I'm looking at getting an electric compressor cooler and am trying to find the largest one that'll fit in the sub trunk of my 2023 MYLR5. I also have a couple of questions about how they work. This will be used while camping (in a tent, not the car).
It'll be drawing power off the low voltage 16 volt battery. While the car is running that's no problem as the HV battery is keeping the LV charged. However if I wanted to keep it plugged in for a long duration while the car isn't being used, is there a risk of draining the low voltage battery? Will the HV kick in automatically to charge the LV if the voltage drops to a certain point? I know most the coolers advertise that they'll shut off automatically at a certain voltage, but I don't trust some random Chinese brand to not screw me over with that.
Would I need to keep camp mode on in order for the 12 volt outlet to be live while the car is parked? From what I've read, climate controls must be on while camp mode is one, which seems like a needless waste off energy since I won't be in the car.
I was concerned about ventilation down there, but from most everything I've read, people report it's no problem, or at worst they put a small spacer under the lid of the sub trunk to give it a little air.
And lastly, any recommendations? I just want one that's a refrigerator - not one with a separate compartment that acts as a freezer. Looking at the $200 - $300 price range.
It'll be drawing power off the low voltage 16 volt battery. While the car is running that's no problem as the HV battery is keeping the LV charged. However if I wanted to keep it plugged in for a long duration while the car isn't being used, is there a risk of draining the low voltage battery? Will the HV kick in automatically to charge the LV if the voltage drops to a certain point? I know most the coolers advertise that they'll shut off automatically at a certain voltage, but I don't trust some random Chinese brand to not screw me over with that.
Would I need to keep camp mode on in order for the 12 volt outlet to be live while the car is parked? From what I've read, climate controls must be on while camp mode is one, which seems like a needless waste off energy since I won't be in the car.
I was concerned about ventilation down there, but from most everything I've read, people report it's no problem, or at worst they put a small spacer under the lid of the sub trunk to give it a little air.
And lastly, any recommendations? I just want one that's a refrigerator - not one with a separate compartment that acts as a freezer. Looking at the $200 - $300 price range.
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