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Find the right caravan fridge for your power setup, cabinet space and travel style, or match spare parts for the fridge already fitted in your van.
Shop All Caravan FridgesChoose complete fridges when replacing or upgrading the cabinet. If the existing fridge is staying, use parts, vents and diagrams that match the model.
If you are new to caravan fridges, start with three simple questions: how will you power it, will it fit the cabinet, and are you buying a complete fridge or a part for the one already in the van?
Most buyers are choosing between 12V compressor fridges and 3-way absorption fridges. A 12V compressor fridge is usually the easier choice for modern battery and solar touring. A 3-way fridge makes sense when the caravan is already set up for gas fridge operation and you want to keep that setup.
If you want the longer explanation, read the caravan fridge choosing guide. The quick version is below.
| Buying check | 3-way absorption fridge | 12V compressor fridge |
|---|---|---|
| Best reason to choose it | You want to run on gas while parked away from mains power. | You want good 12V cooling from a battery and solar setup. |
| Free camping power | Good if your van already has the right gas, vents and flue path. | Good if your battery, solar and charging system are sized for the fridge. |
| 12V use | Mainly for travelling, not for sitting parked on battery power. | Designed for regular 12V use when wired correctly. |
| Installation checks | Needs proper vents, flue path, close-to-level operation and licensed gas fitting. | Needs airflow around the compressor and suitable cable size. |
| Noise | Very quiet. | The compressor can be heard cycling on and off. |
Before comparing prices, measure the fridge cavity height, width and depth. Also check the door swing, hinge side and the space needed for airflow. Do not rely only on the old fridge door or trim size.
For a small camper or short trips, a compact fridge may be enough. For regular touring, couples often look around the mid-size range. Families and longer trips usually need more fridge and freezer space, but the cabinet opening and freight size become more important.
If you are replacing an old Dometic 3-way fridge, use the Dometic replacement guide. It has model-to-model charts that are much safer than guessing by appearance.
Every caravan fridge needs a way to get rid of heat. 3-way fridges need correct lower and upper ventilation, a suitable flue path and close-to-level operation. Use the Dometic 3-way venting guide before changing vents or replacing an older Electrolux/Dometic setup.
Compressor fridges do not need gas flue parts, but they still need airflow around the compressor, enough battery capacity and suitable cable sizing. If you are moving from a 3-way fridge to a compressor fridge, the RMD and RCD upgrade guide shows the sort of checks involved.
For shelves, locks, hinges, elements, thermistors, PCBs, vents and door parts, find the fridge model number first. Similar-looking parts can suit different Dometic, Thetford, Waeco or Vitrifrigo models.
Start with upright fridge diagrams or Dometic fridge parts before ordering from appearance alone. If the fridge is not cooling, use the Dometic troubleshooting guide before buying parts at random. For newer compressor models, the Dometic NRX guide is a useful extra reference.
Use these paths to choose by power setup and what is fitted now: 12V compressor, 3-way gas, cabinet replacement, vents or model-specific spare parts.
The main fridge decision is usually 12V compressor vs 3-way absorption. The right choice depends on your battery setup, gas setup, climate, ventilation and how long you camp away from mains power.
| Fridge choice | Best for | Power options | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V compressor fridge | Solar and battery setups, hot-weather touring, faster cooling and regular off-grid travel. | Usually 12V or 24V, with some models also supporting 240V mains power. | Battery capacity, charging input, cable size, voltage drop, compressor airflow and freezer rating. |
| 3-way absorption fridge | Gas-based free camping, quiet operation and vans already set up for absorption fridge ventilation. | Gas when parked, 12V while driving and 240V mains power at powered sites. | Level operation, upper/lower vents, flue path, gas fitting requirements and older discontinued parts. |
| Fridge parts and vents | Fixing doors, shelves, locks, vents, thermistors, elements, drain cups, PCBs and model-specific failures. | Parts depend on the fridge model, serial/rating label and whether it is compressor or absorption. | Exact model code, production version, hinge side, parts diagram and whether the item is supplied only as a kit. |
Before comparing prices, check the capacity, cabinet cut-out, door swing and ventilation path. These checks prevent most wrong-size fridge orders.
Caravan fridge spare parts are often model-specific. Similar shelves, doors, locks, vents and electrical parts can differ by series, hinge side and production version.
| Brand or model | Use for | Check carefully | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic RM/RMD/RMDX | 3-way fridge parts, doors, shelves, vents, elements, reigniters, control panels and older model searches. | Some boards, probes and elements are discontinued. Use the rating label and diagram before ordering. | Start with the Dometic guide and model diagrams. |
| Dometic RUA/RUC/NRX | Current 3-way and compressor fridge parts including thermistors, shelves, doors and panel inserts. | RUA, RUC and NRX parts can look similar but do not share every shelf, door, thermistor or trim part. | Match the exact model series. |
| Thetford | Thetford fridge locks, shelves, thermocouples, elements, boards and vents. | Hinge side and model number matter. Some thermocouples and older service parts are no longer available. | Start with Thetford parts categories. |
| Waeco / Dometic portable | CF, CR, CRX and portable fridge baskets, latches, sockets, seals and thermostats. | Older Waeco parts are often discontinued, and similar seals/latches may suit only one model family. | Match the exact model code. |
| Freucamp, Sanjo & Vitrifrigo | Modern compressor fridge replacement, slim cabinet fits, shelves, doors and model-specific spare parts. | Cabinet dimensions, hinge hand, door swing and installation access are the main buying risks. | Confirm cavity and hinge side. |
If you already have a caravan fridge, start with the rating label and model number. These guides, manuals and diagrams help confirm what fits before you order.
Helpful when you are replacing, installing, diagnosing or identifying model-specific fridge parts.
Go straight to complete fridges, 12V or 3-way options, spare parts, vents or diagrams.
Choose a 12V compressor fridge if you rely on batteries, solar and consistent cooling in hot weather. Choose a 3-way fridge if your van is set up for gas operation and you want to camp away from mains power for longer periods.
Yes. Many 12V compressor fridges are designed for battery and solar systems, but you still need enough battery capacity, charging input, suitable cable size and ventilation for the fridge size and climate.
Yes. Absorption fridges need to be close to level and correctly vented to cool properly. Compressor fridges are usually more tolerant of slightly uneven campsites.
Use the rating label model number and a parts diagram before ordering. Door shelves, locks, panels, thermistors, elements, PCBs and vents can be model-specific, and some small pieces are only supplied as a complete kit or assembly.
Measure the fridge cavity first, including height, width, depth, door swing and ventilation space. Then consider the number of travellers, trip length and whether you need separate freezer space.
Many 3-way fridges need correct upper and lower vents and flue parts, and compressor fridges still need airflow around the compressor. Some vent inserts are only supplied as full frame-and-grill kits.
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