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12V compressor fridges, drawer fridges and 3-way absorption fridges for campervans and motorhomes, each listed with the one figure that matters most off-grid: how much power it uses in a day.
Compressor or absorption?
A compressor fridge runs on 12V (many also on 24V), cools like a domestic fridge, keeps working in hot weather and does not need to be level. It needs no gas, and models such as Dometic's NRX need no flue or external vents. The trade-off is that it draws from your leisure battery around the clock.
A 3-way absorption fridge runs on gas, 230V or 12V. On gas it is independent of your batteries, which suits motorhomes that spend time away from hook-up without much solar. It needs a flue and ventilation grilles, must be fitted by a qualified gas engineer, and draws heavily on 12V, so 12V running suits driving time.
How much power a 12V fridge uses
| Fridge | Capacity | Daily use at 12V |
|---|---|---|
| Indel B Cruise 42 | 42L | About 18.5Ah |
| Indel B Cruise 49 | 49L | About 23Ah |
| Indel B Cruise 65 | 65L | About 24Ah |
| Thetford T2095E drawer | 90L | 26.6Ah |
| Dometic NRX 60C | 58L | About 27Ah at 20°C |
| Dometic NRX 80C | 78L | About 29Ah at 20°C |
| Dometic NRX 90 | 92L | About 33Ah |
| Thetford T2152 | 150L | 37.6Ah |
| Thetford T2138 | 138L | About 38Ah |
| Dometic NRX 115C | 116L | About 43Ah at 20°C |
| Indel B Elite 86 | 85L | About 44Ah |
| Thetford T2160 | 158L | About 48Ah |
| Thetford T2175 | 174L | About 50Ah |
Figures are the manufacturers' daily consumption or average current, converted at 12V. Hot weather increases them: Dometic's NRX figures rise by between a third and two thirds at 32°C. As a rule, the fridge is the biggest continuous load in a van, so size the battery and charging around it. The Roam Wired calculator does it for your whole build, and a power station will run most of these for several days.
Choosing a size
- 40 to 50 litres suits weekends for two and small campervans.
- 60 to 90 litres covers longer trips and most panel van conversions.
- 130 litres and up is for motorhomes, families and full-time living, usually with a separate freezer drawer.
Before you order
Measure the cabinet: height, width and depth, including space behind for the compressor where it sits on the back. Check which way the door needs to open; several models have reversible hinges. Send us your layout and we'll confirm the fit.