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Professionally fitting fridge in Scotland

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:50 pm
by paulmitchelltv
Hi, apologies if not in the right place to be posting this or if there was an answer via search, had a look.

We have a decent side conversion in our bongo, but no fridge. There's a perfect space for it, but just not there.

Two questions:

I would like to get it done professionally, does this have to be a camper conversion company or can it be done by an electrician or something similar?

How hard is it to do yourself? (I would like to avoid this if possible)

Thanks

Re: Professionally fitting fridge in Scotland

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:37 pm
by Jimbobvfr400
I'm sure a conversion company could do it but I can't see it being anything other than an easy job.

Theres 2 parts to it AFAICT firstly fitting the fridge in and secondly wiring it in.

Wiring wise it couldn't be any simpler, I'd suggest using at least 4mm^2 cable wired directly the the LB via an inline fuse, add a simple switch in the positive connection. Most fridges have voltage cut offs to prevent draining the battery so the better the connection to the fridge the longer it will run, inferior wiring will give a higher voltage drop and cause the cut off to function.

Re: Professionally fitting fridge in Scotland

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:14 am
by nth
It really depends how you are going to use it/what type of fridge you want.
Will you mainly be running on EHU, battery or gas ? Do you already have a 240v hook up in the van ?

Re: Professionally fitting fridge in Scotland

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:58 pm
by Eye Guy
If you're in Glasgow or West you could ask Ali at AV camper van conversions. He may be able to help.