{"product_id":"vancool-40l-compressor-fridge-12-24v","title":"Compressor Fridge 40L — 12\/24V (56×44×52 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 40L is the most compact fridge of the range: 51 × 39 cm on the face, a −12 °C freezer compartment and 25 W on average. Native 12\/24 V, with a removable aluminium trim frame for a clean cabinet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your recess before you order (H × W):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith the trim frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — 56.3 × 44.6 cm on the face. The frame covers the edges of the cut-out for a clean finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithout the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — 51 × 39 cm. It saves 5 cm in height and in width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cabinet is 36.3 cm deep, and the compressor sits behind it at the bottom, adding 16 cm: allow \u003cstrong\u003e52.3 cm at floor level\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus room for air to circulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe door\u003c\/strong\u003e opens to the left, with the hinges on the right, and it is not reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e the freezer compartment holds −12 °C — enough for frozen food bought on the road, not for three weeks of supplies. For a true −18 °C freezer on its own setting and a reversible door, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vancool-50l-dcr-compressor-fridge-12-24v\"\u003e50L DCR\u003c\/a\u003e is only 38 cm wide. See also the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vancool-50l-svr-compressor-fridge-12-24-230v\"\u003e50L SVR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of the 40L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lowest draw of the range.\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 W on average: the fridge runs all day, so it is the appliance that decides your real autonomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits where nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 × 39 cm on the face, for a small kitchen unit or a boat locker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clean finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The removable aluminium trim frame hides the edges of the cut-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor, not absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e No gas, and it holds its temperature in hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the road.\u003c\/strong\u003e A door latch that keeps it shut on bumpy tracks, a digital control panel, a removable shelf and two door bins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower and wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight to the 12 V or 24 V distribution box, no inverter. It draws \u003cstrong\u003e25 W on average\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 2 A on a 12 V circuit, or roughly 50 Ah over a full day. The 45 W on the label is the compressor's maximum, reached only while it pulls the cabinet down to temperature. To run it on a campsite socket, add our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/voltage-converter-230v-12v-fridge-180w\"\u003e230V to 12V adapter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 12 V or 24 V supply with a fused cable from your distribution box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 2 cm of free space on each side and at the back of the cabinet, plus room for the compressor, with ventilation grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/voltage-converter-230v-12v-fridge-180w\"\u003e230V to 12V adapter\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to run it on mains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFridge buying guide (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fridge-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eonline guide\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the freezer reach −18 °C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the freezer compartment holds −12 °C. For −18 °C with its own setting, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vancool-50l-dcr-compressor-fridge-12-24v\"\u003e50L DCR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I change the side of the door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The door opens to the left, with the hinges on the right. Check this before you fix your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it run on 230 V?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot directly: it is a native 12\/24 V fridge, which is what makes it efficient on a leisure battery. On a campsite socket, plug it in through our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/voltage-converter-230v-12v-fridge-180w\"\u003e230V to 12V adapter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much battery does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 50 Ah a day on 12 V. A 100 Ah lithium battery with a solar panel keeps it running comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it approved for a campervan conversion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — CE and ECE R10 (electromagnetic compatibility for vehicles), certificate supplied, accepted for conversion approval across Europe (e.g. VASP in France, TÜV in Germany, ITV in Spain), in the UK (DVLA, MOT) and in Switzerland (MFK).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I check before switching it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter delivery, let it stand upright for 2 to 4 hours before powering it on, so the refrigerant settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA question or a doubt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur France-based technical team answers within 24 hours, before you buy and while you fit it. Two-year warranty, with spare parts and support from France. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact us →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"EuroVan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64542130504029,"sku":"Frigo DC40S","price":432.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6042\/9661\/files\/12v-compressor-fridge-for-campervans-vancool-40l-1.jpg?v=1784703329","url":"https:\/\/www.eurovan-shop.co.uk\/products\/vancool-40l-compressor-fridge-12-24v","provider":"EuroVan-shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}