Furion Refrigrator moving when slide out is in,

[mkm98584]

We have had a lot of issues with this 12 v refrigerator. Most of the issues have been around the unit moving and striking the island when the slideout is in or not being centered in the slideout not letting the doors to open without striking the side walls.

When the slide out is out the refrigerator does not move. Today when we were going to pickup our 5th wheel from having the flooring replaced (2nd time) the refrigerator was centered and when the slide came in there was a good 2 inches between the door and the island.

However, with the slideout in the refrigerator would move enough to hit the island. The tech said that when the slideout moves in there is nothing supporting the slideout floor and it drops down allowing the refrigerator to move. This seems to me that this should not be happening. If the refrigerator is that loose while driving down the road, it is going to come out and bang into the island.

Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[classicrockguy]

We have had a lot of issues with this 12 v refrigerator. Most of the issues have been around the unit moving and striking the island when the slideout is in or not being centered in the slideout not letting the doors to open without striking the side walls.

When the slide out is out the refrigerator does not move. Today when we were going to pickup our 5th wheel from having the flooring replaced (2nd time) the refrigerator was centered and when the slide came in there was a good 2 inches between the door and the island.

However, with the slideout in the refrigerator would move enough to hit the island. The tech said that when the slideout moves in there is nothing supporting the slideout floor and it drops down allowing the refrigerator to move. This seems to me that this should not be happening. If the refrigerator is that loose while driving down the road, it is going to come out and bang into the island.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Same general issue in our rig. Problem comes from the inside of the slide floor raising up when fully retracted. The front of the heavy fridge bows this unsupported floor downward, tilting the fridge forward toward the island. It actually bounces a lot in this position.

Solved the problem by making 2 shims (wedges) to slide under the inside edge of the slide floor rollers near where the 2 refrigerator front feet are. I used wooden door frame shims and some rubber matting from HD to make the shims the right thickness and protect the vinyl floor. This provides support between the raised slide floor and the main floor to keep the fridge from rocking forward on the otherwise unsupported slide floor.

I use a 2’ piece of 1x4 to slip under the floor and leverage it up a bit to install the shims under the rollers. Just make sure to remove these shims before extending the slide using the same “tool”.

I also ended up cutting a piece of rubber garage floor mat in half (the type that is keyed on the sides) and carefully sliding the halves on either side of the fridge at the bottom. This prevents the fridge from moving side to side in the opening.

All fine now after these simple and inexpensive changes.

 

[mkm98584]

Same general issue in our rig. Problem comes from the inside of the slide floor raising up when fully retracted. The front of the heavy fridge bows this unsupported floor downward, tilting the fridge forward toward the island. It actually bounces a lot in this position.

Solved the problem by making 2 shims (wedges) to slide under the inside edge of the slide floor rollers near where the 2 refrigerator front feet are. I used wooden door frame shims and some rubber matting from HD to make the shims the right thickness and protect the vinyl floor. This provides support between the raised slide floor and the main floor to keep the fridge from rocking forward on the otherwise unsupported slide floor.

I use a 2’ piece of 1x4 to slip under the floor and leverage it up a bit to install the shims under the rollers. Just make sure to remove these shims before extending the slide using the same “tool”.

I also ended up cutting a piece of rubber garage floor mat in half (the type that is keyed on the sides) and carefully sliding the halves on either side of the fridge at the bottom. This prevents the fridge from moving side to side in the opening.

All fine now after these simple and inexpensive changes.

Interesting solution. I wonder what the weight difference there is between the old 4 door propane one and these new all electric? We had a 2019 303RLS with a gas/electric one and don't recall any floor flex when the slide out moved.

 

[classicrockguy]

Interesting solution. I wonder what the weight difference there is between the old 4 door propane one and these new all electric? We had a 2019 303RLS with a gas/electric one and don't recall any floor flex when the slide out moved.

Might be related to how they are installed. Ours is a residential Haier AC only model that is free standing in the opening. All of its weight sits on the slide floor on 4 feet. When the slide is out, the front feet are fully supported on the front edge rollers. Sits nice and solid. When the slide is in, the back wall of the slide is on rollers sitting on the edge of the main floor. The front feet are sitting on the inside edge of the slide floor, which is also on rollers but they are suspended about 1/2” above the main floor. The fridge easily tips forward in this configuration since there is nothing supporting the slide inside edge rollers. The slide floor is thin and bows down easily under the weight of the fridge. Lets the fridge wobble forward and back quite easily.

My little shims go right under the suspended rollers (almost right under the fridge front feet) and make the inside edge of the slide very solid. No more fridge wobble.

 

[downsc123]

Might be related to how they are installed. Ours is a residential Haier AC only model that is free standing in the opening. All of its weight sits on the slide floor on 4 feet. When the slide is out, the front feet are fully supported on the front edge rollers. Sits nice and solid. When the slide is in, the back wall of the slide is on rollers sitting on the edge of the main floor. The front feet are sitting on the inside edge of the slide floor, which is also on rollers but they are suspended about 1/2” above the main floor. The fridge easily tips forward in this configuration since there is nothing supporting the slide inside edge rollers. The slide floor is thin and bows down easily under the weight of the fridge. Lets the fridge wobble forward and back quite easily.

My little shims go right under the suspended rollers (almost right under the fridge front feet) and make the inside edge of the slide very solid. No more fridge wobble.

any change you have a pic of your solution - sounds like a good idea

 

[classicrockguy]

any change you have a pic of your solution - sounds like a good idea

Try this thread

18 cubic ft Samsung residential fridge moves when traveling

We have a 301GK-R. When traveling I've noticed the fridge had at some time kicked out and hit the island, denting the left door of the fridge. It moves back and forth easily by hand. Does anyone have a solution to keeping it still?

www.mygrandrv.com

Start with post #17.

 

[Jomani]

I had the same thing happen to my 2022 303. The problem with mine was that the slide floor detached from the sidewall. A simple test is to fully retract the slide and step on the floor (doesn’t take much weight). You will not only see the refrigerator lean forward, but the plastic trim piece will also pull away from the vertical wooden trim. If that is indeed the case, shims will only mask the issue, but it will continue to get worse.