My Dometic 65 crx ( or some number like that, can never remember) cools better than the propane and works perfectly for my situation.  But, I have 150 watts or so panels up top and a 200 Ahr ( prob less now ) aux battery.  The only downside besides the cost , is that it is louder than the cooling fan on the stock propane fridge.  But not bad. But it’s not silent.  

Alistair 

> On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:12 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> So how does the Vitrifrigo perform on battery? I would actually prefer a 3 way (propane) solution if anyone could recommend anything as good as the Vit.
> Thanks
> Jeff
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@icloud.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree with Dennis about fit if vitrifrigo.  What I’ve seen in pics in van it looks like the best for fit.
>> 
>> My Dometic crx65 is very close but not as good a fit .
>> 
>> Alistair
>> 
>>>> On Jun 6, 2024, at 8:55 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Karl
>>> 
>>> Great information you shared!!!
>>> 
>>> https://www.vitrifrigo.com/ww/en/c50i_internal_cooling_unit_2
>>> 
>>> Maybe one of our Vanagon parts suppliers could place a few into their
>>> inventory.
>>> 
>>> Thank you!
>>> 
>>> My original fridge continues to work like a charm, but does use a lot of
>>> battery power.
>>> I pulled it out can cleaned everything real well, and also the igniter.
>>> Also, added cooling fan behind it! Easy, clean and cheap... really helps
>>> keep it cooler.
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/cdiY31RU6AMoi3za7
>>> 
>>> Jack R.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Karl Mullendore
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 3:41 AM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Re: dometic frig from ...
>>> 
>>> The nicest fitment is the Vitrifrigo C50i. IMO the Truckfridge quality
>>> hasn't
>>> improved and for the cost and worse fit the above is a far better option.
>>> The
>>> trouble is finding a vendor that will ship to the USA, since currently they
>>> are not available in the USA. They offer a 'silver' version that almost
>>> matches the Westy gray. Someone on the samba has installed one. Go to the
>>> last
>>> two pages.
>>> 
>>> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9956251