Vitrifrigo TL20RF top-loading fridge: freshness even in the tightest corner of your van

When space is measured down to the centimetre, every appliance needs to fit unobtrusively without compromising on performance. That is exactly what the Vitrifrigo TL20RF is designed to do: a compressor cool box made to fit into the tightest corners of a van while keeping your food and drinks fresh.

Unlike a conventional front-opening fridge, this model opens from the top. That makes everyday access easier: the wide opening gives you an immediate view of everything inside, without having to move items around to reach the back. With its 20-litre capacity, this chest-style fridge is ideal for a solo or two-person van conversion, alongside dry storage for everyday groceries.

Its remote cooling unit runs on either 12 V or 24 V and consumes just 28 W — important for preserving your leisure battery’s charge during off-grid stops. The stainless steel interior is easy to clean and stands up well to minor knocks on the road, while the digital thermostat with LED membrane panel allows precise temperature adjustment. Night mode automatically reduces power consumption and noise after dark, so you can sleep soundly close to the compressor.

Compact (426 x 578 x 248 mm and 17 kg), this van fridge fits easily into a low cabinet or equipment compartment where a built-in front-opening model might struggle to fit.

⚠️ This 12/24 V fridge must be connected exclusively to a leisure battery via a dedicated circuit — never to the vehicle’s starter battery (risk of completely draining it) or to 230 V mains power (incompatible voltage). For advice on sizing your electrical system, see our article How to choose a fridge for your campervan

How do you install the Vitrifrigo TL20RF?

Unlike a built-in front-opening fridge, the TL20RF is installed from above: provide a space to fit the appliance (426 x 248 mm footprint, 578 mm high with the lid closed), leaving enough room for the lid to open fully. Once in place, secure the unit firmly to prevent it moving while driving — bumps in the road are unforgiving when an appliance is not properly secured.

For the electrical connection, connect the fridge to your leisure battery using a cable sized appropriately for its 28 W power consumption, protected by a fuse or a dedicated circuit breaker. The remote cooling unit can be positioned away from the refrigerated compartment to reduce heat in your living space. If you have yet to build your electrical system, our range of lithium leisure batteries will help you choose enough battery capacity for this type of appliance.

Technical specifications of the Vitrifrigo TL20RF

• Brand: Vitrifrigo
• Appliance type: top-loading compressor fridge/cool box with a remote cooling unit
• Total capacity: 20 L
• Cooling range: +4°C to +10°C
• Supply voltage: 12 V / 24 V DC
• Rated power consumption: 28 W
• External dimensions (W x H x D, including lid): 426 x 578 x 248 mm
• Net weight: 17 kg
• Interior: stainless steel compartment
• Thermostat: digital control with LED membrane panel
• Features: night mode (reduced power consumption and noise at night), low noise level