Thermal blankets for fridges?

[WideAngleWandering]

I'm using a Norcold NRF-30 fridge in my 60-series landcruiser. Even though I've tinted the windows and often use curtains, if a direct sunlight lands on the fridge it will start to cook.

I'm thinking some sort of reflective insulation would make sense, sort of like Engel sells:
http://www.roadtrucker.com/engel/engel-12-volt-fridge-freezer-accessories.htm

I don't think anyone makes something cut to fit an NRF-30. Has anyone tried to make / improvise / repurpose something to protect their fridge from direct sunlight?

 

[jeepdreamer]

Lots of threads out there on folks adapting stuff like Window sun shades and the like.

 

[WideAngleWandering]

I've been poking around but haven't found any good examples. I'm sure I'll come up with something but I'd like to steal someone's design.

 

[Yudda]

Look up Reflectix insulation....it looks like the car shade material but it is tried and tested...super efficient stuff.
Ultralight backpack packers use it for cooking.

I use it for backpacking as well but to give you an example, I wrapped a Gatorade bottle with some....fill with cold water and it stays cold for hours. In fact it works better than a the 1 qt coleman water cooler I bought.

Home depot and lowes sells it. Not expensive.

Also there was a website/company called offroadtrailtools... The website is gone, but they made cooler covers with Reflectix.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...ls+cooler+insulation&spell=1&biw=1024&bih=644

I wonder what happened to them they made several things I wanted but never got around to ordering.

Hope it helps.

 

[WideAngleWandering]

Good stuff - I'll look into that. As long as it's construction allows it to be cut and taped to shape and still be durable then it could work.

I have some mylar sheeting that is reflective but has no insulation.

 

[TangoBlue]

That's what Reflectix is... essentially 2 layers of mylar that sandwich bubble wrap, is the simplest description. Easily cut and secured with tape. I insulated the floor of my truck with it, under the carpet.

 

[nwoods]

I wonder what happened to (Offroad Trail Tools) they made several things I wanted but never got around to ordering.

Tat Marcy, the owner of ORTT is selling the business and I think they are transferring the reins to a new owner now. I hope! Tat offered some unique and high quality stuff.

 

[4RunAmok]

X2 on Reflectix! We use it at work for vehicle interior insulation.

http://www.reflectixinc.com/basepage.asp?Page=Double+Reflective+Insulation&pageIndex=622

 

[mbuckner]

I use a pleated moving blanket that worked great ... just laid it over fridge where the sun would not hit it ...

 

[nuclearlemon]

i have a manufactured cover for my fridge, but i use reflectix on my rigs, inside door and quarter panels and on floors. it cheap and easy. cuts with scissors. got mine at home depot.

 

[ColoDisco]

I am using these guys for my pop up bunk end covers. They also make a cover for coolers.
http://www.popupgizmos.com/cooler cover page.htm