Dometic DMC4081 8 cu ft 12V
#1 in MidsizeFull review
For upgrading a 6 cu ft absorption cutout to 8 cu ft of compressor fridge at a fair price.
Amazon $1,186.48$1,186.48
The Dometic DMC4081 8 cu ft 12V rates 4.3 among midsize RV refrigerators; the Norcold Polar N10DC rates 3.3 among large ones. The Dometic DMC4081 8 cu ft 12V costs $332.02 less ($1,186.48 vs $1,518.50).
Norcold Polar N10DC
#9 in LargeFull review
For a trailer or motorhome with an 8 cu ft Norcold cutout that wants more space. Dealers everywhere know how to service it.
Amazon $1,518.50$1,518.50
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (midsize and large), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Dometic DMC4081 8 cu ft 12V | Norcold Polar N10DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 30% | 94 $1,186.48, $148 per cu ft | 70 $1,518.50, $157 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 100 8 cu ft | 9 9.7 cu ft |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 70 freezer section, digital controls | 70 freezer section, digital controls |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Dometic DMC4081 8 cu ft 12V | Norcold Polar N10DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 8 cu ft | 9.7 cu ft |
| Freezer | Yes | Yes |
| Doors | Two doors | Two doors |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12V DC | 12V DC |
| Rated current | 13 A | - |
| Frost free | - | No |
| Digital controls | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Height | 53.6 in | 59.9 in |
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.3 in |
| Depth | 27.5 in | - |
| Weight | 114 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |