Valterra Refrigerators

When it comes to maintaining optimal refrigerator performance in recreational vehicles, Valterra has carved out a specialized niche with their innovative FridgeCool product line. Since 1981, this California-based manufacturer has focused on solving the unique challenges RV owners face when trying to keep their perishables cold in tight, poorly ventilated compartments—challenges that standard refrigerators simply weren't designed to handle.

The FridgeCool Solution for RV Refrigeration

Valterra's FridgeCool exhaust fans feature a wind tunnel design that keeps refrigerator coils cool and working efficiently, with fully automatic operation that activates when the fridge is on and temperatures rise. The FridgeCool line addresses two critical aspects of RV refrigerator performance: external heat dissipation and internal air circulation. These exhaust fans turn on and off automatically to help keep RV fridges cold by installing behind the refrigerator to cool the coils.

Dual-Approach Cooling Technology

Valterra takes a comprehensive approach to refrigerator cooling with two complementary product types. Their 12-volt automatic exhaust fans mount at the top of the roof vent or behind the fridge coils to expel hot air from the condenser area, while their battery-operated interior circulation fans sit inside the refrigerator compartment itself. The interior FridgeCool fan circulates air in RV refrigerators, cutting initial cool-down time by 50%. This dual-fan strategy addresses both the heat buildup that plagues RV refrigerator exteriors and the uneven cooling that occurs when cold air settles at the bottom of the compartment.

Smart Features for RV Life

Understanding the realities of RV ownership, Valterra has built practical features into their refrigerator products. The exhaust fans include an override switch that lets users turn off the fan when the RV is in storage. The battery-operated models run for extended periods on standard D-cell batteries, making them ideal for boondocking situations where 12-volt power draw needs to be minimized. These universal mount refrigerator cooling fans increase refrigerator cooling efficiency up to 40% and are fully automatic, turning on at 100 degrees and off when temperature drops to 80 degrees.

Why RV Owners Trust Valterra for Refrigerator Solutions

Valterra's expertise in the RV aftermarket spans more than four decades, and their refrigerator cooling products reflect a deep understanding of how absorption refrigerators behave in mobile environments. The FridgeCool line has become a go-to upgrade for RV owners dealing with hot weather camping, where ambient temperatures can overwhelm standard refrigerator cooling capacity. These products offer a cost-effective alternative to refrigerator replacement, extending the life and improving the performance of existing RV refrigeration systems through better thermal management.