Motorhome and Campervan Fridges and Freezers

Penguin Refrigeration launches premium Vitrifrigo C85 refrigeration model with advanced compressor integration

July 23, 2024 By Chris Feibusch

Penguin Refrigeration, Europe’s leading supplier of specialist marine and recreational vehicle refrigeration and air conditioning solutions, announces its latest product innovation by Vitrifrigo – the C85 BD Nano.

As the exclusive UK supplier of the world-leading luxury Italian refrigeration brand, Vitrifrigo, Penguin Refrigeration unveils the updated C85 BD Nano for the British marine and motorhome industries, now featuring Secop’s ‘NextGen’ Nano Compressor – incorporating the most advanced compressor technology in the industry.

Already a favourite for panel van conversions, larger campervans and compact galleys due to its shallow depth at 470mm, designed to fit flush under a standard 500mm counter top, Vitrifrigo’s updated C85 85-litre 12/24V under-counter fridge has taken a huge leap forward in efficiency making it the perfect choice for solar power integration for self-sufficient operation.

Now featuring Vitrifrigo’s ‘Chromelock’ catch with a positive lock and vent position (for black and grey colourway options) and a ‘Steelock’ catch for stainless steel models. Inside, LED lighting comes as standard for enhanced visibility, a 12.8-litre ice box (with an optional larder fridge without an ice box), and two grill shelves with fiddle upstands and salad bins, providing ample storage and convenience.

Equipped with built-in low voltage cut out and high voltage protection, the C85 ensures reliable performance and the highest efficiency in its class, ideal for off-grid motorhome staycations and offshore boating ventures. For a personalised look, the black and grey doors feature a 3mm decor panel that can be changed or wrapped to match the vehicle or boat’s interior, while the stainless-steel version includes a fitting frame as standard. The C85 can also be integrated behind galley cupboard doors using a sliding hinge kit, available at no additional cost.

Chris Feibusch, Penguin Refrigeration Director, comments, “We are excited to introduce the latest version of Vitrifrigo’s already popular C85 now with nano compressor– a gamechanger for refrigeration in the industry. By integrating Secop’s ‘NextGen’ Nano Compressor, we’ve developed a cooling product that exceeds the needs of modern adventurers looking for an efficient, reliable and sustainable solution to keep groceries fresh and drinks cool, off-grid or out at sea.”

As the world’s most efficient, purpose-made mobile compressor, Secop’s ‘Next Gen’ Nano Compressor delivers a 44% improvement in efficiency compared to current market options. Its compact design is 40% smaller and 67% lighter than competitors, saves valuable space and weight, crucial for mobile applications. Tailor-made for mobile cooling, the industry-first technology significantly extends operation time as well as offering full protection against electromagnetic interference, for improved acoustic comfort, reduced noise and vibration.

The exclusive UK supplier of Vitrifrigo, Frigoboat and Climma, Penguin Refrigeration is the industry’s leading bespoke, technical refrigeration brand for luxury yachts, superyachts, motorhomes and campervans.

For more information about Penguin Refrigeration, please visit www.penguinfrigo.co.uk.

Penguin Refrigeration unveils Vitrifrigo’s new product innovations

March 13, 2024 By Chris Feibusch

Penguin Refrigeration, Europe’s leading supplier of specialist marine refrigeration and air conditioning solutions, announces a suite of new refrigeration products and technological innovations by Vitrifrigo.

Vitrifrigo, a leading Italian marine refrigeration brand, today unveils its industry innovation to the UK as it welcomes the Nano NextGen Compressor. The Nano NextGen Compressor will be integrated into Penguin Refrigeration’s existing C51 fridge model, this will be the first product of many to be compatible with the new compressor technology.

Nano NextGen Compressor

The Nano NextGen Compressor is the world’s most efficient, purpose-made mobile compressor, leading the way for the industry with 44% improved efficiency in comparison to compressors that are currently in the market. The compact design is 40% smaller than competing compressors, providing considerable space savings, along with a 67% lighter construction, weighing only 1.4kg.

Tailor-made for mobile cooling, the industry-first technology significantly extends operation time and gives customers the option to select a sustainable power source, via battery or solar integration – the ideal solution for outstanding off-grid performance. The new compressors offer full protection against electromagnetic interference, as well as improved acoustic comfort, and reduced noise and vibration.

C51

Comprising the new Nano NextGen Compressor, Penguin Refrigeration’s C51 is the first CHROMELOCK fridge to integrate innovative technology for maximum performance and efficiency. The C51 with the Nano NextGen Compressor ensures optimum performance, market-leading efficiency, and increased accessibility for remote road trips via the easy plug-and-play solar power, off-grid operation.

The C51 will be available to consumers from March onwards. Following the launch of the C51 with Nano NextGen Compressors, the latest technology will then be rolled out across the Vitrifrigo range, on all fridges up to 130litres.

SLIM90i

Complimenting the Nano NextGen Compressor, Penguin Refrigeration will also be displaying Vitrifrigo’s SLIM90i, an expansion of the SLIM90 – a customer favourite in the SLIM refrigeration series – with an integral compressor option for consumers, to mount the compressor unit underneath the fridge.

Vitrifrigo’s SLIM series, which comes with a unique set of features to cater to the ever-growing demands of the marine industry,

welcomes its latest addition – the SLIM90i – with the ability to customise the position of the compressor below the refrigeration unit, for further space savings.

C115D

Finally, the C115D joins the lineup, with an innovative top bracket adaptor to fit with the same insertion sizes as common three-way refrigeration models, for simplifying retrofitting and replacement.

Chris Feibusch, Marketing Director of Penguin Refrigeration adds, “I am excited to support our valued Italian partner, Vitrifrigo, in the UK unveiling of their exciting new products and technological advancements.

“The case for moving away from three-way compressor technology has never been more compelling, and with the launch of our new Nano NextGen Compressor, we’re delighted to offer refrigeration integrations for the highest efficiency, performance, and sustainability in the sector.”

The exclusive UK supplier of Vitrifrigo, Frigoboat and Climma, Penguin Refrigeration is the industry’s leading bespoke, technical refrigeration brand for luxury yachts, superyachts, and boats.

For more information about Penguin Refrigeration, please visit www.penguinfrigo.co.uk.

New 20 litre and 30 litre compact 12 volt drawer fridge freezers from Vitrifrigo

August 23, 2021 By Zeb Elliott

All new compact 12 volt drawer refrigerators from Vitrifrigo are available in two sizes 20 litre and 30 litres and can run as either a fridge between 0-8C or a freezer at -10C .

Versatile use with Compact Dimensions

With dimensions of just 250mm high by 440mm wide and 445mm deep (20 litre drawer excluding the de-mountable compressor – see table below) you can fit a 12 volt compact drawer fridge in the smallest tightest of loactions. For greater versatility or to optimise your installation the compressor and cooling unit can be removed from the back of the drawer and mounted remotely up to 1.5m from the drawer. This gives greater flexibility allowing you to locate the drawer where you want it and the compressor in area where there is better ventilation or more sound proofing.

Elegantly styled they are available in either black or white to match your interior styling with a central chrome handle. They can run as either fridge or freezer with a fridge temperature range of between 8° to 0°C or as a freezer down to -10°C.

The drawer is latched closed using two side catches for greater security, opened using the central chrome handle. The positive side latches ensure the drawer cannot open even in rough seas or when driving over rough terrain or cornering in a vehicle or motorhome.

Accurate temperature control and super power efficient

Accurate temperature control is via Vitrifrigo’s own electronic thermostat. The thermostat has also has 4 setting for fridge and freezer and a special Night Mode allowing the drawer to run quieter and more economically.

Both the 20 and 30 litre 12 volt fridge drawers use the latest BD35 compressor designed to run on environmentally friendly R600 refrigerant, which is good for both power consumption and the environment. The cooling unit is an aluminium finned condenser giving the best performance even in high ambient conditions of up to 40°C – typically running as fridge for more than three days on a 100A/h leisure battery in UK summertime.

	D20A	D30A
Total Volume	20 Litres	30 Litres
Dimensions (excludes compressor)	H:250 x W:440 x D:445mm	H:250 x W:440 x D:595mm
Colour options	Black or White	Black or White
Weight	15kg	17kg
Nominal consumption	43.5 W	43.5 W
Price	£633.17 (ex VAT)	£684.00 (ex VAT)

The new compact drawer fridges and freezers will be in stock from October 2021

Flostream Micro fresh water filters now standard on RP Motorhomes new off-grid Rebellion

June 2, 2021 By Zeb Elliott

RP Motorhome’s new Rebellion is the ultimate overland, all terrain, off grid vehicle. The 7.0m Mercedes Benz V6 4×4 panel van conversion is designed to operate in the harshest of environments, with every fitting and feature chosen for longevity and reliability.

“The Rebellion is the ultimate off-grid motorhome,” says Steve Young of RP Motorhomes. “Its users need to be totally self-sufficient, so we’ve done a lot of research to ensure that every component will withstand the toughest environment.”
Working closely with Wave International’s UK supplier Penguin, RP Motorhomes selected the Flostream Micro HIFLO 10 water filter to provide clean, safe and fresh tasting drinking water in the Rebellion. Fitted between the vehicle’s two 100 litre onboard water tanks and the galley taps, the Flostream Micro HIFLO 10 provides a mighty 10 litres per minute flow rate of fresh and clean filtered water.
“We did thorough research on the range of water filters available, and the Flostream Micro came out best in terms of its fast flow rate, compact size, strength and durability, and the easy-to-replace sophisticated cartridge filters,” says Steve.
The Flostream Micro HIFLO 10 multi-media cartridge filters remove all impurities down to 10 microns. For comparison, a human hair is 50 microns in diameter, and anything below 40 microns is invisible to the human eye.

The combination of filters within the Flostream ensure that all chlorine taste and bad odour is removed, as well as heavy metals and other impurities. In addition, with its built-in bacteriostatic control, the Flostream removes cyst and harmful bacteria, and prevents any risk of micro-bacterial growth when the water filter is not in use.
“For a vehicle which may be spending many months off grid, the Flostream will significantly improve the taste and quality of water coming from the tank, no matter how long the water has been stored there or how poor the original source. We will recommend that users carry replacement filters with them, and we will also replace filters during the annual habitation check service that we carry out,” says Steve.

A key feature in the selection of the Flostream Micro HiFLO10 was its compact size. Measuring just 169mm by 133mm, RP Motorhomes says another key advantage was the easy installation into a compact space, using the integral housing bracket and 0.75 inch British Standard Pipe thread or 15mm push fit piping connector.
Zeb Elliott of Penguin Refrigeration, the UK distributor for Wave’s RV and caravan products, is delighted that the Micro HIFLO10 passed RP Motorhomes “tough test” criteria. He says, “In the Rebellion, people will go to remote places, and will want to look after the environment and their health by avoiding single use plastics and be confident of the quality of the water they are drinking. Flostream’s Micro HIFLO10 filters out all the bad stuff and delivers great tasting clean drinking water at an impressive 10 litres per minute.”

Product spec & details of the Micro Hiflo 10

For more information on the Off-grid Rebellion contact Steve Young at RP Motorhomes, on 0113 2509826, or by email: [email protected]

Vitrifrigo’s new super efficient 12 volt top loading fridge

November 12, 2020 By Zeb Elliott

With Vitrifrigo’s market leading power consumption the new TL43 top opening 12 volt fridge will run for 3 days plus on a standard 100a/h leisure battery. Ideal for wild camping able to run from 100W solar panel 24/7 in UK summer time.

Designed for the campervan market the TL43 top opening fridge is perfect for camper kitchens with 380-400mm depth work tops. The compressor is sited at one end to allow it sit over the wheel arch on side kitchens. The TL43 also features Vitrifrigo’s aluminium finned cooling unit for market leading power consumption running for 3 plus days on a 100a/h battery. Packed with lots of great features including digital temperature control of +10°C to -10°C with Vitrifrigo’s innovative Membrane LED Thermostat; a fast cool turbo mode and a reduced power and super quiet night mode. Designed for storage of full height bottles there are also two FDA approved storage containers for salads and perishables to keep everything organised in the fridge.

Key features:

Able to run as fridge or freezer
Digital thermostat with temperature control from +10°C to -10°C
Turbo mode for fast chill to achieve temperature set point quicker
Night mode for minimum noise level and reduced power consumption
Internal LED light
Smart storage for large and small bottles with FDA approved food storage containers
Inside out fixings and concealed lid fixings for easy installation
Removable lid seal
External drain
Option to remote mount the compressor up to 1.5mt

Initially the Vitrifrigo TL43 is exclusively available from Evo Motion Design and will be in stock from 19th November see their website for details:

Evo Motion Design

See the full product spec:

Details of the TL43 fridge freezer

Introducing the all new Flostream Micro HIFLO10 water filter

September 28, 2020 By Zeb Elliott

The Flostream Micro HIFLO10 water filter has been specifically designed to suit the needs of caravans, motorhomes and service vehicles. Designed to be as compact as possible, the Flostream Micro HIFLO 10 provides a mighty 10 litres per minute flow rate of fresh and clean filtered water.

Using a water filter in caravans, motorhomes, and other service vehicles such as horseboxes and welfare vehicles avoids the need to carry single use plastic water bottles to ensure clean and fresh water. Until now, many water filters, have simply been too large to fit into the small spaces available in touring vehicles.

The Flostream Micro HIFLO 10 uses three stage multi-media filters which removes all impurities down to 10 microns. For comparison, a human hair is 50 microns in diameter, and anything below 40 microns is invisible to the human eye.

The sophisticated Flostream filters ensure that all chlorine taste and bad odour is removed, as well as heavy metals and other impurities. In addition, with its built-in bacteriostatic control, the Flostream removes cyst and harmful bacteria, and prevents any risk of micro-bacterial growth when the water filter is not in use.

The Flostream will significantly improve the taste and quality of water coming from a vehicle’s water tank, no matter how long the water has been stored there or how poor the original source of the water. Using a Flostream also removes limescale, helping keep taps and sinks clean.

The Flostream Micro HiFLO10 measures just 169mm by 133mm which means it is easy to fit into any compact space in a cupboard or under a sink. The replaceable filter is easy to change, simply by unscrewing the filter from the Flostream body. Each unit is supplied with a housing bracket, and 0.75 inch British Standard Pipe thread or 15mm push fit piping connector.

Zeb Elliott of Penguin Refrigeration, the UK distributor for Wave’s RV and caravan products, says the new compact Micro HIFLO10 has been developed as a result of customer feedback. “We are increasingly seeing people wanting to tour further and to more remote spots; and more people wanting to look after the environment and their health by avoiding single use plastics whilst at the same time, being aware of the quality of the water they are drinking. Flostream filters have been proven to provide excellent fresh tasting and safe water, but have been difficult to fit onboard the smaller camper vans and mobile homes. Now this compact Micro HIFLO10 provides the solution our customers have been waiting for. It will filter out all the bad stuff and deliver great tasting clean drinking water even at flow rates of up to 10 litres per minute.”

Costing from £105 inc VAT, the Flostream Micro HIFLO10 is manufactured from Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and NSF International (Food, Safety and Quality in the UK) certified components, and can withstand temperature ranges from 4-45 degrees centigrade. To order go to MICRO Hiflo10 Flostream Water Filter

For replacement cartridges go to Flostream Micro HIFLO10 filters (cost £41.25 inc VAT).

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