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ShutterBug

I'm likely going to return this. After unboxing it, I plugged it into a 12v power supply and dropped some beverages in it. The temp inside dropped to 34 degrees. Plenty cold enough.

But I think it's still too damn big. The wife might want to keep it for other trips, we'll see. But I can't see me using this on an off road trip unless I strap it to my passenger seat.

rob_engineer

Check out the Coleman one at Walmart. It fits very nicely in the back of my jku. It is a different aspect ratio to the one you bought. You can use it standing up, or laying down like a chest fridge.

ShutterBug

No way that 40 quart is going to fit at all in my rig. I have a 2 door with a Tuffy Security Deck covering the cargo area where the back seat used to be. The only place I can see the 26 quart Igloo one working is maybe on top of the deck. But I usually keep a storage tub up there with other items in it (jumper cables, rain gear, etc.) and I don't think there would be room for both. The space between the front seats and the security deck is usually occupied by my soft doors.

I've come to the conclusion that a refrigerated cooler is just not going to work for me. It would be great to have the space of a 4 door, but I love my 2 door too much.

resharp001

After seeing everyone elses' comments about thermoelectrics, kinda surprised to see you said it dropped down to 34 degrees. Outside of the size not working for you, the unit itself seemed pretty decent?

Will one of these thermoelectrics kill a battery overnight? Seems great if you're driving all day, but what about a period of 10 hrs or so parked? Anyone have a thought or experience on that?


Edit - nm, I see this in one of the reviews:

I would not recommend running this with on a vehicle with the motor off as it would probably run your battery down in after a few hours, there is no low voltage shut off built in.

ShutterBug

My furnace is set at 65-69 degrees, depending on the time of day. A 35 degree drop, I believe, is what would be expected.

It was primarily the size that was the deal breaker for me. I was hoping it would be OK enough to fit behind the front seats, or even on top of my Tuffy security deck. But it was still a no-go.

It's worth the $65 I paid for it. If I traveled more in my wife's Grand Cherokee, I might have kept it. It'd be good for long trips. If I ever get a truck and trailer for hauling the Jeep across country, I might consider something similar for the trip there and back. As for using it on long trails like the Rubicon, where you are camping over night, maybe not so much.

RodCyn

With a little imagination, you can fit an ARB 50Q in the back of a 2dr, with camping gear, spare parts, tools, etc. I've had an ARB for 4 years now and it's great out on the trails. Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day or some ice cream.

DJ1

That's what I'm talkin' about man. Was going to do a quick setup and post pics but you beat me to the punch. I haul quite a bit of stuff in the 2 door for work. People are amazed when I pull up and unload...


What's up with the metal on the lower containers? Looks like they're modded also lol...




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ShutterBug

I am genuinely impressed!

I have a Tuffy security deck in the back of my 2 door that I would have to remove. But I won't at this point because it provided some much needed security for the contents in the back.

However, you have given me hope that one day, when I no longer need to worry about the Tuffy deck, and I win an ARB fridge in some contest I can fit one in my rig.

It's still to expensive for as often as I would use it. I don't make the kind of money that dropping $800, for a fridge I might use twice a year, wouldn't be a problem.

caryt

DJI

Sure looks like coil vents are blocked...