Campervan Fridges – 12V Compressor

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Campervan fridges with a 12V compressor: VanCool built-in fridges from 40 to 170 L, native 12/24 V, running straight off the leisure battery and on 230 V through our converter. Most draw 22 to 35 W in normal use and run at 35 to 40 dB. Pick the size by your cabinet: every model lists height × width × depth.

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Compare all VanCool fridges

Model	Fridge + freezer	H × W × D (cm)	Power (W)	Noise
VanCool 40 L	34 L fridge + 6 L freezer	56.3 × 44.6 × 52.3	25	40 dB
VanCool 50 L SVR	42 L fridge + 4.5 L freezer	53 × 38 × 49	22	35 dB
VanCool 50 L BCD	40 L fridge + 10 L freezer	53 × 38 × 50	30	35 dB
VanCool 50 L DCR	36 L fridge + 6.6 L freezer	52.5 × 38 × 51	30	40 dB
VanCool 60 L DCR	50 L fridge + 10 L freezer	62.5 × 47.5 × 45	30	40 dB
VanCool 70 L freezer	68 L net, 2 drawers (freezer or fridge)	75 × 43 × 54	30	35 dB
VanCool 75 L DCR	62 L fridge + 10 L freezer	62.5 × 47.5 × 53.5	30	40 dB
VanCool 76 L BCD	56 L fridge + 20 L freezer	75 × 43 × 54	30	35 dB
VanCool 80 L DCR	65 L fridge + 15 L freezer	81 × 47.5 × 45	30	40 dB
VanCool 85 L SVR	72 L fridge + 8 L freezer	63 × 47 × 54	22	35 dB
VanCool 85 L BCD	77 L fridge + 8 L freezer	63 × 47 × 55	35	35 dB
VanCool 90 L DCR	74 L fridge + 16 L freezer	97.5 × 42 × 49	30	40 dB
VanCool 90 L RCN	70 L fridge + 20 L freezer	96.5 × 41.8 × 48	48 (rated)	35 dB
VanCool 105 L DCR	82 L fridge + 22 L freezer	81 × 47.5 × 53.5	30	40 dB
VanCool 140 L	112 L fridge + 28 L freezer	123 × 52 × 49	30	35 dB
VanCool 150 L Slim	135 L fridge + 15 L freezer	149 × 41.8 × 56	45	35 dB
VanCool 170 L	112 L fridge + 58 L freezer	140 × 52 × 49	30	35 dB

Replacing a Dometic or Thetford?

Your current fridge	Replace with
Dometic RC 10.4 / Thetford T2090 (90 L column)	VanCool 90 L RCN or 90 L DCR
Dometic compressor fridge (same footprint and front)	VanCool 50 L SVR or 85 L SVR
Built-in three-way Dometic / Thetford (large)	VanCool 140 L, 150 L Slim or 170 L, 12 V without gas

Frequently asked questions

Is a 12V compressor fridge better than an absorption fridge in a campervan?
On 12 V, yes: a compressor fridge uses far less power, cools in hot weather and does not need to be level or run on gas. Absorption fridges make sense mainly on gas without a large battery.

How much power does a 12V campervan fridge use?
Most VanCool fridges are listed at 22 to 35 W in normal use, about 2 to 3 A on 12 V while the compressor runs.

Can I run the fridge on 230V?
Yes, with our 230V to 12V converter (10 A / 180 W), compatible with the whole VanCool range.

Which size fridge do I need?
Start from your cabinet: note height, width and depth and keep space behind for ventilation (at least 10 cm on DCR models), then pick the largest model that fits.

Can a VanCool replace my old Dometic or Thetford fridge?
Several models are made for it: the 90 L RCN and 90 L DCR replace the Dometic RC 10.4 and Thetford T2090, the SVR keeps the footprint of Dometic compressor fridges, and the 140, 150 and 170 L replace built-in three-way fridges.

Guides

✓ Native 12/24 V · ECE R10 approved · 2-year warranty · spare parts and support · technical help within 24 h