Dometic RMD8551 Spare Parts

The Dometic RMD8551 is a premium double-door 3-way absorption refrigerator from Dometic's popular 8-Series range. Designed specifically for caravans, motorhomes and RVs, the RMD8551 combines a large refrigerator compartment with a separate freezer section, providing excellent food storage capacity while retaining flexible operation on LPG gas, 12V DC and 240V AC power.

Using Dometic's proven absorption cooling technology, the RMD8551 operates completely silently without a compressor, making it a popular choice for travellers who value quiet operation both on and off the grid.

Although now discontinued, the RMD8551 remains one of the most common large-capacity Dometic refrigerators found in Australian caravans, creating strong demand for replacement parts and servicing components.

About the Dometic RMD8551

The RMD8551 is a tower-style refrigerator featuring separate fridge and freezer doors for improved efficiency and convenience.

Key Specifications

Capacity

• Total capacity: 190 litres
• Refrigerator compartment: 155 litres
• Freezer compartment: 35 litres
• Separate upper freezer door

Overall Dimensions

• Height: 1245 mm
• Width: 523 mm
• Depth: 623 mm

Installation Cut-Out

• Height: 1249 mm
• Width: 527 mm
• Depth: 572 mm

Weight

• Approx. 41.5 kg

Power Sources

• LPG Gas
• 12V DC (170W)
• 230-240V AC (250W)

Key Features

Double-Door Refrigerator & Freezer Layout

The separate freezer compartment helps improve cooling efficiency by reducing temperature loss when accessing the refrigerator section.

Manual Energy Selection (MES)

The RMD8551 features Dometic's Manual Energy Selection (MES) control system, allowing users to manually choose between:

• LPG Gas
• 12V DC
• 240V AC

Once gas mode is selected, the electronic ignition system automatically lights and monitors the burner for safe operation.

Silent Absorption Cooling

The ammonia absorption cooling system provides:

• Completely silent operation
• No compressor vibration
• Reliable off-grid performance
• Multi-power flexibility

Premium Caravan Features

• Electronic touch controls
• Interior LED lighting
• Adjustable anti-slip shelving
• Large door storage bins
• Positive locking travel handles
• Vent position for storage
• Decorative door panel compatibility
• Integrated freezer frame heater to reduce condensation

Replacement Information

The Dometic RMD8551 has been discontinued and has been superseded by the modern Dometic RMD10.5XS and Dometic RMD10.5XP series.

Recommended Replacement Models

Dometic RMD10.5XS

• 173L total capacity
• Universal Energy Selection (UES)
• Updated electronics and controls
• Improved cooling performance
• Modern interior design

Dometic RMD10.5XP

• Same core cabinet dimensions as the RMD10.5XS
• Advanced dual-hinged door system
• Doors open from either side without hinge modification
• Latest Dometic 3-way absorption technology

For many owners, however, replacing a faulty component is considerably more economical than replacing the entire refrigerator, particularly if the cooling unit remains in good working order.

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, door shelf, gas component, control board or 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 wide range of Dometic RMD8551 spare parts, including:

• 12V heating elements
• 240V heating elements
• Thermostats
• Thermocouples
• Burner assemblies
• Gas jets
• Ignition modules
• Electronic control boards
• MES control components
• Main door seals
• Freezer door seals
• Interior shelves
• Door shelves and bottle retainers
• Crisper bins
• Interior LED light components
• Door handles
• Travel lock assemblies
• Freezer frame heater components
• Hinge assemblies
• Ventilation components
• General maintenance and service parts

Many components are shared with related Dometic models, including:

• Dometic RMD8555
• Dometic RMD8501
• Dometic RMDX Series
• Dometic RMD10.5XS
• Dometic RMD10.5XP

Whether you're replacing a heating element, repairing a gas fault, fitting a new shelf or replacing worn door seals, our range of Dometic RMD8551 spare parts can help keep your refrigerator operating reliably for years to come.