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
3.2/5
For a large rig with a 12 cu ft residential cutout. It is well built, but you pay a lot for the Norcold name.
- 14.9 cu ftCapacity
- French doorsDoors
- NoFrost free
Check price at Amazon$4,261.71
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Fits the same cutout as a 12 cu ft fridge
- Separate thermostat-controlled fridge and freezer sections
- Touch controls with a night mode for quieter sleep
- Glass shelves and separate compressors, per Norcold
Cons
- Manual defrost on a fridge this size is a real chore
- Costs about twice as much as the RecPro 16 for similar space
- One-year warranty on a $4,300 fridge
The Norcold Polar Elite family
Every Norcold Polar Elite model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcold Polar Elite N15DC (this one) | 14.9 cu ft | 3.2/5 | $4,261.71 |
| Norcold Polar Elite N20DC | 18.6 cu ft | 3.4/5 | $5,479.95 |
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 | N15DCSS |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Total capacity | 14.9 cu ft |
| Fridge section | 10.3 cu ft |
| Freezer section | 4.6 cu ft |
| Freezer | Yes |
| Doors | French doors |
| Reversible door | Yes |
| Power | |
| Voltage | 12V DC |
| Frost free | No |
| Digital controls | Yes |
| Build | |
| Height | 63.1 in |
| Width | 32.5 in |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this size
Norcold Polar N10DC
#9 in LargeFull review
For a trailer or motorhome with an 8 cu ft Norcold cutout that wants more space. Dealers everywhere know how to service it.
Amazon $1,518.50$1,518.50
Furrion 10.7 cu ft 12V French Door
#11 in LargeFull review
For a motorhome galley where a single wide door would block the aisle. It is the priciest of the 10 cu ft group.
Furrion $2,586.95$2,586.95
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