Simple question to anyone with a Volvo that has a fridge

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  1. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    I noticed all of the Volvo trucks have the fridge behind the driver's seat. A lot of places I go to I have to sit in the driver seat to watch when a dock door opens up or waiting in line at a guardshack or when I get a green light. With my Freightliner I am able to easily grab something out of the fridge since it is located to my right. But with the Volvo I have to get up and walk to the sleeper just to get a drink out of the fridge? Or can you reach back and grab it? Thanks.
     
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  3. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    You have to get up
     
  4. Buckeye 60

    Buckeye 60 Road Train Member

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    and they are really good refrigerators I had a volvo for awhile and you could keep ice cream in it
     
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  5. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    I can reach my fridge from the drivers seat... As long as what I need is in the top self of the door or the main top self and very close to door... Usually only go for the soda I keep I the top self of door...
     
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  6. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    I drove a KW T680 with the fridge behind the driver's seat. I could easily open it up and get a drink while I was driving without taking my eyes off the road.
     
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  7. TRKFreighter

    TRKFreighter Bobtail Member

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    You may consider the installation of a mini fridge which is conveniently reachable for you. It will likely need a power inverter. Small refrigerators can use on average 500 watts. The pre-built Volvo refrigerator can be switched off.
     
  8. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    600 series truck you can reach out, they're much smaller fridges too.

    700 series... No way.
     
  9. TallJoe

    TallJoe Road Train Member

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    I have arms as long as an ape. I can reach everywhere....
     
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  10. win-some-loose-less

    win-some-loose-less Medium Load Member

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    I ripped out my passenger side closet and put a fridge/freezer and a microwave there.. easily reached driving.. I have tried to get stuff out of the driver side cabinet driving and it was no bueno.. the door opens towards cab instead of bed or it would have worked.
     
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  11. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    See the cabover thread and get back with us! LOL
     
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