Can it be left on overnight and not run the battery down? Are there molded in carry handles on the sides?
2038718
We had a 21 day trip and didn't want to tempt fate by leaving it plugged in without the vehicle running. However, if prepped properly before hand, it stays quite cool not plugged in at all. We were in Texas where the temps were 100+ and it stayed cold without being plugged in for several hours. And, yes, it has molded handles on the side. Overall, it was an extremely smart purchase for us and our long trips.
2038719
Hi Gary...if you are in a 18 wheeler yes...in a car I'm not sure. There are handles...but just a note..my husband is a trucker and it was plugged in all the time...seems it doesn't work well after a while...he is bringing it home...it works ok for short periods of time then it stops being cold. He has had it a little over a month in the truck.
2038720
It is not a battery - it either plugs into your car 12v or there is an adapter you can purchase that you attach to that to plug into a wall outlet at home (or in a hotel)
2038721
Yes there are molded handles on the sides. I am a truck driver so this goes in the cab of an 18-wheeler. So I cannot say whether it would run down a car battery if ran overnight and the car is off. This works great in the cab of my 18-wheeler, it is rugged and can handle the bouncing around in an 18-wheeler. Previously I have used the Coleman plug-in coolers and they only lasted a few months. Hope this helps.
2038722
It will.pull 6-8 amps and will drain your battery. Best when driving then maybe a couple hours on its own.
2038723
Gary, Sorry, I have not used mine overnight in my car. I purchase the adapter so I can take it in the house or hotel room with me in the evening and run it off that electric. Yes, there are molded grips on the side.
2038724
I can only say that mine came DOA and I haven't received a replacement yet - but my reading before buying it said you cannot leave it on overnight because it will run the battery down. You would have to buy a 110 v.a.c. plug in converter to run it overnight (like in a hotel room). It does have molded in carry handles on both sides.
2038725
Can't answer the first question because we've only run it overnight with the Koolatron Multi-Purpose Adapter 110AC to 12 Volts DC ( Model AC-15). There are molded carry handles on the sides.
2038747
It doesn't have an automatic shut off so if you turn it on it'll just go and go until the battery goes dead. I'm not sure how many hours of battery time it's good for but I've left mine on all night long on several occasions and it's still going strong!
714690
I'm agreeing with the prior answer. No reason it can't run all night with enough battery power! I usually run mine for just a time then shut off manually though, but that's just my preference. Use the auto shut off occasionally too!
1840495
Yes, it has a cord and secure pegs to keep it out of the way. I've been running mine on battery power for about 2 months now (at about 2hrs. per day) and am still on my first batteries.
1251601
The batteries just run the light which has a high and low setting so it's going to depend on your use habits. I turned the light off when the party was over. Did not seem to be a problem!
2071386
There is no need to turn it off. I've had this for two years and batteries are still working. It goes into a low draw sleep mode. Don't worry about it.
454356
Just squeeze tabs on either side of the lower part of the handle and pull down. Battery should slide out then slide fresh battery in and your good to go. Tabs are tight at first, but battery will come out.
1711564
I accidentally left it on overnight and discovered it doesn't have an auto-shutoff, but the batteries were still going strong. My guess is it uses very little power.
1408413
This does not have a way to turn it off and it gets really hot. I would not leave it on overnight unattended.
1005083
I use mine and my tractor-trailer all the time when I'm gone I leave it plugged in it does not drain my battery down I have left mine on for 72 hours
1686531
I honestly suggest that you should not leave it there overnight so it will not over charge the battery itself. thanks
940250
I think the battery goes to a disconnected storage state rather than being maintained. More like you put it on a shelf after a full charge. It will slowly leak down
1582290
Left it on overnight once. Still worked. Batteries last pretty long. Still haven't changed em, although don't use it daily.. No complaints.
410546
It will wear down the battery if left in all the time. Wenleave ours plugged in while traveling, and unplug it overnight. It stays cold.
1213003
I have this unit for charging my HD Road King while on the road. If there is an available electric plug, it's great to be able to top off the battery overnight, especially if at a campground. One day, I forgot to turn off the lights, and the battery went dead. It took a solid 3 days to charge the battery due to the low output of this unit (my normal Battery Tender would have done it in a day).
1290309
Typically overnight is adequate. I think leaving on charge for more that 2-3 days shortens battery-use life over time.
1745554
No. They seem to use so much less power that they just won't kill the battery. I've had them on overnight several times with no issues.