There ’ s more to choosing the right refrigerator for your recreational vehicle than you might realise . There are two main types of RV fridge : absorption and compressor . Which one you choose will depend on a variety of factors .

First on the checklist : determining how and where you plan to travel . For example , do plan to travel roads that have particularly uneven or rough surfaces ? Will you be spending time in a remote area or are you planning to go offgrid ? Or will you be mainly visiting developed campsites ? Are you a short or long-term traveller ? These are key considerations .

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A Thetford compressor fridge .

A domestic ( house ) refrigerator is cheaper than a fridge designed specifically for RV use , but installing one in your RV is never a good idea . They are not built to withstand the motions of an RV . They are built to stand still in your home using a standard power source . Refrigerators for RVs are designed and made with consideration towards withstanding vibrations , movements , and uneven terrain .