> You see that coolers are sold based on their internal capacity in
> quarts.  Does anyone know off hand what the Dometic is in quarts or have a
> formula to change 1.9 cubic ft to quarts?  I've researched out the
> thermoelectric coolers as being 50qts and draw 4 amp/hr.  I'm just trying
> to get the most amount of cool storage for the least energy use.

Jason,

IMHO, one of the best features about the thermoelectric coolers is that they
are very well insulated.  They have to be, or that tiny amount of cooling those
things generate would be lots.  We freeze either a gallon jug of water or a 2-
quart plastic applesauce container filled with water and stick it in there.
The gallon jug will keep things cold for the better part of 4-5 days.

When we were on the road longer, we packed some of those cooling gelpacks and
running the cooler while driving (and thus having power to spare) was enough to
cool the gelpacks to keep our stuff from spoiling.

Works for us.  YMMV.

-Karl

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