For swapping out an old 6 or 8 cu ft absorption fridge in a trailer. You pay extra for the two-year warranty.
Amazon $1,763.97The Furrion Arctic 8 cu ft 12V is the better RV refrigerator overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The Furrion Arctic 8 cu ft 12V leads on price, capacity and warranty. The Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V wins on features. The Furrion Arctic 8 cu ft 12V costs $126.03 less ($1,763.97 vs $1,890).
For a van or small trailer that wants 6 cu ft, a bottom freezer and a published energy figure to plan solar around.
Amazon $1,890Prices 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 8 cu ft 12V for price ($1,763.97, $220 per cu ft vs $1,890, $310 per cu ft), capacity (8 cu ft vs 6.1 cu ft) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V for features (freezer section, digital controls vs freezer section).
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 | Furrion Arctic 8 cu ft 12V | Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 30% | 55 $1,763.97, $220 per cu ft | 20 $1,890, $310 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 100 8 cu ft | 62 6.1 cu ft |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 86 560 Wh a day, 92 Wh per cu ft |
| Features 25% | 40 freezer section | 70 freezer section, digital controls |
| Warranty 10% | 100 2-year warranty | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Furrion Arctic 8 cu ft 12V | Norcold N2175 6.2 cu ft 12V | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 8 cu ft | 6.1 cu ft |
| Freezer section | - | 1.2 cu ft |
| Freezer | Yes | Yes |
| Doors | Two doors | Two doors |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12V DC | 12V DC |
| Energy use | - | 560 Wh/day |
| Digital controls | - | Yes |
| Noise | 43 dBA | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 53.1 in | - |
| Width | 24.2 in | - |
| Weight | 125 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
