Bakkie-Fit Mobile Cool Room / Chiller-Freezer Unit
1. Physical Dimensions & Fitment Specifications
Overall Length (Tailgate closed): 1,300mm to 1,450mm (specifically designed to allow the bakkie's tailgate to close and latch safely).
Base Width (Between Wheel Arches): 1,000mm (engineered with stepped bottom corners to slide past the inner wheel arches smoothly).
Upper Width (Above Wheel Arches): 1,400mm to 1,480mm.
Overall Height: 950mm to 1,100mm (keeps the unit low-profile to reduce aerodynamic drag, minimize wind resistance, and maintain a low center of gravity for off-road handling).
Internal Volume capacity: approx 1,000L to 1,300L of highly insulated cold storage space.
Tare Weight (Empty Unit): approx 140kg to 180kg (safely within the payload capacities of modern 1-ton double-cab bakkies).
2. Thermal Body Construction
Insulation Panels: 75mm to 80mmhigh-density, closed-cell Polyurethane (PU) sandwich panels.
Exterior & Interior Skin: Double-sided food-grade Chromadek or stucco-finish aluminum sheeting for chemical-resistant cleanability.
Access Door: Heavy-duty, fully insulated rear swing door with automotive-grade compression gaskets and a key-lockable handle.
Floor Construction: Internal floor features a water-resistant marine-grade plywood base overlayed with a heavy-duty, anti-slip aluminum checker plate for heavy crate scrubbing.
Mounting/Securing Points: Four built-in, structural stainless steel eye-bolts on the lower frame to securely strap the unit to the load bin's factory tie-down points using heavy-duty ratchet straps.
3. Refrigeration System & Power Configuration
Because this unit must cool while driving and while parked, it features a highly versatile dual-power refrigeration system:
Temperature Range Capabilities:
Chiller Mode: 0C to +4C} (For fresh meat, dairy, vegetables, and drinks).
Freezer Mode: -15C to -18C (For frozen seafood, ice cream, and ice bags).
Power Input 1 (In Transit - On the Road): 12V / 24V DC powered directly off the bakkie’s alternator or an auxiliary dual-battery setup.
Power Input 2 (Stationary - Overnight Standby): 220V - 240V AC Single Phase standard caravan/mains plug-in for pre-cooling or overnight storage.
Refrigerant: Eco-friendly R404a or R134a cooling gas.
Controller: Externally mounted, weatherproof IP65 digital micro-processor thermostat display for easy temperature tracking from your rearview mirror.
4. Key Security & Safety Features
Locking Mechanism: Heavy-duty stainless steel lock with an internal safety release mechanism to prevent accidental entrapment.
Forklift Pockets (Optional): Integrated steel chassis channels at the base, allowing the entire cold room box to be easily forklifted out of the load bin when the bakkie is needed for standard cargo duties.
• • Internal Drainage: Floor-level drainage plug with a threaded seal cap for quick, hygienic washdowns.