Eliminate the CrossFit workout every time you want a cold drink with this practical upgrade that saves your back and secures your gear on the tracks.

Overview – Why This Matters

You’ve just pulled into your favourite camping spot after a long day of driving. Your chest fridge/freezer is packed with cold drinks and fresh food, but there’s one problem – it’s sitting high in the back of your lifted vehicle, making it difficult to reach.

This guide explores why the major pros to a drop-down fridge slide is the practical upgrade to solve this common touring issue. It’s for 4WD owners, families and solo tourers who want to combine the efficiency of a chest fridge with the accessibility of an upright.

Why Chest Fridges Are a Popular Choice

Before looking at slides, it is important to understand why chest fridges are a standard choice for campers and tourers. Unlike their upright counterparts, chest fridges deliver on multiple fronts:

• Capacity: With their deeper, wider design, chest fridges have significant storage capacity and are suitable for storing bulkier items.
• Efficiency: The top-opening design and insulation mean items stay colder for longer. While upright fridges can struggle in hot weather, chest fridges maintain consistent temperatures.
• Power Saving: Every time you open an upright fridge door, cold air escapes. Chest fridges minimise this loss because the lid opens from the top, making them more energy-efficient—crucial when running off battery power.
• Durability: Whether your vehicle is parked on a steep incline or rough terrain, chest fridges remain functional regardless of the vehicle’s angle. They generally require less ventilation space and protect components from damage.

The Accessibility Challenge

Chest fridges have one drawback that stops some tourers from using them: accessibility. When mounted in the back of a vehicle, especially one with a lift kit, accessing food and drinks can be challenging.

Add a full load of supplies, and you may need a stepladder just to reach your dinner. This accessibility issue pushes many towards upright fridges simply because they are easier to reach.

Clearview’s solution? Drop Down Fridge Slides

This is where Clearview’s Easy Slide and Power Slide address the accessibility problem.

• Workable Height: Drop-down fridge slides bring your chest fridge down to a manageable level, eliminating awkward reaching.
• Safety: The controlled movement mechanism ensures safe access, even when dealing with the weight of a fully loaded fridge.
• Security: These slides keep the fridge secure during travel while providing instant accessibility when parked.

Maximum Benefit, Minimal Compromise

When you pair a chest fridge with a quality drop slide, you create an effective refrigeration setup:

• High storage capacity for extended trips
• Cooling efficiency in various climates
• Energy savings that extend battery life
• Quick, ergonomic access

Making the Choice

Upright fridges are lighter and often more compact, which is why some canopy manufacturers use them. However, when planning an extended adventure or trying to keep a family fed during a camping trip, fridge/freezer capacity is a key consideration.

Upright fridges work well for minimal storage needs. But for those prioritising equipment performance, the combination of a chest fridge and a Clearview slide is a strong option.

Visit Clearview Accessories for more information or to find your nearest dealer. The range can be purchased from and installed by over 1800 dealers across Australia.

Highlights:

• ✅ Energy Efficiency: Retain the thermal benefits of a top-opening chest fridge.
• ✅ Safety First: Controlled lowering mechanisms prevent injury from heavy loads.
• ✅ Access: Brings the fridge over the tailgate and down to waist height.
• ✅ Capacity: Allows you to carry bulkier food items than standard uprights.

Interactive & Supporting Modules

Fitment Checklist Use this memory list to measure your vehicle before browsing slides.

FAQ

Q. Why are chest fridges great for touring?  
A. Chest fridges are more energy-efficient, hold consistent temperatures better in heat, and generally offer more versatile storage for bulky items. 

Q. What is a drop-down fridge slide? 
A. A drop down fridge is a mechanism that slides your fridge out of the vehicle and lowers it to a manageable height, allowing easy access to top-loading fridges in lifted 4WDs. 

Q. What’s the main benefit to installing a drop-down fridge slide for my canopy?  
A. If your fridge is mounted high (e.g., on top of drawers) or your vehicle has a lift kit, a drop slide is highly recommended to prevent back strain and improve access.