This document describes a method for securing a fridge slide/false floor in a Toyota Landcruiser Prado 150 when retaining the rear seats. The focus is on preventing tipping due to the cantilever force when the fridge is extended on the slide.
Problem
The existing tie-down points in the Prado 150 may not provide sufficient support for a fridge slide, especially when the fridge is extended. Bolting a bracket to an existing point between the 2nd and 3rd row of seats is desired, while maintaining the ability to easily remove the entire setup.
Solution
A bracket is attached to the middle row seat track bolts and then secured to the false floor.
- Access the Middle Row Seat Track Bolts: Carefully lift the plastic covers over the sliding tracks for the middle row of seats to access the bolts that secure the tracks.
- Fabricate a Bracket:
- Use a length of 3mm aluminum flat bar.
- Bend one end of the flat bar to create an angle towards the fridge false floor.
- Utilize an angle bracket, bending it to align one side flat against the false floor and the other down to meet the aluminum bar.
- Join the flat bar and angle bracket using M6 bolts.
- Attach the Bracket:
- Bolt the bracket down using one of the M11 bolts that secures the middle seat row track. (Specifically, the middle bolt)
- Screw the other end of the bracket down to the plywood false floor.
Relevant Parts
- 3mm Aluminum Flat Bar
- Angle Bracket
- M6 Bolts
- M11 Bolt (Existing Middle Seat Row Track Bolt)
- 9mm or 12mm Marine Plywood for false floor
Additional Notes
- Using thicker plywood (12mm Marine Ply) for the false floor is recommended for greater rigidity.
- The plastic covers over the seat rails may not fit back on with the bracket installed.
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