The tub area is the perfect place to mount the fridge, which is why we are often asked: "Can I put a fridge under my Load-Lid?".
We have created an article that contains popular ute brand tub heights so you can work out if the fridge you are interested in will fit under your Load-Lid.
How it works
The Utemaster Load-Lid sits on top of the tub, so calculating whether your fridge will fit in your tub is easy. Note: There are no intrusions into the tub area below the top of the tub except for the locking mechanism cover which sits into the tub area approximately 30–50mm. This is only at the handle end, and means that if you have a taller fridge you will need to open the Load-Lid to slide the fridge out.
Here's a simple sum to help you figure it out:
Wellside Height (from the floor to the top edge) − Fridge Height − Fridge Slider Height = Space between the fridge and the Load-Lid.
We recommend allowing around 50mm space between the fridge and the Load-Lid so that it fits comfortably in your ute's tub. It's important to take into consideration the height of a fridge slide if you are adding this underneath.
Estimated tub heights / dimensions
To make things easier we've gone ahead and measured the heights of some common ute tubs and listed them below. It's important to keep in mind that the tub heights listed are approximate measurements and different types of liners can influence the available height.
- Ford Ranger: 490mm
- Toyota Hilux: 480mm
- Mazda BT-50: 510mm
- Mitsubishi Triton: 460mm
- Isuzu D-Max: 490mm
- Volkswagen Amarok: 530mm
- Nissan Navara: 520mm
Popular portable fridges in Australia
- Dometic CFF 70DZ Fridge/Freezer Dual Zone — Height: 500mm, Litres: 70L
- myCOOLMAN, The All-Rounder — Height: 488mm, Litres: 60L
- ARB Zero Single Zone Fridge — Height: 496mm, Litres: 60L
- Engel MT-V60F — Height: 441mm, Litres: 60L
- Evakool TMDZ60 Travelmate Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer — Height: 435mm, Litres: 51L
- Stayzcool — Height: 461mm, Litres: 60L
- Companion Rechargeable Lithium Single Zone 60L — Height: 460mm, Litres: 60L
Popular fridge slides in Australia
Below we have listed a few popular fridge slides. It's important to check the compatibility of your slide with your fridge before purchasing.
- Engel fridge slide to suit 60L and 80L
- MSA SL40 Straight Slide
- Kings Medium Fridge Slide
- Dometic CFX-SLD75
- Evakool Fridge Slide (Large)
Fitted examples
This set up includes a MSA SL40 straight slide with a Dometic CFF 70DZ Fridge/Freezer Dual Zone, in a Volkswagen Amarok. As seen in the pictures this fridge and slider combo works perfectly for this model of ute.
With a portable fridge, it's important to consider a tub cover that is going to provide you with security and water resistance to protect the electronics. The Utemaster Load-Lid is ideal for this because it has a full perimeter seal and water management system. It also sits on top of the tub so you can get the biggest fridge for the space you have available.
To find out more about the Utemaster Load-Lid, head to the link below:
