December 2, 2010 OAUSA Net - Coolers

[DaveK]

The net this week will cover the subject of coolers, whether powered by ice or electricity. With Christmas just around the corner, this might be a good time to get some ideas on a great addition to your outdoor gear, or better yet, it might be a good time to have your Santa Claus listen so he (or she) knows what to get you.

The following websites feature various types of coolers:

12/24V Electric Fridge/Freezer units

1. Fridge Freeze. American Made, in San Diego http://fridgefreeze.com/home
2. ARB. Imported, http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Fridges/20.aspx
3. Engle. Imported, http://www.engel-usa.com/gallery1.htm
4. National Luna, Imported (South Africa) http://www.nationalluna.com/refrigeration.htm
5. Waeco. Imported, http://www.waeco.com.au/products.asp?id ... 0&catId=57

Heavy Duty Ice Coolers

1. Engle. Imported, http://www.engel-usa.com/iceboxe_specs.html
2. IRP Outdoors. American Made, http://www.irpoutdoors.com/html/allcoolers.html
3. Yeti. American made and imported, http://www.yeticoolers.com/ and http://www.kirkhams.com/products/Yeti_T ... 8-225.html

Basic duty Ice Coolers

1. Coleman. http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemanc ... oryid=8581
2. Igloo. http://www.igloocoolers.com/All-Coolers

[Chazz Layne]

The timing on this couldn't be better, I just started the drawer system in which my fridge must fit.

[Chazz Layne]

I take it Keller's EchoLink is down right now? Figures, now that I've finally got my end working.

[DaveK]

Yeah, it's down again. Groan!

I suppose that there is a chance it will be up by net time, so check again.

[cruiserlarry]

Sorry I couldn't hang out longer....I was out of range by the time you probably got to 12 volt coolers....and Echolink was down...

Just wanted to add, for anyone who might be interested, the ARB just released their Freezer -Fridge in 3 new sizes - 37QT, 63QT, and 82QT - in addition to the 50QT they already had available...

I don't know if it was mentioned, but one advantage to a freezer-fridge over a cooler is the ability to transport medicine that requires refrigeration - something that's not really possible with an ice cooler.

[Chazz Layne]

Thanks Larry, I'll check out the specs on the ARB 37 and see if it will fit. I know Engel also has a new 40 out as well, which in my case fits with .25" left to spare.