For a van or teardrop that needs a small, cheap under-counter fridge for drinks and a few days of food.
Amazon $349.95The RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator is the better RV refrigerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator leads on price. The Dometic NRX 60C wins on capacity. The RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator costs $766.64 less ($349.95 vs $1,116.59).
For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.
Dometic $1,116.59Prices 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 RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator for price ($349.95, $206 per cu ft vs $1,116.59, $573 per cu ft).
- Choose the Dometic NRX 60C for capacity (1.9 cu ft vs 1.7 cu ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact RV refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator | Dometic NRX 60C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 30% | 100 $349.95, $206 per cu ft | 35 $1,116.59, $573 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 20 1.7 cu ft | 45 1.9 cu ft |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 69 234 Wh a day, 120 Wh per cu ft |
| Features 25% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 70 freezer section, digital controls |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator | Dometic NRX 60C | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 1.7 cu ft | 1.9 cu ft |
| Freezer section | - | 0.2 cu ft |
| Freezer | - | Yes |
| Doors | Single door | Single door |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12V DC | 12/24V DC |
| Rated current | 9 A | - |
| Energy use | - | 234 Wh/day |
| Digital controls | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 20.7 in |
| Width | - | 17.6 in |
| Depth | - | 21.1 in |
| Weight | - | 37.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
