Absorption refrigerators rely on a gas (LPG) heat exchange system. As gas circulates, it absorbs heat from the inside of the fridge, thus cooling it down. They’re also known as 3-way fridges for the ability to run on 110V AC, 12V DC, or LPG.

Unfortunately, absorption fridges are terribly inefficient. Additionally, they need to be perfectly still and upright to operate properly. Their ability to run on gas makes them good for vans with no electric system, but that’s about it.

Compressor fridges are the most popular option for life on the road, as well as at home. Well suited for travel, these 12V refrigerators can reliably operate on the move. The variable compressor cooler is highly efficient, drawing 3-4 times less energy than absorption systems.

A compressor fridge like the Indel B Cruise lets you set the temperature and doubles as a freezer. The cutting-edge Danfoss compressor is nearly silent and uses minimal power while providing powerful cooling for your road supplies.

Compressor refrigerators are expensive. But with the price tag, you’re getting security and peace of mind that your food will stay fresh. These fridges last for years, use little energy, and provide high-quality comfort in your motorhome.

Indel B has been manufacturing refrigerators for 55 years and is a leader in the industry of portable cooling. Their fridges come with amenities such as LED lighting, temperature control, and even a separate freezer section.

Most car and RV batteries are 12V DC, and that’s what you probably use to power your appliances. Popular variants also include 24V DC power or shore power at 120V AC. Although we suggest a 12V RV fridge, all Indel B fridges are 12/24V DC compatible.

You also want to make sure that your batteries are big enough to support the refrigerator. Although compressor fridges are highly efficient, they’re still large appliances. Otherwise, you may end up with a dead battery and a non-functional fridge.

Do you want the fridge to stay mostly indoors, or would you like to carry it around? Both Cruise and Travel Box series Indel B compact refrigerators are cooled by cutting-edge compressors.

Portable and stationary fridges vary mostly in weight, design, and capacity. We suggest choosing based on your lifestyle.

Capacity comes at a trade-off of weight and space. This depends on how many people are living together, how many days you’ll go between restocking, and what sort of produce you plan to store.

On average, somewhere between 65 and 90 liters (17-23 gal) is enough for two people for several days, but this is highly personal.

You can find a residential-style refrigerator in some large travel trailers and Class A RVs. They’re popular because of their massive capacity and because they cool more evenly. They’re also generally less expensive than an RV refrigerator because they’re made for a bigger market.

Residential refrigerators are “one-way”, since they only work using AC power. You can keep them running using shore power, a generator, or with an inverter.

With vertical refrigerators, the cold is preserved thanks to the insulation seal around the door. That’s why every time the door opens, the fridge loses cold. Vertical fridges are also easier to install in your kitchen, and they take up less space.

With ice chest refrigerators, the door is at the top, which means that the cold air will accumulate at the bottom of the refrigerator, where it has nowhere to escape. This makes them slightly more efficient, at the cost of having to stack items on top of each other for storage.