SAFETY NOTICE: Following updated BS EN ISO 10239:2025 safety standards, Thetford appliances are non-compliant for marine vessel installations and are supplied for land-based caravans and motorhomes only. Please disregard any legacy marine guidance on this page. If you have any questions or require advice on compliant vessel options, please contact us.
The Thetford Caprice 3 is a comprehensive, all-in-one LPG cooker designed to provide full-scale domestic cooking performance in a compact marine or mobile format. It features a three-burner hob, a 36-litre oven, and a separate grill, making it one of the most versatile cooking appliances available for boat galleys.
Caprice 3: Full-Featured Culinary Hub
The Caprice 3 is built for durability and convenience, finished in a sleek black that complements modern boat interiors.
- Versatile Three-Burner Hob: Includes one high-output 2.4 kW burner and two 1.5 kW burners, offering a range of heat levels for complex meal preparation.
- Integrated Oven & Grill: Features a reliable 1.5 kW oven and a dedicated 1.6 kW grill, allowing for simultaneous baking and grilling.
- Safety Shut-Off Lid: The toughened glass lid serves as extra workspace when closed and automatically cuts the gas supply to the hob burners to prevent accidental ignition.
- 12V Electronic Ignition: Powered by the vessel’s battery system for reliable and effortless lighting.
- Refined Ergonomics: Outfitted with user-friendly matt nickel control knobs for precise flame adjustment.
Professional Gas Safe Installation
With a total gas input of 8.5 kW, the Caprice 3 requires professional installation to ensure adequate gas flow and safe ventilation within the galley. At Marine Heating Solutions, our Gas Safe Registered engineers specialize in Thetford Caprice 3 installations. We ensure the unit is securely fitted and that the installation adheres to all Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) standards.
Following every installation, we issue a Boat LPG Safety Certificate, which is vital for insurance and mooring compliance. For official technical documentation, visit the Thetford Europe website or consult the Gas Safe Register.
Thetford Caprice 3 LPG Cooker Specifications:
| Brand | Thetford |
| Model | Caprice 3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Voltage Description | 12 Volt DC |
| Oven Burner | 1.5 kW |
| Height Description | 644 mm |
| Capacity Description | 36 Litres |
| Width | 463 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm |
| Weight | 25 kg |
| Gas Burners | 2 x 1.5 kW; 1 x 2.4 kW |
| Grill Burner | 1.6 kW |
| Ignition | Matt nickel |
| Knobs | Matt nickle |
| Fuel | All gas |
| Input | 8.5 kW (Gas) |
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