I can't seem to find a search function as I bet this has been hashed over a bunch. we just did a "shake down" three day tri in the Scamp. all was fine but I despise messing with coolers and ice. after 25 years of RV activity it is very difficult to scale down form a fridge to a box with ice in it. I have looked at the different 12 volt/110 units and there seems to be either cheaper-Koolatron or Coleman-or more expensive, something like an ARB or Engel. so any thoughts form those that have already been there. I can't tell if there is enough room in my 1999 13 foot Standard to have a standard RV dometic or something installed. Mine has an AC beside the door, set under a small closet. thanks for any help and experience.
Thu, 06/19/2014 - 16:24
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We have used the same 12v Coleman for 20+ years. We take it with us whenever we travel, even when not Scamping. A thermo-cooler is not quite the same as full refrigeration, but it works well to keep basic foodstuffs and drinks cool.
We strongly recommend getting the 110v converter: it can be used to pre-cool the box before leaving on a Scamping trip, and keeping it cool when at a camping site where electricity is available.
You can get a 12V Coleman cooler at Walmart that usually comes with an AC accessory plug. I have one. Like it too.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-40-Quart-PowerChill-Thermoelectric-Cooler-with-Power-Cord-Black-Silver/21156022
Dometic makes 3 way fridges. It should fit in the same place your ice box is mounted if that's what you have.
Also Dometic makes a portable cooler/freezer. I have one. While they aren't cheap they work great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOMETIC-PORTABLE-FREEZERS-REFRIGERATORS-CF-35-CF35-Brand-New-/291198019927?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ccc12957&vxp=mtr
Thanks. bought a small Igloo iwith a 110 converter. seems to be "good enough". I probalby won't go camping again this summer as I can't get anywhere cool enough to enjoy in the time I have off. come on winter in south Texas!!