Need a mini fridge for the centre console!

[Mrklaw]

hot driving and our bottles of water are now warm. Wife said the cup holders should have cooling built in which made me think. The centre console has relatively huge space and a 12v socket. Could you get (or make) a tiny fridge to fit in there just to keep a couple of cans or bottles cool?

Tesla folk seem a bit nuts for accessories but not seen anything like that

 

[rcotgrov]

Perhaps this would fit. Not checked.

Mini USB Refrigerator, DC 5V USB Power Operated Portable Mini Fridge With Cooler & Warmer Refrigerator Thermoelectric System for Car/Boat/Self-Driving/Camping/Outdoor(Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Large Appliances

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[guru1]

hot driving and our bottles of water are now warm. Wife said the cup holders should have cooling built in which made me think. The centre console has relatively huge space and a 12v socket. Could you get (or make) a tiny fridge to fit in there just to keep a couple of cans or bottles cool?

Tesla folk seem a bit nuts for accessories but not seen anything like that

I’d be happy for adaptive cup holders let alone cooled cup holders!

 

[Rustybkts]

hot driving and our bottles of water are now warm. Wife said the cup holders should have cooling built in which made me think. The centre console has relatively huge space and a 12v socket. Could you get (or make) a tiny fridge to fit in there just to keep a couple of cans or bottles cool?

Tesla folk seem a bit nuts for accessories but not seen anything like that

How about it Taptes?

 

[GRiLLA]

I would suggest a thermal bottle, mini fridges don't really work, even if they did they would just be pumping heat into the cabin.

 

[init6]

Simpler solution:

https://www.chillys.com/uk/categories/bottles

 

[Jeeves]

I had considerable success with a miniature insulated bag and some frozen pads during the recent heatwave in Europe where outside temperatures were above 40ºC. It kept drinks and medicines cool nearly all day.

 

[pgkevet]

One of many Tesla failings is a 12v in the boot. I've got one of those 12/240v cool/warm boxes from Lidl which works fine but ends up on the back seat with a seatbelt round it 'cos the wire isn't quite long enough and if it was with rear seat passengers then they'd trip over it. In any event I don't drink and drive and ya can't trust FSD enough

 

[Dilly]

Simpler solution:

https://www.chillys.com/uk/categories/bottles

That’s the sort of bottle I use. Fits in the door pocket no problem and the contents stay cold

 

[RedMod3]

hot driving and our bottles of water are now warm. Wife said the cup holders should have cooling built in which made me think. The centre console has relatively huge space and a 12v socket. Could you get (or make) a tiny fridge to fit in there just to keep a couple of cans or bottles cool?

Tesla folk seem a bit nuts for accessories but not seen anything like that

I carry a cool box with frozen packs and they keep everything cool.

 

[init6]

That’s the sort of bottle I use. Fits in the door pocket no problem and the contents stay cold

130 year old technology, but the kids gotta have gadgets these days

 

[Welsh-Bloke]

Simpler solution:

https://www.chillys.com/uk/categories/bottles

We got two very similar (plain colours) at Wilko for just over a quid each. They keep drinks cold for ages

Wilko Sliver Metallic Double Wall Bottle | Wilko

Shop for Wilko Sliver Metallic Double Wall Bottle at wilko - where we offer a range of home and leisure goods at great prices.

www.wilko.com

 

[Mrklaw]

I had considerable success with a miniature insulated bag and some frozen pads during the recent heatwave in Europe where outside temperatures were above 40ºC. It kept drinks and medicines cool nearly all day.

We did that for the second bottles but wanted ones on hand to grab while driving. And even the cooler bag ones barely lasted a day (we can get a better quality one and we should have more packs in

Do the chillies/Thermo bottles work if you’re constantly opening and closing?

 

[Mr H]

One of many Tesla failings is a 12v in the boot.

MY has one, you can also get a 12v extension lead which i used to use in my M3 with the cooler in the boot

 

[M1tch]

I half fill a bottle, lay it almost flat in the freezer but make sure the cap isn’t covered by what will be ice. Leave it a few hours, top up with water and it keeps the water cold as the ice melts for many hours.

 

[init6]

Do the chillies/Thermo bottles work if you’re constantly opening and closing?

Yes, but I think you meant regularly ran than constantly You're only exposing the top of the contents to hot air/lips for a brief period of time.

 

[Godsense]

MY has one, you can also get a 12v extension lead which i used to use in my M3 with the cooler in the boot

Yep same here. You can also get the smaller ones like this and have on the seat.

Dometic BordBar TB 08 Thermoelectric Car Cooler and Heater, 8 Litre, 12 V

https://amzn.eu/eDqAUg4

 

[nufan]

My low tech solution is a plastic insulated cycling bottle ~1/5th full of water in the freezer the night before, laid on a slant. Top it up with water before departure. Insulation stops too much condensation as well as maximising cold lifespan. Slant means the ice isn’t stuck at the bottom away from the warmer water. Chilly water for hours.

 

[Mr H]

Yep same here. You can also get the smaller ones like this and have on the seat.

Dometic BordBar TB 08 Thermoelectric Car Cooler and Heater, 8 Litre, 12 V

https://amzn.eu/eDqAUg4

i have a bordbar cooler for short trips and a Coolfreeze for longer trips.

Waeco CoolFreeze CFX 28 Portable Freezer or Fridge

Waeco CoolFreeze CFX 28 12 - 24 V and 110 - 240 Volt mains portable freezer compressor cool box or fridge.

www.mgdonline.co.uk

 

[yessuz]

One of many Tesla failings is a 12v in the boot. I've got one of those 12/240v cool/warm boxes from Lidl which works fine but ends up on the back seat with a seatbelt round it 'cos the wire isn't quite long enough and if it was with rear seat passengers then they'd trip over it. In any event I don't drink and drive and ya can't trust FSD enough

I have the same and my solution is this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PKWZCNZ/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A2GGB5R7WNSVZL&psc=1