Been searching around a bit for different electric coolers and came across a Dometic CF-25 has anyone used this? Any advise which direction to go as far as selection of a cooler?
Any input would be great. :camping:
I have it, and love it! However, it is small. But when I bought it 2.5 yrs ago, I paid ~$550/600 with the cover, and shipping (shipping was over $100). Even with it being small, I have no issues for me... however when I go camping or out treking it's usually just me. And I'm not one to make elaborate meals, so it usually contains a 2l of milk, some meat, cheese, beer and some other odds and ends, and I still have room left over. I put a warm beer in it whenever I pull out a cold one (if I plan on drinking the 5/6 it usually holds, or there's more than just me drinking). I've also used it as a freezer to bring back Dairy Queen blizzards (our DQ closed years ago).
Basically for me, it's done everything I've asked it to do - and does it very well. I usually leave it in my jeep all summer. It's never killed my battery (but I've never gone longer than 36 hrs with it running, and my jeep parked). The only downside is it's small. I think it would be fine for two people... on a shorter trip where you could restock frequently, or ideal for one person. But likely too small once you get to 2+ ppl, or plan on a longer trip with less options to restock. I'm not sure you'd want to use it for 2 ppl and attempt to pack food for more than 2-3 days. But then I guess it depends on what you pack for food and how much needs to be cold.
I'm sure at some point I'll get a larger fridge for the trailer (once I get that setup correctly), but as long as this is working, I'll never get rid of it. It's just too convenient to do without.
