Ozark Trail "High Performance" cooler - any good?
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Robert Bills
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You too? That sucks.
Which did you order 26, 52, or 73? My 52 arrived as expect to my house yesterday.
huachuca
Adventurer
Just saw a 73 qt in the Rocky Mount, NC Walmart. It didn't have a price sticker so I asked one of the clerks. She came over and said "Oh, that's one of those new expensive coolers. We've already had two stolen." She then pointed out the security cable tethering it to the display. The world we live in.
pyrate
Rollin' along
I'd be scared to see who the person was that smuggled that thing out of the store. :Wow1:
Airmapper
Inactive Member
My 26q just arrived. It looks like the photo fortunately. Size seems perfect, I don't think I'll need one bigger than that for a while, and I'll probably go for a fridge before a larger cooler.
One thing I'll say, it ain't going to come open on it's own that's for sure. Maybe those latches soften up a little over time.....but I still think I'll store it with them unlatched so they last longer.
Yeah when I asked about them at my local Walmart the clerk said something to the same effect, said stuff like that "walks off" most of the time.
One thing I'll say, it ain't going to come open on it's own that's for sure. Maybe those latches soften up a little over time.....but I still think I'll store it with them unlatched so they last longer.
Yeah when I asked about them at my local Walmart the clerk said something to the same effect, said stuff like that "walks off" most of the time.
I think I'd be best to call the Walmart.com customer service and explain what happened so they can notate it on the account.
Robert Bills
Explorer
Good luck with that. My experience on the telephone with Walmart.com "customer no service" after they messed up my order was maddening to say the least.
It will go this way -
"We're sorry. We will credit your account, which can take up to 10 business days. No, we have no idea when or if your item will ever be in stock again. No one at Walmart has that information. You will need to check walmart.com every day to check availability. No, there is nothing we can do to ensure that we don't mess up your order again. Have a nice day."
My point was to avoid a situation where they receive the return and deny it because the item returned isn't what was ordered/"sent". IMO best to open and then call CS to inform them the wrong item was sent so it's notated on the account for when the return arrives
roger_monge
New member
Found one at Walmart in Irvine , CA
After finding all the comments here.. decided to go to WM in Irvine, CA and I was surprised to find a 52 qt model. First.. the latches need to be a little too tight to seal the ice chest ... BUT.. the way they attach to the plastic posts will definitely shred them apart over time (even the cooler on display was starting to show wear marks). Most coolers in this class do not require that level of tightness from their latches, the lids themselves seem to be heavy enough to at least "close" without having to use the latches every time to insure a tight seal. Cooler feels solid, no bubbles, heavy (maybe a little too much) and sturdy as most roto-molded coolers are, specially when comparing them to traditional coolers.
Gripes: No latch points. Handles do feel a little short (just like other posts), where you could catch your fingers/knuckles when lifting it when loaded. Latches are a little too tight. Latches do get attached to lid with a plastic piece and two screws.. plastic piece could probably break over time or if hit hard enough or simply pulling the latches a little too hard. A little heavy even for a roto-molded cooler.
Pros: Built-in bottle opener is bonus. Drain seems like a great design (smaller cap for water hose, or unscrew the whole thing for faster draining). Wire rack is included. Price.
After finding all the comments here.. decided to go to WM in Irvine, CA and I was surprised to find a 52 qt model. First.. the latches need to be a little too tight to seal the ice chest ... BUT.. the way they attach to the plastic posts will definitely shred them apart over time (even the cooler on display was starting to show wear marks). Most coolers in this class do not require that level of tightness from their latches, the lids themselves seem to be heavy enough to at least "close" without having to use the latches every time to insure a tight seal. Cooler feels solid, no bubbles, heavy (maybe a little too much) and sturdy as most roto-molded coolers are, specially when comparing them to traditional coolers.
Gripes: No latch points. Handles do feel a little short (just like other posts), where you could catch your fingers/knuckles when lifting it when loaded. Latches are a little too tight. Latches do get attached to lid with a plastic piece and two screws.. plastic piece could probably break over time or if hit hard enough or simply pulling the latches a little too hard. A little heavy even for a roto-molded cooler.
Pros: Built-in bottle opener is bonus. Drain seems like a great design (smaller cap for water hose, or unscrew the whole thing for faster draining). Wire rack is included. Price.
Ricer_X_01
Observer
The handles are removable and any standard 1" nylon webbing or lashing straps will work to secure it down. As for the latches being difficult... I struggled at first as well, but after doing it multiple times there is a technique to it and becomes much easier.
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onemanarmy
Explorer
One 72qt at the Walmart in Garner, about an hour ago. (near the split of 70 and 401)
I'm wanting the mid sized one.
I'm wanting the mid sized one.
screwball48
Explorer
Walmart in Cornelia Ga (zip 30531) had both the 52q and 73q in stock this evening.
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