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Old 08-04-2007, 10:12 AM
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I travell alot for work, and I like the flexibility of carrying around a small refri that willl fit in my trunk ..obviously with electriciity that will keep my lunch, snacks etc.


ANY SUGGESTIONS ?

even if the engine is off how will it work ?


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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='455266' date='Aug 4 2007, 08:12 PM
I travell alot for work, and I like the flexibility of carrying around a small refri that willl fit in my trunk ..obviously with electriciity that will keep my lunch, snacks etc.
ANY SUGGESTIONS ?

even if the engine is off how will it work ?
THANKS>

I would like BMW offers a little fridge, placed under the rear seats .

I can't suggest anything, but keep the fridge on with engine off is dangerous . Imho .
(lighters inside the car haven't electricity with engine off, I don't know that in the trunk )
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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='455266' date='Aug 4 2007, 02:12 PM
I travell alot for work, and I like the flexibility of carrying around a small refri that willl fit in my trunk ..obviously with electriciity that will keep my lunch, snacks etc.


ANY SUGGESTIONS ?

even if the engine is off how will it work ?


THANKS>
It might be helpful to know where in the world you're located. In the US there are a number of small units which are called "thermoelectric coolers." These run off the car battery, and are generally plugged into the cigarette lighter or other such power point. In the BMW, these would stop cooling when the vehicle is powered down, but might retain enough cold to keep stuff from spoiling or getting very warm for a while. I have no experience with these items. Here's a Coleman example: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/...CategoryID=8570
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Yup, BMW makes one. But if you want constant power from a cigarette lighter with the engine off, most late model American cars and current Fords have that 'feature'. But I'm sure with the proper know-how, one can re-wire one of the two rear cigarette lighter outlets to have constant power when a lead is plugged in.
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Originally Posted by Roleez' post='455286' date='Aug 4 2007, 09:21 PM
But I'm sure with the proper know-how, one can re-wire one of the two rear cigarette lighter outlets to have constant power when a lead is plugged in.

So after an hour the battery goes down and the car doesn't turn on anymore
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I have the coleman in my ford powerstroke diesel with2 batteries that are getting old. I notice that it starts a bit slower when the fridge has been running over 4 hours. I do field sales, and like a cold drink of water in the afternoon! They do draw a bit of power, would suggest that you try one out. Just return it to Wal-Mart if it doesn't work...
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I suggest a small cooler with refreezable icepacks. No current draw to discharge car battery.
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='455673' date='Aug 5 2007, 08:55 PM
I suggest a small cooler with refreezable icepacks. No current draw to discharge car battery.
+1. always works and keeps drinks cool inside. thats what we do whether its going to work or going on a long trip
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Ask Iceman -- he has the BMW "cooling box" (as he calls it).

I don't think it works when the car goes to sleep though...
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='455290' date='Aug 4 2007, 01:38 PM
So after an hour the battery goes down and the car doesn't turn on anymore
Yes but at least your beer is cold. Get your priorities right


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