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WI2TN · 06-23-2019, 05:39 PM

WE have a 2018 Pace Arrow 35E wit no outside fridge or kitchen.
I dislike my kids and myself having to go into the RV every time we need a drink.
Any suggestions on fridges that work well or are small? Possibly a flat fridge (if they make those) on a storage slide? Also any suggestions or advice on a good storage slide? Thanks
Andrew

NCC-1701A · 06-23-2019, 05:50 PM

You didn't mention how large the bay space/door opening is you have to work with. In my prior Winnebago Journey, adding a fridge in the bay was problematic due to the height of the bay door openings. They were just inches shy of fitting in a lot of commercially available small fridges.

SLOweather · 06-23-2019, 05:54 PM

We use an ice chest in the basement.

Darwin · 06-23-2019, 05:56 PM

I use a small ice chest and small ice machine

redhooker · 06-23-2019, 06:02 PM

Dometic makes several cooler size electric fridge/freezers made for storage areas and run on 12 or 110 volts. Downside is they are pricey from $600 to $1400.

Unicorn Driver · 06-23-2019, 06:07 PM

I spent about 100$ on a Igloo 1.6cf dome style fridge. It sits in a outside bay.

Dutch Star Don · 06-23-2019, 11:07 PM

Our friends just keep a small, good quality ice chest in their bay. No need for power or worries when stored. Easy to access and reasonably priced.

Redapple · 06-23-2019, 11:16 PM

Cooler works great for us

MSHappyCampers · 06-24-2019, 10:43 AM

Hi Andrew! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

I don't know of any small fridges that will fit into a storage compartment. I would be very concerned about leaving one outside at night because of theft! I think I would get a good ice chest.

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

Retired and Happy · 06-24-2019, 11:09 AM

When our Splendide washer/dryer broke down, instead of repairing it, we replaced it with a small fridge, just for drinks. That doesn't help with going in and out for drinks, but gave us a great place FOR drinks. When we need more outdoor drinks, we use a cooler, but spend a lot of money on ice when it is hot outside. Since our main fridge is in for repairs, it may be problematic , but I am thinking of carrying our small ice maker next month. We learned a few years back to keep the ice maker in a cool place. In Texas with 100+ temps the whole time, we got maybe 6 ice "cubes" from the unit in a full day, with the ice maker under the awning. This may not be helpful, but it has been our experience.

mobilemike · 06-25-2019, 09:44 AM

Cheep coolers will keep ice for a few days. Expensive coolers will keep ice for a week or longer. Even large mini fridges dont hold very much.

450Donn · 06-25-2019, 09:53 AM

Loved my Dometic CF refer/freezer. I already had a 120 outlet, so I added a 12VDC socket. Plugged it in loaded with frozen food and go. Oirs was big enough to store nearly a months worth of food.

LETMGROW · 06-25-2019, 11:53 AM

We have camped since 1976. Always have used 2 coolers stored outside. Ice is only $2.00 or less a bag at the campground store. At night we use a cable lock
https://www.amazon.com/WitMoving-5-D...-2-spons&psc=1
string it through the cooler handles and don't worry about it. We've never had a theft or vandalism problem. Most everyone around us does the same thing.
Lynn

Gumpster808 · 06-25-2019, 12:09 PM

We carry a Coleman 40 quart portable powered cooler. About $100 on Amazon.

Runs on 12 volt or 110 with the included power pack.

We have it inside plugged in while traveling and outside under a table while camping.

No issues with it being bothered or theft etc.

Has worked quite well the last 2 seasons for us. Only issue has been a blown fuse in the power connection - easy replacement.

Only other thing we have noticed is it seems to ice up once in a while. Starts making a strange noise and I just unplug for an hour and plug back in.

Once cool it keeps things cold for quite a while.