Furnlock lockable sliders - rattling

[Gungets Tuft]

I've built a drawer system for the Tuna which uses Furnlock heavy duty sliders for the fridge and the drawers as in the attached They're similar to the one in the link.

They rattle. Not up and down but they locking is not precise and there's probably 1.5mm play back and forward which rattles and drives us dilly when we're driving.

I've made a little wedge which works to an extent, it's pretty effective for the fridge slider, but the two drawers are more difficult with no gap at the bottom or top for a wedge.

Any advice, anyone solved the issue of rattles without wedges. Any tips or tricks please?

https://leroymerlin.co.za/set-of-2-h...SABEgI35_D_BwE

[Mike N]

If you can create a small offset between the rails on a drawer so that they lock tight against each other.

[Gungets Tuft]

If you can create a small offset between the rails on a drawer so that they lock tight against each other.

That's a good idea. However, if I was able to do precise work like that then a standard ammo box would fit widthwise into each drawer instead of the drawer being 4mm too narrow 🤦.

No sure how I'd do it now that the mountings on both drawer and cabinet are in already, 1mm would mean new holes completely and I'm not sure those exist in reachable locations. Failing some other suggestions more closely matching my skill level I'll look at that in 2025 when we're back from our year end trip. Dankie meneer.

[Jay_B]

Put a dead bolt (spring loaded or normal) on each drawer that locks the drawers as far back as you can push them.
Can leave the bolt in an "unlocked" position when in camp and only lock the drawers in place when you are driving.

[Heinz Modricky]

What Jay B said.

We've deciding not to use these lockable slides anymore. The teeny weeny little lock is no match for offroad. These were designed to hold the drawer open of a tool cabinet on your garage floor.

We went as far as fitting barrel bolts to hold the drawer in position during travel and only have these locks work when the vehicle is parked. They still give trouble. This must now be our single biggest complaint we receive. The drawers that run front to back in the direction of travel still cope to some extent, but the fridge slied that slides out the side is killed on the first trip (without a secondary securing device.)

[LandyLove]

Also moving away from them now. We had huge failures the last month. Warranty claims also didnt go off without a hassle. I got 6x sets for my own drawer system and after a loooong discussion today the ones I have in stock also dont meet requirements. Will revert to the spring bolt system again. Only real advantage these ones have is that they keep the drawer open when parked on a decline. Untill they dont release to close, which turns out to be the next step after not locking when closed.

[bigboy529]

Sad to read this, they were the industry standard for ever.

[hatjohan]

If I understand correctly, the problem is not the slides as such (they are still the same quality as before), but rather the locking mechanisms? (talking about the Super heavy duties here)
I have the 1.5 slides without the locking mechanisms (bought during lockdown ) so I installed the spring loaded barrel locks in any case, which are very sturdy and more appropriate for the forces they have to withstand.

Jees, but those slides are ffffreeslik heavy!!

[SmileyMe]

I had a similar issue with a fridge slide (deadbolt rattling in the hole due to slight front/back movement). I added high density foam to the front of the drawer so that it compresses against the frame under the closed position. it is now a few tight close with no movement.

[ViperR]

Not related to this thread in anyway but I see Bushtec has a brake on their drawer system which i think is quite a clever idea. Prevents injury from heavy drawer sliding out on an incline.

[Mosasa]

Put a dead bolt (spring loaded or normal) on each drawer that locks the drawers as far back as you can push them.
Can leave the bolt in an "unlocked" position when in camp and only lock the drawers in place when you are driving.

This is what I did with my drawer system as well. Bought the drawers 2nd hand and in not such a good condition. Fixed them up, but I could never get entirely rid of the play on the draws. Only solution was the spring loaded bolt which works well.