The Dometic RMD8501 is a premium double-door 3-way absorption refrigerator from Dometic's popular 8-Series range. Designed specifically for caravans, motorhomes and RVs, the RMD8501 combines generous storage capacity with the flexibility to operate on LPG gas, 12V DC and 240V AC power.
Unlike the under-bench RM8501, the RMD8501 features a taller tower-style cabinet with separate freezer and refrigerator compartments. This dual-door design improves cooling efficiency while providing easier access to frozen and refrigerated foods during travel.
Thanks to its silent absorption cooling technology, the RMD8501 operates without a compressor, making it a popular choice for travellers seeking quiet, reliable refrigeration both on and off the grid.
About the Dometic RMD8501
The RMD8501 was developed as a large-capacity refrigerator/freezer for caravanners who wanted the convenience of a domestic-style fridge while retaining the advantages of 3-way operation.
Key Specifications
Capacity
- Total capacity: 160 litres
- Refrigerator capacity: 130 litres
- Freezer capacity: 30 litres
- Separate upper freezer compartment
Overall Dimensions
- Height: 1245 mm
- Width: 523 mm
- Depth: 567 mm
Installation Cut-Out
- Height: 1248 mm
- Width: 527 mm
- Depth: 545 mm
Weight
Power Sources
- LPG Gas
- 12V DC (170W)
- 230-240V AC (250W)
Key Features
Double-Door Design
The separate freezer and refrigerator compartments help maintain more stable temperatures and reduce cold air loss when accessing the main fridge compartment.
Manual Energy Selection (MES)
The RMD8501 uses Dometic's Manual Energy Selection system, allowing users to manually select:
The electronic ignition system automatically lights and monitors the gas burner for safe operation.
Silent Absorption Cooling
The absorption cooling system provides:
- Completely silent operation
- No compressor noise
- Reliable off-grid performance
- Multi-power-source flexibility
Premium Caravan Features
- Electronic touch controls
- Interior LED lighting
- Secure travel locks
- Decorative door panel compatibility
- Adjustable shelving
- Large door storage bins
- Integrated frame heater to reduce condensation around freezer door seals
Replacement Information
The Dometic RMD8501 has been superseded by the Dometic RMD10.5XS and RMD10.5XP.
These newer 10-Series models offer:
- Updated electronics
- Improved energy management
- Enhanced cooling performance
- Modern styling
- Universal Energy Selection (UES)
- Improved door functionality
The RMD10.5XP also introduces Dometic's innovative dual-hinge door system, allowing doors to be opened from either side without changing hinges.
For many owners, however, replacing worn components remains far more economical than replacing the entire refrigerator, particularly when the cooling unit is still performing correctly.
Why Buy Dometic Spare Parts from Everything Caravans?
Everything Caravans has supplied and serviced Dometic products since 1975. As Australia's longest-standing Dometic Service Agent, we provide genuine spare parts backed by real workshop knowledge and decades of hands-on experience.
When you buy from an authorised Dometic distributor, you get reliable parts, accurate advice, and support from a team that works with these products every day.
Whether you're replacing a heating element, thermocouple, thermostat, shelf, gas component, electronic module or door seal, our team can help identify the correct part for your refrigerator and provide practical advice based on real-world servicing experience.
Spare Parts Available
We stock a large range of Dometic RMD8501 spare parts, including:
- 12V heating elements
- 240V heating elements
- Thermostats
- Thermocouples
- Burner assemblies
- Gas jets
- Ignition modules
- Control boards
- MES electronic control components
- Main door seals
- Freezer door seals
- Interior shelves
- Door shelves and bottle retainers
- Vegetable bins
- Interior LED lighting components
- Door handles
- Travel lock assemblies
- Hinge components
- Frame heater components
- Ventilation parts
- General service and maintenance items
Many components are shared with related Dometic 8-Series refrigerators, including:
- Dometic RM8501
- Dometic RM8551
- Dometic RML8501
- Dometic RMD8551
- Dometic RMD8555
Whether you're replacing a damaged shelf, faulty heating element, burner component or worn door seal, our range of Dometic RMD8501 spare parts can help keep your refrigerator operating reliably for years to come.
Vendor:Dometic
Vendor:Dometic
Vendor:Dometic
Vendor:Dometic
