{"product_id":"dometic-ruc-8408x-compressor-fridge","title":"Dometic RUC 8408X 224L Compressor Caravan Fridge Freezer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-ruc8408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the RUC8408X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the previous generation of Dometic's biggest upright, and this is the last of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e224 litres, 1657mm tall, 550mm wide. It sits in the same sort of cabinet opening as the current RUC8508X and does the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control is a rotary touch dial with a colour screen. Plenty of blokes prefer it to the newer flat panel. One dial, no menus to dig through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs R134a rather than the newer R600a, it's 10mm deeper, and a bottom trim comes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? You, if you're replacing a full-size fridge in an older van and you don't need the latest model. Dometic have discontinued it, so once this stock goes there's no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-ruc8408\" 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-ruc8408\" 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 RUC8408X\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 switches across without you touching anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e224 litres with a separate freezer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough fridge for a family touring for months, with the freezer behind its own door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary touch control with colour TFT.\u003c\/strong\u003e One dial and a clear screen instead of a row of buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-rated cooling system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dometic rate it for tropical conditions, so a hot day doesn't cost you the food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-hinged door.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swings from either side, so a tight van layout stops being a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom trim supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your installer has one less part to chase before the job starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-media-ruc8408 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-8408x-compressor-fridge-crisper-drawer.jpg?v=1787726494\" alt=\"Full-width crisper drawer holding apples and oranges inside a Dometic RUC 8408X\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-ruc8408\" 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 started in RV refrigeration and it is still what they are known for. The RUC uprights have sold through Australian caravan dealers for years, which means parts and authorised service agents are near you even on a superseded model. On a fridge that gets cut into a wall, that support is the real value. See 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-ruc8408\" 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\"\u003eRUC8408X 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\u003e224L\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\u003e216L\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 1657 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\u003e53kg\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 1765 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\u003e57kg\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\u003e1.3A at 100V, 0.55A 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\u003eRUC8408X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9600028645\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\u003e6951218416050\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-8408x-compressor-fridge-door-bottle-rack.jpg?v=1787726494\" alt=\"Door rack holding two water bottles behind a retaining bar in a Dometic RUC 8408X\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-ruc8408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat changed between the RUC8408X and the current RUC8508X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth hold 224 litres gross, both are 550mm wide and around 1660mm tall, and both are dual-zone compressor uprights with automatic DC to AC switching and a double-hinged door. By the IEC 62552-3 measure that gross figure is 216 litres of usable volume. This one uses R134a refrigerant where the newer model uses R600a. This one is 677mm deep against 667mm, and it ships with a bottom trim. Dometic list EMC, CB and RCM certification against this model. The control here is the rotary touch dial rather than the newer flat panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCompressor or three-way for a full-size van fridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt this size the choice really shows. A three-way fridge cools by heating ammonia, so it wants the van level and it slows down as the ambient temperature climbs. A compressor fridge works like the one in your kitchen. Dometic rate their compressor models for stable cooling and freezing even in a tilted position, and for holding performance when ambient temperatures head for the extremes. You give up the gas option. You get a 224 litre fridge that holds its temperature on a slope in February.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat the RUC8408X asks of your 12V system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the biggest fridge in the range, and off mains it runs on your house battery. Dometic publish a rated AC input of 75W and 1.3A of AC current, and no 12V daily consumption figure. So don't build your battery plan on something you read on a forum. Ring the store with your battery bank and your solar, and you'll get it worked through properly before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFitting the RUC8408X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's cut into your cabinet, wired into 12V and fixed so it doesn't shift on corrugations. At 53kg it's a two-person lift, and awkward with it. Dometic's installation and operating manual sets the cabinet, clearance and fixing requirements and your installer works to that. You won't find wiring or fuse sizes on this page. Measure your cabinet opening before you order, especially against the 1657mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-ruc8408\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-ruc8408\" 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-ruc8408 page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDometic RUC8408X 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-ruc8408 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-ruc8408\" 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 model is superseded and stock is limited, so check availability before you book your fitter. If you want the current generation, the RUC8508X is the same capacity on R600a. If your cabinet is shorter, look at the 180L RUC6508X. Both sit 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. The compressor cycles and you hear it, where a three-way 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-ruc8408\" 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-ruc8408\" 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-ruc8408 table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-ruc8408 table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-why-media-ruc8408{order:-1;}.tg-included-box-ruc8408{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-ruc8408 h4,.tg-included-box-ruc8408 p,.tg-included-col-ruc8408 li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-ruc8408:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media(max-width:798px){.tg-why-media-ruc8408{order:unset;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53071330935104,"sku":"9600028645","price":4320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-ruc-8408x-compressor-fridge-front-doors-open.jpg?v=1787726494","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/dometic-ruc-8408x-compressor-fridge","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}