Coolers for the ride home.

[cmeier117]

I would do a 2 inch piece if anything, just that style of insulation. What type of insulation did you use?

 

[cmeier117]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x...t-Panel-4-Pack-1508104/203444172#.Uehmsy7n-Cg

What about something like this to build the shell out of and then add the 2 inch dense foam board, seal the piss out of it and walla... You have a cooler?

 

[Hardstalk]

This is a pic of the panels pre fabbed.
Sheet metal on both sides. But one solid piece of material.

 

[cmeier117]

You don't happen to know the R-Value of those? Or what a company like Yeti has in their foam? The most I can find in 2 inches of foam is 12.5.

 

[Hardstalk]

I dont know the r value. There actually siding panels for a tilt up building.

 

[jags]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_42864-236-263065_0__?productId=3057515

Polyiso will get you about R6 per inch. Used often under membrane roofing, high density foam...good stuff.

 

[TJ]

Cmeier,

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Barricad...all-Panels-OVRX2496R12/203640690#.UelRHm0Ut8E

These panels have an R12, attached to OSB. Expensive but may work pretty good for a homemade cooler.

 

[Xtorminator]

Last year I bought two Igloo 120 qt coolers from Walmart for $80 each. This year we added a 160 qt from Costco for $89. Not top of the line but will do the job.

 

[jamaro]

I bet a drop in freezer will take just as much space and you can just plug it into your truck with an inverter.. besides you are going to need to put the meat somewhere when you get home.

 

[rodney482]

Do you have the elk separate from the ice/water in a garbage bag or something?

No ice needed

 

[trophyhill]

2 150 qt ice chests for the elk and an 80 qt for misc food items

 

[amp713]

I bet a drop in freezer will take just as much space and you can just plug it into your truck with an inverter.. besides you are going to need to put the meat somewhere when you get home.

Know a group of guys who do just this... as much as you will invest building one of these this would work better IMO.... pick up a used one, run an inverter, and when you arent hunting hook it up in the garage or shop or spare room....

 

[Sunspot]

2 150 qt ice chests for the elk and an 80 qt for misc food items

Yep...Costco $80.

I have been giving thought to building a portable hanging room in my garage using foam walls and a portable a/c unit.

 

[trophyhill]

Yep...Costco $80.

I have been giving thought to building a portable hanging room in my garage using foam walls and a portable a/c unit.

I was in Costco over the weekend and they now have 165qt ice chests. If I was in need I would be all over 2 of those bad boys

 

[Sunspot]

I was in Costco over the weekend and they now have 165qt ice chests. If I was in need I would be all over 2 of those bad boys

I snagged two...great deal.

 

[Maxhunter]

I usually take two 150 quart coolers. I can get one elk in one. I just bought from Coscto a 95 quart Pelican cooler. They were selling them for $299.99. Ice is suppose to last at least 7-10 days.

http://www.pelicanprogear.com/items/coolers/

 

[bz_711]

Great info! How do you all wrap the meat in these coolers for the long drives home? Is it fully sealed in garbage or Ziploc bags? Or do you just try keeping it on top of the ice so it does not become submerged?

Thanks...

 

[dreamingbig]

what are the inside size specs of those costco coolers?

 

[elkmtngear]

We've been using the double sleeping bag method for many years...we pile the meat up in garbage bags on a double sleeping bag (the old heavy style large bags) and put dry ice on top, and wrap it up like a giant burrito. On a two day trip, the bottom quarters are mostly frozen by the time you get home. Works well, and never had any spoilage.

 

[Maxhunter]

what are the inside size specs of those costco coolers?

Look at the link provided for the dimensions. On the Pelican website the price for the 95qt is $479.00. So $299.00 is a pretty good discount!