Coleman cooler plug melting

I have been replacing these plugs every few months. This time the plug receptacle on the truck went bad. I decided to go a hard wire route. Should have done this years ago.

There is a plug for the 12 volt recepticle that accepts .250 male quick connects. Going to wire up a fuse and on off switch when I get home

 

Absolutely. I just plugged it up to make sure it runs. Have an on off switch from an old inverter I am going to wire on with the fuse.

 

Coleman coolers use 7.5 amp fuses. You can buy the inline fuse holder at any truck stop

 

I bought one of these Coleman coolers at Walmart and bought the 2 year extended warranty for $8.00. The fan went bad so I cashed in the warranty. They don't want to pay shipping so they give you a gift card for the full amount paid. I got a second cooler and replaced the fan on the first one. After cashing in the second warranty I have 2 cooler for about $16.

Went with the round fuse holder because that's what is in the plugs. I'm a cheap SOB

 

You would think vehicle manufacturers would come up with a better plug standard. Everything is still based on a cigarette lighter.