Power Consumption for 4.3 cu. ft. Furrion Arctic RV Refrigerator

Updated 08/28/2025 | Published 08/27/2025

Question:

Is there any in-use data available on power consumption yet? Like when it’s running, what’s the typical wattage it’s pulling?

asked by: Steph S

Expert Reply:

Hey Steph,

There is a tag on the back of the Furrion Arctic RV Refrigerator # FR38AD saying it's rated for 11A so since it runs on 12V power you're looking at about 132 Watts.

We don't have an official statement from Furrion on it, but the linked instructions seem to be in this range as well.

Are you looking to use this on an RV for boondocking?

expert reply by: Jon G

Tag on 4.3 Cu Ft Furrion Arctic RV Refrigerator
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Steph S.

8/27/2025

Thank you, yes, I’m looking at a fridge for boondocking. I looked at the specs and that calculation seemed pretty high compared to similar fridges. I know many similar-sized fridge/freezer combos might hit that during a defrost phase but run closer to 60-80w during general on/off compressor cycle.

Jon G.

8/28/2025

@StephS I reached out to my contact at Furrion as well and he just got back to me and said the fridge requires a 15A circuit but the draw will be around 10A so we're looking at closer to 120 Watts. He also said it will only draw when the compressor is on, so if the fridge stays shut most of the time then you'll be looking at something less than that as well.