Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V
#5 in MidsizeFull review
For a van or small trailer that wants 6 cu ft, a bottom freezer and a published energy figure to plan solar around.
Amazon $1,890$1,890
The Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V is the better RV refrigerator overall, rated 3.3 to 2.8. The Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V leads on capacity and price. The Dometic NRX 130C costs $361.71 less ($1,528.29 vs $1,890).
Dometic NRX 130C
#8 in MidsizeFull review
For a van or small trailer that runs on solar and wants low, published power draw in a tall fridge.
Dometic $1,528.29$1,528.29
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V for capacity (6.1 cu ft vs 4.5 cu ft) and price ($1,890, $310 per cu ft vs $1,528.29, $340 per cu ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every midsize RV refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V | Dometic NRX 130C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 30% | 20 $1,890, $310 per cu ft | 11 $1,528.29, $340 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 62 6.1 cu ft | 30 4.5 cu ft |
| Energy use 10% | 86 560 Wh a day, 92 Wh per cu ft | 92 373 Wh a day, 83 Wh per cu ft |
| Features 25% | 70 freezer section, digital controls | 70 freezer section, digital controls |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V | Dometic NRX 130C | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 6.1 cu ft | 4.5 cu ft |
| Freezer section | 1.2 cu ft | 0.3 cu ft |
| Freezer | Yes | Yes |
| Doors | Two doors | Single door |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12V DC | 12/24V DC |
| Energy use | 560 Wh/day | 373 Wh/day |
| Digital controls | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 32 in |
| Width | - | 20.7 in |
| Depth | - | 22.4 in |
| Weight | - | 59.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |