{"product_id":"dometic-rua-8508x-3-way-fridge","title":"Dometic RUA 8508X 216L 3-Way Caravan Fridge Freezer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-rua8508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the RUA 8508X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have handled a fair few caravan fridges. The absorption ones still earn their keep, and it comes down to one thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas. Park up where there is no mains power and no decent sun, and this fridge keeps running off a bottle of LPG. There is no compressor and no fan, so it makes no noise at all. You will forget it is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8508X is the big one in the range. 216 litres across two doors, with a proper freezer up top. That is a week of food for a family and room left over for your beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a small unit. 550mm wide, 1661mm tall and 73kg on the scales. It gets cut into your van wall with a vent and a flue, so a licensed gas fitter installs it, not you on a Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho is it for? Long trips off-grid where power points are rare. If you stay on powered sites, a compressor fridge will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-rua8508\" 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-rua8508\" 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 8508X\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\u003e216 litres across two doors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your fresh food sits below and the freezer sits up top behind its own door.\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 That is the tropical rating, which is what a Queensland summer actually is.\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\u003eColour TFT control panel.\u003c\/strong\u003e One screen with clear icons, so you can see the setting at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-media-rua8508 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-8508x-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 8508X\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-rua8508\" 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-rua8508\" 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 8508X 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\u003e216 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 1661 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\u003e73kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78kg\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\u003eRUA8508X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9620017227 (silver handles) \/ 9630000203 (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-8508x-3-way-fridge-cooling-unit.jpg?v=1787725998\" alt=\"Rear absorption cooling unit of the Dometic RUA 8508X showing the coiled sealed circuit\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-rua8508\" 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 8508X 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, 1661mm tall and 667mm deep, and it weighs 73kg 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 78kg, so plan on two people at delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eAbsorption or compressor, which suits your setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsorption runs on gas, so you are not leaning on your battery bank at all. A compressor fridge only runs on power, but it pulls the temperature down faster and uses less energy per litre. If you tour off-grid for weeks and the sun is not guaranteed, gas wins. If you have a big lithium and solar setup and you camp in the open, a compressor unit is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-rua8508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-rua8508\" 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-rua8508 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDometic RUA 8508X 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-rua8508 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-rua8508\" 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\u003eIf you tour as a couple and you do not need a week of food on board, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dometic-rua-6508x-3-way-fridge\" title=\"Dometic RUA 6508X 180L three-way caravan fridge\"\u003eRUA 6508X at 180 litres\u003c\/a\u003e saves you money and 210mm of wall height. Step up to the 8508X when you are feeding a family for a fortnight. 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-rua8508\" 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-rua8508\" 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-rua8508 table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-rua8508 table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-why-media-rua8508{order:-1;}.tg-included-box-rua8508{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-rua8508 h4,.tg-included-box-rua8508 p,.tg-included-col-rua8508 li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-rua8508:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media(max-width:798px){.tg-why-media-rua8508{order:unset;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Silver Handles","offer_id":53070093844800,"sku":"9620017227","price":4470.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Handles","offer_id":53070093877568,"sku":"9630000203","price":4470.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-rua-8508x-3-way-fridge-silver-handles.jpg?v=1787725998","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/dometic-rua-8508x-3-way-fridge","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}