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Fridges, Freezers & Icemakers NZ

12V/24V solar compressor fridges, 3-way LPG gas fridges and icemakers for Kiwi baches, tiny homes, boats and motorhomes.

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12V fridges, gas fridges, freezers and icemakers: 12V/24V compressor, 3-way and 2-way LPG gas, portable and built-in.

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145L Slimline 3-Way Gas Fridge Freezer

Run it on LPG, 12V or 240V. A slim 419mm-wide fridge freezer for tiny homes, caravans and baches where space and power are tight.

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LPG, 12V or 240V

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Just 419mm wide

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17L freezer

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0–10°C fridge

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Slimline design

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Tiny homes & caravans

3-way

LPG, 12V or 240V

419mm

Slimline width

145L

Fridge freezer

NZ-wide

Shipping or Penrose pickup

Find your fit

Refrigeration for Every Kiwi Setup

Challenger 0602 Built in 3way Installed on Caravan 1

Recommended: Wheel arch or 3-way

Wheel arch fridges fit over the wheel housing, in 12V solar or 3-way gas versions.

Gas vs. Electric (12V) Fridges for Off-Grid NZ

Recommended: 12V/24V upright

Solar-ready 12V/24V uprights from 85L to 300L, sized for small kitchens.

3 Ways to Power a Freezer Off-Grid (Without Mains Electricity)

Recommended: LPG gas fridge

2-way gas fridges up to 280L run silently on LPG, without a big battery bank.

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Recommended: Portable or icemaker

Portable 12V/24V fridge freezers from 20L to 75L, plus our marine stainless steel ice maker.

Why choose us

Why Choose A Challenger Fridge?

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Three Ways to Power

Run on 12V/24V solar, 240V mains or LPG gas, with 3-way models that switch between them.

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Solar Ready

Low-draw 12V/24V compressors designed not to drain your battery bank overnight.

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Silent Gas Cooling

LPG fridges and freezers run silently on bottled gas for weeks at a time.

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Freezing in Kiwi Heat

Compressor models hold freezing temperatures even in 30°C+ summer heat.

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Sizes for Every Setup

From a 20L portable fridge to a 300L upright and a 200L chest freezer.

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Built for Baches & Boats

Made for baches, tiny homes, boats, motorhomes, caravans and remote stations.

Good to know

Refrigeration FAQs

NZ temperatures can swing from freezing to 30°C+ in a day. For mobile setups like caravans and boats, 12V/24V compressor fridges are the top choice because they cool quickly and stay efficient in high heat. For a permanent, remote bach with limited sun, an LPG gas (3-way) fridge gives silent, long-term cooling without a large battery bank.

It depends on your main power source. Choose a 3-way for silent operation and the flexibility to run on LPG for weeks, ideal for baches and long stays. Choose a compressor fridge for home-style cooling and freezing in 30°C+ heat, best for motorhomes and 4WDs with solar charging.

An LPG gas freezer is the reliable way to freeze without electricity. Our gas freezers run entirely on bottled gas, making them ideal for hunters, fishers and remote stations without mains power or a big solar array.

Not for our portable benchtop models: just fill the reservoir and plug in. Built-in models need a simple 1/4″ water line, but they’re no-drain units, so you don’t need a floor drain or waste pipe.

Learn more

Refrigeration Tips & Advice

Talk to us

Get a Fridge Quote

Tell us your power setup and space, and we’ll recommend the right fridge, freezer or icemaker.

09 820 0500
sales@challengeyachts.com
Showroom: 38 Olive Road, Penrose, Auckland