Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side
#8 in LargeFull review
For a fifth wheel or motorhome built for a tall residential fridge. Check the 15.6 cu ft real size and narrow sides before you buy.
Furrion $3,436.95$3,436.95
The Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side is the better RV refrigerator overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side leads on price and capacity. The Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side costs $824.76 less ($3,436.95 vs $4,261.71).
Norcold Polar Elite N15DC
#10 in LargeFull review
For a large rig with a 12 cu ft residential cutout. It is well built, but you pay a lot for the Norcold name.
Amazon $4,261.71$4,261.71
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 Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side for price ($3,436.95, $220 per cu ft vs $4,261.71, $286 per cu ft) and capacity (15.6 cu ft vs 14.9 cu ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large RV refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side | Norcold Polar Elite N15DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 30% | 36 $3,436.95, $220 per cu ft | 11 $4,261.71, $286 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 82 15.6 cu ft | 74 14.9 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% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Furrion Arctic 16 cu ft Side-by-Side | Norcold Polar Elite N15DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 15.6 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft |
| Fridge section | - | 10.3 cu ft |
| Freezer section | - | 4.6 cu ft |
| Freezer | Yes | Yes |
| Doors | Side by side | French doors |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12V DC | 12V DC |
| Frost free | - | No |
| Digital controls | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Height | 70 in | 63.1 in |
| Width | 25 in | 32.5 in |
| Weight | 183 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |