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Review on ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Wagan 6214 Grey Personal Cooler/Warmer - 12V, 14L Capacity: The Ultimate Travel Companion by Deshaun Fisher

Revainrating 3 out of 5

What is it and what isn't.

First of all, this is an insulated fridge, not a fridge or oven. Note that the positive reviews say it keeps things cold/warm while the negative reviews say it does NOT make things cold/warm. You are both right. The 12V power supply is equivalent to a built-in ice pack or heater that stays cold/warm as long as it's on (and therefore can run longer than a traditional ice pack). It works just like a regular unpowered insulated cooler with an ice pack inside. Add an ice pack to warm clothing and it won't make you all cold. Adding an ice pack to cold items will slow them down. How the 12V power supply affects this isolated cooler/heater. BENEFITS - It's like an ice pack or heating pad that lasts until the power goes out. โ€” Drink holders can come in handy in certain situations. - The lid will lift 1-2" to accommodate items that sit higher/warmer on the fridge when open. CONS: It doesn't have the ability to make things cold/warm like a fridge/oven. It only keeps cold/warm things cold. /warm. Imagine an insulated cooler that lasts a long time - it works by exchanging heat with the outside air, so the fan works. It's not loud and can be ignored, but it's easily heard in quiet places.- I've found that air heat exchange becomes less efficient with altitude. Cooling/heating is best at sea level Above 5000 feet you'd be better off spending the money on a quality insulated cooler - It doesn't cool well in direct sunlight. The dark plastic gets very hot and can severely reduce the cooling function. This is of course a PRO regarding the heating function. Since it works by exchanging heat with outside air, the larger the temperature difference, the less efficient cooling/heating becomes. this. Don't expect this to work well for keeping drinks frosty cold in a hot car sitting in the sun with the windows up. CONCLUSION This can be great in some scenarios and terrible in others. Make sure your expectations align with what he actually does and that none of the negatives are an impediment to the deal.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Low maintenance