>> Can the fridge work on 12V?
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...three-way fridges are designed to work on Gas (off-grid), 230V (on-grid), and 12V (generally only when mobile and the alternator is providing power). You wouldn't want to run these fridges off 12V (via a power supply/charger) when 230V is available, you'd simply use that 230V. (Most installations inhibit it, but I can actually switch mine to 12V whether the engine is running or not, but it takes about 15A so you don't do that for long).
It has become more common to install 12V compressor fridges, particularly in campervans). These work only off 12V, supplied either solely by the battery, or via the battery but with it being topped up by a 230V/12V power supply/charger. (and, of course, solar where fitted).
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