Vitrifrigo DP150I compressor fridge

Bungy48 · Member

Vitrifrigo DP150I compressor fridge

Xyz · Veteran Member

I had one in my old van, same size, I won' have another.
I think you can do much much better
Best to leave further comments and suggestions to others
Cheers

Bungy48 · Member

Thanks for the reply I am looking at either this one or the Dometic RUC 5208X as thees are the only two that will fit in the space. I was only leaning towards the Vitrifrigo for the separate freezer.

https://www.mygenerator.com.au/dometic-ruc-5208x-fridge-freezer-153l.html

-- Edited by Bungy48 on Monday 2nd of January 2023 04:26:26 PM

Cuppa · Guru

We had a 133litre Virifrigo fridge freezer with a remote compressor. Expensive & I wouldn't buy another.

In fact I wouldn't buy another combined fridge freezer full stop, UNLESS it had a separate thermostat for the fridge & for the freezer. Neither of the two in the links has this, & I suspect that such beasts are not common. We chose in our next vehicle to have separate fridge & separate freezer & after a number of years using them still think it was a wise decision. A single thermostat for both fridge & freezer has to be a compromise.

If you cannot fit anything else your choice is between the 2 door & 2 year warranty o the 1 door & 3 year warranty. Not an easy choice I think.

If you could possibly fit a small separate chest freezer somewhere else & get a 'fridge only' to fit your current space it would be a far better option in regard to food storage, but of course it would require a bit more battery & solar.

Or if the freezer section is not vital to you than a 'fridge only' would be a better option too.

BAZZA44 · Senior Member

I answered under Compressor Fridge

Barry

RichardK · Senior Member

We have a Vitrifrego compressor fridge model C130 L OCN which was a replacement under warranty for an Evercool compressor fridge which gave us continual problems. The Vitrifrego has been faultless for over 4 years now. As this fridge has a tiny freezer compartment we also have a 46 litre Evercool freezer in a front storage compartment of the van, this is for the long and sometimes remote trips we take.
Cheers
RichardK

Graz · Veteran Member

Giday Xyz

Are you able to advise why you say you could do better and you wouldn't get another one.

I need to replace my 3 way and on paper the VITRIFRIGO 150 fits the old recess very well.

I am open to all comments as to this particular fridge

Peter_n_Margaret · Senior Member

I have a 130L Vitrifrigo all fridge with remote compressor in the OKA plus a seperate DIY freezer.
I added 50mm of rigid polyurethane foam insulation.
The door hinge is showing some signs of wear and the door seals are a tad tired.
It is now 20 years old.
Cheers,
Peter

msg · Guru

Yes, my 90ltr Vitrifrigo is also getting long in the tooth (2011 model.) Never failed and its been on some bad roads.

Graz · Veteran Member

Hi Cuppa

Disregarding price, do you have any other reasons why you wouldn't go with Vitrifrigo again.

Oka374 · Veteran Member

We also have a 130l Vitrifrigo with remote compressor and while it has never given any trouble it suffers from a lack of insulation, cannot maintain much less than -15 in the freezer and the freezer is too small.
The fridge side seems ok. I also fitted an additional 30mm of insulation to the cabinet and hate to think how poor it would be without it.
Fit a domestic 240v unit if you can find one to fit, more efficient and inverter models only need a 350w inverter to power them.

Cuppa · Guru

Graz wrote:
Hi Cuppa
Disregarding price, do you have any other reasons why you wouldn't go with Vitrifrigo again.

Price aside, I *would* buy another Vitrifrigo, but only if it were fridge only. Like Peters. Having the fridge & freezer compartment in the same box, was just too much of a compromise. For good freezing the cucumber & lettuce at the bottom of the fridge would freeze. Internal fans made little difference. Changing to separate fridge & freezer was a game changer for us.

-- Edited by Cuppa on Wednesday 17th of April 2024 10:33:26 AM