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Old 08-19-2015, 09:51 PM   #64 (permalink)
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How much ice does that cooler hold and how long does it last? If it holds a gallon then I am guessing you could put at least 5 to 6 pounds of ice in there and some water to circulate the cold.
If I buy it at the store, I can fit most of a 10 lb bag in then top off with water so 6 or 7 lbs roughly. At a pit stop I can refresh my cooling towel in it too.

It lasts about an hour of really cold water and another hour or so of cool water. It has a small pump so it just runs continuously and isn't a big draw on the alternator.
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