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Dometic Waeco TropiCool Series
TC-14FL (14L), TC-35FL (33L), TC-21FL (20L)Pros
Small, compact
Affordable
Designed for both warm and cool food or drinks
Cons
Maintains food temperature, rather than altering it
Works quite well 2%
Power usage is fair gets cold works well I would suggest that if you have one and its not working properly that you may have an issue with your plug - I changed mine for some thing more heavy duty
Purchased in January 2018.
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Alex DBarkly, NT
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Seems reliable
Good value, I've been using non stop for 2 months now and works well. Doesn't cool as good as a fridge but you get what you pay for. Recommended product.
Purchased in January 2019.
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DonAdelaide
- 7 reviews
- 4 likes
Useful and durable car cooler/warmer
These units live up to their specifications: they cool down to 20C-25C below ambient and heat to about 65C. It is best to set the unit running on AC to precool or preheat and fill with cooled or heated food or drinks, however, this is not really necessary.
Replacement of an AC socket was the only repair in over 10 years of regular use. The unit can be used as a supplementary fridge but the fan is somewhat noisy in quiet situations such as a motel room.
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WOMBAT
- 2 reviews
Chapter 4 .
The 12 volt fault was traced to a poor fuse connection through the plug. A new 240 volt circuit board was supplied under warranty by Waeco. It is now working on both voltages like it should, running on 4 out of 7 lights with cabinet temperatures ranging from 1.8c to 4.0c in room temperatures in the range of 16c to 24c.
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Great little cooler for the cost
I have had the 14l in my truck for 3 years getting bashed around and beaten. Works great for keeping lunch and drinks cool. I think People expect too pay $200 for a cooler and want it too do the same job as a $1200 Engel. It's light weight, easy too carry and better than an esky with an iceblock
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Wombat
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Used for six years non stop.
Despite what the stories say I have had it to minus one degree celsius. I regularly open the end cover to clean out fluff that accumulates on the cooling fins. It makes a big difference. Fan motors sometimes get noisy, then suddenly quiet again. 240 volt power board failed years ago, so I run it through a 12 volt power supply.
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CherylMurray Region, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 5 likes
Better than expected
Bought Waeco Cool Pro 14 litre and lent it to my truck driver son while his truck fridge was being repaid. He said apart from size was it was as good as his truck fridge/freezer. Kept drinks and food at a good temperature. Doesn't use much batter to keep it running.
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Very good
We borrowed my sisters waeco from Newcastle on a Xmas trip from Brisbane to Perth about four years ago and encountered temps in the 40's in SW NSW. Ran flawlessly, kept food and drinks cold, as cold as a shop fridge. Do not know if it ran continuously as it was in the back of a packed Territory and we could not hear it. Held temp with the car not running for hours including milk although when staying somewhere overnight we ran it on 240v to keep things cool. I am now looking at purchasing a unit of our own to take on a trip to Darwin mid year.
Kept drinks to nice cold drinking temp.
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sturtdesertsydney
- 2 reviews
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Waeco TC-14FL thermoelectric cooler
Does exactly what it is supposed to - cools food close to 30deg C below ambient temperature. I have tested it half-full at +22.5 deg C, and it pulled the temp down to +5 deg C. It will without a doubt struggle at an ambient temp upwards of +30. This test was conducted at maximum cooling setting. Great for keeping your beer cool, or sandwiches for a picnic etc, but will not be suitable to use for camping for keeping milk/meat etc at a safe temp. Otherwise, a fantastic little cooler. Note also this will drain your car battery far more readily than a compressor portable fridge.
Compact, cools effectively in moderate ambient temperatures, quality construction.
Not effective in high ambient temperatures besides cooling beer/drink/sandwiches etc.
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Questions & Answers
Wayne S.asked
Dimensions
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Benny M.asked
My cooler box runs perfect it just doesn’t get any cooler than 15 degrees. I have tried it with ac and dc still does not get cold. I ran it all day and night and the next morning still only cooled down to 15 degrees. Any suggestions would be nice
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Maby try putting some ice in it for about 12 hours before you use it to cool it down, then once you put your things in it should be ok to use, you could also replace the Ice to keep it cold, don't lave running in your car without the car running it will flattern the battery quickly.
David S.asked
hello i have dometic 21 plug in fan runs all night plate giving off heat not cooling inside anyone help? i rang up a company they said 160 for parts if the board gone not worth it can buy new for that price , some one mentioned an inner fan fan if its not drawing will the box not cool thanks in advance Dave
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Details
The Dometic Waeco TropiCool Series is a line of small, affordable portable fridges. Each comes with heating and cooling capabilities, able to cool below 25 degrees below or heat 65 degrees above external temperatures. They can run on 12V or 240V power, with a "7-stage" digital temperature control.
Reviewers liked the smallness of the fridge, often saying it fit well in the passenger footwell of a van or truck. Though not as high-performing or energy efficient as other portable fridges, reviewers generally agree that it's worth what it costs. People also noted the fridge is unable to change the temperature of food or drinks quickly, and should instead be seen as a tool to maintain the temperature of an item you put into it. It will struggle in extreme temperatures, and is best used to keep cold stuff cool, or hot stuff warm.
Category | Portable Fridges / Freezers | Portable Fridges / Freezers | Portable Fridges / Freezers |
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Price (RRP) | A$249.00 | A$299.00 | A$399.00 |
Type | Fridge Only | Fridge Only | Fridge Only |
Capacity | 14L | 20L | 33L |
Power Source | Car (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet | Car (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet | Wall Outlet |
Features | Digital Display Panel and Interior Light | Interior Light | |
Cooling Capacity | 1 °C to 25 °C | ||
Weight | 5.5 kg | 7 kg | 10.3 kg |
Dimensions | 328 x 303 x 450 mm | 420 x 303 x 450 mm | 460 x 376 x 550 mm |
Construction Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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Wombat
Yesterday, running on 7 lights, the internal temperature was MINUS 2 degrees on a 23 degree day. I do not need to have it that cold. Switched to 5 lights and is now plus 2.7 degrees in a 17 degree day. Love this unit!