myCOOLMAN the reason why!

Trevor Ryan explains why myCOOLMAN has arrived as a credible portable fridge option for 4wdrivers, Travellers and Campers.
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[@TDubya811]

I recently bought this model (CCP69DZ) on a Black Friday deal from Snowys for $1089 to fit in my 150 prado as it it it one of the few Dual Zone fridges on the market which are short enough in length to fit in the prado.
I agree with many of your points and do like the cooler so far.
HOWEVER, to provide balance the down sides so far are:
1. The app never worked for me. The QR code did nothing and or downloading it directly from Google play it opened but froze trying to find the fridge. Support directed me to a Truma App with some functionality.
2. The 12v wires are 3mm (1.31mm2) which at the max amp draw will have significant voltage drop over the 2m supplied length.
3. The 12v wire comes with a cigarette lighter rather than a more reliable anderson plug.
4. There appears to be no alarm to alert that the door has been left open. (And it is easy to not fully close).
Other than these gripes, so far it seems good, but I have not longterm tested it or offroad tested it as of yet.

[@DirtRoad4x4]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback. I worked for Waeco/Dometic for 10 years and myCoolman/Truma as National Sales Manager, my specialty is portable refrigeration. Fridge leads have been the same through all brands for 20 years, larger fridges have 1.2m leads. Voltage drop or resistance becomes more of an issue when the feed wire is too light. I cut my lead around 200mm from the end adding an Anderson plug, allowing me to use either plug as required. The only trap when cutting cable is to make sure your feed line has a fuse as the original lead is fused. I believe they have a new app, I've not tried or tested it yet. I still use the old app. Great fridge, you'll love it. We have heaps more Prado content on our Dirt Road 4x4 youtube channel. cheers Trev :)

[@TDubya811]

@@DirtRoad4x4 good idea with anderson plug. Do you solder the 3mm wire for the fridge side to the anderson plug because the lugs are designed for 6mm wire and iam concerned a crimp may not hold well.

[@DirtRoad4x4]

@TDubya811 I used a crimping tool, so far, so good :)

[@yucynthia5210]

Just did a around australia trip with my dual 44l my cool man fridge， I can’t recommend it enough to others. Draw less Amps than my mate’s Engel , and much better stronger shell

[@DirtRoad4x4]

Hey there,, always great seeing a Good News Story :)

[@TecioNogueira]

Is there a way to charge the battery pack with a 12v car plug?
Also the app does not exist for Android but does for apple. Any idea when the android app is coming?

[@johneller5856]

4 months later and no reply. I'd find something else. They say up above that they offer great service to "4x4 community". If this is 'great service' you can leave me out.

[@DirtRoad4x4]

Hey there,,, Feel free to contact us direct! I only have Android and the app works awesome, there is a QR code on the actual fridge with a spare sticking in your welcome kit. You can also find the the app in Play Store. In relation to charging the battery pack, invertors can charge however check the suitability of your invertor first. Trev :)

[@Mick_4591]

No info on dry weight.
No info on what the power usage is.

[@apex.amatuer]

Never seen a can split from travel in my life.

[@DirtRoad4x4]

I certainly have 400 km's of corrugations took its toll, I'll try and find a pic for you.

[@ruthlee9318]

You got all day