12V RV Refrigerator Size & Replacement Chart: Norcold and Dometic

Replacing an RV gas/electric refrigerator with a 12-volt compressor model? Start with the cabinet opening, not the cubic-foot rating. This chart compares selected Norcold and Dometic absorption-fridge enclosures with new 12V models available from NewRVParts.

How to read the chart: Dimensions are the manufacturer-specified installation openings in inches, height Γ— width Γ— depth. A similar opening is a candidate for further fit checking, not confirmation that the complete refrigerator, hinge, fasteners, electrical circuit or doors are interchangeable.

Norcold openings Β Β·Β  Dometic openings Β Β·Β  New 12V models Β Β·Β  How to measure

Norcold absorption refrigerators: comparable 12V opening sizes

Norcold's N6/N8 installation manuals and N8DC/N10DC instructions provide matching 6- and 8-class enclosure dimensions. The wider 1200/1210 group has a matching published enclosure range with the N15DC family. Always identify the complete model suffix before applying a family measurement.

Existing Norcold refrigerator Original opening (H Γ— W Γ— D) 12V candidates What to check
Norcold N61X, N62X, N64X families 52.88–53.01 Γ— 23.50–23.63 Γ— 24.00 Norcold N8DC (8 cu. ft.); Furrion Arctic 8 N8DC uses the same manufacturer-specified height, width and depth ranges. Furrion Arctic 8 is close in height and width, but confirm mounting width and actual cabinet depth. Verify actual cabinet and mounting.
Norcold N81X, N82X, N84X families 59.88–60.01 Γ— 23.50–23.63 Γ— 24.00 Norcold N10DC (10 cu. ft.); Furrion Arctic 10 N10DC shares the stated enclosure range; Furrion Arctic 10 is within the nominal height range, but a 24-inch deep cabinet and the appropriate mounting width still need checking. Check door projection, mounting and 12V supply.
Norcold 1200 AC/GE and 1210/121X families 63.25–63.38 Γ— 32.69–32.82 Γ— 24.00 Norcold N15DC (15 cu. ft.) Same published enclosure range for the cited versions. Four-door absorption to French-door DC conversion still requires utility, vent and door-clearance review.

Dometic absorption models: what changes with a 12V upgrade

The Dometic Americana DM series typically uses a different cabinet size from Norcold's corresponding 6- and 8-class enclosures. A smaller compressor cabinet can be fitted with finished framing when the manufacturer permits it; a larger required opening means modification may be necessary. Both situations call for an installation plan.

Existing Dometic refrigerator Original opening (H Γ— W Γ— D) 12V candidates Cabinet differences
DM2652, DM2662, DM2663, DM2672, DM2682, DM2683 53-3/4 Γ— 23-11/16 Γ— 24 Furrion Arctic 8; Norcold N8DC; Dometic DMC4081 All need planning: Furrion/Norcold are shorter and need cabinet height finishing; N8DC may need mounting-point width framing. DMC4081 needs 53.9-in height and 24-in width, more than this original cutout.
DM2852, DM2862, DM2872, DM2882 59-15/16 Γ— 23-11/16 Γ— 24 Furrion Arctic 10; Norcold N10DC; Dometic DMC4101 The existing Dometic opening is within Furrion Arctic 10's published installation ranges, provided the cabinet is level and the required 24-inch depth and mounting arrangement are present. N10DC needs mounting-point width framing; DMC4101 specifies a 24-in wide cutout, so cabinetry may need widening.

New 12V compressor refrigerator installation sizes

The figures below are cabinet openings, not exterior door-to-door dimensions. In particular, Dometic DMC bodies project beyond the 24-inch enclosure depth; check the manufacturer's exterior dimensions as well.

New refrigerator family Required opening (H Γ— W Γ— D) Notes
Norcold N8DC 52.88–53.01 Γ— 23.50–23.63 Γ— 24.00 8-cu.-ft. class. Front door clearance and cabinet mounting points must be checked.
Norcold N10DC 59.88–60.01 Γ— 23.50–23.63 Γ— 24.00 10-cu.-ft. class. Matching the N8-series opening does not resolve door swing or wiring.
Furrion Arctic FCR08DCGTA 52.75–53.00 Γ— 23.375–24.00 Γ— 24.00 minimum 8-cu.-ft. class. Furrion's 2024 guide requires a level base and proper enclosure squareness.
Furrion Arctic FCR10DCGTA 59.75–60.00 Γ— 23.375–24.00 Γ— 24.00 minimum 10-cu.-ft. class. Verify full model, hinge/finish and mounting details.
Dometic DMC4081 53.9 Γ— 24.0 Γ— 24.0 Exterior body: 53.6 Γ— 23.6 Γ— 27.5 inches.
Dometic DMC4101 59.9 Γ— 24.0 Γ— 24.0 Exterior body: 59.6 Γ— 23.6 Γ— 27.5 inches.
Norcold N15DC 63.25–63.38 Γ— 32.69–32.82 Γ— 24.00 15-cu.-ft. class for larger openings.

Shop 12V refrigerators by size

These links point to complete refrigerators listed on NewRVParts, rather than parts that only happen to mention the model in their fitment descriptions. Check current availability and full configuration on each product page.

For approximately 53-inch-high Norcold-style openings

For approximately 60-inch-high openings

For Dometic DMC-sized and wide four-door openings

Before ordering: five measurements and installation checks

  1. Read the full model and serial label inside the existing refrigerator; do not rely only on the RV year.
  2. Measure the empty cabinet's height, width and usable depth in several places, checking for taper and a sloped floor.
  3. Check the doorway and access path into the RV, plus door swing, handle projection and surrounding cabinets.
  4. Confirm the new refrigerator's mounting locations, airflow path and instructions for existing exterior refrigerator vents.
  5. Have a qualified installer review propane-line disconnection/sealing and the correctly protected 12V supply circuit.

Need a clear measuring method? Use our RV refrigerator cabinet measuring guide. Still repairing the old unit? See our Norcold N641 parts diagrams and Dometic RM2652 parts reference.

Manufacturer installation manuals used for opening sizes

Thetford/Norcold: N61/N81; N62/N64/N82/N84; N8DC/N10DC; 1200 series; 1210 series; N15DC. Dometic: DM/RM enclosure chart; DMC4081/DMC4101. Furrion/Lippert: Arctic 8/10 installation.

Smaller Dometic refrigerator? Compare the older RM2354, RM2454, RM2554, RM2620 and RM2820 enclosure measurements in our compact Dometic RM fridge dimensions and 12V upgrade guide.

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