I have the 16cf 12v refrigerator that has a strap at the top to keep it closed. But it still opens. What else can I do to keep it from opening?
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Originally posted by reubenray View PostI have the 16cf 12v refrigerator that has a strap at the top to keep it closed. But it still opens. What else can I do to keep it from opening?
I have a residential unit, so of course there's no way to secure the doors. I've tried an Fridge Fixer device but the tape failed (twice). I've gone back to using 3M Dual Lock tape. It's ugly, but works.
Look closely and you'll see the tape attached to the refrigerator is in two parts (gap between the doors). The top piece spans the two doors. The top piece does not "stick" to anything thus the backer is left intact. Again, ugly but effective.
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Today the strap came off of the freezer completely and the food in the freezer and refrigerator was dumped out on the floor. The strap pulled off of the two sided tape.
I will be going to Lowe's tomorrow for some velcro strips.Raymond and Dee Dee
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Originally posted by howson View PostRaymond and Dee Dee
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Originally posted by reubenray View PostI have the 16cf 12v refrigerator that has a strap at the top to keep it closed. But it still opens. What else can I do to keep it from opening?
You probably won’t believe what is says if you haven’t read it. “Avoid traveling with food in the cavity. Wait until you have arrived to (sic) your destination and remove any remaining food before departing.”
Classic example of the designer not understanding the actual use of their product.
My assumption is that liability concerns prevent them from adding a secure, positive locking means to the doors.
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Originally posted by Jkwilson View Post
Are you following the procedure on page 12 of the manual under “Travelling”? 🙄
You probably won’t believe what is says if you haven’t read it. “Avoid traveling with food in the cavity. Wait until you have arrived to (sic) your destination and remove any remaining food before departing.”
Classic example of the designer not understanding the actual use of their product.
My assumption is that liability concerns prevent them from adding a secure, positive locking means to the doors.2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
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Originally posted by Jkwilson View Post
Are you following the procedure on page 12 of the manual under “Travelling”? 🙄
You probably won’t believe what is says if you haven’t read it. “Avoid traveling with food in the cavity. Wait until you have arrived to (sic) your destination and remove any remaining food before departing.”
Classic example of the designer not understanding the actual use of their product.
My assumption is that liability concerns prevent them from adding a secure, positive locking means to the doors.Raymond and Dee Dee
2024 Reflection 296 RDTS
2023 Chevrolet 2500HD
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Originally posted by reubenray View PostI have the 16cf 12v refrigerator that has a strap at the top to keep it closed. But it still opens. What else can I do to keep it from opening?
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I do not have that. I have a nylon strap and buckles at the very top of the freezer/refrigerator doors. The first time it opened one of the buckles came loose. The second the buckle pulled off of the two sided tape.Raymond and Dee Dee
2024 Reflection 296 RDTS
2023 Chevrolet 2500HD
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Originally posted by Scott'n'Wendy View PostIs the random auto opening feature just a Furrion thing?Raymond and Dee Dee
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We've had this issue before and part of it was because as the fridge/freezer shifts, it can actually work its way out of the latching mechanism then be pushed on by whatever you have as a last method of keeping things shut.
What worked for us was both a exterior latch and to put some microfiber cloth or cloth folded up and stuffed hard in between the fridge/freezer to help prevent the doors from shifting to begin with. Ever since we did both of those, we've never had an issue.
Good luck!Transcend 2022 265BH
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