Let's talk coolers

[TheColemans05]

So I don't know about you guy's but my wife and I are finally jumping on the boat and buying a Yeti cooler for the Bronco. I was against the Roof rack for a MIC top due to the extra steps to remove the top, but I think the roof is the best mounting location. So has anyone had any cool idea's on where they plan to mount one or store one?

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[Lilj4425]

You can buy the same thing at Walmart for half the price of a Yeti.

 

[TheColemans05]

You can buy the same thing at Walmart for half the price of a Yeti.

Yeah, I work at a company with road techs who keep coolers on their work trucks and we had "cooler wars" last year to see if spending the extra money was worth the result. The Yeti out preformed, Rtic, Shiti, Igloo, Lifetime and Ozark. I don't mind spending a few extra dollars.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Please record your effort in mounting a fully loaded cooler on your roof. (There is a reason hitch carriers exist.)

 

[Nickp]

I have the igloo version of a yeti cooler. It’s pretty decent for the price, but I want one of those electric coolers. I hate soggy food!

 

[Bud2020]

Please record your effort in mounting a fully loaded cooler on your roof. (There is a reason hitch carriers exist.)

For real. A 65 weighs like 30lbs dry.

If you're going to spend the money get an ARB and keep it in the back. jmho.

 

[TheColemans05]

Please record your effort in mounting a fully loaded cooler on your roof. (There is a reason hitch carriers exist.)

It will be the number one watched video on TikTok haha!

 

[Lilj4425]

Yeah, I work at a company with road techs who keep coolers on their work trucks and we had "cooler wars" last year to see if spending the extra money was worth the result. The Yeti out preformed, Rtic, Shiti, Igloo, Lifetime and Ozark. I don't mind spending a few extra dollars.

Wow. People fight over everything now a days. Lol.

 

[codydb19]

I love my Yeti products but if you’re going a 45 or bigger I would rearrange your cargo plan. You’re not going to want to lift it up there when it’s full and honestly I wouldn’t trust it up there. Put the yeti inside and some lighter things on top.

 

[Username_not_found]

I love my Yeti products but if you’re going a 45 or bigger I would rearrange your cargo plan. You’re not going to want to lift it up there when it’s full and honestly I wouldn’t trust it up there. Put the yeti inside and some lighter things on top.

My wife and I got a yeti 45 as an anticipatory accessory for the Bronco for our birthday from my family. I come from a backpacking background for camping so have never needed to concern myself with coolers beyond just a small light coleman to keep stuff cold for a few hours. Holy hell was I not expecting how heavy those coolers are even when empty.

 

[Erock]

Only ever bought 1 yeti product... the bigger glass/cup/tumbler... whatever it’s called. Was a POS from the beginning... my comparable cheap Ozark works great. I’m sure it was just a manufacturing mistake, but it’s my experience thus far...

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Yeah, I work at a company with road techs who keep coolers on their work trucks and we had "cooler wars" last year to see if spending the extra money was worth the result. The Yeti out preformed, Rtic, Shiti, Igloo, Lifetime and Ozark. I don't mind spending a few extra dollars.

This is just a thought, but @Beach_Bum is right that a dynamic load of a cooler full of stuff and ice will suck on the highway and even light trails. Strapping down that cooler properly will be a hassle.

Have you thought about a plug in cooler/freezer? If you're going to spring for a Yeti, keep in mind they don't hold much unless you buy the really expensive and big ones that cost $500+, then you have to source ice and any food in there can get soggy.

You can plug in an ARB or Dometic and be good for your trip. If inclined, you can buy a battery to power the cooler overnight and remember, there is no ice to buy.

Once you do the math, a powered cooler isn't much more expensive.

As far as where to put anything like this, put it in the back and strap it down back there. Put water, gear box (not recovery gear) and tent on the roof with your shovel and axe.

Others, please chime in.

 

[Chuck_Ruck]

Holy hell was I not expecting how heavy those coolers are even when empty.

Try two smalls vs. one large... keep that in mind.

 

[Compta38]

For what their overpriced coolers cost just put a damn fridge in the thing, lol.

 

[TheColemans05]

This is just a thought, but @Beach_Bum is right that a dynamic load of a cooler full of stuff and ice will suck on the highway and even light trails. Strapping down that cooler properly will be a hassle.

Have you thought about a plug in cooler/freezer? If you're going to spring for a Yeti, keep in mind they don't hold much unless you buy the really expensive and big ones that cost $500+, then you have to source ice and any food in there can get soggy.

You can plug in an ARB or Dometic and be good for your trip. If inclined, you can buy a battery to power the cooler overnight and remember, there is no ice to buy.

Once you do the math, a powered cooler isn't much more expensive.

As far as where to put anything like this, put it in the back and strap it down back there. Put water, gear box (not recovery gear) and tent on the roof with your shovel and axe.

Others, please chime in.

Thank you for the constructive thoughts, I did not even consider an electric cooler. Let the research begin.

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