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Koolatron Kool Wheeler by Koolatron
Product DetailsManufacturer: Koolatron Brand: Koolatron Edition: Kitchen Model: B33 Publisher: Koolatron Studio: Koolatron Music Label: Koolatron Product features: - Extendable Handle
- Can stand as a Fridgewith double door
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Koolatron Kool WheelerCustomer Review: Could use a couple of improvements-beware! Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this product recently to take on a 4500 mile road trip. My car has two 12V accessory outlets which are fused with a single 15A fuse. I was planning to run the GPS unit from one and the Koolatron from the other. The first problem surfaced when I discovered that the 12V plug would not stay plugged in to the outlet; the spring clips on the side were set back about 1/4" relative to those on the GPS 12V plug; this forced the plug out of the outlet. When I held the plug in, it then blew the fuse twice. Koolatron seems willing to work with me on the plug size issue- they claim they use industry standard, but they do recommend using a cigarette lighter outlet (more power). Nothing in the Koolatron literature indicated that it drew above 5A, so the fuse issue is still a question. Since we could not cool during the road travel, we religiously took the cooler into the hotel room and cooled overnight using the AC adapter. This worked very well, just a little noisy unless we could keep it in the bathroom and close the door. The big problem I noticed is that the insulation capacity must not be very high, since during the day (when we couldn't run off 12V) the inside of the cooler warmed up significantly. I suspect the problem is that the cooling fan port is a direct inlet to the interior, making heat exchange with the external environment easy and faster than a normal cooler. The lid design, handles, and wheels are very functional. Hopefully I'll get my two issues solved and then be able to use this as intended.
Description of Koolatron Kool WheelerWheels for easy transport Coolers have always been about convenience--without portable coolers, we'd be stuck drinking warm beer when camping--but there's nothing convenient about carrying 50 pounds worth of cold beverages and weenies from the car to the campsite. That's why the Kool Wheeler is such a boon. Equipped with wheels and an extendible handle, the Kool Wheeler easily scoots along the ground and lets you save your energy for more appropriate camping pursuits, like napping. The unit is also ideal for tailgaters and picnics, and is especially suited for people with back problems or other physical conditions that make lifting a hassle. --Rivers Janssen
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