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product_id: 2178689
title: "Koolatron 12V Iceless Cooler & Warmer – Portable Electric Cooler / Nevera Portátil Eléctrica for Car Truck Camper Boat, Hard Sided Mini Fridge for Camping Picnic Travel Lunch Food Drinks Office 36 qt"
brand: "koolatron"
price: "R10160"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Koolatron"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2178689-koolatron-12v-iceless-cooler-and-warmer-portable-electric-cooler-nevera
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region: South Africa
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# 12V DC plug for car/boat use 34L capacity holds 57 cans Dual cooling & warming modes Koolatron 12V Iceless Cooler & Warmer – Portable Electric Cooler / Nevera Portátil Eléctrica for Car Truck Camper Boat, Hard Sided Mini Fridge for Camping Picnic Travel Lunch Food Drinks Office 36 qt

**Brand:** koolatron
**Price:** R10160
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Chill or heat anywhere—your ultimate road trip sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Koolatron 12V Iceless Cooler & Warmer – Portable Electric Cooler / Nevera Portátil Eléctrica for Car Truck Camper Boat, Hard Sided Mini Fridge for Camping Picnic Travel Lunch Food Drinks Office 36 qt by koolatron
- **How much does it cost?** R10160 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2178689-koolatron-12v-iceless-cooler-and-warmer-portable-electric-cooler-nevera)

## Best For

- koolatron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted koolatron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Spacious 34L Capacity:** Fits up to 57 standard cans—ample room for all your essentials on the go.
- • **Versatile Two-Way Design:** Use it upright as a chest cooler or sideways as a mini-fridge with removable shelves.
- • **Universal 12V Compatibility:** Plugs into any vehicle’s 12V outlet for seamless road trip convenience.
- • **Dual-Mode Thermoelectric Tech:** Efficiently cools 22°C below ambient or warms up to 57°C—perfect for any meal or drink.
- • **Durable North American Craftsmanship:** Built tough with hard-sided plastic and foam insulation, backed by 30+ years of expertise.

## Overview

The Koolatron 12V Iceless Cooler & Warmer is a portable 34-liter electric cooler/warmer designed for vehicles and outdoor adventures. It plugs into any 12V outlet, offers dual cooling and warming functions with thermoelectric technology, and features a versatile two-way design for use as a chest cooler or mini-fridge. Made in North America with durable materials, it’s perfect for camping, picnics, and travel, keeping your food and drinks at the ideal temperature without ice.

## Description

This versatile 34L (36 qt) capacity 12V cooler/warmer is the perfect road trip accessory with a two-way design that lets you use it upright as a classic cooler or on its side as a portable mini fridge on the road. The durable hard plastic injection molded exterior protects contents and ensures peak performance. Keep your favorite drinks cold without ice or safely store items such as yogurt, cheese, milk, and meats. Switch to warming mode to keep your lunch ready to eat, bring home take-out or transport hot dishes to a family gathering, using less power than your vehicle’s tail light and add use Koolatron’s AC adapter (sold separately) to seamlessly transfer from your vehicle to the indoors.

Review: A Great Device for Road Trips - We bought this because we were going to a week long camp (in a college dormitory). We had heard that the one refrigerator in the dorm gets quite crowded and things can "disappear". Taking a conventional cooler was not an option because there was no ice maker on the premises and the nearest town was inconveniently located 10 miles away. This cooler worked great keeping our perishables cool for the 7 hour drive to the camp. We were pleased that the insulation was good enough to keep thing cold even when we stopped for a few hours along the way. (Note: The cooler only works when the car ignition is on; this keeps you from draining your car battery when the car is off). When we arrived at the camp, we switched to AC power. The cooler worked great on AC as well. (Note: The AC/DC converter is not included with the cooler; you must purchase it separately). We were very happy to have this at the camp. It also came in handy when we stayed at smaller motels that did not have a fridge in the room. The only problem we had was that after about 2 weeks of near constant use, it stopped working in the motel. We discovered that the cooler still worked on DC (in the car), so the problem was with the AC/DC converter. We read on line that other have had this problem with the 5.0 amp converter recommended by desertcart. Since we were traveling it was not convenient to get a replacement. We took the advice of another reviewer and bought a 5.5 amp converter at Canadian Tire. Since we got the high amp rated converter, things are working great. Do yourself a favor do not buy the 5.0 amp converter. Buy a 5.5 amp one instead.
Review: Not to be used as a stand up. - Arrived on time. If I didn't need SOME KIND OF COOL, I'd return it. The inside tray can't hold any weight. Now it's bent and doesn't want to go back into the track. Should've been metal. The doors' hinges are rubber with screws. I don't believe that's going to last long. And my door WON'T stay closed since I'm using it as a stand up. The magnetic door closure is a joke. It won't stay cool because the door refuses to stay shut. It was advertised as a stand up as well, so I'm attempting to use it as such. My drinks come tumbling out on a turn or a sudden stop. I keep a case of water directly in front of it to try to prevent the door from opening. I can't attest to the coolness, because I haven't had it a week, and can't use it fully to verify. I'm a truck driver. My ac just went out, and I needed cool. I've got cooler than inside cab temperatures. It's cheaper to keep the cooler than inside cab temperature "cooler", than to drink very hot liquid. I will not purchase this brand or product again, nor will I recommend for stand up use. Probably better suited for lay down use, but I can't confirm. The heat works well. I connected it incorrectly first and put my drinks in for parking overnight. The next morning I open the "cooler" to almost hit to the touch water bottles. If that is what you need it for, then go for it because the heater element is great. I only have 9 water bottles inside in the stand up option because that's all it'll hold. Keep what I've stated in mind. I'm a fair reviewer of products I buy. You've been warned. Maybe mine is defective.

## Features

- 34 L (36 qt) Portable Cooler: 34 liter (36 quart) capacity means this 12V powered cooler/warmer has plenty of space for all your needs with room for up to 57 standard soft drink cans
- Plugs Into Any 12V Outlet: Thermoelectric cooler/warmer comes with a 12V DC adapter for use in your car, truck, or boat; also compatible with AC power (110V adapter sold separately) for indoors
- Versatile Two-Way Design: This unique cooler’s secure magnetic door seal and removable shelves let you position it either as a classic chest-style cooler or on its side as a front-opening mini-fridge
- Warming and Cooling Functions: Dual-function thermoelectric technology efficiently cools to 40°F (22°C) below the surrounding temperature or warms to 135°F (57°C)
- Made in North America: Proudly Canadian, Koolatron has been manufacturing industry-leading 12V coolers in North America for over 30 years

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001MQ7E0 |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #547,072 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,599 in Camping Coolers |
| Brand | Koolatron |
| Capacity | 34 Liters |
| Color | Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (1,479) |
| Date First Available | December 24, 2007 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00059586507502, 00059586600340 |
| Included Components | item and manual |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 12.98 pounds |
| Item model number | P75 |
| Lift Type | Electric |
| Manufacturer | Koolatron |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P75 |
| Material | Hard-sided Plastic with Foam Insulation |
| Model Name | Koolatron |
| OEM Part Number | Koolatron P75 |
| Package Information | Box |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 15.5"D x 20.5"W x 15.75"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Size | P75 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Special Features | Portable |
| UPC | 059586507502 059586600340 059586504006 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Wattage | 48 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Koolatron
- **Capacity:** 34 Liters
- **Color:** Gray
- **Included Components:** item and manual
- **Item Weight:** 5.9 Kilograms
- **Material:** Hard-sided Plastic with Foam Insulation
- **Package Information:** Box
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.5"D x 20.5"W x 15.75"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** Portable

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Device for Road Trips
*by J***A on August 13, 2013*

We bought this because we were going to a week long camp (in a college dormitory). We had heard that the one refrigerator in the dorm gets quite crowded and things can "disappear". Taking a conventional cooler was not an option because there was no ice maker on the premises and the nearest town was inconveniently located 10 miles away. This cooler worked great keeping our perishables cool for the 7 hour drive to the camp. We were pleased that the insulation was good enough to keep thing cold even when we stopped for a few hours along the way. (Note: The cooler only works when the car ignition is on; this keeps you from draining your car battery when the car is off). When we arrived at the camp, we switched to AC power. The cooler worked great on AC as well. (Note: The AC/DC converter is not included with the cooler; you must purchase it separately). We were very happy to have this at the camp. It also came in handy when we stayed at smaller motels that did not have a fridge in the room. The only problem we had was that after about 2 weeks of near constant use, it stopped working in the motel. We discovered that the cooler still worked on DC (in the car), so the problem was with the AC/DC converter. We read on line that other have had this problem with the 5.0 amp converter recommended by Amazon. Since we were traveling it was not convenient to get a replacement. We took the advice of another reviewer and bought a 5.5 amp converter at Canadian Tire. Since we got the high amp rated converter, things are working great. Do yourself a favor do not buy the 5.0 amp converter. Buy a 5.5 amp one instead.

### ⭐ Not to be used as a stand up.
*by T***. on July 28, 2018*

Arrived on time. If I didn't need SOME KIND OF COOL, I'd return it. The inside tray can't hold any weight. Now it's bent and doesn't want to go back into the track. Should've been metal. The doors' hinges are rubber with screws. I don't believe that's going to last long. And my door WON'T stay closed since I'm using it as a stand up. The magnetic door closure is a joke. It won't stay cool because the door refuses to stay shut. It was advertised as a stand up as well, so I'm attempting to use it as such. My drinks come tumbling out on a turn or a sudden stop. I keep a case of water directly in front of it to try to prevent the door from opening. I can't attest to the coolness, because I haven't had it a week, and can't use it fully to verify. I'm a truck driver. My ac just went out, and I needed cool. I've got cooler than inside cab temperatures. It's cheaper to keep the cooler than inside cab temperature "cooler", than to drink very hot liquid. I will not purchase this brand or product again, nor will I recommend for stand up use. Probably better suited for lay down use, but I can't confirm. The heat works well. I connected it incorrectly first and put my drinks in for parking overnight. The next morning I open the "cooler" to almost hit to the touch water bottles. If that is what you need it for, then go for it because the heater element is great. I only have 9 water bottles inside in the stand up option because that's all it'll hold. Keep what I've stated in mind. I'm a fair reviewer of products I buy. You've been warned. Maybe mine is defective.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No more ice for us!
*by D***S on June 25, 2014*

Bought this for a 8 hour vacation drive and was not disappointed. We also bought the AC adapter from Koolatron. Cooler works very well. Kept lunch meat and drinks ice like cold for a week. It can be stood on end like a refrigerator as well as used like a regular cooler. I would recommend this to anyone who frequently use coolers or need one for a long road trip. No more wet lunchmeat. There was also a bonus that I was unaware of when I purchased it. The main plug is marked with a red dot on one side and a blue dot on the other. If the blue is lined up with the plug alignment arrow the cooler cools. If you line up the red dot it heats. Great bonus for transporting hot meals. Well worth the purchase.

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