Newair solar powered cooler! Solar panel and battery full test and review!

[@kencase2179]

Andrew, great review. I’m seriously, considering this. I would be interested in the results of your test in the summer. I would also like to see more reviews of products you use. I loved this review and the review you did on the upgraded cabinets. You gave an honest and informative review for both products.

[@TKCL]

Awesome Ken, thank you! I love testing and making reviews, but I'm always cautious as some people interpret things differently. I love being able to share cool products like this with everyone whether it is for them or not. Mankind is continually changing the world, the way we live and things we interact with. Technology can be amazing!

[@Donald-l1u]

Thank you so much for doing this review! Im old man living off grid. Just me and my German shepherd. Cant drive because of cancer. Could you please do a 7 day test? God bless you and your family. Thank you!

[@mrhalfstep]

A Florida, week long test would reveal a lot to me, so please do it.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Andrew, no one does product reviews better than you. You explain and demonstrate everything in a professional way and easy to understand. I appreciate that you are always honest about the product you review.

[@TKCL]

Thank you very much

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

Andrew, you do awesome reviews, more company’s need to send you products to have you review. You’re reviews are honest.

[@TKCL]

I appreciate that! I try do to my best and love testing cool products.

[@ifger]

tracked back to this one and its predecessor - neat stuff!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

As ever, clear, honest, concise and comprehensive review:)))

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@hrlee2381]

That is an amazing piece of equipment. Thanks for testing that item.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching!

[@hrlee2381]

@@TKCL I never miss one of your videos. They are never boring and always so informative and enjoyable.

[@TKCL]

I see your always here watching, thank you for that!

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

I still like my 3 way cooler I got over 19 years ago from Canada Tire its still going and I like having it on Propane ,12 VOLT & 110 AND ONLY was just over $200.00 could get a battery and solar if needed but its not a freezer but if on high it will freeze GOOD JOB MY MAN

[@balisongpro94]

Please do another test I’m curious how it’ll do being in the hot vehicle all day long when the weather is intense I like in Az and it’ll be 130 plus in my truck during the summer

[@jimavery5649]

I like your reviews. I am also glad that you skip the unboxing crap. Thanks

[@roberta4989]

Great video, well done! I hope NewAir adds a password feature so if the unit is stolen (like from a camp site or out of the boat ) it is useless to the thief. Won't get it back for you but at least the Ahole that stole it won't be able to use it. It should flash "THIS COOLER WAS STOLEN, PASSWORD REQUIRED", in case the thief tries to sell it.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! You do an excellent job of demonstrating products. Your explanations are very interesting and informative.

[@TKCL]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch all our videos, including the testing and review videos!

[@pampilgrim2274]

@@TKCL it’s my pleasure. I want to help you all I can.

[@Rustavii]

Thanks, I bought the Alpicool 45 liter one (It's the same box, other brand). That one has not white but sand color box. I like that better than black.

[@TKCL]

I agree a lighter color is a better choice.

[@craigreuter8083]

Thanks for all the great content.......We used the identical unit you tested here. It sat in the basement of our motorhome, never unplugged. We traveled over 10k miles/5 months, over some of the roughest roads the US has to offer. I can't tell you how many times it was opened/closed or the exact duration.(LOTS)When we got back from the store to restock, my wife would rotate & repack the freezer with the lids opened for quite awhile. It was used 100% freezer. Never did it stop, never unplugged. EVERYTHING WE LOADED IN IT STAYED FROZEN SOLID! I was very impressed. Just a bit more info. Several days of our trip the temp was 100* plus in the basement of our coach, with high humidity on top of it!

[@TKCL]

Wow that's extremely impressive results, talk about working it hard. That's more of a test than I could ever pull off.

[@naturenut7695]

Very interesting! I would be interested in another test. Love to camp.

[@TKCL]

Noted! Thanks

[@rongray4847]

Interesting Andrew. Thanks. Good review. 🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@mikepullen8028]

Sold me, just ordered one looking forward to not keep buying ice

[@TKCL]

No kidding! Trips to the store, $5 a gallon gas ect!

[@pocketpunkie]

I love that he goes to the trouble to cover up the cooler with a white sheet rather than just simply move it into the shade of that table.

[@TKCL]

Yeah because the sun doesn't move 🤦. You want to be out there every 15 minutes moving the table?

[@outsidewithrodney8240]

I like to see more test on the cooler

[@dougdavis4439]

Very cool setup Andrew. Appreciate the review.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@garyg5975]

Well done. I’d love to see a test this summer.

[@TKCL]

Noted, I'm curious myself.

[@gcampbell83]

One thing for sure, if Andrew is impressed and likes it, it has to be a good product.

[@TKCL]

I wasn't expecting a single panel and battery to run this all night.

[@jeremiahs45]

Very cool information. I agree with the white being better for reflecting sun light. It sure is not an inexpensive set up but seems like it could be worth it.

[@TKCL]

For some people yes, for others no. We all have different tastes. Some want $1500 cell phones, some want free pre paid phones. That's the way I look at a lot of desires or wants for myself.

[@chrisy939]

Andrew I swear on my life I’m not just saying this as a “fan”, you really are good at these reviews. You are so well spoken and thorough. You could have a channel just doing reviews on literally anything if you had time.. I want Cat to send you a D11 to review, that would be awesome.!! You would kill it!! 😆😆

[@TKCL]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh boy would I LOVE to review a D11! I could tear the world up! Thanks for the kind words, I might start a review channel one day. Problem is with no viewers comes no product offers 😳

[@chuckspencer5296]

This looks like it would be an awesome cooler... Great for a weekend trip... Or, like you say a power outage situation... Just makes great since!! Great video, as always!!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, I agree!

[@martinsohlberg7521]

I have a Snomaster 42l fridge freezer 12/120v. They are life changing when it comes to not having to deal with ice and soggy chow. You can expand you length of run with the addition of a deep cycle battery, I use a Renogy 100w folding panel and a deep cycle 100ah battery.

[@TKCL]

Good to know!

[@onlyychevys]

I would love to see how that does in August! I think you would need more battery and more solar panels. I am impressed though.

[@TKCL]

I'm curious myself

[@gregorythomas333]

That would be the perfect size for your storm shelter! I will most likely pick one up as well to prepare for hurricane season here in Mobile. Thank you for the follow up review...I like these very much :)

[@TKCL]

Oh trust me, I've already been thinking this will be riding out a hurricane with us in the shelter 🌀😁

[@shanefairfield938]

Great review! They should send you two in white for that (one for stone crab claws and one for the rest)

[@TKCL]

Ooooh I like your thinking!

[@matthewtaylor3301]

I would test the accuracy of the reported temperatures. Mine were drastically off, but I was able to locate some advanced settings to calibrate it.

[@roseoravec9238]

Another great video. I would love to see a summer review. I use so much ice in the summer pool side and this would work great.

[@TKCL]

I'll add it to my testing list.

[@JimmyHensley36]

Another great review, I will be considering that cooler for my fishing trips this year . Don’t really need a solar panel because my Toyota truck has an inverter in the bed of it . I run fans , and power tools from it occasionally and it does great .

[@TKCL]

Even better, plug the cooler into 12 or 120 volt and be done. We used ours for a trip to the Keys and back with frozen food and refrigerated. Worked excellent for a week trip.

[@jodywooldridge4275]

Good morning Andrew love to watch u do some more test on this cooler product please , I like how u explain all about. This is so nifty out n about. Hope all is well , say hi 2 Tiffany n give Bullet lots of hugs . B safe n take care from Australia 🇦🇺 down under

[@TKCL]

Thank you Jody and family for watching! Have a great day down under!

[@cappleget]

Fantastic information and review Andrew!! Using your Link I went to website and downloaded the solar panel an battery manuals. I read that the battery charges with the 120v or solar!! I trying to decide to buy the solar kit or battery only. I’ll keep you updated

[@TKCL]

I tested but totally forgot to mention in the video that the battery charges on the 110 volt adapter and the 12 volt car adapter. That's a great bonus!

[@gamemaster7650]

One test would be nice to see is to see how long the battery would last running during a warm/hot day just on battery without the solar panels.

[@TKCL]

That is a good test!

[@paulcochran1721]

Would like to see a summer test!

[@TKCL]

Noted! Im curious myself

[@ryanzynda5114]

Solar power is a great way to save money.

[@foundrylabz]

I wonder if this will freeze water bottles for if you need ice. I love how you review these products. Sure is honest and pure.. TY...

[@TKCL]

It absolutely will, I've seen that myself.

[@genghischuan4886]

I honestly do not think there will be much difference in summer, I mean direct sunlight sure but these coolers have such great insulation these days, I live florida also probably in general area judging by your weather I always throw white towel over my coolers and its seriously amazing the difference it makes. Ive been looking into something like this as Im about to maybe do a cross country drive and tent camp.

[@TKCL]

Oh wow, a cooler like this would be perfect for a trip like that. Save a pile of money on ice and can keep it going with your vehicle battery.

[@jonathangreenawalt5724]

Take a can of silver mirror like spray paint and paint the cooler dummy. Doesnt need to be perfect, but it should help especially if you paint it kinda like a mirror lol or just do what you did and just carry a blanket to cover your cooler.

[@TKCL]

Have you not seen my ocd? No way I could paint a cooler and be happy 😎

[@Martian74]

Far better than a Yeti, the Yeti owners care more about their precious ice than they do the food and drinks. Yeti users also have to worry about getting water into the butter and steaks as the ice melts. This system runs 24/7 without having to worry about plugging it in somewhere, plus you don't lose a third of the storage space to the ice/water and you can make some ice for the poor Yeti owner.

[@teveler]

Wish it was white also. I would be curious to see it being used out on the boat. Seems like you need to take it out on the gulf and do some fishing. Also, you probably could use and a nice fishing trip!

[@TKCL]

I agree!

[@tonydaffron9830]

Andrew, the panel your showing is different than the one they have on their site!

[@TKCL]

Really? I'll check that out, it was shipped to me directly from the company to test. Maybe they have a different manufacturer last minute? 🤔

[@jarredmitchell6164]

Would still love to see how this functions as just a cooler, like I commented about your last video about this cooler. I can see me powering it at home to get it cold and in the car on the way to the beach or camping location but will it keep drinks cold all day without ice and without lugging the solar panels? maybe even with just the battery. Would love to see if it can run all day in the summer on just the battery. Keep up the great work!!

[@TKCL]

I can test that! Without the battery and just as a cooler with no ice, I don't think you would be happy with the results. But just running on the battery would be a great test!

[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, God bless.

[@mikedenney1568]

Hi, Andrew, great review. You mentioned that either side could be selected as a freezer. Are you sure about that? Seems I read somewhere that only the small side can be the freezer. I hope I'm wrong because I like the unit.

[@TKCL]

No I can turn either side down to below freezing temperatures. Maybe they changed something on the newer units?????

[@mikedenney1568]

@@TKCL Thanks, I'll check with the manufacturer to see if there were changes.

[@rogertaylor8615]

Well if you got a 10 ft cord you would put the cooler in the shade and it would last longer on the battery

[@gopackgo69]

Looking for the hot weather review you said you'll be filming.

[@TKCL]

I have not made it, I need to. I did just release a video a few days ago testing another model for several days including solar tests.

[@elgueromexicano34elguerome2]

Can you hook it up to the solar panels with out having the battery on the fridge just in case you want to run it only in the day time and at night run it of a Jackery ?

[@TKCL]

No, the battery is required for stable draw from the compressor.

[@larrysutton2001]

The local gas station where we fill up the work truck sells ice at two dollars for an 8 pound bag. Our $20 igloo cooler goes through 2 to 3 bags of ice per week in the summer and maybe one in the winter Assuming an average of two bags per week that cooler would take nearly 5 years of around the clock Monday through Friday usage. I don’t think based on lithium ion battery discharge cycles that is going to have five years of longevity. Also over the last 15 years I’ve had at least two coolers stolen. It’s pretty easy to stop and pick up a new cooler on the way home it would be a lot harder to swallow the loss of that thing.

[@TKCL]

Your also not factoring in convenience, travel time, fuel and the junk you usually buy at the store. I personally hate buying ice from stores for the convenience alone. No this isn't for everyone, but not everyone wants to buy ice every day or has the ability to. This is why I built my own ice maker at home.

[@larrysutton2001]

@@TKCL you were mentioning as a used for work situation. I described my work situation and why it wouldn’t work. Or at least wouldn’t be worth it financially for me.

[@TKCL]

I understand that, for some they can't justify it. Just like I don't justify new $1500 phones or $60k trucks. We all have different tastes and wants.

[@jordbjor1]

Arb cooler is 1500.00 to 2000.00 with no option for a internal battery or solar and for the price of 1300.00ish for that setup not too shabby

[@TKCL]

It's for some and isn't for others. A $500 yeti and $3 dollar bags of ice eventually will surpase this cost. But the convenience alone of not having to travel to get ice is what things like this are all about for me.

[@edbodell6912]

Good evening Andrew. Great review. When you first showed this cooler my very first thought was why is it black and I was going to comment but I didn't. I would never buy a black cooler because your ice would never last in a normal cooler. Midsummer its hard to keep ice in a white,blue,red cooler. If this was white I also would be very interested. Maybe the manufacturer will read your comments and consider it. Would be interested in you revisiting your test in the middle of summer and I would also like to know how hot the outside of the box gets. Keep up the good videos. I would also be interested in a review of your water heater. Cost, temp of water, how long it takes to receive hot water, ect, I have an older one the I bought and used for a little time and un installed it because I moved and have taken it house to house. And haven't reinstalled because the water heaters were I moved were in perfect condition. Anyway interested thx Edward Bodell

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching and the feedback.

[@jessewashburn9752]

Can you charge it by just plugging it in to the wall? Or does it have to be solar?

[@TKCL]

Yes and I totally meant to say that in the video. I tested the wall and 12 volt adapter. Both charged the battery as well. That's an important feature.

[@danieltodman6191]

I'm looking for one for trucking would it be great

[@TKCL]

Yeah we took ours on a week long trip to the Keys full of food.

[@lindat.fromillinois2560]

Maybe test it without the white towel. See how much difference it makes

[@xzibit8614]

Imagine putting a modest 2,000 watt (5x 400 watt panels) on your roof) :). It’d offset 50% of your power bill.

[@TKCL]

Not saying I'm not considering it 😏

[@TheFamilyFarmHomestead]

Some folks get a three week vacation, how about doing a two week test or even a twenty-one day test.

[@TKCL]

That's a lot of camping 😂! I'll gladly test what the masses ask.

[@jakemustian99]

What is the cost of this setup? Cooler battery and pannel?

[@TKCL]

Prices have jumped dramatically with supply chain issues we are all experiencing. An entire setup as you see is around $1300 for cooler, battery and solar panel.

[@camerongarcia3128]

OKAY, its now August 2022, and Texas abd Florida are now in 3 digit temps, so how about you doing some tests on this cooler…

[@TKCL]

Swamped with work this week, I'll put it on my list.

[@camerongarcia3128]

@@TKCL thanks

[@user-7x7x7x7]

Подскажите пожалуйста, какое напряжение солнечной панели?

[@uzbekvergi8299]

На сайте официальном есть

[@VictorGonzalez-hw2qe]

What's the capacity of the solar panels ?

[@TKCL]

100 watts

[@OldCritters]

👍💞

[@katedraper6318]

Hi Andrew, can I contact you for a business collaboration?

[@TKCL]

[e-mail]

[@kriskeilman2087]

I just saw a video with a 12v refrigerator like yours and the battery caught fire and exploded like fireworks. Look up the channel: Jasonoid

[@TKCL]

Yikes!!!!! I hope to never see that with mine!

[@tentman4fun]

Paint it white

[@TKCL]

It needs to be

[@Artarion1]

Cool idea... but just get a $20 cooler, and some ice. I doubt his thing will ever pay for itself. Batteries will go bad, and those solar panels just seem junky and way over priced/watt. Enjoy the videos.

[@TKCL]

I understand what you are saying, it isn't for everyone. But some people don't have convenient access to ice every day.

[@masterxace]

A cooler can’t freeze. This (unlike the comment in the video) is a portable deep freezer. Battery pack is just an unregulated battery setup. Easily repairable or replaced. The solar controller is built into the cooler which is why you can’t plug the solar directly into the battery but you can get a power plug and charge it.