Rubbermaid VEC 222RB Mini-Console Warmer/Cooler

by Vector

Product Features

• Portable electric travel cooler and warmer; features dual can holders
• Cools to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or warms to 120 degrees; 9-can, 5-liter capacity
• Plastic housing; aluminum insulation
• Includes 1 cooler and power cord
• 3 pounds; 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 7 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FCD0FK
• Item model number: VEC 222RB
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,443 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Whether packing for a road trip, a day on the beach, or a week at the cabin, this Rubbermaid 12 Volt, 9 can capacity (5 liter), Travel cooler and warmer is engineered to meet all on the road dining needs - without the hassle of melting ice or a bulky cooler. Using an advanced Thermo- Electric System that keeps food cold or hot, Rubbermaid travel cooler/ warmer consoles and organizers are undoubtedly the perfect travel mate for any on or off road adventure.

Product Description

VECTOR VEC222RB 12VTRAV-COOL/WARMR

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I like it's look, January 10, 2007

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Dean Pennington "dwpenn in AZ" (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rubbermaid VEC 222RB Mini-Console Warmer/Cooler (Tools & Home Improvement)

The fit of 6 normal soda cans is very tight, you may actually be dragging metal against metal to get a normal 12 oz can out. In a car that was around 75° on a six hour trip, I found the performance acceptable but only marginally so. It would have been colder packed in ice. I don't think that performance is traceable to Rubber-maid, I think it's just the best this technology does in achieving a transference of heat from inside to out. If true, then larger units of this technology that hold more cans would have a very disappointing performance by comparison to this Rubber-maid. I recommend it but don't get the idea it will freeze your soda (even the can next to the device). It might have a better use keeping food (like sandwiches with Mayonnaise) from spoiling while sodas can still be best served in ice. Doing that keeps the dry goods dry too.

It fits comfortably in the seat and looks better than others I've seen.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't rely on this to keep medications cool!, March 23, 2007

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Driver 8 (Nashua, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rubbermaid VEC 222RB Mini-Console Warmer/Cooler (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bought this to keep meds cool on a long car trip in the winter. Didn't stay on for 24 hours in the back seat of the car. Don't trust it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbermaid Travel Cooler, July 4, 2007

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Kevin A. Gallagher (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rubbermaid VEC 222RB Mini-Console Warmer/Cooler (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used it for about 10 days. My trips were about 40 minutes each and it got cold but not really cold. The bottom of the drinks were barely colder than ambient but the top of the drink were warm. I took a long trip on the weekend, driving for several hours and it was no better. I'll return it tomorrow to the store. Perhaps this is a defective unit, nevertheless this is my experience.