Norcold DE0061 & DE0788 Refrigerator Sizes and Replacement Guide

Replacing a Norcold DE0061 or DE0788 starts with two things: the full model on the label and the space inside the cabinet. Both are electric compressor refrigerators, not propane absorption models. Moving to a new DC-only refrigerator can change the power connections as well as the fit.

Compare cabinet openings, not door measurements. All dimensions below are inches in height × width × depth order. Door projection, hinges, mounting and ventilation need separate checks.

DE0061 and DE0041 cabinet opening sizes

Norcold's installation manual 635742C gives these enclosure dimensions on page 3. Thetford lists the DE/EV0041 and DE/EV0061 families as discontinued. Match the full label before using a family measurement.

DE0061 to N8DC: similar height, different width and depth

The N8DC is worth comparing only where the cabinet can meet its installation requirements. It is not an unchanged-cabinet replacement for the DE0061 opening shown above.

Norcold specifies the N8DC mounting width at the front attachment points, not simply the widest part of the recess. Confirm the actual cabinet, support, door swing and full front projection before ordering.

Complete N8DC refrigerators to compare

These models belong to the DE0061 comparison above. They are not replacement recommendations for DE0041 or DE0788. Check the exact configuration and current availability on each product page.

Norcold N8DCSSRRight-hinge stainless-steel model. 8-cu.-ft. class, 12V compressor cooling.For a measured DE0061 cabinet conversion only; compare the width, depth and mounting requirements above.View refrigerator details ›

Norcold N8DCSSLLeft-hinge stainless-steel model. 8-cu.-ft. class, 12V compressor cooling.For a measured DE0061 cabinet conversion only; compare the width, depth and mounting requirements above.View refrigerator details ›

DE0788: identify the electrical version first

The discontinued 0788 family includes several power configurations. The front of Norcold manual 632329D distinguishes these models:

There is no confirmed same-opening replacement listed in this guide for the DE0788. Measure the empty cabinet, mounting flange, door projection and access path before comparing a compact refrigerator. A similar storage capacity does not establish fit.

The 0788 manual also specifies airflow across its rear condenser. Its vent arrangement is different from the N8DC instructions; do not transfer one model's ventilation rules to the other.

Plan the installation as well as the opening

A qualified installer should check the replacement's DC supply, circuit protection, anchoring and airflow. An existing AC/DC connection is not proof that the wiring is suitable for a new DC-only appliance. Use the exact replacement manual and allow enough space to open the doors and remove shelves.

Use the cabinet measuring guide to record your opening, or compare other families in the 12V refrigerator size chart. Repairing the original unit instead? Start with the DE0061 parts diagrams or the separate DE0061T parts guide, matching the full model and serial number.