My camp
fridge was too tall to fit into my Camper Trailer so I decided to
shorten it. Since completing this DIY project I found out that many
people are having the same problem with their camp fridges. So I was
encouraged to put this project up on the net for all campers out who
wish to do the same thing.
Starting with a $300 3-way Aldi fridge
Stage 1:
Take out all the screws and pull
it all apart with care for the cooling components.
Stage
2: Cut off the top using a
angle grinder, shears, hacksaws and remove the excess
sheetmetal and foam.
Stage 3:
Temporary reassembly of the
fridge and trim part to fit as necessary.
Stage 4:
Tape the top surround in place
then refill the gap with expanding foam.
Stage 5:
Trim off the excess foam once it
has dried solid.
Stage 6:
Reinstall the cooling components
ensuring the fins are vertical and the heater tube is
aligned with hole in the case.
Stage 7:
Use expanding foam to plug the
gap aroung the cooling tube.
Stage 8:
Trim off the excess foam once it
has dried then use duct tape to provide some sealing for the
foam.
Stage 9:
Reinstall the remaining components.
If you wish to use the fridge on 12V while in the camper,
ensure it has excellent ventilation. Using a large 12v fan to suck out
the hot air is good or else some type of air scoop may be acceptable if
you are only using it whilst driving.