Buying guide
How to choose drawers and fridge slides
Drawers and fridge slides turn a tub or cargo area into organised, reachable storage. Measure first, then match the slide to your fridge.
- Measure the space
Drawer systems are made for specific vehicles and tub or cargo sizes. Check the listing's fitment and dimensions against your vehicle.
- Match slide and fridge
Choose a slide rated for your fridge's loaded weight and with a tray big enough for its footprint. Drop slides lower the fridge so you can reach into it.
- Strap it down
Secure the fridge to the slide with proper tie-downs; MSA recommends cam straps.
- Seats in a wagon
Removing seats for drawers needs no VASS certificate unless it changes the vehicle's category, but VicRoads must be told when an adult seat is permanently removed (VSI 19).
Choosing 4x4 storage accessories
Start with how you actually load your vehicle. If you carry recovery gear, tools and camp kit on every trip, a drawer system or anchor track setup keeps weight low and stops loose items becoming projectiles. Occasional tourers may only need floor mats, a spare wheel cover and a few tie-down points to keep things tidy.
Check that anything you buy suits your exact vehicle and tray or wagon layout, and think about weight. Drawer systems add kilograms before you pack a thing, so factor them into your payload. Aeroklas, Bushranger, Clearview and Prestige Off Road each approach storage differently, and the Burwood team can help you match the right combination to your vehicle and the way you travel.
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Common questions
Do I need to tell VicRoads if I take seats out for drawers?
Yes, if an adult seat is removed permanently. You don't need a VASS certificate unless the change alters the vehicle's category, and taking a seat out temporarily is fine if the seatbelts stay and airbags aren't affected (VSI 19).
Drop slide or straight slide?
A straight slide pulls the fridge out at the same height. A drop slide also lowers it, which makes a tall fridge easier to reach into from a high tub or cargo floor.
What load can a fridge slide take?
Each slide has its own rating; check the product's specifications against your fridge's full weight.
