DOMETIC 104ltr, RM7401, 529w x 825h, 12v,240v,Gas

Thanks Drew. Excellent info!!! Paul further down the post says the RM4701 is also T rated but the info I have from the web so far doesn't agree

regards Kc

The info in the link provided by Drew is out of date. There were newer Dometic fridges at the Sydney show. I think the smallest model that was "T" rated was a 104 litre size. Rather than wade through any dated info on this forum I suggest you give the Dometic agents in Brisbane a ring, ask them and then you may be able to report back to this forum with the up to date models and the climate ratings for each.

PeterD

Thanks PeterD

How do I tell if info on a sellers site is up to date?

regards Kc

Kc

A sellers site is generally correct. The link in Drew's message was a general interest site not a sellers. I have been in touch with the author and he is checking with Dometic. If you want definitive answers on the price and performance go straight to the suppliers site, you then come here for discussion regarding relative performance experiences.

PeterD

It will cost around $3,000 to equip your van with solar of sufficient size to run a compressor fridge. This will also add around 100 kg to the loading of your van - weigh it loaded first to see if you have the capacity to carry the extra load. Also make sure the fridge you purchase is a "T" rated one - the European climate ratings also apply to compressor fridges. The only "T" rated Dometic fridges that struggle are those that have not been properly installed - I have never had problems with any of my Dometic fridges and none of them have had additional fans - all have been installed to Dometic's instructions.

PeterD

Thanks Norm I will keep you in mind

Kc

Hi Paul

Can you please direct me to where you found the RM7401 T rated as I have been to the following site (http://www.caravansplus.com.au)
looking at the specs for this model and they do show it as T rated there. Other models are shown with the T rating but I cant find any mention with this particular model... unless I need glasses. I searched on the Dometic site but couldn't locate this fridge. A web address where you found this info would be greatly appreciated as I am still considering a compressor driven fridge.

regards Kc

go into any caravan sales yard and you will find an RM7401 fitted. Open the fridge door, look for the label around the perimeter of the inside door frame or the cabinet inside and look on the label for CLIMATE CLASS and you will see it is rated T for Tropical. A Tropical rated fridge is good to 43C. You do still need to be careful in operation and opening as an absorption fridge does not have the recovery of a compressor fridge. An ideal thing with an absorption fridge is to have a 30L Waeco which will run perfectly from an 85w panel and put your drinks and lunch things in that.

People that say you dont need a fan dont read the Dometic instructions. Dometic say you need a fan and sell a fan thermo fan kit.

Dometic is the only supplier of 3way or absorption fridges that have a climate class Tropical rated fridge.

Thanks Paul

that is what I will do. Sorry but I also had a typo in the previous post as the 3rd line should have read 'do not show'

regards Kc