Fridge 12/240v and gas

[tlsjk]

I am planning to get a 3way fridge for my van (mk5 swb low roof) I am only going to run it on 12/240v NOT GAS so do I need to put a vent in the side of my van:?:?:?:?

[limitedblack]

Well it will generate some heat, plus I guess it's for summer use, so if it was me I'd have a vent, but only for the heat.

[ake]

Well it will generate some heat, plus I guess it's for summer use, so if it was me I'd have a vent, but only for the heat.

As said, you still require the vents to allow to circulate over the back of the fridge

[matt86_wd2]

i wouldnt go for a 3 way in your case , as a 3 way fridge is not too efficient on 12v .

I would go for a waeco compressor fridge which is 12v and dont bother to buy the 240 transformer as when your plugged into electric hook up have your battery charger on , so will be charging the batteries and then powering the fridge .

this is what i will be doing along with having a solar panel
matt

[tlsjk]

Thanks for the replys, might also be worth pointing out that we are not sleeping in the van, we have a tent as it would be a squeeze trying to sleep 4 adults and 3 kids in a swb lol. Just want a fridge for milk and a few other bits

[bobdragon12]

In that case go for a compressor fridge , I have a none compressor 3 way as compressors are noisy but the none compressor only drop below a certain range of ambient temperature and when we were in France last year and it was up in the high 20's the fridge struggled to keep stuff cool

[matt86_wd2]

i cant see how you had troubles with a waeco compressor type they get brilliant reviews much better than the others .

do a search on tinternet and you will soon find them , matt

Ps just read back and noticed was not a compressor type oops

[tlsjk]

I would like a waeco but I dont want to spend that sort of money on something that is going to be used a few times a year

[matt86_wd2]

ah i see , well in that case if only using a few times a year i would go for a 3 way and cut the vents .

matt

[ColinJack]

Thanks for the replys, might also be worth pointing out that we are not sleeping in the van, we have a tent as it would be a squeeze trying to sleep 4 adults and 3 kids in a swb lol. Just want a fridge for milk and a few other bits

Like beer & wine!

[ColinJack]

If you are just going to put milk and bits in it then just get a 12v cooler box?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/coolboxes-and-fridges-guide

[matt86_wd2]

or a waeco coolbox have a google on it and loads come up .

matt

[ColinJack]

or a waeco coolbox have a google on it and loads come up .

matt

Exactly what I was saying ... get a coolbox e.g.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Waeco-Mobicool- ... d_sxp_f_pt

[matt86_wd2]

thats a cheaper smaller one , but if spend around £140 ish can get one a fair bit bigger .

matt

[ColinJack]

thats a cheaper smaller one , but if spend around £140 ish can get one a fair bit bigger .

matt

Way to go I reckon ... can even take it out and put it in the tent when you want.