{"product_id":"dometic-ruc-6508x-compressor-fridge","title":"Dometic RUC 6508X 180L Compressor Caravan Fridge Freezer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-ruc6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the RUC6508X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RUC6508X is the middle child of the RUC range, and it's the one most vans end up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get 180 litres in a cabinet 1451mm tall. That's 210mm shorter than the big RUC8508X, which is often the difference between fitting and not fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a compressor fridge, so being level doesn't matter. Pull up on the side of a track, leave the van hitched, and it holds its temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe door swings either way. There's no hinge kit to buy and no drilling if you decide the other side works better once it's in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe freezer is 46 litres, same as the big one. So you only lose fridge space going down a size, not freezer space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? A couple or a small family touring for weeks at a time. If you're two-up doing weekends, the 146L RUC5308X is enough fridge and it costs you less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-ruc6508\" 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-ruc6508\" 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 RUC6508X\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 caravan park and it switches over on its own, no switch to flick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-hinged door.\u003c\/strong\u003e It opens from either side without changing the hinge, so your van layout stops being a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT climate class.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dometic rate it for ambient temperatures from 16 to 43 degrees, so it keeps working when the van is baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate freezer with its own door.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grab ice without dumping the cold out of the whole cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour TFT control panel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set your temperature and read it at a glance, no guessing at dial numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery cut-out built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stops itself at 10.4V so it can't flatten your house battery and leave you stranded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-media-ruc6508 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-6508x-compressor-fridge-shelves-stocked.jpg?v=1787726493\" alt=\"Stocked fridge shelves inside a Dometic RUC 6508X holding watermelon, capsicums and storage containers\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-ruc6508\" 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 been building RV refrigeration since long before caravans got fancy. The RUC line is their AU and NZ upright range, and it sells through caravan dealers right across the country. That matters when something needs a part in five years time. Authorised service agents here know these units. 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-ruc6508\" 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\"\u003eRUC6508X 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\u003eTotal capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerator compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreezer compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46L\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 1451 x 667mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet size without flange (W x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525 x 1438mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth from flange rear face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e611mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47kg\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\u003e52kg\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\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3A at 12V, 3.65A at 24V, 0.4A 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\u003eBattery protection (12V)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-out 10.4V, cut-in 11.7V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery protection (24V)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-out 22.8V, cut-in 24.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFridge temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 8 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreezer temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to -10 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT (16 to 43 degrees ambient)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR600a, 30g\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\u003eNoise emission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 45 dB(A)\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\u003eMaximum load per door\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5kg\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, 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\u003eHandle colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver or black\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\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUC6508X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9620017232 (silver) \/ 9630000207 (black)\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\u003e6975399594796 (silver) \/ 7333497004903 (black)\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-6508x-compressor-fridge-crisper-drawer.jpg?v=1787726494\" alt=\"Full-width crisper drawer holding apples and oranges inside a Dometic RUC 6508X\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-ruc6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCompressor or three-way for a touring van\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree-way fridges cool with heat and ammonia. They want the van level, and they slow down as the outside air heats up. A compressor fridge works the same way your kitchen fridge does. Dometic rate their compressor models for stable cooling and freezing even in a tilted position, and this one carries a T climate class covering 16 to 43 degrees ambient. So you lose gas as a power option, and you gain a fridge that doesn't sulk in the heat or on a slope. For most people touring inland Australia that's the right trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat the RUC6508X asks of your battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 88W, pulling 7.3A at 12V or 3.65A at 24V while the compressor is running. The compressor cycles rather than running constantly, so your real daily draw depends on ambient heat and how often the door opens. The fridge protects your battery by cutting out at 10.4V and staying off until it recovers to 11.7V. Undersized batteries are the single most common reason people are disappointed with a compressor fridge. Tell us what you're running and we'll work through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFitting the RUC6508X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fridge is cut into your van cabinetry, wired to 12V and fixed down so it survives corrugations. It weighs 47kg, so it's a two-person job. The opening needs 525 x 1438mm clear without the flange, and 611mm of depth behind the flange face. Dometic's installation and operating manual carries the full cabinet, clearance and fixing requirements, and your installer works to that document rather than to a web page. We won't quote wiring or fuse sizes here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSilver handles or black handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentical fridge either way. The handle finish is the only change. Silver picks up the alloy trim in older vans. Black sits quietly in a dark modern kitchen. Choose on what's already in your van.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-ruc6508\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-ruc6508\" 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-ruc6508 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDometic RUC6508X refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eInstallation and operating 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-ruc6508 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 ship this one as the unit plus the manual. Ventilation grilles, roof vent kits and internal vent kits are separate Dometic accessories. 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-ruc6508\" 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\u003eThe RUC6508X is the middle size. Step up to the 216L RUC8508X if you have the cabinet height and you tour for months. Drop to the 146L RUC5308X if the van is small or the budget is tight. All three sit together in our \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, because the compressor cycles and you can hear it. 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-ruc6508\" 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-ruc6508\" 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-ruc6508 table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-ruc6508 table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-why-media-ruc6508{order:-1;}.tg-included-box-ruc6508{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-ruc6508 h4,.tg-included-box-ruc6508 p,.tg-included-col-ruc6508 li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-ruc6508:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media(max-width:798px){.tg-why-media-ruc6508{order:unset;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Silver Handles","offer_id":53071330804032,"sku":"9620017232","price":3820.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Handles","offer_id":53071332278592,"sku":"9630000207","price":3820.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-ruc-6508x-compressor-fridge-silver-handles.jpg?v=1787726494","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/dometic-ruc-6508x-compressor-fridge","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}