3 Ways to Power a Freezer Off-Grid in NZ (Without Mains Electricity)
3 Ways to Power a Freezer Off-Grid (Without Mains Electricity)
August 5, 2026
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3-way & 2-way gas fridges
Silent LPG gas fridges and freezers for caravans, tiny homes and baches, from 60L to 280L.
Our range
Ten Challenger gas fridges and freezers: 3-way models run on LPG, 12V or 240V, and 2-way models on LPG or 240V.
A home-sized fridge with a separate 45L freezer that runs on LPG or 240V, finished in black with stainless steel doors.
LPG or 240V
45L freezer
Freezer to -16°C
Silent operation
Flame failure device
Digital control panel
185L
Fridge freezer
45L
Separate freezer
2-way
LPG or 240V
NZ-wide
Shipping or Penrose pickup
Find your fit
Recommended: 90L 3-way
Wheel arch, built-in and freestanding 90L models with a 10L freezer and a travel lock.
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Recommended: 145L slimline
The 419mm-wide slimline runs on LPG, 12V or 240V, with a 17L removable freezer box.
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Recommended: 185L to 280L 2-way
Home-sized LPG fridges with 45L to 55L separate freezers for families.
Recommended: 70L 3-way freezer
A 70L chest freezer that runs on LPG, 12V or 240V and freezes to -15°C.
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Why choose us
3-way models switch between LPG, 12V and 240V. 2-way models run on LPG or 240V.
Absorption cooling with no compressor, so there’s no motor noise.
Gas models have a flame failure safety device for gas operation.
Our 60L 3-way fridges use around 90g of LPG a day on average.
From compact 60L fridges to 280L fridge freezers with a 55L freezer.
Wheel arch, built-in and freestanding 90L models with travel locks.
Good to know
A 3-way fridge runs on LPG, 12V or 240V, so it suits caravans and RVs that travel. A 2-way fridge runs on LPG or 240V and suits baches and homes.
It depends on size and conditions. Our 60L 3-way fridges average around 90g a day, while the large 280L 2-way fridge freezer uses up to 900g a day. Each product page lists the maximum gas use.
Yes. They use absorption cooling with no compressor, so they run without motor noise.
Permanent gas installations in New Zealand must be done by a certified gasfitter. The 90L freestanding fridge comes with a flue kit.
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