KoolatronPortable Cooler - Electric Lunch Cooler for Car, Camping, Travel, 12 V Insulated Hard Sided Refrigerator for Vehicle, Boat, Truck, Warming & Cooling, Cools Drinks,Food for Road Trip, 33 qt

FULL cooler = COLD items!Mostly EMPTY cooler = items not nearly as cold!Use it wisely and be super happy with it! (See below)This is a pretty handy little plug-in cooler. I was reluctant to buy it because of some comments that it doesn't get very cold, but there were enough positive reviews that I decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did.How cold the cooler will keep your stuff depends on how much you have in it and what you have in it. Firstly, make sure stuff is cold when you put it in. This is not a heavy duty fridge like you have in your kitchen ... nor is the price. So if you use it as intended, you will be happy.Secondly, how much you put in it will affect performance. If you only have a handful of things in it, it has a hard time maintaining a colder temp. So if you need to only refrigerate a few things ... easy solution ... put a gallon jug of COLD water in it along with the stuff you need to keep cold and it will maintain a colder temp much more easily. When I have lots of solid mass stuff in it like cans of soda, everything in it is super cold. When I have stuff like pasta (airy) & cold cuts and cheese and lots of free space, it has a harder time keeping the temp down in the exact same environment.Bottomline .... it's a great product for what it is & how it's intended to be used. If you use it "smart", following notations by the manufacturer, it won't disappoint. If you expect it to do something it's not designed to do (keep things cool while mostly empty inside) you WILL be disappointed ... it's not designed to work well like that ... put a COLD gallon jug of water in it to solve this issue, or a couple of COLD 2L bottles of pop. But keep it fuller as the emptier it gets the warmer your stuff will be.UPDATE (02/18/2014)As people said in reviews I read before I bought the product, the power supply unit gets quite hot, very hot sometimes, just sitting in the open. Well, one night a towel fell on it and thankfully it didn't start on fire, but the power supply unit did melt and died. So I bought an after market one which works just fine. So the power supply unit that comes with it, at least when I bought it, is dangerous because of how hot it gets, BUT the cooler is great. So just get an after market power supply and problem solved. :O)

This cooler only worked for two days before the compressor completely gave out. I ignored the warnings in other reviews and ordered it with one day shipping before a long (3500+ mile) road trip, but it failed before our trip even started. We brought it along anyway, because it was small enough to fit in the back seat. It still managed to keep things cool with a nightly refill of ice, but for the high price I expected the electronics to last more than two days.I suspect that the failures are caused by a design flaw: the compressor and associated electronics are built into the cooler lid, which can be oriented horizontally or vertically. Most refrigerator compressors are designed to run in a very specific orientation; the coolant and oil systems don't circulate fluids properly unless the compressor is upright. Even if this isn't the problem, the compressor may be taking damage every time you open and close the lid, particularly if you use it like a normal cooler with the door on top. If you decide to buy one of these, be certain to close the lid very gently, and to leave adequate room for ventilation around the air intake fan.That said, don't buy one. You will likely regret it.

Bought this for our small camper van. It fits great in the space between the two front seats. It works very nice, keeps everything cool and isn't too noisy. It is a little noisy for sleeping right next to it but otherwise good. When it's turned off it condenses a lot of water off the internal fan, so there's dripping water when you open it. If you keep it on all the time this isn't a problem but if you're turning it off and on (like we are) you have to keep a dish towel inside so you don't get water all over your food. Happy with the purchase in general!

I bought this cooler in 2017 and used it almost daily in my car even under extremely hot Texas summer conditions. I'd put a few ice packs in with my items during the hottest summer months to help keep things cooler when parked and it kept everything nicely cool for over 4 years. When it stopped cooling, I purchased the same model which worked well for about six months. It then developed a loud clacking noise and stopped cooling. The company quickly replaced the cooler since it was still under warranty but the replacement has developed the same loud clacking noise and isn't cooling as well just two months into use.

I use this in my room as a mini fridge, I have to say I really really love it!They last a very long time, the first one I bought ran for a good 4 1/2 years straight plugged in 24/7 .. I replaced it with the same one and it's still running strong. Occasionally the water I store in it will get so cold that it becomes super-cooled and you just shake the bottle to watch it freeze. The only thing that is an issue is I tend to have to replace the power supply.. I've had to do that 2-3 times so it doesn't last as long as the cooler itself.Another thing is if you're going to use it as a mini-fridge like I do where it's constantly running, you will have to defrost it on occasion.. I do that by putting a plastic tray under the fan / cooling unit and using something to prop open the door, then I switch it into hot mode and let it warm up for about 20 minutes.. I use an air canister to blow out any water left over and switch it back. It really is pretty low maintenance and does a great job. I primarily use it to hold a few 1 liter bottles of water and a few bottles of fruit juice for easy access :) I will certainly buy again when this one dies..I have no problem spending a bit over $100 for 4 1/2 years+ constant use..

Cools well. We have had it for 4 years, run it almost nonstop the whole summers and still works. We had to fix the door hinges with glue and clean the fan a few times but still works well and keeps everything plenty cool on hot days. We have it in a van in the fridge position and it's super convenient.

Great for when I travel keeps my food and juice cool.

Terrible. Got it. Put it in the lorry thought happy days good fridge kept everything cool as was meant to. Second time turning on it just overheated. Fan wouldn’t come on.

Update:I have de-rated from two stars to one star. The customer service is extremely poor. We are going to move away from this product as the company is extremely unreliable. I have concerns about the product due to the rest of the service is so poor.The cooler works well. The cooling function replaces ice quite adequately (this is not a refrigerator and will not cool down food or drinks). Did not test the heating function. The unit doesn't have a switch, the cord is plugged in in reverse to affect heating. This is a bit cheezy.The insulation works well considering how thin the walls are. The split lid is handy. The sliding lock is a bit wobbly. It is still working, but is no very sturdy.The biggest issue is customer service. I have been trying to get answers from them for weeks. No responses to email, and no one but the warehouse guy will answer the phone. After several weeks, this has become a frustration not worth dealing with Koolatron.

No for this for daily use and it keeps everything cold and has a good amount of room. If it lasts long I would definite purchase again