Portable Freezer/Fridge

[Zim]

Has anyone here used one of these portable electric coolers that are supposed to either freeze or refrigerate? I'm shopping for one about average 48 quart cooler size for keeping walleye fillets frozen during extended fishing trips to the Maumee River. Since retirement my weekend trips will probably extend to one week at a time. I guess they can plug in to either an auto cigarette lighter or regular wall plug. I read several reviews that state these typically don't last very many years. I would use mine either at our motel or campsite w/electric. Thanks.

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

i got better part of 5 years out of my bouge rv 53 qt one,,now it has a e-6 code,,not very good warranty contact info for service//just ordered another thru amazon in the 63 qt size,,will see how it does.

 

[Elkoholic]

I used an ICECO VL60 dual zone fridge/freezer for two years now, not cheap but seemed to be better quality one when I was in the market. Used it for a 7 week trip out west last year, worked flawlessly.

 

[SFC B]

The dudes in Australia use them tons. Check out the 4wd 24/7 youtube channel.....see what they use.

 

[brymoore]

Has anyone here used one of these portable electric coolers that are supposed to either freeze or refrigerate? I'm shopping for one about average 48 quart cooler size for keeping walleye fillets frozen during extended fishing trips to the Maumee River. Since retirement my weekend trips will probably extend to one week at a time. I guess they can plug in to either an auto cigarette lighter or regular wall plug. I read several reviews that state these typically don't last very many years. I would use mine either at our motel or campsite w/electric. Thanks.

Maumee River! I saw it dark with walleye spawning when I was in college.

 

[Zim]

Maumee River! I saw it dark with walleye spawning when I was in college.

You went to college nearby there? I used to drive over the bridge en route to Port Clinton charter boats and see the guys wading for 50 years before finally getting a friend to drag me in the river 6 years ago. Now I'm addicted. I live 2 hours West of there. Easy drive straight down I-80 toll road. Got my first SS check this week retired and plan to stay there longer than the 3 day weekends I have been doing. Thus the portable freezer. I just picked one out on Amazon and ordered today. Should be enough space for a full week of limits.

 

[brymoore]

You went to college nearby there? I used to drive over the bridge en route to Port Clinton charter boats and see the guys wading for 50 years before finally getting a friend to drag me in the river 6 years ago. Now I'm addicted. I live 2 hours West of there. Easy drive straight down I-80 toll road. Got my first SS check this week retired and plan to stay there longer than the 3 day weekends I have been doing. Thus the portable freezer. I just picked one out on Amazon and ordered today. Should be enough space for a full week of limits.View attachment 403239View attachment 403240

I went to BGSU. I’d drive over one of the bridges to see the mass of fish.

Alternative to a freezer is dry ice in a cooler. Replace the dry ice as it evaporates.

 

[cgasner1]

Isn’t your possession limit only 12?

 

[Perlodid]

Isn’t your possession limit only 12?

I believe Ohio doesn't have possession limits for fish, they just do daily limits. There may be some exceptions to that though, I'm not sure

 

[cgasner1]

I believe Ohio doesn't have possession limits for fish, they just do daily limits. There may be some exceptions to that though, I'm not sure

The ai overlord says daily and possession is the same limit.

 

[brymoore]

The ai overlord says daily and possession is the same limit.

My search said 4 walleye limit until May, no possession limit.