Replacing a Norcold 1200 with a Furrion Full Electric 12V Refrigerator in Holiday Rambler Navigator  

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Hi Erling,

Thanks for providing the dimensions. Based on your dimensions and the dimensions I found online the Furrion RV Refrigerator with Freezer Drawer part # FR42TF is one of the closest match we offer for what you are looking for.

I do want to mention that the Norcold 1200 documentation I found lists the refrigerator at approximately 32-11/16 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 63-1/4 inches tall, although I realize manufacturers' published dimensions and real-world measurements don't always line up perfectly. I just wanted to throw that out there as a point of comparison while you're sizing everything up.

The Furrion # FR42TF measures 32-5/16 inches wide, 27-3/8 inches deep, and 70 inches tall. The width is very close to the Norcold, with less than 1/2 inch difference in width, which you pointed out is important to you. The biggest changes are the depth and height. The Furrion is about 3-3/8 inches deeper and roughly 6-3/4 inches taller than the Norcold.

One other measurement I wanted to mention is Furrion's recommended cabinet opening size. They call for a cutout measuring 33-5/16 inches wide, 71 inches tall, and 28-3/8 inches deep. That's larger than the refrigerator itself to allow for proper installation and ventilation.

The height could be the biggest challenge if your cabinet isn't tall enough, but it sounds like you've been down this road before and already have some experience. If you can make the space work, I think you'll be much happier with the Furrion in the long run. The Furrion is a full electric refrigerator like you mentioned. It uses a compressor instead of an absorption cooling system like the old Norcold. Which makes it much more effective at removing heat. If you've ever noticed your Norcold struggling on a hot day or taking a while to cool groceries back down, that's where a compressor refrigerator like the Furrion can help.

Out of curiosity, what is your current cabinet dimensions?

expert reply by: Heather A

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Erling R.

6/20/2026

I found a great solution, I purchased a new power unit for the Norcold that lets me convert it to 120v (or 12v option) but keep the same fridge body and doors(our doors have matching cherry cabinet faces we really like). All this for much less than a new fridge but with a 3 year warranty optional up to six years.

Heather A.

6/20/2026

@ErlingR Oh Wow, I didn't even know those existed! Thanks for the cool update Erling.