This document compares two drop slide models for vehicle fridges. The Drop Slide MSA 4X4 is lighter, has a higher load capacity, lifetime warranty, drops further, uses more efficient struts, is smaller, easier to assemble safely, does not require drawer disassembly for installation, has one swift easy movement, can be lockable with a key lock, and swings further out from the vehicle for easier access. It also comes in more sizes and configurations and has available fridge barriers. The alternative brand discussed is more expensive, heavier, has a lower load capacity, shorter warranty, drops a shorter distance, uses larger "monster" struts, is larger overall, has a more difficult and dangerous assembly process, requires

1. Summary in brief:
Drop Slide MSA 4X4 Other Brand
Price $775 – Better priced $899
Weight 31kg - Lighter 37kg
Load Capacity 200kg – Heavier capacity 180kg
Warranty Lifetime Guarantee – Undeniable &
unchallenged
36mths on moving parts
Distance Drop 300mm - Further 290mm
Strut Size 675N – More efficient and refined
design means that we don’t need to
overcompensate with “monster” gas
struts.
1500N – “Monster” gas struts are
required to overcompensate for an
extremely complicated design.
Size Smaller physical size. Perfectly
designed and weighted to suit
fridges ¾ full to full load. Fits on one
storage drawer wide.
Larger physical size. Footprint over both
drawers.
Assembly Genuine 20min safe DIY assembly Extensive and potentially dangerous
assembly required. Aligning and
installing bolts whilst holding the
immense pressure of 2 x 1500N gas
struts when building your drop slide
with two pieces of supplied plywood,
can be extremely dangerous and time
consuming.
Installation No Drawer disassembly required to
install. No underside re-enforcing
plates required. Screws straight into
the top deck.
If mounting on drawers, the top deck
and drawers will need to be removed
first to facilitate installation, again,
extremely time consuming and
expensive.
Ease of use One swift, easy controlled
movement
Clunky & very complicated
Locking Lockable with a simple key lock and
locking runner.
Lever lock
Convenience Designed to smoothly swing out
further from the vehicle tailgate to
provide easy, convenient access to
the fridge contents from the
complete side and front of the
fridge. (Particularly important when
rear wheel carriers/ rear step tow
bars are concerned) Fridge and
handle can be set back which is
better suited to tray back and
canopy applications.
Drops straight down, which means
leaning further into the fridge over
tailgate. Please note; when in its
stowed position, its handle will not
allow for closure with all canopies &
doors.
Flexibility 8 sizes available in 2 configurations 2 sizes only
Fridge Barriers Fridge Barriers available to suit No Fridge Barriers available to suit,
therefore restricting the owner.