VTR wrote:
Only time I found it somewhat effective was when I put frozen ice packs in it after cooling it down inside first. Then it kept beer and soda ice cold all day.
So with ice packs it will keep things cool like a regular cooler I assume. You are talking about after it is unplugged? I can see cooling it before hand, getting in the truck and driving with it on. Then taking it out to fish some, return and turn it back on. How would it work in this scenario.
We usually boondock more than anything, but our fridge is small in the TT so when at hookups it would be nice.
I have already thought of some hilarious scenario's, with a generator.
No, I'm talking about using ice packs with it still plugged in. I never used it with ice packs while unplugged.
In your scenario, ice would still be better. It it were extremely hot, or you were going to be out for more than a day, then dry ice would work great. Using dry ice is a minor art form though. Gotta keep it separate, and the amount to use without freezing stuff in the cooler is sometimes hard to guess. But I've had great success with it. Especially when used with a divider in the cooler. Made mine from cardboard. Not fancy, but works