RecPro 1.7 cu ft 12V Refrigerator
#3 in CompactFull 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
2.7/5
For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.
- 1.6 cu ftCapacity
- Single doorDoors
- 222 Wh/dayEnergy use
Check price at Amazon$1,057.69
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Dometic publishes a real energy figure: 222 Wh a day at 77 F
- Removable freezer box, so you can use the whole cabinet as a fridge
- Touch panel with Eco and Silent modes
- Runs on 12V or 24V, with a reversible door
- Light at 38.6 lb, easy to fit in a van or boat
Cons
- Dometic does not state a warranty term for it, so it scores as none
- Freezer box is tiny at 0.16 cu ft, fine for ice trays and not much more
- Costs far more than a RecPro of similar size
The Dometic NRX family
Every Dometic NRX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic NRX 50C (this one) | 1.6 cu ft | 2.7/5 | $1,057.69 |
| Dometic NRX 60C | 1.9 cu ft | 3.1/5 | $1,116.59 |
| Dometic NRX 80C | 2.6 cu ft | 3.8/5 | $1,175.29 |
| Dometic NRX 115C | 4 cu ft | 2.7/5 | $1,410.69 |
| Dometic NRX 130C | 4.5 cu ft | 2.8/5 | $1,528.29 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | NRX 50C (9620017081) |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Total capacity | 1.6 cu ft |
| Freezer section | 0.2 cu ft |
| Freezer | Yes |
| Doors | Single door |
| Reversible door | Yes |
| Power | |
| Voltage | 12/24V DC |
| Energy use | 222 Wh/day |
| Digital controls | Yes |
| Build | |
| Height | 20.7 in |
| Width | 15 in |
| Depth | 20.1 in |
| Weight | 38.6 lb |
Alternatives in this size
Dometic NRX 60C
#4 in CompactFull review
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Dometic $1,116.59$1,116.59
Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator
#5 in CompactFull review
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Furrion $468.95$468.95
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