12v cooler

Only problem i had with the Igloo 40 QT coolers was the little fan motor. Always seemed to last about 18 months then they squeal and freeze up. I carried a replacement fan motor in the truck so i could immediately replace it. The little motors were fairly cheap.

 

If you have one of these thermoelectric units, keep it directly off the floor. Put some sort of spacer/insulator under it. At least 3 inches will work well.

 

I easily spent far more on replacement power cords for the coleman and igloo 12 v coolers than the price of the 2 coolers I bought over the years. IMO, if I could get 2 months from a single power cord before it melted, I felt lucky. I would only use a 12v thermoelectric cooler until the 12v compressor cooler or fridge arrived to replace it. I had a wireless thermometer in mine and the temp display on the truck dashboard so I could see the moment it stopped working and replace the power cord at the next on-ramp.

 

and keep the fan vents clean. they suck up dust and crap.

I used the cheap ones for years, never paid more than about 20-30 bucks every yrs to yr and a half.

used my fuel points

 

Just go get a refrigerator. You can get a BougeRV 42qt for about $250. Get a refrigerator/ freezer for $350. Mine have thousands of hours bouncing around in the back of 4x4's

 

And a real refrigerator will draw a LOT less power and keep your food MUCH colder than those useless Igloo or Coleman thermoelectric "coolers".