Coleman 12v Cooler

[Backwoods Rambler]

I would really like an Engle or some other fancy 12v cooler, but money says maybe never. Anyone have experience with these units from Coleman?

 

[Uticon]

I got one at a garasge sale for $20.00.
I usually put a couple of frozen water bottles at the bottom and it stays cool enough for mayo on a day trip.
Its definitly not an Engle or ARB.
I see them for sale used on local classified adds all the time.

 

[overlander]

I bought one before I went to Iraq. It takes FOREVER to cool down to cooler temperature, but once there, it does OK. major power hog, needs about 60W. I would pass on it for camping.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I'm not sure I followed you there.....So on it's own it's not good enough for mayo, but with frozen water bottles it is?

Right now I use dry ice and I'm just looking for something more convenient for those long trips.

I know they are designed as coolers, not freezers. The web site states that they keep items 40 degrees cooler than the surrounding air. So if it's 90 degrees out, then it's probably at least 70-75 in your car (with the A/C on), therefore the cooler is at 30-35, which is about the same as a home fridge.

Coleman 40qt Power Chill

• New motor design provides quiet, long lasting performance
• 120V power supply included
• Cools to 40°F below surrounding temperature
• Portable - plugs into your cigarette lighter
• Use in two positions, upright or chest
• Adjustable shelf divider
• Molded handles for easy lifting and carrying
• Patented, adjustable door opens on right or left side
• Perfect for the office, dorm rooms, RVs, campers, truck cabs, cars, SUVs

 

[TheRoadie]

Was discussed with disgust (hehe) in this thread: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9459

 

[RobinP]

If you want cheap, stick with an insulated cooler and ice. Spend your money on the real thing. We've used a similar unit (Koolatron instead of Coleman), but they're the same deal inside. See our review of it:

http://overlandresource.com/robin/koolatron-thermoelectric-cooler-review

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

That pretty much says it all.

Thanks for the feedback.