Best Compact 12V RV Refrigerators Ranked

6 built-in 12V RV refrigerators under 3 cu ft.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

A compact 12V refrigerator holds under 3 cubic feet and slides under a counter or into a cabinet in a van, boat or small trailer. Most have only a small freezer box inside the main door, cold enough for ice trays but not for a week of frozen food. Power use is low, so they suit a small battery bank.

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.

Full ranking 6

  1. Norcold DC751 12/24V Refrigerator
    #1 of 63.8Full review

    For replacing an old Norcold 0751 in a boat, truck or small RV. Check the true 2.4 cu ft size first.

    Amazon $777.58
    $777.58
    2.4 cu ft--
  2. Dometic NRX 80C
    #2 of 63.8Full review

    For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.

    Amazon $1,175.29
    $1,175.29
    2.6 cu ft0.2 cu ft24.6 in
  3. RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator
    #3 of 63.5Full review

    For a van or teardrop that needs a small, cheap under-counter fridge for drinks and a few days of food.

    Amazon $349.95
    $349.95
    1.7 cu ft--
  4. Dometic NRX 60C
    #4 of 63.1Full review

    For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.

    Dometic $1,116.59
    $1,116.59
    1.9 cu ft0.2 cu ft20.7 in
  5. Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator
    #5 of 62.7Full review

    For a second fridge in an outdoor kitchen or a small van that only needs drinks and snacks cold.

    Furrion $468.95
    $468.95
    1.6 cu ft-19.4 in
  6. Dometic NRX 50C
    #6 of 62.7Full review

    For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.

    Amazon $1,057.69
    $1,057.69
    1.6 cu ft0.2 cu ft20.7 in