Car Fridge suggestions ?
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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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ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
even if the engine is off how will it work ?
THANKS>
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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>
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>
ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
even if the engine is off how will it work ?
THANKS>
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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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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.
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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 ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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