Dometic RUA 6508X 180L 3-Way Caravan Fridge Freezer
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The Owner's Insights on the RUA 6508X
This is the middle size in the RUA range, and for most vans it is the one that makes sense.
180 litres of usable space across two doors. That is a big shop for a couple, or a week for a family who eat out here and there. The freezer sits up top behind its own door, so you are not digging past the milk to find the sausages.
What sells it is the gas mode. Off-grid with no power and no sun, it still runs, and it runs silently. There is no compressor cycling on at 2am.
Size wise it is 550mm wide and 1451mm tall, at 66kg. That is 210mm shorter than the 8508X, which matters if your kitchen wall is tight above the bench.
Who is it for? Couples and small families touring off-grid. If you are only out for weekends on powered sites, you can spend less on something smaller.
Why You'll Love the RUA 6508X
- Runs on gas, 240V or 12V. Use whichever you have got that day and your food stays cold, powered site or not.
- 180 litres across two doors. Room for a proper shop, with the freezer behind its own door up top.
- Automatic mains switching. Plug into 240V and the fridge swaps off 12V by itself, so that is one less thing to remember.
- T-rated cooling unit. Rated for tropical conditions, so it holds temperature through a hot inland summer.
- Double-hinged door. It opens left or right with no hinge swap, so your van layout decides, not the fridge.
- Adjustable shelves and wire door racks. Set them to suit what you actually carry, not what the catalogue photo shows.
Why You Should Consider a Dometic Caravan Fridge
Dometic has built RV refrigeration for decades, and its absorption units are what most Australian caravan makers fit at the factory. Parts and authorised service agents are easy to find here. On a fridge you will keep for fifteen years, that support matters more than the sticker price. See the rest of the Dometic range.
RUA 6508X Specifications
| Fridge type | Absorption, three-way |
| Total volume (IEC 62552-3) | 180 L |
| Gross capacity | 188 L |
| Doors | 2, separate freezer door |
| Energy sources | LPG gas, 240V AC, 12V DC |
| Input voltage | 230-240V AC / 12V DC, 50/60Hz |
| Rated input power (AC) | 325W |
| Rated input current (AC) | 1.4A |
| Gas category | ULPG (Universal LPG AUS/NZ) |
| Thermostat control | UES (Universal Energy Selection) |
| Control panel | Colour TFT display |
| Door hinge | Double-hinged, opens left and right |
| Interior light | LED |
| Climate class (EN 62552) | N/T |
| Refrigerant | R717 (ammonia) |
| Insulation | PU (polyurethane) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 550 x 1451 x 667mm |
| Net weight | 66kg |
| Shipping weight | 71kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Installation | Built-in, flued, licensed gas fitter required |
| Model | RUA6508X |
| Item number | 9620017229 (silver handles) / 9630000201 (black handles) |
How a three-way absorption fridge works
There is no compressor in this fridge. A heat source boils an ammonia and water mix, and that vapour moves around a sealed circuit to pull heat out of the cabinet. The heat comes from a gas burner, a 240V element or a 12V element. Nothing moves, so nothing rattles and nothing wears out. That is why these fridges run silently, and why owners hang on to them for so long.
Dometic RUA 6508X dimensions and cut-out
The cabinet is 550mm wide, 1451mm tall and 667mm deep, and it weighs 66kg empty. Take your cut-out and ventilation sizes off the Dometic installation manual before you order, because the flue and the vents have to line up with your wall. Your caravan builder or gas fitter will want those numbers first. Shipping weight is 71kg.
How the 6508X compares to the 8508X
Same width, same depth, same controls. The 8508X gives you another 36 litres, stands 210mm taller at 1661mm and weighs 7kg more. If your wall opening is tight above the bench, the 6508X is the one that fits. If you are feeding a family for a fortnight, the extra room in the bigger unit earns its keep.
What's Included
- Dometic RUA 6508X refrigerator
- Two user manuals
What's Not Included
- Gas connection kit
- Flue and external vent kit
- Installation and gas certification
- Door decor panel
Dometic supplies this fridge as the cabinet and its manuals. Everything on the install side comes from your gas fitter or caravan builder. Give us a call if you want a hand working out what your van needs.
Not Sure Which Caravan Fridge Suits You?
For most vans 180 litres is the sweet spot, and going bigger costs you wall height you might not have. If you are feeding a family for weeks, the RUA 8508X at 216 litres is the step up. The honest catch is that this is a built-in appliance, not something you drop in yourself. It runs on LPG, so a licensed gas fitter has to install it and certify the gas work, and that cost sits on top of the fridge. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply alongside the manufacturer warranty. Browse the rest of our RV fridges before you decide.