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This puts it on par for energy usage with many others we tested: on the lower end of average in "Max" mode and the higher end of average in "Eco" mode. Ice creams on long summer journeys stuck in traffic with ice waiting for drinks when you arrive is a game changer.
It's not our favorite of the bunch but it still has plenty to offer for much less than most of the competition. The Mariner CF45 AC/DC powered fridge/freezer is versatile, whether it's used in your vehicle, at camp, cottage, or home. I ended up getting a 12v extension which has a shorter input lead that stays in my 12v plugs in the van while travelling. This year we're doing a 1 week trip to Big Sur in California, then another 1 week trip to Grand Canyon, then another 1 week trip to Yosemite, then another 1 week trip to Joshua Tree, then another week in Redwood National Park.
Being originally from Cali, I have gone to all those spots, and the 4 corners, Antelope canyon, Bryce, Hoodoos, and hiked up Angles Landing. FJC- "Arctodus" Icon 3" lift, 35" BFG A/T, 4:88 gears, rear locker, Yaesu 8800r, Cobra CB, expedition one front bumper, smittybilt winch, ARB roof rack, Volant snorkel, magnaflow exhaust, and one hideous cattle dog. However, they end up doing nothing — the cooler is already more than tall enough inside to accommodate such items and if you're instead trying to stack a bunch of cans inside, those indents make it awkward to keep them standing as you go along. Despite its less than stellar temperature control performance, when it comes to insulation, the Alpicool actually performs above average among its competitors.
LOL I have 4 young kids now so these days we go camping in the camper that I built with 300w of solar power, 100ah lithium battery to power all the lights/laptops/fridge, and we have a hot shower system for outdoor showers. Every visible piece is some sort of plastic (with the exception of the narrow rubber seal underneath the lid), but a plastic that, compared to other similar models, feels less sturdy and less durable. The bright display screen shows lots of information, including some battery-monitoring information that we appreciate. Wanted to share most of my impressions with these new fridges, figured this was the right spot to do it.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The item may be missing the original packaging or protective wrapping, or may be in the original packaging but not sealed. We took the furthest in of the RIGHT side of the "fork tooth" camp site spot, which was right at the trailhead bridge. The fact that the one thing this powered cooler is meant to do for sure isn't something we feel particularly confident we can trust it to do on a summer backcountry adventure, isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.
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