Brand | Koolatron |
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Color | Gray |
Material | Plastic |
Package Information | Cans |
Capacity | 17 Liters |
Product Dimensions | 17.25"D x 8.75"W x 40.64"H |
Item Weight | 4.42 Kilograms |
Special Feature | Portable |
Included Components | item |
Model Name | Koolatron |
Pattern | Solid |
Team Name | Koolatron |
Chamber Depth | 17.25 Inches |
Chamber Height | 42.55 Centimeters |
Manufacturer | Koolatron |
Item Weight | 9.72 pounds |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Item model number | P20 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | P-20WH |
OEM Part Number | Koolatron P20 |
Special Features | Portable |
Lift Type | Electric |
Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
Wattage | 48 watts |
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Koolatron Electric Portable Cooler Plug in 12V Car Cooler/ Warmer, 18 qt (17 L), No Ice Thermo Electric portable Fridge for camping, Travel Road Trips Trucking with 12 Volt DC Power Cord, Gray/White.
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Brand | Koolatron |
Color | Gray |
Material | Plastic |
Package Information | Cans |
Capacity | 17 Liters |
Product Dimensions | 17.25"D x 8.75"W x 40.64"H |
Item Weight | 4.42 Kilograms |
Special Feature | Portable |
Included Components | item |
Model Name | Koolatron |
About this item
- 17 L (18 qt) Capacity Cooler: With a 17 liter (18 quart) capacity and unique slim design, the P20 cooler/warmer can hold 23 standard soft drink cans and fits between the front seats of most minivans
- Plugs Into Any 12V Outlet: Thermoelectric cooler/warmer comes with a 12V DC adapter for use on the go in your car, truck, or boat; also compatible with AC power (adapter sold separately) for indoors
- Warming and Cooling Functions: Eco-friendly iceless technology efficiently cools to 40°F (22°C) below surrounding temperature or warms to 140°F (60°C), using less power than your vehicle’s tail light
- Practical and Durable Design: Features a latch-free lid that can be opened with one hand for grab and go convenience, fold-away handle, cord storage, protective exterior, and stain-resistant lining
- Made in North America: Proudly Canadian, Koolatron has been manufacturing industry-leading 12V coolers in North America for over 30 years
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For traveling | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Noise level | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 3.6 | — | 4.3 | 3.8 |
Durability | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | — |
Light weight | 4.4 | — | — | 4.2 |
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capacity | 17 liters | 17 liters | 24 liters | 14 liters |
material | Plastic | Plastic | — | Plastic |
chamber depth | 17.25 | — | — | 8.25 |
chamber height | 42.55 | — | — | 5.5 |
insulation material | — | — | Polyurethane Foam | Polyurethane Foam |
weight | 4.42 kilograms | 9.6 pounds | 9.8 pounds | 10.25 pounds |
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SPACE-SAVING DESIGNWith a generous 18 qt (17L) capacity, this travel cooler can hold 23 cans while its slim design fits between the front seats of most minivans |
GRAB AND GOThis portable cooler features a grab-and-go lid that opens easily with one hand and a sturdy carry handle that tucks away when not in use |
CORD STORAGEThe 12V power cord tucks neatly into the convenient storage compartment so it is always tangle-free and ready to use |
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EASY TO CLEANDurable, seam-free interior resists stains and easily wipes clean when you’re finished so your travel cooler is ready for next time! |
12V POWER CORDThis portable cooler comes equipped with a 6 ft (2.7m) 12V cord while an AC adapter (sold separately) lets it seamlessly transfer indoors |
ENERGY-EFFICIENTA brushless fan motor and thermoelectric technology provide reliable, effective cooling and warming using less power than your vehicle’s tail light |
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Features | Plugs into any 12 Volt outlet. Features a sturdy carry handle & easy-to-open lid. Cools to 40°F (22°C) and heats to 135°F (60°C). Holds up to 23 (12 oz) cans. | Plugs into any 12 Volt outlet. Features a sturdy carry handle, detachable lid, removable sliding shelf & cord storage compartment. Cools to 36°F (18°C) Holds up to 31 (12 oz) cans. | Plugs into any 12 Volt outlet. Features a secure magnetic door seal. Cools up to 40°F (22°C) & warms to 140°F (60°C). Holds up to 48 (12 oz) cans | Plugs into any 12 Volt outlet. With a secure magnetic door seal & 2 removable shelves. Cools to 40°F (22°C) & warms to 140°F (60°C). Holds up to 42 (oz) cans. | Plugs into any 12 Volt outlet. With a secure magnetic door seal & removable tray/shelf. Cools to 40°F (22°C) & warms to 140°F (60°C). Holds up to 57 (12 oz) cans. | Plugs into any 12 Volt outlet. Features Sturdy wheels and handle. Cools to 40°F (22°C) & warms to 140°F (60°C) Holds up to 57 (12 oz)cans. |
Capacity | 18 Quart (17 Liters) | 26 Quart (24 Liters) | 29 Quart (27.5 Liters) | 33 Quart (31 Liters) | 36 Quart (34 Liters) | 36 Quart (34 Liters) |
Application | Home, Office, Truck, Sports, Boat, Camping, Dorm or RVs | Home, Office, Truck, Sports, Boat, Camping, Dorm or RVs | Home, Office, Truck, Sports, Boat, Camping, Dorm or RVs | Home, Office, Truck, Sports, Boat, Camping, Dorm or RVs | Home, Office, Truck, Sports, Boat, Camping, Dorm or RVs | Home, Office, Truck, Sports, Boat, Camping, Dorm or RVs |
Power Supply | 110 V AC / 12 V DC | 110 V AC / 12 V DC | 110 V AC / 12 V DC | 110 V AC / 12 V DC | 110 V AC / 12 V DC | 110 V AC / 12 V DC |
Weight | 5 lbs | 9.88 lbs | 11.1 lbs | 8.98 lbs | 15.4 lbs | 15 lbs |
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Koolatron P20 12V Compact Electric Cooler and Warmer (18 Quarts/17 Liters)
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Coolers are usually large and unwieldy, which is why Koolatron developed the Compact Kooler, specially designed to fit in the snug spaces behind the seats of many cars, trucks, and vans. Like many of Koolatron's coolers, this unit features a 12-volt cooling system that plugs into a car's cigarette lighter. The cooler's motor blows cold air over your food and beverages, keeping them 40 degrees F cooler than the outside temperature. The cooler also doubles as a warmer, if you'd rather keep the contents toasty. Outside of the car or truck, the cooler is still versatile, with a swinging, foldaway handle for easy portage and a latchless lid that opens with one hand. Other handy features include a convenient cord wrap and a unique storage spot for the unplugged cigarette lighter. Despite the unit's compact size and weight (only 9 pounds), it can still hold up to 23 12-ounce soft drinks. --Rivers Janssen
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ASIN | B00009PGNS |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #98,517 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #429 in Camping Coolers #6,861 in Kitchen Small Appliances |
Date First Available | May 17, 2003 |
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Customers like the temperature, performance, size and quality of the cooler. They mention that it keeps things delightfully cold, it performs well throughout the trip and that it fits perfectly in the space. They appreciate the portability, saying that it has a fold down handle.
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Customers like the temperature of the cooler. They mention that it keeps things delightfully cold, and bottled water is icy cold. They say it's an excellent cooler that works well for cooling, and has an interior fan to distribute the cold air. Customers also say that it'll easily transform to heat up stuff, and that it is fairly well insulated.
"...ORIGINAL REVIEW:The cooler itself is great...." Read more
"...Everything stayed nice and cold. My overlander has a HD battery, so I even left it plugged in at night without draining the battery...." Read more
"...This unit is still going strong. If kept running, it keeps drinks cold even on a 100 degree day under the tarp of my boat...." Read more
"...- I've not tried the warm function. There is no hot/cold switch. Hot/cold is determined by how the plug I'd inserted...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the product. For example, they mention it works great to keep drinks and food very cool in the vehicle and has come in handy so many times. That said, some say the plug-in part broke the second time they used it. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the cooler.
"UPDATE: Still going strong, I use this all the time! It has come in handy so many times and using in both orientations as I mentioned, I had not..." Read more
"...The longest stop was about 4 hours. Performance was not diminished, even though during the day we would access it frequently for snacks and..." Read more
"...This weekend I used this cooler instead. It was perfect...." Read more
"Works okay on an open cab machinery, just make sure to put blue ice inside daily" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the product. They mention that it fits perfectly in the space they have available, and is slim enough to fit in the foot space of the front seat without problems. The cooler is also form-factored to fit perfectly between the front and rear seats. Overall, most are happy with the product's size and functionality.
"...Selected this model due to (1) price, (2) size: fits perfectly between front seats in our Chevy Venture minivan, and (3) good reviews...." Read more
"...The cooler fits nicely in several places in my Tahoe: behind driver or front passenger seats, in between 2nd row captains chairs, between 2nd row..." Read more
"...Also small foot print and long cord...." Read more
"...It fits perfectly behind seat between cabinets and seat of 64 inch sleeper cascadia. Will also slide into cabinet." Read more
Customers like the quality of the fridge. They say it's well constructed, reliable, and secure. Some customers also mention that it'll keep their perishables from perishing. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The bonus side of this is that it is secure but also removable to take with you into a hotel room for instance...." Read more
"...This is one tough and dependable product!!!" Read more
"The cooler worked very well but the plug-in part broke the second time I unplugged it...." Read more
"2013-08-07 update:This unit is still going strong. If kept running, it keeps drinks cold even on a 100 degree day under the tarp of my boat...." Read more
Customers find the portable nature of the product to be a great feature. They mention that it is easy to carry, not too heavy, and makes traveling so much easier. Some say that the size and weight are good, making it a helpful tool for comfortable traveling. Overall, customers are happy with the portability and functionality of the cooler.
"...It is still easy to carry when full and has a nice handle that folds down flat...." Read more
"...- it fits well on the floor behind the front seats where it's easy to reach, even while driving (of course, that depends on your car)...." Read more
"...I was surprised to find it very light weight and easy to carry with the handle...." Read more
"...Avoiding those 2 problems make it a helpful tool for comfortable traveling, especially for anyone with special dietary needs." Read more
Customers like the storage space of the cooler. For example, they say it holds more food than expected, provides nice space for beverages, and keeps things cool. Some say it's large enough to carry the essentials for a trip, and can fill with lots of stuff. That said, most are happy with the product's storage capabilities.
"...It is hidden, out of sight, and always available to store leftovers after a dinner while you spontaneously shop after dinner until you get home...." Read more
"...It is narrow and doesn't hold a ton of food, but it's great for snacks and drinks...." Read more
"It fits well in the vehicle, provides nice space for beverages, and kept things cool for our trip (9 hours)...." Read more
"...Three years with no problems at all. Keeps dairy products and chicken with mayo sandwiches at a safe temp all day...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's well worth the price, helps save money when you're on the road without messing, and is the best investment on hot days. However, others say that it'd be a waste of money and disappointing. They also say that the product is not amazing, untidy, and unsecured.
"...Good product for the price...." Read more
"...it would be the excess cord when not using entire length, it is untidy and unsecured...." Read more
"Thermo-electric coolers are in general much lighter and much cheaper than the big-fridge-like ones with compressor...." Read more
"...Overall, I'd recommend this for anyone who travels. It may seem pricy, but the price saved on bringing your own drinks/snacks and the convenience..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the product. Some mention that it's quiet, while others say that it makes a lot of noise.
"...I plugged this into a 12 volt AC-DC adapter. It is the quietest electric cooler I have ever heard, barely audible...." Read more
"...cord that will reach just about anywhere in your car, and fairly quiet operation that's barely noticeable unless your car is dead quiet and you're..." Read more
"...2. The fridge is somewhat noisy or at least the fan is anyway...." Read more
"...It is quiet and in our minivan you can't hear it. I often have to put my hand over the fan to check if it's running...." Read more
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ORIGINAL REVIEW:
The cooler itself is great. I have had it for over a month now so I can't speak to longevity but the short-term experience has been great. I've used it to store leftovers, I've used it to keep drinks on shorter outings, and to keep food on longer trips. Here are some ideas to help with different setups:
(1) Use it with a deep cycle battery to keep it running longer, even overnight while stopped at a campsite, hotel, etc. Personally I would go with one of the Optima YellowTops ( Optima Batteries 8040-218 D35 YellowTop Dual Purpose Battery ) because they are sealed, meaning they have less emissions and can THEORETICALLY (if you know what you're doing) be used in an interior compartment if absolutely necessary. My previous vehicle had one installed in the trunk and my current vehicle had space under the hood. To use it in combination with your existing battery, you could connect both batteries to an isolator like Blue Sea Systems Solenoid SI Series (120A 12/24V ACR) or NOCO IGD140HP Grey 140 Amp High-Performance Battery Isolator and you will ensure that your starting battery doesn't run down and that your cooler runs your deep cycle battery down entirely and you can still start your vehicle with the other battery.
(2) Instead of the Koolatron battery saver which does not seem to work for a lot of people, wire the Havis ChargeGuard (an older version is here Chargeguard CG12D ). Look on eB*y for good deals on that. It will keep more than just your cooler and has some nicer features as well.
(3) Setup in the trunk of an SUV, leave enough room around the vents and tie the back part of it down with an appropriately-sized bungee cord (with the lid opening facing the back so you can open it normally with the trunk open). The bungee cord goes around the back with enough room that it holds tight and doesn't fly anywhere. This is what I did, and since the car is more likely to come to a sudden stop rather than an obnoxious start, it never moved. It is hidden, out of sight, and always available to store leftovers after a dinner while you spontaneously shop after dinner until you get home. The bonus side of this is that it is secure but also removable to take with you into a hotel room for instance.
(4) Of course, I have mine plugged into a 12V receptacle that is wired to a switch in the front so while I am driving, if I decide I am going to stop for food that I will want to cool, I can activate it while driving and it will be cool and ready when I need it. Because it is not hardwired directly and still utilizes it's 12V receptacle, I can still take it with me (see #3 above).
(5) If you want to use it indoors with 120V power, don't bother purchasing the overpriced Koolatron adapter, any decent reliable 12V power converter (at least 5 amps or greater) will do (such as Wagan 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter or Schumacher PC-6 120AC to 6A 12V DC Power Converter ). I will be using the DC power converter that came with my 5.11 Light For Life (google it).
(6) You can also use this on its side (without blocking the vents) so that it opens and stores food almost like a real fridge. It will store leftover containers better this way. Since I mostly store drinks, though, I don't do this.
UPDATE March 2020: We still have this original Koolatron, and it still works perfectly. In the last 5 years it has been with us on many roadtrips and heaps of off-road adventures. This is one tough and dependable product!!!
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I recommend the box!
This one has the fan in the centre, and the air circulation is ten times better, the whole compartment gets cold.
Also the lid is easier to use as it has no fan and cables built in to it.
More expensive than others, but that's 'cos it's better.