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Wagan EL6206 12V 6 Quart Personal Thermoelectric, 6 Liter Capacity, Portable Electric Cooler Warmer with 12/24V DC, Small Fridge for Car, RV, and Camping Use, UL Listed

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  • COMPACT CAPACITY: 6 quart compact size of this cooler allows storage for your road trip necessities while only taking up a small footprint in your vehicle.
  • DUAL FUNCTION: Cooling/ Warming functions. Max cooling to ≈ 36°F below ambient temperature. Max warming to≈140 °F. Pre chill/heat your items to assist the unit to reach the lowest/highest temperature as quickly as possible.
  • MOVING CONVENIENCE: With a built in carry strap, you to carry the 6 Quart personal fridge/warmer to and from your destination without being awkward.
  • EARTH-FRIENDLY: It has no CFCs or refrigerant inside of the unit; there is nothing to leak out or deplete the ozone. The cooler/warmer uses thermo-electric cooling which is a simple transfer of electrical current.
  • Dimensions LxWxH (in.): Internal: 8.1 x 5.3 x 8.1 inches. External: 15 x 11 x 8.0 inches. Can Capacity: 9 (12oz.) cans
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6206

6 Quart 12v Personal Cooler/warmer

Example Uses For Warming and Cooling Functions

One of the best features of this 6 quart personal cooler/warmer is that it can warm or cool items. Use it to take excess food home from the restaurant, or bringing your breakfast to the office in the morning. Use the cooling mode to keep snacks and drinks cool during road trips, or keeping chilled and perishable groceries cool on the drive home from the grocery store.

Additional Uses

Besides families who go on road trips and people who spend a lot of time in their vehicle, this 12v cooler/warmer is also useful for anyone who needs to keep certain medicines cool, or new mothers who need to nourish their babies and young children.

Features

  • Cooling capacity: up to 36°F (20°C) below room temperature
  • Heats up to 140°F (60°C)
  • 6 ft. Detachable DC cord length
  • Operates on 12v DC power (use in your vehicle)
  • 2 external cupholders
  • Nylon carrying strap included
  • Optional AC power adapter (sold separately) for additional use at home, office or dorm

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Perfect for Road trips

Wagan's 6 quart personal 12v cooler/warmer is a great way to keep food and drinks either cool or warm and easily accessible during road trips. Plus it only occupies a minimal amount of space in your vehicle.

Slim and Stable

Intentionally designed to be short and wide, the cooler/warmer is exceptionally stable yet loses no storage capacity.

Fits Anywhere In Your Vehicle

Place this 12v cooler/warmer in the front seat, back seat, on the floor next to the console, in the trunk, etc. Just make sure the unit is securely plugged into your vehicle's 12v outlet.

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Heating and Cooling Functions

Depending on your preference and what has been added into the cooler/warmer, simply slide the switch to select either the cooling or warming function. Take food to a potluck and keep it warm as you drive to the party, or keep groceries cool on your way back from the grocery store.

Great Internal Capacity

Large bottles can fit inside this 12v cooler/warmer. It can also fit 9 soda cans.

Convenient Carrying Strap

Included is an adjustable nylon carrying strap, so it can be easily transported to and from your vehicle. The strap makes it more convenient to carry the unit from your home to your vehicle to office to grocery store, etc.

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Capacity 6 Quart 14 Liters 24 Liters 24 Liters 46 Quart
Input Power 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC
Consumption 48 Watts 48 Watts 40 Watts 40 Watts 48 Watts
External Beverage Holders No No No
Adjustable Carrying Strap Plastic Carrying Handle Plastic Carrying Handle Collapsible Handle
12oz. Can Capacity (Internal) 9 12 27 27 60
Thermo-electric (CFC Free)
Will Hold 2-Liter bottles and Wine Bottles No
External Dimensions (inches): (L x W x H) 15 x 11 x 8.0 19 x 10.25 x 12 11 x 16 x 16.5 11 x 16 x 16.5 21.75 x 16.25 x 17.5
Internal dimensions (inches): (L x W x H) 8.1 x 5.3 x 8.1 12 x 8.25 x 5.5 8.5 x 11.5 x 12.5 8.5 x 11.5 x 12.5 17.25 x 9.25 x 13.5

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    4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the weight and performance of the refrigerator. For example, they mention it's easy to carry and works well. That said, some complain about the cord. Opinions are mixed on size, capacity, quality, value, and temperature.

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    100 customers mention78 positive22 negative

    Customers like the performance of the refrigerator. For example, they say it works well, does a pretty good job, and the heater element works well. Some mention it's amazing and perfect for keeping baby milk cold. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

    "...Plus this model has 2 cup holders. Worked exactly as advertised. Kept drinks and sandwiches cold despite being in 90° desert areas...." Read more

    "We use this in our tractor, it works Amazing! Holds everything you need for a day in the field. The cup holders are a great plus as well!" Read more

    "...Give me a good, solid toggle switch, please.Meanwhile, the cooler works well and is still a 4 star for me...." Read more

    "...It did not do well, with fluctuations that were not suitable for this purpose...." Read more

    19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

    Customers find the weight of the refrigerator to be good for traveling. They mention that it is easy to carry, and is portable. Some say that the product doesn't cool very well.

    "Nice lightweight and small design...." Read more

    "I'm planning on keeping chocolate cool on a road trip. It's compact and light...." Read more

    "The first thing you'll notice is that this cooler is super light. That's a big pro considering you're probably going to put a a six pack in there...." Read more

    "...It is very lightweight and portable. Used it recently for a quick trip to the beach...." Read more

    151 customers mention91 positive60 negative

    Customers are mixed about the temperature of the refrigerator. Some mention it keeps everything very cold, while others say it only cools so much. The cord gets super hot and blows the fuse. Some say the fan puts out a lot of hot air.

    "...It holds temp for some time when car is off. Then my trick is to throw a cover over it to insulate because of sun...." Read more

    "...Dislike: - Not insulated so instantly reverts to room temp- No temp gauge- No temp control- Only configured for auto...." Read more

    "I dislike that I ordered the wrong size but it’s perfect warms and will actually chill food over a few enough to get a few ice chips on items" Read more

    "...The cooling itself works fine, though as i said above these solid state units are now obsolete...." Read more

    68 customers mention42 positive26 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the refrigerator. Some mention it's the perfect size, while others say it'll fit in a large piece of luggage. Some say it works well as a cooler and fits in he passenger seat, while other say it’s too small to keep lots of food.

    "Picked because it is small and inexpensive. Plus this model has 2 cup holders. Worked exactly as advertised...." Read more

    "...The only advantage of this one is its small size and weight. Compressor types are bigger for the same internal storage volume and heavier...." Read more

    "Nice lightweight and small design...." Read more

    "...Size is perfect for the purpose we intended. If you want to carry larger amounts, buy the larger cooler that Wagan makes...." Read more

    42 customers mention20 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the refrigerator. Some mention it's a great product for the price, while others say it'll waste your money.

    "...Complete waste of money. Spend a little more money to get a cooler that will actually make turn your room temp items. Do not recommend buying this." Read more

    "Picked because it is small and inexpensive. Plus this model has 2 cup holders. Worked exactly as advertised...." Read more

    "...Which means it is totally useless if you live in a warm tropical country...." Read more

    "...its a good value for the money." Read more

    25 customers mention17 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the capacity of the refrigerator. Some mention it has enough space for a few sodas, water, or snacks, while others say that it can barely hold anything. The interior space is too small for twenty Oz bottles, and there is no room for anything else.

    "...The cooler can hold some larger bottles if you lay them down and stack them. It holds temp for some time when car is off...." Read more

    "We use this in our tractor, it works Amazing! Holds everything you need for a day in the field. The cup holders are a great plus as well!" Read more

    "...Once those are in place there is no room for anything else. Otherwise it did keep the ice cream cold as advertised...." Read more

    "...We usually keep four drinks and the snacks in it. Plenty of room...." Read more

    20 customers mention13 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the refrigerator. Some mention it's well made and strong, while others say it'll break easily. The latch is solid and the product should last a good while if taken care of. However, some customers report issues with the electronics and solid state units.

    "EXCELLENT QUALITY, GREAT CONSTRUCTION...." Read more

    "...decent amount of space for my travel needs.nice looking, seems durable (so far)Cons: the fan puts out a TON of hot air...." Read more

    "...cooling itself works fine, though as i said above these solid state units are now obsolete...." Read more

    "...The cooler is built well. And should last a good while if taken care of." Read more

    18 customers mention0 positive18 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cord of the refrigerator. They mention that it melted, flew apart, and would not work with serious amounts of use. Some customers also report that the plug for the car power socket failed after three uses.

    "...The plug for the car power socket failed after our third use...." Read more

    "...I wish the cigarette lighter was heavier duty or metal. The cord will melt over time and won't work with serious amounts of use...." Read more

    "...and I like the extra cup holders, but the power cord stopped working 3 months after I bought it and I had to buy a new one." Read more

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    Works great - switch and connector failure
    1 Star
    Works great - switch and connector failure
    We've taken this cooler on two trips so far - 4,500 miles to the Mojave in the Jeep and 3,000 to Arizona in the Subaru.It works great. Keeps drinks and snacks like cheese and jerky nice and cold. We set it in the middle of the back seat and can reach it easily from the front. Its noise level is low enough the road noise masks it.We usually keep four drinks and the snacks in it. Plenty of room. On the return from AZ, we had a third person with us and it was big enough for all our stuff.My only criticism is that the wiring and connectors are just barely adequate for running steadily at 5 Amps for 8 to 10 hours on the road. On the first trip, the cable connector into the front of the cooler melted slightly. It also began to corrode one of the pins on the cooler's power socket. On the rest of the trips it hasn't melted any more - yet. I would suggest one gauge larger wire and connectors rated at 20 Amps just to keep the heat damage to a minimum. My old 12V cooler, purchased over 30 years ago, melted two 12V cigarette lighter plugs. I finally replaced that connector with a 20A model and it's been fine since. The connections on the cooler itself never deteriorated.Note: The instructions warn you to turn it off and unplug it whenever starting or stopping the engine - apparently to protect from Voltage spikes. That's a pain in the neck. I've never done it with my old 12V cooler. I've forgotten to do that several times with the new one with no damage so far. I suspect that's simply to give them an out if the thing dies electronically. Mostly I just reach around and turn the switch off whenever starting or stopping.The cheap slide switch is a bit fiddly to find the Center OFF position. If it breaks I'll replace it with a toggle.So far I'm satisfied with it. It's nice to have a small cooler. My old one is a 7 gallon chest. Too big for most trips.This one is just right.Update July 2021We drove to Dallas and the cooler performed well AFTER I repaired the switch. It was getting very flaky so I treated it with Cramolin contact cleaner:https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-D5S-6-DeoxIT-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=cramolin&qid=1632410073&sr=8-15It's the best contact cleaner product I've used in 40 years of electronic service.ButEven with that treatment, the switch is still a little flaky. Before the treatment, it was dead - no contact. I will eventually have to replace it. I am not a fan of slide switches. In my decades of electronic service, I've found slide switches to be the least reliable choice for almost any application. Give me a good, solid toggle switch, please.Meanwhile, the cooler works well and is still a 4 star for me. Upgrade the switch and 12V connectors and it'll be a 5.Update Jan 2022Despite the Cramolin treatment, the slide switch has failed. I gave up on it, removed it from the circuit board and wired the 12V cable directly to the points where the switch was soldered. It is no longer usable as a heating unit, but I've never cared about that function. Never used it on my big 7 gal chest in over 30 years so no loss for me. For the average user, this is not an acceptable solution. I'm downgrading the rating to a 1. Without my fix it would be a total failure.Also, I will never buy a solid state heat-transfer-module type cooler like this one again. The newer, compressor types work better, use MUCH less power and are quiet enough to compete with these solid state types.Try this one:https://www.amazon.com/Alpicool-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezer-Vehicle/dp/B082SH11RC/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=28VTHBNCEO22&keywords=alpicool&qid=1652126683&sprefix=alpicool%2Caps%2C341&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBVVUwMUs0UFY5MCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDAzOTIwNzNERU5OTU9VOFhRSUQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDgzOTQxNTIzNVAxSEZRUkIyRlYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVlOr this one:https://www.amazon.com/Alpicool-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezer-Vehicle/dp/B082SJQDNR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3S7G8B2MQC9TB&keywords=alpicool+c12&qid=1652126758&sprefix=alpicool+c12%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFPS1NTV1pYWVowV1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMDkxNDMySUtaNlM5NzNGWlVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MzkyNTkzRUpXNUg3WllTSVVGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==Final Update February 2023That last fix turned out to not be the last. I found the non-detachable cord a pain. So I scrounged in the shop and came up with a pair of old Cinch Jones connectors rated at 10 Amps. Now the cord can store inside the cooler when on the shelf.Final conclusionThe cooling itself works fine, though as i said above these solid state units are now obsolete. Compressor types are far more efficient, using much less power and can cool all the way down to below freezing. The solid state type can only achieve a temperature 20 or 30 degrees below ambient. The only advantage of this one is its small size and weight. Compressor types are bigger for the same internal storage volume and heavier.I've kept this one and done multiple repairs on it to keep it functioning because it's OK for trips where small size is needed and it won't be running if the car engine is shut off. Don't leave it running in the car when not driving or you'll run your battery down. A compressor type would take a couple days to run the car battery flat.So buy one if it fits your needs and hope the wiring and connectors have been improved to last more than a couple years.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Works great - switch and connector failure
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
    We've taken this cooler on two trips so far - 4,500 miles to the Mojave in the Jeep and 3,000 to Arizona in the Subaru.
    It works great. Keeps drinks and snacks like cheese and jerky nice and cold. We set it in the middle of the back seat and can reach it easily from the front. Its noise level is low enough the road noise masks it.
    We usually keep four drinks and the snacks in it. Plenty of room. On the return from AZ, we had a third person with us and it was big enough for all our stuff.
    My only criticism is that the wiring and connectors are just barely adequate for running steadily at 5 Amps for 8 to 10 hours on the road. On the first trip, the cable connector into the front of the cooler melted slightly. It also began to corrode one of the pins on the cooler's power socket. On the rest of the trips it hasn't melted any more - yet. I would suggest one gauge larger wire and connectors rated at 20 Amps just to keep the heat damage to a minimum. My old 12V cooler, purchased over 30 years ago, melted two 12V cigarette lighter plugs. I finally replaced that connector with a 20A model and it's been fine since. The connections on the cooler itself never deteriorated.
    Note: The instructions warn you to turn it off and unplug it whenever starting or stopping the engine - apparently to protect from Voltage spikes. That's a pain in the neck. I've never done it with my old 12V cooler. I've forgotten to do that several times with the new one with no damage so far. I suspect that's simply to give them an out if the thing dies electronically. Mostly I just reach around and turn the switch off whenever starting or stopping.
    The cheap slide switch is a bit fiddly to find the Center OFF position. If it breaks I'll replace it with a toggle.
    So far I'm satisfied with it. It's nice to have a small cooler. My old one is a 7 gallon chest. Too big for most trips.
    This one is just right.
    Update July 2021
    We drove to Dallas and the cooler performed well AFTER I repaired the switch. It was getting very flaky so I treated it with Cramolin contact cleaner:
    https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-D5S-6-DeoxIT-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=cramolin&qid=1632410073&sr=8-15
    It's the best contact cleaner product I've used in 40 years of electronic service.
    But
    Even with that treatment, the switch is still a little flaky. Before the treatment, it was dead - no contact. I will eventually have to replace it. I am not a fan of slide switches. In my decades of electronic service, I've found slide switches to be the least reliable choice for almost any application. Give me a good, solid toggle switch, please.
    Meanwhile, the cooler works well and is still a 4 star for me. Upgrade the switch and 12V connectors and it'll be a 5.
    Update Jan 2022
    Despite the Cramolin treatment, the slide switch has failed. I gave up on it, removed it from the circuit board and wired the 12V cable directly to the points where the switch was soldered. It is no longer usable as a heating unit, but I've never cared about that function. Never used it on my big 7 gal chest in over 30 years so no loss for me. For the average user, this is not an acceptable solution. I'm downgrading the rating to a 1. Without my fix it would be a total failure.
    Also, I will never buy a solid state heat-transfer-module type cooler like this one again. The newer, compressor types work better, use MUCH less power and are quiet enough to compete with these solid state types.
    Try this one:
    https://www.amazon.com/Alpicool-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezer-Vehicle/dp/B082SH11RC/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=28VTHBNCEO22&keywords=alpicool&qid=1652126683&sprefix=alpicool%2Caps%2C341&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBVVUwMUs0UFY5MCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDAzOTIwNzNERU5OTU9VOFhRSUQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDgzOTQxNTIzNVAxSEZRUkIyRlYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
    Or this one:
    https://www.amazon.com/Alpicool-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezer-Vehicle/dp/B082SJQDNR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3S7G8B2MQC9TB&keywords=alpicool+c12&qid=1652126758&sprefix=alpicool+c12%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFPS1NTV1pYWVowV1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMDkxNDMySUtaNlM5NzNGWlVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MzkyNTkzRUpXNUg3WllTSVVGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
    Final Update February 2023
    That last fix turned out to not be the last. I found the non-detachable cord a pain. So I scrounged in the shop and came up with a pair of old Cinch Jones connectors rated at 10 Amps. Now the cord can store inside the cooler when on the shelf.
    Final conclusion
    The cooling itself works fine, though as i said above these solid state units are now obsolete. Compressor types are far more efficient, using much less power and can cool all the way down to below freezing. The solid state type can only achieve a temperature 20 or 30 degrees below ambient. The only advantage of this one is its small size and weight. Compressor types are bigger for the same internal storage volume and heavier.
    I've kept this one and done multiple repairs on it to keep it functioning because it's OK for trips where small size is needed and it won't be running if the car engine is shut off. Don't leave it running in the car when not driving or you'll run your battery down. A compressor type would take a couple days to run the car battery flat.
    So buy one if it fits your needs and hope the wiring and connectors have been improved to last more than a couple years.
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