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12V camping fridge with gas, 12V and 230V (absorption/3-way)
The 12V camping fridge with absorption technology is also known as gas fridge and operates with 12V, 230V or gas. Read more about the absorption technology at Wikipedia.
The absorption/3-way fridge is therefore ideal as RV fridge, camper fridge and travel trailer fridge.
While driving the absorption fridge operates with 12V from the onboard battery. When staying at a campsite you can use the 230V shore power, so the fridge operates with 230V.
And if you are somewhere without available power supply, you can operate the fridge with gas.
The current 12V fridges with absorption are automatic. This automatic system changes the power supply when driving, after stopping or with shore power.
Reimo recommends keeping the automatic function on to avoid some not-so-nice surprises!
How does the 12V camping fridge with absorption technology reacts to heat?
Unfortunately, the absorption fridge does not react so well to heat. The cooling power depends on the outside temperature. This means, cooling with an absorption fridge at 30-35° outside temperature gets problematic.
The ammonia mixture contained in the absorption fridge cannot withstand high temperatures well.
Also, the absorption fridge must be ventilated because of the gas flame and the resulting exhaust gases. This is done through ventilation grids on the outer wall of your camper, RV or travel trailer.
If the outside temperature is really high, you should support your absorption fridge with a fridge fan.
You can switch this on manually; many of these fans, such as the Fridge Fan Tornado, have a controller and an automatic system for switching them on and off.
12V camping fridge with compressor
A 12V camping fridge with compressor operation cools very strong!The compressor fridge cools without being dependent on the outside temperature. By continuously switching the compressor on and off, the cold inside is kept constant.
With a compressor fridge you can even cool beyond freezing point. If you value ice cold, the Kompressor is the perfect motorhome refrigerator with freezer compartment for you!
The compressor is operated via the onboard battery of your RV, camper or truck.
Some 12V camping fridges with compressor can also be used with 230V, please refer to the respective product description.
RV fridge, camper fridge, travel trailer fridge: Absorption vs. Compressor
Consumption:
The absorption fridge and compressor fridge cool with different technologies. Therefore, it is not easy to directly compare them, but let's try!
The Dometic RC 10.4 is a 12V camping fridge with compressor technology. With 90L volume it needs 42W at 12V and 58W at 24V.
The Dometic RM 8401 2,6kWh. That is approx. 91 watts compared to the 42 watts of the compressor fridge.
However, you should consider that you usually only use the 12V of an absorption fridge while driving. The gas consumption of the N3090 is 270g at 24h.
Conclusion:
Absorption vs. compressor - there actually is not winner. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The only thing that really matters is which of one the RV fridge, camper fridge or travel trailer fridge offered can be installed in your vehicle. Because space is limited, measure carefully.Also important and has to be considered it, on which side the door of your 12V camping fridge can or needs to open. In many modern 12V camping fridges, the door hinge can be changed.
For this, please refer to the respective the product description of your RV fridge, camper fridge and travel trailer fridge.
Manufacturers and brands for 12V camping fridge:
Available in Reimo's online shop:
- Carbest, RV fridge, camper fridge, travel trailer fridge with compressor
- Engel, RV fridge, camper fridge, travel trailer fridge for small spaces
- Dometic, 12V camping fridge with compressor or absorption
- Thetford, 12V camping fridge with compressor or absorption
- Webasto, 12V camping fridge with compressor
RV fridge, camper fridge, travel trailer fridge with solar, 12V battery or connection for power supply
Operating a RV fridge, camper fridge or travel trailer fridge is always a good idea!
Solar power gives you a self-sufficient power source and you are independent from power connection and the limited resources of 12V batteries and gas bottles.
This makes a lot of sense for a 12V camping fridge with compressor, which are usually built into the van or campervan (of course also for RVs, boats and travel trailers).
With one of our Camping Solar Systems you can easily (depending on size) operate a RV fridge, camper fridge or travel trailer fridge self-sustainingly.
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