Family just got back from a 5 day trip in the Colorado mountains near Royal Gorge. This unit was fantastic from start to finish. First off, we had 4 lbs roasted chicken, 2 lbs meatballs, 3 packs precooked bacon, 4 dozen eggs, 1 lb taco meat, 4 large Greek yogurts, 4 large cottage cheeses, 1 large block Tillamook cheddar, 3 cups cooked rice, 4 quarts of milk, 1 large bag of grapes, 10 kiwis, 2 large tubs of blueberries, 2 large blocks of butter, 1 can of pumpkin for the dogs, and various fruits and veggies. I'm sure I'm leaving some out but suffice it to say that we had all that packed and cold the night before the trip. NO MORE MELTING ICE!!! No more last minute cooler packing!!
Throughout the trip we powered the unit with a Jackery Explorer 2000. If we hadn't had other electronics and kitchen aids draining the unit, I dare say that we could have probably made it through the entire trip on one charge. The eco mode is especially effective, and kept our power consumption very low. We would power down the unit at night (temps in the low 40s) and when we awoke, the inside temperature remained very cold (no higher than 45 degrees) Upon awakening we would turn it on to MAX and it would drop to 33 degrees in under 5 minutes.
The Bluetooth app was friggin awesome. Connectivity issues were non existent, and the ability to adjust setting from the tent was superb. The double hinged doors are well built and super convenient, allowing access from multiple points from the outside of the truck bed where the unit remained (under a commercial cap)
Again, having to need for ice was a massive game changer. Pulling items in and out without everything shifting around and wet was awesome. We purchased the insulated cover to protect the finish of the units exterior, but I'm convinced its thermal protection came into play during the warmer parts of the day. It's a very handsome piece of kit to be sure. Get the cover to protect it.
We used the entire unit as a fridge (33 degrees both sides) but it is clearly up to the task if a freezer is needed. We vacuum sealed and froze all of our meat prior to the trip and kept it in a smaller standard cooler which saved space. Just grabbed out the protein the night before and put it in the ICECO. Price for the 95 was hefty and we had doubts about dropping the cash but after the experience there is no doubt that the investment made our trip so much more of what it should be and less of what it shouldn't. We ate like kings.
Shout out to Silent Family on YouTube for showcasing this product. Friggin amazing.
