by Beaker » Mon May 29, 2017 4:32 pm
If it runs on 240 or 12 Volt electric it does not need outside ventilation - it just needs air circulating around the heat exchanger in order to dissipate the heat produced (or else your fridge won't last very long).
It will heat your van up though, which is why some folks seal the back of the fridge enclosure, and punch a vent hole through to the outside.
If It's gas powered or a triple source fridge (220V/12V/gas), it will need venting to the outside.
From your photo, you should be fine as it is, as your surround looks quite generously sized.
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