Coleman 12VDC fridge .....

[fordy]

..............Since my work location doesn't have a frig to keep drinks in I purchased the larger of the two units they make . This unit also came with the 120 volt to 12vdc AC power supply . I've had it running for about 120 hours and it works really well , so much so , I'm thinking of purchasing another of the larger units as Backups , in case my Propane\electric RV unit dies on Me . A new RV fridge runs about $1200 and probably about 200 to install . The Coleman units are $88 a piece so I'll have about $200 invested in 2 of them . In fact 2 of them will hold as much as my fullsize RV fridge , But I won't have a freezer .
...............I'm going to purchase the smaller unit for my work location ! , fordy

[Macybaby]

Glad to hear, I've been looking at getting one to use in the truck. I make trips to visit Dh and always bring him lots of food (he is working 400 miles away and rarely gets home).

I'm looking at getting the one at Cabela's because I've got points built up. This one works on it's side or back (like a chest).

I don't know how well it would work as a backup fridge. Sounds like you'll get about 4 hours on a car battery and 12 hours on a marine battery if you don't have your alternator going.

Where did you find them at that price? I've seen them for 110-130 for the unit plus another 40 for the inverter.

BTW - my husband bought a small fridge to take when he is out of town. It's light enough I can lift it and put it in the back seat of my car. It cost about $80 also. I have a slightly larger one in the Laundry room for eggs and beverage storage. Is nice when I'm processing too having some extra room to put meat or veggies.

Cathy

[fordy]

Originally Posted by Macybaby

Glad to hear, I've been looking at getting one to use in the truck. I make trips to visit Dh and always bring him lots of food (he is working 400 miles away and rarely gets home).

I'm looking at getting the one at Cabela's because I've got points built up. This one works on it's side or back (like a chest).

I don't know how well it would work as a backup fridge. Sounds like you'll get about 4 hours on a car battery and 12 hours on a marine battery if you don't have your alternator going.

Where did you find them at that price? I've seen them for 110-130 for the unit plus another 40 for the inverter.

BTW - my husband bought a small fridge to take when he is out of town. It's light enough I can lift it and put it in the back seat of my car. It cost about $80 also. I have a slightly larger one in the Laundry room for eggs and beverage storage. Is nice when I'm processing too having some extra room to put meat or veggies.

Cathy

..............Wally world carries both sizes , The larger unit I purchased had the AC\DC power supply with it . Otherwise the AC power unit is about $24 . It noted on the outside of the box that "it" contained the AC supply . Study the box carefully before purchasing the AC supply . My unit keeps it's contents down to 38 to 42 degrees F . , fordy

[Beeman]

We've used the Igloo brand 12v cooler for years. I'm talking continuously run for years and it works great. you do have to clean out the fins and possibly replace the motor if it burns out. Also have 2 Road Pro 12v coolers purchased at a truck stop. Not only do these work great too they have a lifetime warranty. I had on go bad after extreme circumstances and they replaced it free.
One thing to keep in mind with these is they aren't really refrigerators so they can only lower from what the ambient temp around them is. Too hot around them and they won't cool, too cold and they will freeze things. They also have the ability to warm things which we have used a small one for. Place cans of soup or anything you want heated and when it's lunchtime you have hot food.

[Big Dave]

Hey I just pulled mine out of storage. Going to work in Texas this week and packing heavy on food. It works great. Glad you got ya one.

[diamondtim]

If you don't have the extra battery power to use, you might also want to look at the Extreme coolers that Coleman makes. Will keep stuff cool (with ice) for up to 5 days.