> > 
> > Anyway, back to the topic, I've had the Koolatron box for two weeks now, 
> > and I guess I cannot complain....  It does keep pretty cool even inside
> > the van out in the parking lot for over 8hrs., and does not seem to drain
> > the battery to any noticeable degree.  I got the 30-liter version, which
> > is quite spacious, but, to my dismay, DOES NOT FIT between the two
> > front seats of my '87 Weekender :-( ...
> > 
> > It is a nice thing to have for $99.00 plus shipping, but one thing
> > that really upset me is that they sent me the A/C adaptor and charged
> > me $49.00 extra for it, even though I specifically asked for it NOT sent
> > to me.  Even though a $10.00 radio shack adaptor will NOT work here, I can
> > get a transformer powerful enough for much less than that.  And 4 $1.00
> > Radio Shack power diodes should do the rest....
> > 
> > I guess I'll have to get on their case and send their adaptor back...
> > 
> > I have not had an occasion to try it in heating mode, but, I imagine
> > it'll do even better....
> > 
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Cetin Seren
> > cs@karin.att.com
> > 
> > 
> 
> Whoa!  How can I get more info on this contraption?  You say you
> use it when the car is turned off and it keeps you cool?  With
> out much battery drain.  Is it a water cooler or AC?  Help me
> out here.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Steven
> 
> sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
> 

I think this contraption is the same thing I saw in my local marine shop.
It is an electric cooler/heater. Looks like a coleman. It isn't any heavier
than a coleman either. Will keep things cold or hot! Plugs in to a 
cigarette lighter. Uses very little power (they say).

Pretty nice. This one even came with a slidein tray that allows you to
turn it on its side to make it work like a fridge. I think it cost a
$100. I contemplated ripping out the fridge in my camper and installing
one of these in its place. Might be more practical.

-Brian
80 baby blue westy