If you plan on spending any significant amount of time in an RV, you’re going to need a long-term storage solution.
A refrigerator is great for keeping produce cold and fresh, and nowadays they’re small enough to fit into mobile homes.
Getting a refrigerator for your RV isn’t the same as getting one for your home kitchen, you need to think more about its size and how well it’ll fit within the mobile home.
We have a selection of RV refrigerators for you below, where we’ve reviewed each one.
With each entry you’ll find our write-up and a pros and cons list of their basic components and features, so even at a glance, you can tell what every refrigerator offers and whether it’s compatible with your RV.
We’ve also included a buyers’ guide for those of you who are new to getting a refrigerator for RVs. It’s a small read that’ll maximize your chances of finding a quality RV refrigerator by ruling out unsuitable models.
Even if none of our suggested refrigerators work with you, you can apply our standards to your desired model to make sure it’s up to the job.
In a Hurry?
If you just want to get our suggestion and be on your way, we’d suggest the Norcold NR751BB 2.7 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator.
This is a fixed refrigerator from a reputable brand that isn’t too big, so you should be able to get this into most mobile homes.
See why we liked it below:
- This Norcold model is a 2.7 cubic feet marine refrigerator that has removable and adjustable shelving. Inside the model is a blue, marine-themed LED light that’s easy on the eyes in all environments.
- On the inside, those shelves are coated in white powder that makes the shelves stronger and easier to clean. There’s also a freezer box for even colder storage, so you can keep produce for longer.
- You have full control over which way this refrigerator’s door opens, making it easy to install in tighter spaces. It’s also an exceptionally quiet model because it’s sealed by a Danfoss BD35 compressor, which is known for being quiet.
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Our first refrigerator for RVs is actually designed for marine use, but what’s the difference between the inside of a boat and a camper van?
They’re both generally tight spaces that benefit from compact appliances that get the job done, and that’s exactly what the Norcold NR751BB 2.7 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator is.
It’s an AC/DC refrigerator that, as the listing states, features 2.7 cubic feet of capacity that’s customizable through shelves that you can adjust or remove.
Since it’s designed for marine use, this temperature remains consistent even when you’re on the high seas, so it should have no trouble keeping that temperature on the road.
For how compact this refrigerator is, it comes complete with a freezer box that’s great for storing items at a colder temperature than the rest of this model’s capacity.
The shelves found in the rest of the refrigerator are also powder coated. This makes them more durable and, more importantly, easier to clean when they get dirty.
So, we know the Norcold NR751BB can keep things cold, which is the important part, but there are other things to consider here.
You don’t want to be locked in with a loud refrigerator during quiet evenings, so it should be interesting to you that this model comes with a Danfoss BD compressor.
If you’re not familiar with these, the Danfoss BDs – BD35 in this case – are known for being whisper-quiet. It also has a sealed casing that’s resistant to dust, dirt, and of course, moisture.
As for the physical presence of this refrigerator, the door can be switched to open from one side to another, so you can manage how this model opens into your RV space.
Inside, it also has a theme-appropriate cool blue LED that’s designed to be relaxing when you’re rolling on the waves, so it looks great in mobile homes too.
Pros:
- A 2.7 cubic foot marine refrigerator with adjustable/removable shelving.
- Includes a full-depth freezer box for colder storage.
- White powder-coated shelves are durable and easy to clean.
- Exceptionally quiet thanks to its hermetically sealed Danfoss BD35 compressor.
- You can switch which side the door opens from.
- Cool marine-themed LED interior light.
Cons:
- Its gasket seal can be weak.
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