2 Way Autosleeper Trooper Fridge - 240v??

[bmouthboyo]

Hi Guys,

I think my fridge is a 2 way (Gas and 12v DC) fridge:



(sorry I am not in country to check)

It ran fine when driving but obviously not when stopped and would like it to run when hooked up to 240v.

I am in the process of planning my electric setup, leisure battery wiring etc so wondered what is the best way to achieve this? Some form of converter from 240v to DC?

Cheers

[kevtherev]

Post a pic of the fridge front control panel.
Autosleeper used three way fridges RM212 iirc


My fridge runs best on gas..
Is there a problem with the fridge on gas?

[bmouthboyo]

Really? My Autosleeper Trooper does not have a 240v hookup so assumed the fridge would just be 240v.

[kevtherev]

Ok you have the early pop top with the cool interior.
..and it's a 2 way fridge, my bad.
So back to you original question
Yes if you use an transformer capable of supplying 15 amps then you can switch it over to 230v
However I would say that's an expensive solution

Does the fridge not run on gas then?

[bmouthboyo]

It is meant to run on gas but not tried it and I wont be able to test it for a year or so. I wanted 240v mainly because I am planning to install a Propex so conscious that will use a fair amount of gas. With the cooking as well I thought might be better for 240v when on sites to reduce the gas use.

[Mocki]

get a underfloor tank, then the gas is lots cheaper , paying for installing hook up and paying for the electric ..... will pay for its self in no time.....

[bmouthboyo]

If I got an underfloor tank is it easy to fill? Cost much to install?

Tbh I didn't realize you can get them unless it's part of LPG system.

[Mocki]

yes, its just instead of having a expansive bottle of gas in the van, and you just refill with autogas at the petrol station that sells lpg

where as camping gaz 907 bottles are about £22 for 2 litres of gas, roadfuel is about 55p per litre

[bmouthboyo]

Would I need this professionally installed etc like an LPG tank? Any idea of prices or where I can get this done?

I thought these tanks had to be inside a vehicle?

Does anyone have any images of a underfloor tank fitted to a T25?

Cheers

[kevtherev]

Most westys have these tanks fitted.


Just a thought, if you're hooked up, why would you need a gas heater, and you'd be boiling kettles with hooky, the fridge basically sips gas.
Changing to a 3.9kg red bottle (propane) would be sufficient to run two burners and a fridge for ages!