Reddit reviews Koolatron P75 36-Quart Kool Kaddy Electric Cooler/Warmer, Light Grey
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Material - Hard-sided plastic with foam insulation. Electric travel cooler/warmer with cigarette-lighter adapterSits horizontally or vertically for use as chest or upright fridge , Includes removable shelf.Includes shelf for optimal storage and easy access to foods and beveragesCools to 40 degrees F below ambient temperature; heats to 135 degrees FMeasures 15.8 by 21 by 15.5 inches (height by width by depth); weighs19 pounds; holds 57 12-ounce cansInterior Dimensions - L 16 inches x D 12.5 inches x H 12.25 inches
We spent the cash to get an in car fridge. It was so so so worth the money and re-usable We were able to fill it with cheese and lunch meat. We also brought crackers and tons of fresh fruit and veggies. We also bought yogurt and then made "breakfast oatmeal cookies"
All together we spent about $100 on groceries for a week's worth of breakfast and lunches. We planned on dinners out just because it makes life easier to stretch legs on the road trip. Plus we were able to stop and eat with friends.
We also were able to plug the cooler in our hotel room and restock as needed.
yeah I don't eat out much either, both when I lived in a boat and an RV I cooked in it. Rule of thumb is to cook more with ingredients that don't need refrigeration.
Most vegetables, even the ones we traditionally keep in the fridge, don't need to be there. Greens can go in a mason jar of water. For meat, buy it the day of it's not that big of a deal. Truly "traditional" foods did not require refrigeration at all, think dried salt meat, sauerkraut, sourdough, stocks of grains and rice. Get a pressure cooker for cooking beans, rice, and canning your own jams and tomatoes and stuff for use throughout the year.
If you must have refrigeration (I have a 1 year old who needs milk for instance) - this is the one I have my eye on.
http://amzn.to/1VKwKLE <--- thermoelectric cooler, also will warm food up above freezing in the winter. Hell of a unit but the technology wont cool enough if ambient temperature is much above 80 degrees
I searched researched the power draw of that unit online, and it needs ~55 watts, so this solar panel with a battery system should run it day and night.
http://amzn.to/215KpfZ <-- 120watt flexible solar panel
I would devote 50 or more aH of battery capacity to just the fridge. Use sealed deep-cycle lead acid and a solar charge controller. That fridge is already 12v so you don't need inverters, this will save big on power wastage over using a standard AC fridge.
I usually visit the deli section of grocery stores, they have pre made meals that are pretty healthy and range from 5-9 dollars depending on what's in them. I also grab some fruit, precut veggies and dip, granola bars, oatmeal, peanut butter and jam on rice crackers, sandwich stuff. I have to visit the grocery store every few days since the mini fridges are small in rooms but it's alright the premade meals only last a few days usually.
I also have a small portable fridge I take in my car down on my trip so I can stock it with my own food for the start of my trip. I bought my portable fridge second hand on kijiji for 50 bucks, it works great.
What is the best Deep Cycle leisure battery? My budget isn't huge but what is the minimum amp hr I should be looking at on average to start. Or maybe if you could tell me what you use and what you are powering daily to give me an idea... Also is it necessary to install a 1000 watt inverter to charge laptops and use other electronics? Just starting to plan my electrical and am just looking for some pointers.
Next question is about refrigeration, RV fridges here (Ontario) all seem to cost $1200 bucks no matter where you look. I was looking at a [Koolitron](https://www.amazon.ca/Koolatron-P75-36-Quart-Electric-Cooler/dp/B0001MQ7E0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485012375&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=koolatron cooler) as another option, does anyone have experience with these and can tell me the pros an cons?
Lastly any tips on what to insulate with, I see so many arguments about what to do or what not to do that I no longer know where to even start lol My plan was to put a thin layer of foam, followed by reflectex and then capped off with 1/2 inch Rmax.
Any tips are appreciated, I know I can google this shit myself but sometimes it's easier to understand it and make up my mind after talking to someone about it. Cheers!