Home made fridge bottom trivet.

[WelshGas]

Solution for the back wall? The drain comes in two parts as pictures from @GP show. My thought is to use the ‘drain plate’ (that with holes in it) for the bottom and the ‘catch plate’ for the wall, which is also the correct width (obviously).

Would this work or does the wall plate also need to be ‘ventilated’? In which case, drill a few holes in that

As long as air can circulate behind it and the rear wall.

 

[Vagophile]

My thought is to use the ‘drain plate’ (that with holes in it) for the bottom and the ‘catch plate’ for the wall, which is also the correct width (obviously).

Good thinking, Batman

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

I use a metal clipboard with an ice cube “bag” held up against this area.
This makes ice for the G&T and keeps things front sticking here.
Win win.

Not used the fridge at all yet (need to test it) but didn’t realise the it was cold enough to make ice cubes.

 

[WelshGas]

Not used the fridge at all yet (need to test it) but didn’t realise the it was cold enough to make ice cubes.

Only against the back wall.

 

[Californication69]

Can’t wait to install it !
And good call on the millennium Falcon trivet.

 

[Californication69]

I use a metal clipboard with an ice cube “bag” held up against this area.
This makes ice for the G&T and keeps things front sticking here.
Win win.

Maybe we could use the bottom of the China tea holder base with those ice cube bags with water in ?

 

[Auberg-ine]

Not used the fridge at all yet (need to test it) but didn’t realise the it was cold enough to make ice cubes.

You'll have to put it on Max. When starting with pre-frozen bags position 5 is enough to keep cubes for days.

All geared up: my all-seasons all-purpose T6 Ocean interior & organisation :

I admire your effort @Auberg-ine but I'm afraid I adhere to the KISS principle. Agree with Welsh Gas. When I set off for a trip around Morocco April/May 2017 I took a kettle, pan, cup, cutlery and a sleeping bag. Got supplies on a day to day basis.

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[marchugo]

Not for icing, but for preventing the vegetables to freeze against the backwall. Ten years ago I put two plastic paint roller grids in the fridge, one at the bottom (against condensation flooding), another against the wall (where the freezing element sits). 1.69 eurocents each in the construction market.

Was then meant as a provisional solution, but meanwhile a permanent temporary provisorium.

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Pushing the envelope - stretching Cali's room to te limit

Aluminum shade for the fridge To avoid heating of the fridge on sunny days, I made this small adjustment. It's kind of a shadow diaper for the Cali. Ugly, but might be helpful for those days that you can't find a decent place in the shadow. Takes 1.5 meter of aluminum bubble foil, 50 CM...

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Ikea has a solution too:
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Regards from Amsterdam,

Marc.

 

[marchugo]

And here the images:

 

[subthree]

I've just found this draining tray for £8.99 which might just do the trick. It is spot on the size of the bottom of the fridge so I think it is worth a go. Thanks for all your ideas!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088LNNV9X/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Just resurrecting this thread. Just ordered one of these. Thank you for sharing.

 

[ThomasHJ]

Thanks for resurrecting. Just bought one. Never bought one 'cause shipping over here was too expensive, but you made me do it now.

 

[wilburthewombat]

I use 2 of these at the bottom of my fridge. They work really well

LÄMPLIG stainless steel, Pot stand - IKEA

LÄMPLIG stainless steel, Pot stand. Plastic feet prevent scratching on the surface.

www.ikea.com

 

[KKW]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088LNNV9X/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Thanks for the tips about the SOSMAR draining tray - just arrived and the trivet is a perfect fit for the bottom of the fridge and - a double extra bonus - the tray is an ideal fit if you happen to have a Gaggia classic espresso machine. Making it age best £9.99 I’ve spent in a long time!

 

[Auberg-ine]

... or as an extra Cali table:

All geared up: my all-seasons all-purpose T6 Ocean interior & organisation :

... and so in the middle of the night, I woke up, drilled a hole in the top of the window frame, cut both ribbons, cut the tops of the suction cups, and fixed these on the lower part of the window frame :Grin. This means I can no longer use it outside. But I already have an outdoors bar counter...

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[edocali]

This forum is a goldmine!
Thanks for the advice, just ordered the

SOSMAR Drainer with Drip Tray https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FDMDJ9Y/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

I've just found this draining tray for £8.99 which might just do the trick. It is spot on the size of the bottom of the fridge so I think it is worth a go. Thanks for all your ideas!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088LNNV9X/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

We use two of these (minus the tray itself). One in the bottom of the fridge and one against the back wall.

 

[markusschork]

This forum is a goldmine!
Thanks for the advice, just ordered the

SOSMAR Drainer with Drip Tray https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FDMDJ9Y/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

I think this one is not the right size!
You want the 39x22.5cm version.
I ordered this copy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B098F3K2H3/?tag=vwcalifornia-21
(But waiting for my Cali to confirm it fits)

 

[Kernowboy]

One of these on the bottom, all you need;

Addis PVC Sink Mat | Dunelm

Available to buy online today, this Addis metallic PVC sink mat will be a welcome addition to your kitchen utility collection...

www.dunelm.com

 

[Hawthorn37]

For the bottom of the fridge mainly, we use these flexible trivet mats from Amazon… £10.37 for 2.


The benefits are that they stop rattles, waterproof, and as they have a high temperature rating, you can use them as protective mats for kettles etc. or as a grab mat for hot items. One mat covers about 2/3rds of the fridge bottom, or use two and flex up the fridge sides.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B077NXPZBP/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[Kayleigh]

This forum is a goldmine!
Thanks for the advice, just ordered the

SOSMAR Drainer with Drip Tray https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FDMDJ9Y/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Confirmed by top review on Amazon

 

[Hawthorn37]

Confirmed by top review on Amazon

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I’m going to give this a try,

 

[ardm17]

I’m going to give this a try,

Looks like Amazon are out of the bigger size SOSMAR trays at present.

These look to be the same thing though - I just bought 2 yesterday, so will confirm when they arrive:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B098XF5JRW/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

BTW - the links in the last few posts seem now to only go to the smaller size SOSMAR on Amazon ...

 

[edocali]

I think this one is not the right size!
You want the 39x22.5cm version.
I ordered this copy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B098F3K2H3/?tag=vwcalifornia-21
(But waiting for my Cali to confirm it fits)

You're right - mine arrived and it's way too small
returned and ordered this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B098F3K2H3/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[edocali]

You're right - mine arrived and it's way too small
returned and ordered this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B098F3K2H3/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

and this latter one fits very well !

 

[jonr71]

You're right - mine arrived and it's way too small
returned and ordered this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B098F3K2H3/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

I just came here to post the same thing. It arrived yesterday and way too small. I'll look at the larger one.