Koolatron Compact Kooler
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Koolatron Compact Kooler
Customer Review: works, not well insulated
Summary: 3 Stars
This review is for the Koolatron Compact Kooler (Model P20 I think). Checking the [...] site, I noticed they specialize in As Seen On TV exclusives.
I used this cooler on a three week road trip. After the trip I think my normal personal size igloo is more practical.
The P20 does do a decent job cooling while it is powered. For my use, the problem is that it is such a poorly insulated container. Any $[...] cooler would hold temperature better. This made me use a real cooler with fresh ice every day instead.
Customer Review: First Koolatron was defective, 2nd one we have not used yet
Summary: 3 Stars
Purchased the Koolatron Compact Kooler. Used it for a weekend (worked great)and then it stopped working. The cord that plugs into the car became extremely hot, too hot to handle. Unplugged it and the next time we went to use it, it didn't work. Replaced the fuses several times in the plug and each time we plugged it in, the fuse blew. Contacted Amazon and they sent a new one out right away and we sent the other one back. Have not had the opportunity to use the new one yet. Hopefully it works longer than the first one.Customer Review: Koolatron Compact Kooler
Summary: 3 Stars
Koolatron Compact KoolerI ordered a new Koolatron Compact Kooler but received a factory rebuilt instead. Amazon adjusted the price but the cooler would not work. I attempted to contact Koolatron via telephone and email without success. I finally repaired the cooler myself and it now works fine. The warranty is worthless!Customer Review: Not happy
Summary: 2 Stars
Overall, just not happy with this cooler. It's fits very perfectly behind the driver's seat of my SUV. The unit is smaller than the picture presents it. The picture shows 1/2 gallons of milk/juice in the cooler but neglects to tell you that you can't have anything in front of the fan. Therefore, 2 - 1/2 gallons don't fit. The unit is also really loud. I bought this cooler, and car adapter, to transport perishable items for a baby. Only I don't trust that it keeps milk and milk products cold enough. Nothing is ever cold. The temperature feels similar to something sitting in front of a fan. A regular cooler with ice would be better. If you're just storing soda, fine. But I wouldn't use it for longer periods of time with perishable items. Buy an Igloo cooler and lots of ice.
Customer Review: If our experience is any indication, please be careful!
Summary: 1 Stars
We were very sorry that this item broke down for us - even after we returned the first and then tried a brand-new second one. We purchased the first in June for a 3-week road trip in July. We also purchased the AC adapter, especially given that the manufacturer recommends when you're on the road to keep the unit going at night with the adapter so it remains cool. The first two weeks, it was fine. Then it all of a sudden, with no warning, stopped working. Whether using the cigarette lighter outlet in the car or the AC adapter - it was dead. We returned it to Amazon when we got home and they were wonderful about sending us a new one to replace it very quickly. Then we went for a 3-day trip with the new one over Labor Day. This time the new one lasted maybe 10 hours on the first day and also died. Amazon allowed us under the circumstances to return both cooler and AC adapter (minus 20% which I can't kick too much about). However, our experience leads me to question whether Amazon should continue to carry this "product." We followed all the instructions and did not abuse it in any way and it was definitely very nice - WHILE it worked. Sorry to be so negative but I'm sure you want the truth before you lay out this kind of money for something that can so easily and consistently stop working.