Wanted VW Cool/Hot box

[BikesandOcean]

hi i am looking for a VW Cool/Hot box hopefully unused what have people got, in the SW around cheltenham

 

[Alied]

I think you would be better off buying a compressor fridge as these cool boxes are very power hungry.

Cooling/Warming Box - Is it worth it ?

Hi All, Does anyone have any experience of the Factory Cooling/Warming box that you can order. Is it worth it ? We purchased a Dometic Portable Box last year to use for Camping in our T5 Kombi. Just wondering if the Factory Toolbox is worth the upgrade when we order a Beach...?

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Waeco/Dometic CFX-40

Hi, Does anyone know of a good supplier of this? I've scoured the internet and the best price I can see is 599 from amazon. Anyone know of any better?

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Ch1pbutty]

hi i am looking for a VW Cool/Hot box hopefully unused what have people got, in the SW around cheltenham

They are not that great, invest in something with better cooling properties: we have had the below for around 6 years, running 24/7 as doubles up as a beer fridge in the garage!

Dometic CK40D Hybrid Coolbox | Electric Cool Boxes | Leisureshopdirect

Buy a Dometic CK40D Hybrid Coolbox | Electric Cool Boxes | Leisureshopdirect

www.leisureshopdirect.com

 

[BikesandOcean]

looked at them thinking a good option, only like the vw one as want to put in cabin and remove a seat

 

[BikesandOcean]

are these a big thing

 

[Ch1pbutty]

are these a big thing

large & heavy, we have ours in the boot on a sliding tray...but before that we had it behind the driver or passenger seat. Tend to use it on longer trips, otherwise we just use an insulated flask for milk etc.

 

[CALI FATE]

Go for a Waeco / Dometic fridge with a fixing plate if you want it fixed down - we have various fridge positions depending on what we are doing / where we are going. as mentioned the cool boxes drain the leisure battery quickly - we are Beach owners in Cheltenham

 

[BikesandOcean]

I see you can’t buy the slide trays at the moment all out of stock, it seems

 

[Alied]

I see you have a Beach Tour which should mean you have no external hook up. With the cool box your leisure battery should last about a day but with a compressor fridge you should be able to get 2/3 days if not more.

 

[calikev]

I see you can’t buy the slide trays at the moment all out of stock, it seems

they are in stock i believr they are just waiting for the boxes

 

[BikesandOcean]

Yep I’m convince, just the right box now. Think going to make space by using a vanpod

 

[flying banana]

You don't want this

 

[BikesandOcean]

Decided to get a compressor fridge a dometic cfx35 or something


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[Borris]

Hello Dadwithbeach,
The VW cool/warm box is a well made peice of kit that comes with a nice metal plate which securely attaches the unit neatly to the floor rails. Whilst it does take up valuable room, it's ideal for a foot stool or small table in your van. However, it isn't very good at it's primary role. As a cool box it's little better than the average cheap stand alone cool box with a few freezer blocks. The only real advantage being the securing plate that ensures it stays put in an accident and thereby not injuring the occupants. In heating mode it is excellent at melting cheese to a sticky soup. The reason that happened is that it is rather too easy to accidentally switch the thing from cold to hot. Either Mrs B or myself were responsible for that episode but add a few fiddle fingured children into the equation and..... well you can see the potential issue.

It's biggest issue though is that it's power hungry and will drain your leisure battery vey quickly.

As others have said, save your money and get a compressor fridge/freezer instead. They are expensive but IMO are worth every penny. They are whisper quiet, use power only when the compressor is working which isn't often because these units are very well insulated. They will freeze as well as cool and most will run on both 12v or 240v.

We also have a Beach and have a Dometic/Waeco CFX35 compressor fridge. This range come in various sizes to suit and are all very well made. We keep ours on a pull out tray in the boot.

In short, IMO the VW cool/hot box isn't fit for purpose.