How about another "Cooler" question
So we know how much these high end coolers cost(Yeti, Pelican etc etc)...not even sure I need one but I am interested in the ice retention. I bring it up now, wondering if anyone has purchased any of ...
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We have a bunch of Yetis, and I agree with the thoughts that they are a bit overkill for your average camper or someone who has hookups all the time. However, if you plan on boondocking for long periods of time, especially in warmer weather, a heavy duty cooler is worth the money, not only for ice storage, but for other food storage too. I'd say if you could get a heavy duty cooler that is that size for that price, do it. Just make sure it's actually the real deal. Often outlets will sell things as the real deal, but they are actually lesser quality. I haven't been to the Coleman outlet that often, but for clothing stores these days, that's usually the case.
Portable ice makers are nice, but at least in my trailer toyhauler, storage space for things like small appliances is at a huge premium so having an extra item around isn't really an option. We keep our coolers on the floor of the garage area of our toyhauler.
If/when you do get it (or just in a regular cooler too), first fill the bottom with a few ice blocks, that'll help keep the cubes from melting as well.
Portable ice makers are nice, but at least in my trailer toyhauler, storage space for things like small appliances is at a huge premium so having an extra item around isn't really an option. We keep our coolers on the floor of the garage area of our toyhauler.
If/when you do get it (or just in a regular cooler too), first fill the bottom with a few ice blocks, that'll help keep the cubes from melting as well.
