Servicing decides it, not age. A well-looked-after unit will run for years. A neglected one won’t see half that, and the failures are almost always avoidable.
What kills them early
- Skipped services.
- Blocked or dirty condensers.
- Running a unit harder than it was specced for. Buy short on temperature and you’re working it flat out every day.
Every refrigeration unit we fit in a conversion comes with at least a 12-month warranty: 12 months on GAH and Hubbard units, 24 months on Thermo King and Zanotti. Not sure how cold you need to go? Read chiller, freezer or deep freeze.
For the van as a whole, including the insulated lining, see how long does a refrigerated van last?
Tell us what you carry and we’ll spec a unit that isn’t working flat out. Call us on 01444 245555.
We first answered this on Instagram on 17 August 2026. See the post and follow @grv4_fridgevans for more.
