Van Fridge Finder
Find the perfect fridge for your van. Real measured consumption in Ah/day at 25 °C.
My recommended premium fridge
If you've got the budget, the EcoFlow GLACIER Classic is the best on the market right now: variable compressor, removable battery so you can take it outside, ultra-low consumption (~0.6 kWh/day for the 45L). This is the one I've been using for a year.
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With a 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery (80 Ah usable), a 22 Ah/day compressor fridge gives you about 3.6 days of autonomy. Add solar to offset!
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Alpicool
C15
Capacity
15 L
Price
180-250 EUR
kg
9.5 kg
Dimensions (cm)
57x32x26
dB(A)
45 dB
Indel B
TB31A
Capacity
30 L
Price
650-850 EUR
kg
12.5 kg
Dimensions (cm)
50x38x40
dB(A)
40 dB
Dometic
CFX3 25
Capacity
25 L
Price
450-600 EUR
kg
12.6 kg
Dimensions (cm)
47x36x38
dB(A)
45 dB
Vitrifrigo
C42L
Capacity
42 L
Price
550-750 EUR
kg
14 kg
Dimensions (cm)
52x45x52
dB(A)
39 dB
Dometic
CRX 50
Capacity
45 L
Price
700-900 EUR
kg
16 kg
Dimensions (cm)
52x52x55
dB(A)
42 dB
Truma
Cooler C44
Capacity
44 L
Price
700-900 EUR
kg
16.8 kg
Dimensions (cm)
73x40x40
dB(A)
39 dB
Indel B
TB41A
Capacity
40 L
Price
800-1000 EUR
kg
15 kg
Dimensions (cm)
52x38x50
dB(A)
40 dB
Engel
MT45F-P
Capacity
40 L
Price
1100-1350 EUR
kg
22.5 kg
Dimensions (cm)
65x36x51
dB(A)
36 dB
Iceco
VL45
Capacity
45 L
Price
350-480 EUR
kg
17.5 kg
Dimensions (cm)
63x36x41
dB(A)
45 dB
Consumption measured at 25 °C ambient, medium thermostat setting, 50% fridge load. Real-world values vary with insulation, opening frequency, and ambient temperature. Autonomy calculated on 80 Ah usable (100 Ah LiFePO4 battery, 80% DoD).
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FAQ
What's the best fridge for a camper van?+
A 12V compressor fridge is the best choice. Models like the Dometic CFX3 or Truma Cooler use 20-25 Ah/day, vs 50-60 Ah for absorption types. Thermoelectric coolers should be avoided for permanent use.
How much power does a 12V van fridge use?+
An average compressor fridge uses 20-28 Ah/day (240-336 Wh) at 25°C. With a 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery (80 Ah usable), that's 3-4 days of autonomy without recharging. Noise ranges from 36 dB (Engel, near-silent) to 48 dB (Alpicool).
Portable or built-in fridge for a van?+
Portable fridges (CFX3, Alpicool) are flexible and cheaper. Built-in models (CRX, Vitrifrigo, Indel B) integrate better and are often quieter. The choice depends on your build type.
How much does a van fridge cost?+
From €180 (Alpicool C15) to €1400 (ARB Elements). Best value is €300-500 with Iceco VL45, Alpicool C40, or BougeRV CR45. Dometic and Engel cost more but are more reliable and quieter.