{"product_id":"dometic-ruc-6408x-compressor-fridge","title":"Dometic RUC 6408X 188L Compressor Caravan Fridge Freezer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-ruc6408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the RUC6408X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RUC6408X is the previous generation of Dometic's 188 litre upright, and this is the last of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does the same job as the current RUC6508X. Compressor cooling, dual voltage, double-hinged door, colour screen. The control on this one is a rotary touch dial rather than the newer panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences are small but real. It uses R134a refrigerant instead of R600a, it's 10mm deeper, and a bottom trim comes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a compressor fridge, it holds its temperature on a slope and in the heat. Park your van wherever the shade is and stop thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? You, if you're replacing a fridge in an older van and you're happy with a superseded model at a lower price. Dometic have discontinued it, so what you see here is what's left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-ruc6408\" 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-ruc6408\" 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 RUC6408X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on 12V, 24V and 240V.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug into mains at a park and it changes over on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary touch control with colour TFT.\u003c\/strong\u003e One dial, a clear screen, and no menus to fight with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-hinged door.\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens from either side without changing the hinge over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-rated cooling system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dometic rate it for tropical conditions, so heat isn't the problem it is with a three-way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate freezer with its own door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frozen gear stays frozen while you're getting the milk out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom trim supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e One less part for your installer to order before the job starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-media-ruc6408 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-ruc-6408x-compressor-fridge-shelves-stocked.jpg?v=1787726494\" alt=\"Stocked fridge shelves inside a Dometic RUC 6408X holding watermelon, capsicums and storage containers\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-ruc6408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You Should Consider a Dometic Compressor Fridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDometic have built RV refrigeration longer than most caravan brands have existed. The RUC line has sold through Australian caravan dealers for years, so parts and authorised service agents are close to hand even on a superseded model. That is the practical reason to stay with the brand rather than chase an unknown one. Browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dometic\" title=\"Dometic RV gear at True Gear\"\u003eDometic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-specs-ruc6408\" 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\"\u003eRUC6408X 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\u003eCompressor refrigerator, dual zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e188L\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\u003e180L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo, separate fridge and freezer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal size (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 x 1447 x 677mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked size (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e622 x 1550 x 762mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection voltage (DC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V \/ 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection voltage (AC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-240V, 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\u003e75W\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\u003e1.0A at 100V, 0.45A at 240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower switching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic DC to AC when mains is connected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR134a, GWP 1430\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\u003eInsulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHermetically sealed\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\u003eDoor\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\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour TFT display with rotary touch control, UES thermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrain plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMC, CB, RCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years against manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuperseded by Dometic. Limited stock remaining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUC6408X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9600028643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN-13)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6951218417231\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-ruc-6408x-compressor-fridge-crisper-drawer.jpg?v=1787726494\" alt=\"Full-width crisper drawer holding apples and oranges inside a Dometic RUC 6408X\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-ruc6408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat changed between the RUC6408X and the current RUC6508X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are 188 litre dual-zone compressor uprights, 550mm wide, dual voltage with automatic DC to AC switching, and both use a double-hinged door. That 188 is the gross figure Dometic leads with; the IEC 62552-3 usable volume is 180 litres on both. The RUC6408X runs R134a refrigerant and the newer RUC6508X runs R600a. The cabinet is 1447mm tall on this one against 1451mm, and 677mm deep against 667mm. Dometic list this one with EMC, CB and RCM certification, and it ships with a bottom trim that the newer model does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCompressor or three-way in a caravan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA three-way fridge makes cold by heating ammonia. It wants the van level, and it struggles as the outside air heats up. A compressor fridge works like your kitchen fridge. Dometic rate their compressor models for stable cooling and freezing even when tilted, and for holding performance when ambient temperatures head for the extremes. The trade is that you lose gas as a power source, and you gain a fridge that doesn't care about a sloping campsite or a 40 degree day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat the RUC6408X draws from your batteries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOff mains, the compressor runs on your house battery. Dometic publish a rated AC input of 75W and 1.0A of AC current for this model, and no 12V daily consumption figure. Anything you see quoted online is somebody's estimate rather than a Dometic spec. Call the store with your battery capacity and your solar, and you'll get a straight answer on whether your setup carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFitting the RUC6408X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's an installed appliance, cut into your cabinet, wired to 12V and fixed down for corrugations. At 48kg it needs two people. Dometic's installation and operating manual holds the cabinet, clearance and fixing requirements, and that's the document your installer works from. You won't find wiring or fuse sizes on this page, because that's your installer's call against the manual and your van's system. Measure your existing cabinet opening before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-ruc6408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-ruc6408\" 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-ruc6408 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDometic RUC6408X refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eBottom trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eUser manual\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-ruc6408 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eInstallation and cabinetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003e12V wiring, fusing and cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eVentilation grille or roof vent kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDecor door panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDelivery to a fitter\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 supply the unit, a bottom trim and the manual. Ventilation grilles and vent kits are separate Dometic accessories, and your installer will tell you which one your van needs. Confirm your cabinet opening with your caravan repairer before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-advisory-ruc6408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eNot Sure Which Upright Fridge Suits Your Van?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a superseded model and stock is limited, so check availability before you book your fit-out date. If you would rather have the current generation, the RUC6508X is the same capacity on R600a refrigerant, and you can compare the two in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rv-fridges\" title=\"RV fridges at True Gear\"\u003eRV fridges\u003c\/a\u003e. The honest catch on every compressor fridge is noise. It hums when the compressor cycles, where a three-way fridge is silent. Dometic back this one for three years against manufacturing defects, and your Australian Consumer Law rights sit alongside that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-ruc6408\" 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-ruc6408\" 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-ruc6408 table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-ruc6408 table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-why-media-ruc6408{order:-1;}.tg-included-box-ruc6408{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-ruc6408 h4,.tg-included-box-ruc6408 p,.tg-included-col-ruc6408 li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-ruc6408:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media(max-width:798px){.tg-why-media-ruc6408{order:unset;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53071330902336,"sku":"9600028643","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-ruc-6408x-compressor-fridge-front-doors-open.jpg?v=1787726494","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/dometic-ruc-6408x-compressor-fridge","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}