Date:         Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:27:44 -0600
Reply-To:     Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
Comments: To: Michael Nichols <msnichols@MINDSPRING.COM>
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Yes... I have one in my 85 Westy.  It must draw more than 6 or 7 amps out of
the 12 V battery, because my 50 watt solar panel can't keep up with it.  It
will do as advertised:  keep the temperature inside about 20-30 degrees
cooler than it is outside.  Don't expect to make ice with it!  (unless you
live in Alaska)

Dave in KC
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Nichols <msnichols@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 7:08 AM
Subject: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?


> Hello from Atlanta Ga.  I have seen Coleman Company's portable cooler at
> Target Stores for $62.00.  Last summer they  were priced at $89.00, plus
> $25.-- for the 120 volt adapter.  The unit appears to be a small heat
pump,
> and they are about the size of a Westy fridge.....  Has anyone used one of
> these Coleman items?  Are they durable, well designed, and, most
> importantly, better than bags of ice and a regular cooler???  Thanks!
>
> Regards,
>
> Christina and Michael Nichols
> 2--'81 air cooleds