Need A Low Current Aprox 40 Qt Cooler

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  1. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    Screenshot_20201225-155858_Amazon Shopping.jpg I have a Coleman 40 Qt Cooler. I drive a Volvo car hauler day cab. I verified the correct fuse size for the cig lighter circuit.
    My problem is that it blows fuses. I mean it'll work for about a day or two and then it will blow a fuse. I've actually had this cooler for quite a while and it was stored in storage for about 5 years. The last time I used it I had a sleeper model truck and I don't remember having this problem. A while back I attempted to change my eating habits by using a cooler and creating meals at home. I stay in hotels every night and I'm gone for about 4 nights a week. So my question is, do any of you know of a great cooler that is approximately 40 quart and draws low current? Or maybe you may have some suggestions based on the information that I submitted?
    Oh and one more thing. Many coolers run continuously. I think that's a big part of the problem. Be nice to find one that stops for awhile to let things cool down.
     
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  3. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    it blows fuses cause something is wrong with it. like the fan is not spinning freely etc. 40 watts isnt even a 1/2 amp.
     
  4. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    plus you can buy a new fan
     
  5. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Might check your power cord and plug too they like to crap out
     
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  6. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    I was thinking of that.
    It's a 40 qt. Not watt
     
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  7. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Get an Engel MR040F-U1 40qt fidge.
     
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    Update:
    I dropped my truck off at the shop. They're going to hardwire it down to the battery with an inline fuse on the positive cable and a switch.
     
  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    As the fan gets dirty or the fan bearings get dirt or wear it will draw more power.
     
  10. scoobertdoo

    scoobertdoo Road Train Member

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    Thermoelectric cooling sucks some big juice. Just grab one of the $600 Amazon fridges, I love mine.
     
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