benzdreams9

So today I got my rear fridge and folding tray tables for my 2004 S600.... Now on to installation.....The folding rear tray tables are easy... The fridge is the issue. It seems like I'm going to have to cut through the trunk carpet cloth to get this to fit correctly. And it's supposed to be plug and play but I cant find anywhere to plug it into??? Note: it is a Mercedes Fridge for the W220, but I believe these were only in the Euro Spec ones. Anyone have some insight for me???

babyman1737

Are you in the US? If so, cutting a hole into the trunk for the fridge would be cutting through your gas tank. It may be cool to have a fridge in the back, but your car won't run.

benzdreams9

Yes, Im in the US. Wow, guy I purchased it from didn't make that clear to me!!!

benzdreams9

Where exactly is the gas tank located?

And wheres the battery>?

MB-Dude

As with all things Mercedes, one needs to thoroughly research adaptability and installation prior to purchase. Parts for European models are not always adaptable to US models or Asian models, for that matter. I've only seen one 'trunk refrigerator' in the US though I'm not sure whether it was a US or European model. However, I do not recall it as an option for US vehicles. If you have the MB assembly number from the refrigerator, you can check the on-line EPC or with your local MB Parts folks. They can tell you if it's applicable to your model. Good luck.
Cheers,
Jeff

CarboyS

For U.S. models, the gas tank is behind the rear seat. I believe there are two batteries, both in the trunk area. There is one you can access next to the spare wheel and another behind the trunk panels.

benzdreams9

If i custom build it in somehow in a different area, whats the best way to wire it for power?

babyman1737

That sucks, did you buy it from IwoS500 here on the forum? He's been trying to sell it for a long time. I posted in his FS thread at length a few months ago explaining the US models can't use the fridge (which is why he was selling it BTW). It also sucks because people ask if it will fit in their car and he always says "I think so" or "it should".

Mysteriously, the original FS thread from August has been deleted?

https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...-new-post.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...94#post4777994

benzdreams9

Yea, I purchased it from him.... He told me it is "Plug and Play", thats why I purchased it, because he said it will work. Maybe a PayPal chargeback is in order??

babyman1737

Wow, that really blows. What a shady seller. He was told by me and others that the fridge won't fit in US spec cars, still he continued to try and sell it to other US members.

I would get a Paypal refund, and make sure you don't pay shipping to get it back to him, he should have to cover that cost. I would definitely say the item was not as described, and was missing major features that the seller told you the item would have. Such as "plug and play" functionality.

benzdreams9

Exactly what I just did. He won't return any of my emails now. Shady!!

Fraser

Where did you get the tray tables?

My father had them on his UK spec '00 S500 and I thought they looked great. Added an almost RR/Bentley feel to the back seats with all that extra wood. It's too bad I never saw them as an option on US models. I'd be wary of your ventilated front seats as I'm fairly certain that the cooling function was piped in straight from the AC when there were rear tray tables. Whereas on models without the tray tables there are inlets on the back of the front seats where the air is sucked in from...

benzdreams9

I see. G

benzdreams9

I see. Got the tray tables from a member on this forum. I only got one of them. Gues wont be using the ventilated seats on that seat then.

tusabes

Yeah I
Passed on that too...looks like you picked up all the stuff us USA buyers know to avoid !!!

SFBIGBODY415

post pics never seen rear tables wow

benzdreams9

Hope the rear tray table fits!!!

SFBIGBODY415

Wow I wish I had that

benzdreams9

If you have a Euro Spec S Class the fridge would fit. I am open to offers unless I can get a refund from the seller, then I'll send it back to him....

Ill get some pics up of the rear tray table once I install it!!!

classyS

omg the tray table is so gangster!!!

where the hell did u find this??

benzdreams9

The tray table doesnt fit properly. I'm custom molding 2 rear tray tables with trays and I'll throw in some tvs or iPads. Custom baby!!! The way to go. Project starts tomorrow. Beers tonight!!!

classyS

hell yeah!!! i totally would do custom hot tub in mine lol

MoeMonney

PM sent.

benzdreams9

So I started on the project. Here's some pics of my journey so far:


Shot at 2011-10-25

This is the back of the rear seat taken off.

Side by side with the back for the rear tray table that doesn't fit currently.

benzdreams9

Fabric removed from back of oem seat:


Shot at 2011-10-25