Yes, just like a "dorm fridge" - 120 vac compressor fridge.
  • Beachums wrote:
    .... do you travel with beverages in them?

    I was wondering as we just purchased a new BH with an outdoor kitchen. With it being at the back of the trailer and also the roughest ride I am concerned that it will get beat into oblivion.

    Maybe I'm just overthinking it.


    Our Freedom Express doesn't have an outside kitchen but the 6 cu ft fridge inside is mounted along the far rear wall of the trailer.



    Compared to previous trailers we've owned with the fridge set midway along one side of the trailer there's no question it's a rougher ride for the contents at the rear. That said, we take no special precautions, don't use anything extra to contain the contents, and now in our 6th season with this camper haven't had any particular issues because of it. Based on this I'd say you're overthinking it.
  • outdoor "kichen" fridges are just 120V? so regular compressor fridges?
    I guess it makes sense for most, $60 bar fridge instead of a $600 rv fridge!!
    never had one, so had to ask!!
  • pack it tight or leave the drinks in there cases. I also place cardboard inside the door with some expandable rods to keep things in place when opening.
  • BurbMan wrote:
    I LOVE the idea of an outdoor fridge and kitchen, BUT we boondock almost exclusively....why don't mfrs offer a 2-way fridge on that outdoor location??? That would be great!!


    Outdoors RV includes a 3-way fridge on the outdoor kitchen. Its great! It really serves as the bar most of the time, and keeps most of the traffic out of the trailer.
  • just remember to point the can away from you when you open it
  • No issues with ours after 2 years. Two recommendations: Velcro strap to keep the door from popping open. Cut a pool noodle to size and wedge in front of cans and bottle to keep them from falling out when you open the door.
  • I LOVE the idea of an outdoor fridge and kitchen, BUT we boondock almost exclusively....why don't mfrs offer a 2-way fridge on that outdoor location??? That would be great!!

    Regarding OP's question, I would be sure that the fridge is packed tight as possible...arrange the beverages so that they fit tight in the rack or shelf so they don't bounce around and you will be fine.