{"product_id":"dometic-rua-6508x-3-way-fridge","title":"Dometic RUA 6508X 180L 3-Way Caravan Fridge Freezer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the RUA 6508X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the middle size in the RUA range, and for most vans it is the one that makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-rua6508\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\" title=\"Call True Gear - 03 7056 6732\"\u003eCall the Store - 03 7056 6732\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You'll Love the RUA 6508X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on gas, 240V or 12V.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use whichever you have got that day and your food stays cold, powered site or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 litres across two doors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Room for a proper shop, with the freezer behind its own door up top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic mains switching.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug into 240V and the fridge swaps off 12V by itself, so that is one less thing to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-rated cooling unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for tropical conditions, so it holds temperature through a hot inland summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-hinged door.\u003c\/strong\u003e It opens left or right with no hinge swap, so your van layout decides, not the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable shelves and wire door racks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set them to suit what you actually carry, not what the catalogue photo shows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-media-rua6508 page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-rua-6508x-3-way-fridge-interior-stocked.jpg?v=1787725998\" alt=\"Fridge compartment stocked with watermelon, capsicum and fruit on the adjustable shelves of the Dometic RUA 6508X\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You Should Consider a Dometic Caravan Fridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDometic 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dometic\" title=\"Dometic gear at True Gear\"\u003eDometic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-specs-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eRUA 6508X Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-simple-table-container page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFridge type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsorption, three-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal volume (IEC 62552-3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e188 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, separate freezer door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPG gas, 240V AC, 12V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230-240V AC \/ 12V DC, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated input power (AC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated input current (AC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eULPG (Universal LPG AUS\/NZ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermostat control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUES (Universal Energy Selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour TFT display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoor hinge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-hinged, opens left and right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate class (EN 62552)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR717 (ammonia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePU (polyurethane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 x 1451 x 667mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in, flued, licensed gas fitter required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUA6508X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9620017229 (silver handles) \/ 9630000201 (black handles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-rua-6508x-3-way-fridge-cooling-unit.jpg?v=1787725998\" alt=\"Rear absorption cooling unit of the Dometic RUA 6508X showing the coiled sealed circuit\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow a three-way absorption fridge works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eDometic RUA 6508X dimensions and cut-out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 6508X compares to the 8508X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-rua6508\" style=\"padding:36px;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\" style=\"text-align:center;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-col-rua6508 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDometic RUA 6508X refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eTwo user manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\" style=\"text-align:center;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-col-rua6508 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eGas connection kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eFlue and external vent kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eInstallation and gas certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDoor decor panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eDometic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-advisory-rua6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eNot Sure Which Caravan Fridge Suits You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dometic-rua-8508x-3-way-fridge\" title=\"Dometic RUA 8508X 216L three-way caravan fridge\"\u003eRUA 8508X at 216 litres\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rv-fridges\" title=\"RV fridges at True Gear\"\u003eRV fridges\u003c\/a\u003e before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-rua6508\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;margin:6px;\" title=\"Call True Gear - 03 7056 6732\"\u003eCall Us - 03 7056 6732\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gday@truegear.com.au\" class=\"tg-btn-rua6508\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;margin:6px;\" title=\"Email True Gear\"\u003eEmail Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.tg-specs-rua6508 table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-rua6508 table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-why-media-rua6508{order:-1;}.tg-included-box-rua6508{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-rua6508 h4,.tg-included-box-rua6508 p,.tg-included-col-rua6508 li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-rua6508:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media(max-width:798px){.tg-why-media-rua6508{order:unset;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Silver Handles","offer_id":53070095679808,"sku":"9620017229","price":3820.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Handles","offer_id":53070095712576,"sku":"9630000201","price":3820.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-rua-6508x-3-way-fridge-silver-handles.jpg?v=1787725998","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/dometic-rua-6508x-3-way-fridge","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}