Fridge installations

Two fridge-type options are available for RVs and caravans if you want to be off-grid.

* Compressor fridges: These can be powered by a solar system 

* 3-way fridges: These cannot be powered by solar energy but will run on gas

 Vantage Solar Fridges

Vantage RV can help you find the best fridge for your vehicle and situation, assess the space and ventilation required, and suggest any changes required. We can also evaluate your current solar system and recommend upgrades if needed.

We'll estimate parts and labour costs and update you on any unexpected issues.

Well-insulated solar fridges need about 500-600 watts of power daily. In other words, a 250-watt panel with the correct solar controller requires approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of full sunshine to produce enough energy into the battery to run the fridge for 24 hours.

Traditionally, caravans and motorhomes have been sold with 3-way fridges that run on gas, electric, and 12 volts. These fridges are often problematic and potentially dangerous, due to potential CO2 gas fumes and LPG gas leaks.

Vantage RV has a wide range of fridges that will run on solar energy. We can usually find a refrigerator to replace an old 3-way fridge, or we can make alterations to your vehicle so that a larger model fridge can fit in your available space.

For more information or to arrange to assess your vehicle, please contact us through our contact page.

Three-way fridges

Vantage RV will assess the 3-way fridge in your vehicle, whether it is new or old, and work out the faults with your fridge. We will troubleshoot to identify if the fridge is playing up or if the energy supply to your fridge is causing issues. If it is an easy fix, we will do that; however, if the problem is costly, we will estimate parts and labor. Once we start work, we will inform you if any unexpected issues arise.

With older vehicles, if the 3-way Fridge stops and if, after our evaluation, we find that the fridge has reached the end of its life, we can either replace it with a new 3-way Fridge or with a 12-volt Compressor Fridge. Our staff will talk you through the options and identify what will best suit your lifestyle.

For more information or to arrange to have your vehicle assessed, please contact us through our contact page