Outwell ECOcool 24 ltr Slate Grey Coolbox 12v & 230v Reviews

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The EEI-classified Eco cooler is packed with the latest technology used in saving energy. This is World of Camping's best-selling coolbox. It's compact in size for transportation but big enough to keep food and drink cool for a small family. Designed for the European ECO legislation the ECOcool coolbox keeps contents to between 18 and 25 degrees below the outside temperature and is indispensable for picnics and camping trips. Based on the latest energy-saving technology, this 230V and 12V coolbox is designed to produce little noise, have hidden and protected cable points, plus flexible handle positioning Comes with both mains and 12v leads. Features: Reduced power supply and improved foam insulation EEI Classified ECO cooler Inside icepack divider Optimal ventilation performance Energy saving Variable handle position Two functions: ECOcool / max. The storage compartment comprises a material with antimicrobial properties 200cm 12V cable and 180cm 230V cable Supplied with 230V adaptor and cords for EU and UK plugs The latest technology used for saving energy PU Insulated for best performance Hidden and protected cable entry Fold flat handle Cooling and heating function Cools 18-25 °C below the outside temperature Warms 50-60 °C Can be used with either 12V or 230V Thermoelectric coolboxes – Usage Tip - This electric coolbox works differently from a fridge. In order to achieve optimum performance we recommend you switch the unit on at home on mains overnight before you travel and include an ice pack. Pack with cold goods and ice pack/s, use on 12V whilst travelling, then switch direct onto mains at the campsite.

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Haven't used it yet but looks good. It is noisy when we tested it but I think that's normal for these cool boxes.
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Posted 11 months ago
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Posted 1 year ago
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Does the job it is intended for and cools well from mains and 12v. Not used it for heating. Not 5 stars as there are things to consider where improvements could be made: It is noisy when set to max mode, not for sleeping with! Fortunately Eco mode is very quiet and once the box is cooled is good for continuous running and sleeping. Instructions are badly worded/wrong as Eco mode can only be used with mains power and not 12v which makes little sense? Basically means that my leisure battery uses less power running it via inverter with 230v on Eco mode than using 12v which only runs with Max setting. Instructions suggest 12v cannot run Max mode, unless mine is defective? 12v car plug supplied is junk. Flimsy plastic with contacts soldered inside and an unrated fuse. Would expect better for the money considering the box is well made. I replaced this plug with a decent one from Amazon (Hama). I believe other sites have reviews suggesting that the supplied 12v plug gets very hot after time and I did not want to risk using it.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Not used it yer but a lot heavier than anticipated, box can flip over if lid not stabilized correctly, seems flimsy in parts ( panel that covers sockets & settings).
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Posted 2 years ago
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Bought on recommendation from a friend. Found World of Camping was the best price and having bought from them before I know their service is excellent.
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Posted 2 years ago
Well designed, well made, perfect for requirements.
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Posted 3 years ago
Good fridge, fan a bit loud but other than that what I expected.
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Posted 4 years ago
We wanted a coolbox for an 8 day boating trip on a small boat with only basic 12v electrics and very limited space. I measured up the proposed area very carefully and double-checked the specs on-line but was disappointed that the cooler came out slightly bigger than I expected. In order to use it I had to remove a shelf resulting in loss of valuable storage space. We still couldn't open the hinged lid without dragging the - by now heavy, fully loaded box - out of the space and onto the floor, removing or replacing the butter, bottle of milk or whatever, and heaving the box back into the space. The lid is not removable (minus 5 points for design) and opens only to dead vertical (-5) so therefore can swing shut without warning at the slightest movement (-10) so beware of getting trapped fingers. The space available for large/tall bottles is limited to the area not encroached from above by the fan housing so only 2 bottles at most. (-2) Solution is to lay big stuff flat which means you cannot use the provided water container as a space divider. The intention is to pre-freeze the container and slot it into the space provided (-2) As you can't use the provided ice pack, you must buy a bag of ice cubes from a supermarket every other day, place them in the cooler and pack your stuff around them. After a couple of days the cooler will have chilled water sloshing about which has to be emptied which isn't easy as the lid doesn't fold completely back and can swing back over your fingers. (-5) There are 2 chilling modes but only one of them works on 12V DC. Others comment that it is reasonably quiet when in use but as we had to turn it off overnight to conserve the boat battery, this wasn't an issue. It is louder when on mains power at home so I guess in a caravan with mains power hook-up you will hear it at night if in a confined space. The main reason for buying these devices is to keep food cool in hot weather. This it will do very well (+10) provided you have ice packs on board so that the fan circulates the chilled air. No ice? Then it will be far less effective and probably a waste of time and battery. Looking forward to buying fish and chips and seeing if it will keep them warm on the journey home. Because it shows signs of use after the trip I cannot in all conscience return it but I don't think I will use it again on the boat as the annoying design failings make it too problematic in our situation. In a large caravan with mains power, why not try it but surely you would have a proper fridge in such a situation? To keep stuff cool on a road trip - yes it will do the job very well but take up a whole seat. For a picnic, yes provided you start off with ice on board it will do the job for the day.
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Posted 6 years ago