Coleman PowerChill Thermoelectric Cooler with Power Supply (40-Quart) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this cooler to plug-in and sit in the back of one of my Jeeps for road trips and weekend getaways where we want to bring our own food instead of eating out and especially fast food. Recently my wife and I rented a small cabin and we made our meals at home, put the meals in this cooler for the trip and then we used it as a fridge at the cabin (the cabin just had electricity).
I didn't buy this to be a full time fridge so I can't say how many years it will last? So far it works just fine, is quiet and keeps everything cold (including beer!). It's benefit is that no ice is required, and in fact you are not suppose to use ice with it as the moisture from the melting ice may cause the fan to ice up. For those that have said that theirs froze up, they may have put ice in it? I do have another ice cooler to use when I can't plug this one in.
The cigarette lighter power cord is long enough so that you can place it about anywhere in your vehicle. But be sure to also buy the power cord for plugging into a standard electrical outlet when not in your vehicle.

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Perfect for the office, dorm, RV, truck or car, the Coleman PowerChill Thermoelectric Cooler is fully portable, plugging into your vehicle's cigarette lighter -- or plug the included 120V power supply into a standard household outlet. The PowerChill's new motor design provides quiet, long-lasting performance, cooling the contents down to 40-degreeF BELOW the surrounding temperature. The PowerChill is designed with many convenient features, including a patented, adjustable door that can open on the right or left side. The cooler can be used in two positions, either as an upright or a chest cooler. An adjustable shelf divider helps keep things organized inside. The PowerChill Cooler's molded handles make it easy to lift and carry.

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Wagan EL2260 6-Liter Personal Fridge / Warmer Review

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(More customer reviews)I know I was not the only one to be misled by the product discription, and when I contacted the seller about the 'missing wall plug' all I got was the runaround. Be aware this item only comes with the auto-plug feature, the optional wall plug is only if you buy it seperately, that is, if you can find it.
The fridge comes with a temperature display that has never worked, the cup holder is a cheap, roughly hewn soda-can holder that flips open akwardly from the top of the front panel.
I have also found the fridge to be miserably under-powered. ALL it will do is lower the ambient temperature of the room slightly, and if you place items in the fridge that aren't pre-chilled, you're wasting your time if the mini-fridge isn't kept in a briskly-chilled room or car.
If ever I was to regret a purchase, this is definitely it.
To note, I have not tried using the warming feature.

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This 6-liter 12-volt auto cooler/warmer allows you to keep food and beverages cool or warm them up with the flip of a switch. This product offers convenience and comfort on the road - no messy ice required. 6 liter capacity can hold 9 cans. Cooling capacity is 40 degrees below room temperature and can heat up to 140 degrees. Simply plug into your vehicle's 12-volt cigarette lighter to use. Features a digital temperature display on the front of the unit, 2 built-in cup holders, a hot/cold/off switch and a padded armrest. A convenient shoulder strap provides easy and safe transport on the go. The item is designed to fit in front console or back seat. Optional AC adapter available for use in home and office (Wagan item EL9903).It is strongly recommended to pre-chill items before placing them inside to cool. It’s best to take items from the refrigerator that are already cold instead, rather than room temperature items since warmer items slow the cooling process. It may take up to 45-60 minutes to reach the maximum cooling capacity, especially in warm environments such as your vehicle. The digital temperature readout is affected by its proximity to a cooling part inside the unit so a lower interior temperature may display. Turning on the air conditioner in the vehicle will also expedite the cooling process.

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Koolatron 12V Travel Cooler - D25, Dark Grey Review

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(More customer reviews)I will preface this review with this caveat: Auto coolers are not refrigerators. They will keep cold things cold, with help.
My husband drives a truck for 12-16 hours per day. He never stops, so I pack his lunch every day. He carries water, energy drinks, veggies, sandwiches, sometimes pizza, etc. He used a Rubbermaid cooler for a long time, but it was too small. He needed a larger cooler that would fit between the seats of the truck and have more space.
This cooler is HUGE. They make two smaller ones, but since I like to load it up with big ice packs, it's a good size. It'll never actually be full unless we take a trip with it, though. 2 liter bottles stand up in it and I'm guessing that six of them would fit. I load it up with 2 1.5 liter water bottles, a couple of 16 oz lowcarb Monster drinks, plus a sandwich, cherry tomatoes fruit and other snacks and the cooler is still about half full even with the two large blue ice bags.
The Koolatron does the job nicely. It will not cool warm things down well and if left on its own, cold things will start to warm up after 8-10 hours, so I put 2 large blue ice bags in the cooler every morning and they come back at night still partially frozen. Any leftover drinks are still cold.
I also purchased the power inverter so that I could plug in the cooler first thing when I get up. I then load the cooler and the ice bags right before he leaves. That helps considerably.
Is the cooler keeping things at 40*? Doubtful, but it's keeping them cold enough that drinks are refreshing and his food does't spoil. He keeps the AC on in the truck all the time, so the cooler doesn't have to work too hard.
A soft sided cooler like this isn't as effective as a hardsided cooler, so there's a bit of a tradeoff, but it's the largest one I could find that would fit where it needed to go (between the seats of a Peterbilt Daycab after removing the drink holders) and it's lightweight. The shoulder strap makes it easy to carry. By the time I load it down with a couple liters of water, drinks, ice and use the bungee on top for his paperwork, it weighs about 30 pounds or so. A hard cooler would be impossible.
The outside pockets are handy, you can even put ice in the drink holder (which will only hold a cup the diameter of a soda can). There's a mesh pocket in the back that's also very handy.
Overall, we're very pleased with this cooler, but unlike the another reviewer, our expectations were more realistic.


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No more ice to lug around in the cooler, this soft-sided electric cooler plugs into the car\'s 12 volt cigarette lighter or into any standard outlet keep things cool on the move.Sandwiches, snacks, beverages, and heat sensitive medicines are cooled to 30 degrees F below ambient temperature. Great for road trips, picnics, hotel and office use (with optional AC adapter), the cooler\'s soft exterior shell is made of durable nylon. A zippered compartment on top lets you keep your favorite snacks up top for quick access. More great features include an adjustable shoulder strap, an external zippered pocket for storage, a mesh side pocket, an exterior beverage holder and a bungee cord for strapping down just about anything to the lid. The cooler also has a storage pocket to hide away the 12V cord on the go.

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