Is Norcold 12V RV Mini Fridge A Good Choice For Lance Truck Camper Off-Grid
Updated 02/04/2026 | Published 01/30/2026
Question:
I have a lance truck camper with 200 watt solar and a generator My battery at the moment is duralast marine/rv 840 cold crank 180 reserve. will switch to lithium soon Will this meet my needs for off grid weekends genny at night and morning And unlevel terrain Also my door opening to the camper is 20” exactly, can the door be removed on the fridge to get it in?
asked by: Paul
Expert Reply:
Hey Paul! Yes, the Norcold RV Mini Fridge w/ Built-In Freezer # NC37VR will meet your needs. This fridge is a great choice for off-grid camping. It has a latch to keep the door secure on that unlevel terrain, and will draw approximately 30-50Ah a day in moderate temps. The door can also be removed so you will be able to get it through your 20" doorway.
I don't know your exact battery bank size, or where you're located and what kind of sun you're getting, but those do play a factor. You also need to consider what else is pulling power. It may not be an issue with the generator and the duration you're camping. If you upgrade to lithium, and you want to run off-grid for longer periods, I would consider increasing the battery/battery bank size when you switch to lithium.
Where do you usually take your camper on the weekends?
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Bill F.
2/4/2026
I put this in an LQ horse trailer and have been very happy as we can keep things cold while in transit. I’ve also added a solar system for off grid use. We had a propane/electric unit and it was very difficult to get started.