And now we go again...

TallGirl

Just adding in about the cool boxes. I bought one but had to take it back the plug in worked but when we got it in the car that part did not work so do check if it uses both. Mine was also far too big and bulky you could hardly lift it when it had stuff in it. I wish we had looked in the shops before just buying online. I still need to get one but this time with a continental plug as I did think it was handy having both options rather than having to carry a conversion kit (we use it in hotels rooms to keep drinks cold when away).

Greying_Pilgrim

TallGirl said:

…..Mine was also far too big and bulky you could hardly lift it when it had stuff in it……

I found this out (the hard way), when I bought my branded "it keeps stuff cold for 3 days" 'analogue' coolbox in 2019. It wasn't that big inside - and yet clearly didn't have much insulation either, as nothing stayed cool (never mind cold) for very long. But it was virtually impossible to carry with anything + ice or blocks inside (no wheels). It certainly didn't keep stuff cold for 3 days (which, according to internet reviews depended entirely on the coolbox lid not being opened 🤔). I considered doing a suggestion of drilling a hole in the body of the box and filling it with expanding foam, but in the end couldn't be bothered, and just gave it to a chazzer. I don't know whether 'powered' coolboxes are entirely the answer, but with changing weather/hotter days, I think cool bags/boxes are getting more important than ever.

Greying X