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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by 510bg, Dec 14, 2014.

  1. 510bg

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    Has anyone loaded a refrigerator into a plug in? Dimensions are 60H by 28W by 29D.
     
    #1 510bg, Dec 14, 2014
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    cake, go for it.(y)
     
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    4.5 cu-ft is largest I've done for a refrigerator. It shocked the heck out of the sales staff too. They were quite convinced the Prius wouldn't be able to shallow up the entire thing.

    640 pounds is my heaviest single cargo load... 18 cases of laminate flooring, along with some padding and various other items.
     
    #3 john1701a, Dec 14, 2014
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    Not advisable, but if you do it...make sure to share the pictures.
     
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    Go for it, it will be no harm at all.....(y)
    Take a picture with the loaded thing for sharing tho
     
    #5 mrbigh, Dec 15, 2014
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    Whenever a refrigeration unit is transported on it's side, it should be back in it's upright position for several hours BEFORE running it.
     
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    I would suggest using the money you saved at the gas pump and rent a truck to do the job.
     
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    it's december, who needs a refrigerator?:p
     
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    Do you intend to suggest to the OP and all current readers that he needs to forget the use of our multitasking sleight?
     
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    Lol. Thanks for all the replies after carful measuring I opted to borrow a cvr to transport the fridge.

    On a side not i was able to transport a weber spirit e-210 gas grill with no issues
     
    #11 510bg, Dec 24, 2014
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