Dometic Combicool RC1200 Coolbox (Silver/Grey)

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This has now been discontinued and has been replaced by the Dometic ACX3 40 below:

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The Dometic Combicool RC1200 EGP is the perfect camping cooler. It offers you a choice of power sources to suit any surroundings. The absorption cooler runs on 12-volt supply in the vehicle, on 230-volt mains supply at home or at the campsite and can easily be switched to gas operation at remote locations. As long as the gas used is LPG gas it will run from Butane or Propane.

The useful cooler achieves cooling of up to 25°C below ambient temperature and can also make ice cubes for your drinks – an ice cube tray is included. With a capacity of 41 litres and room to store 1.5 and 2.0 litre bottles standing up, the Combicool RC1200 EGP is the perfect camping cooler. It is also extremely affordable offering all this for an incredibly reasonable price!

What is a 3-way absorption cooler?
Silent and truly mobile, absorption coolers give camping enthusiasts all the freedom they need. Gas operation in a remote field, convenient 230-volt hook-up at the campsite, power supply from the cigarette lighter socket in cars or motorhomes – anything is possible! Switch-over from one energy mode to another in a trice! Whether gas, 12 or 230 volts, the refrigeration system adjusts to suit your needs – up to 25°C below the ambient temperature.

Dometic Combicool RC1200 Silver/Grey Features
  • Piezo ignition
  • Thermostat regulation in 230-volt mode
  • 3-stage flame regulation in gas mode
  • Vertical space for 1.5- and 2-litre bottles
  • Recessed grips, sturdy cabinet, ice cube tray
  • Test mark: Certified to European Gas Appliance Directive 90/396/EEC
  • Sturdy cabinet
  • Ice cube tray
  • A regulator and hose does not come in the box

Specifications
  • Colour : Silver/Grey
  • Weight : 16kg
  • Width (mm) : 500
  • Height (mm) : 440
  • Depth (mm) : 486
  • Total gross volume : 41 litres
  • Built-in dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) : 345 x 410 x 280
  • System : Absorption cooling
  • Insulation : Full foam insulation in CFC-free polyurethane foam
  • Cooling capacity : up to 25°C below ambient temperature
  • Gas max. (g/24h) : 255
  • Gas min. (g/24h) : 197
  • Max input 12V/230V (W) : 85
  • Max input Gas (g/h) : 10.6
  • Thermostat regulation : 12V / 230V / Gas


THIS COOLBOX USES ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY

What is the difference between the cooling technologies?
ABSORPTION COOLING
Details of distinguishing features:
  • Gas-powered cooling independent of electricity
  • Three way cooling – Gas, 12 volts DC or 230 volts AC
  • Silent operation
  • Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature

The Technical Bit
A concentrated ammonia solution is heated in a boiler and expelled as vapour. The pressurised ammonia gas is then liquefied in a condenser. Supplied with hydrogen, it evaporates and in the process extracts heat from the storage container. The ammonia gas then enters the absorber where it is reabsorbed in a weak solution of ammonia. Finally, the saturated solution flows back to the boiler where the whole cycle starts again.

THERMOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY
Details of distinguishing features:
  • 12 / 24 / 230 Volt
  • Independent of inclination
  • Lightweight and low-cost
  • Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature

The Technical Bit
The thermoelectric principle was discovered by J. C. A. Peltier, which is why the temperature generating parts of thermoelectric systems are referred to as Peltier elements. Thermoelectrics are based on the fact that cold or heat energy (depending on the polarity) is generated when a DC current is conducted between different types of metal. The heating or cooling capacity is further enhanced by heat exchangers and air fans. Ideal for low and medium cooling volumes.

COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY
Details of distinguishing features:
  • Excellent cooling performance even at extreme ambient temperatures
  • Refrigeration and deep-freezing
  • 12 / 24 / 100 – 240 volts
  • Low power consumption – suitable for solar operation
  • Battery protection
  • Quiet operation with little vibration
  • Independent of inclination

The Technical Bit
Compressor units operate using a refrigerant that changes from liquid to gaseous state in the evaporator. The evaporation extracts heat from the interior of the cooling unit – the temperature drops. The compressor draws in the refrigerant, compresses it and passes it on to the condenser. Here, the absorbed heat is released to the atmosphere. The refrigerant liquefies again and flows to the evaporator, where the cycle begins again.

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EAN-13 : 5999024843968

1 FAQ on the Dometic Combicool RC1200 Coolbox (Silver/Grey)

What are absorption coolers?
A concentrated ammonia solution is heated in a boiler and expelled as vapour. The pressurised ammonia gas is then liquefied in a condenser. Supplied with hydrogen, it evaporates and in the process extracts heat from the storage container. The ammonia gas then enters the absorber where it is reabsorbed in a weak solution of ammonia. Finally, the saturated solution flows back to the boiler where the whole cycle starts again.<br /><br />Gas-powered cooling independent of electricity<br />12 volts DC and 230 volts AC<br />Silent operation<br />Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature

Further Information

210 Customer Reviews on Dometic Combicool RC1200 Coolbox (Silver/Grey)

Camping Fridge

by Chris (06 May 2022)
5 star review(5/5)
Absolutely great wish I had bought one before now . Highly satisfied and great delivery

DometicRC1200 Coolbox

by DPL (25 Sep 2021)
5 star review(5/5)
Super fast delivery.

Does The Job Lovely

by Steve Hirons (24 Nov 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
perfect

Very Useful

by R T J Clewer (01 Nov 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
A good product a little bigger than I expected

A++

by Caravaner (02 Sep 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
excellent fridge one bottle of gas used in 24hr drinks were ice cold

Very Good

by Lynn (02 Sep 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Excellent

Keep It Level And It Will Work Well.

by Mr D J L Wonfor (30 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
This product was used when our caravan fridge failed on gas. We have used it all through the summer and it has worked brilliantly on Gas and electric. It was left outside on gas in the heat/wind and never failed. We protected it with a wind break. We did bring it into the awning at night. You do need to ventilate it and it must be kept level. We just used some caravan levelling chocks.

Great bit of kit.

Very Good

by G S (25 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Excellent fridge. Very good value for money. We use for camping each year and run off gas. Have to be careful not to set it too low otherwise we end up freezing things rather than just keeping cold!!

Does A Great Job

by Amanda Cresswell (23 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Used the coolbox for a weekend of camping. One gas canister lasted about 24hours. Kept everything cool and fresh. Great when there’s no electric hook up facilities.

Domestic Combicool Rc2200 3 -way

by John Fenton (18 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Bought this as a replacement for the CARAFREEZE chest freezer which packed up after 20 years. At first when reading the description I was a little worried that it wouldn't perform as well as the CARAFREEZE, but I needn't have as it was equally up to the task. The only thing that I would say is that you need to allow the 'freezer' to cool down so you need to turn it on the day before and put in frozen foods at it takes ages to drop the temperature if you don't. Having said that I tried it on all three methods. The gas seemed to work the quickest and the best although the 12v and 220v weren't far behind. I tried both the 12v and 220v through the day when travelling and turned onto gas when I had stopped. As I was a little sceptical as to whether it would be up to the task I put the ice cube tray on the top of the element and checked it regularly to make sure everything was still frozen. I used it continually for over a month and had no complaints, the food stayed frozen throughout. The machine looks every elegant and the aluminium construction made it light to handle and move about. The only complaint if you can call it that is that the 220v cable could have been a bit longer.

Make Sure It Is Level!

by Richard S. (14 Aug 2019)
4 star review(4/5)
Works very well indeed (only used on mains so far) once we have realised that it MUST be flat. Initially levelled to within 4 degrees of level but found it wouldn’t cool down. When chocked up it sprang into life and the only issue is that it can freeze stuff so you have to be careful how you load it.

Needs To Be Perfectly Level To Work.

by Shell (10 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
This is a great fridge, perfect for camping. When setting up you have to make sure it is perfectly level or it won't get very cold, but once working fully can make ice so will keep everything nice and cool 😊

Best Camping Fridge Ever

by R S. (08 Aug 2019)
4 star review(4/5)
Excellent fridge, makes ice , silent running ideal for tent. But make sure it is level, not nearly level as it is crucial to its performance. Oh and by the way, if it does stop working ,turn it upside down, you should hear the airlock moving/bubbling then turn it over and level it and it should be perfect.

Dometic Good Quality

by Caravaner (04 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Ideal for camping. Or extra fridge space when having a bbq. I have had
A dometic fridge box for twenty years good service, I have had my old one stolen
From my awning. Hence this new purchase.

Lightweight. Silent. Cold After 5hrs Of Cooling Down

by Michael (04 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Excellent product. I have it running on 3 and there is frost inside when the outside temperature is 37. Drinks are nice and cold, perfect for camping as it is silent or fir caravanning. I use it in the garden to keep the beers cold, so good value all round

A Fantastic Portable Fridge For Camping

by Anonymous (02 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
A fantastic product! I don’t normally write reviews but just had to on this occasion. We took the cool box with us to a music festival - we were camping in a tent for 4 days. The cool box kept all of our food beautifully refrigerated the whole time. Actually had to turn it down to start with as food was starting to freeze. We plugged it in to mains at home for 24 hours before we went and then used gas canisters when we were away. Placed the coolbox in our tent awning and it was just brilliant. Would definitely recommend! 5*

Good Product

by Mick Lupton (01 Aug 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Good product works fine on gas or electric decent size can take a fair amount of stuff. Used it in the resent hot weather and it’s preformed well

Perfect For Festivals

by Simon Ingram (31 Jul 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
For my 10th visit to Glastonbury, it was a joy to come back to the tent and have a lovely cold beer... Each canister lasted just over a day so used 4 for the 5 days on-site. I just need to go to more festivals!

It’s A Fridge, It’s Cool!

by Peter Heywood (29 Jul 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
Brilliant, ran faultlessly on Gas, 12v and 240v!

Its Huge, It's Perfect!

by Steve (22 Jul 2019)
5 star review(5/5)
It's huge, it's perfect, I run it off solar, inverter and batteries when off grid. Like all coolers it's power hungry when turned up full. As previous reviewers mentioned, plug it in at home on full for, 24 hours, then when on battery or gas turn it down to 3 or less, it will keep everything cold, ice packs help too.
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