YETI Cooler Storage Over Winter

[FaultyNock]

Trying to make my YETI last as long as possible. I've stored it for the season with a box of baking soda and one of those silica packets that absorb moisture.

Does anyone else do this? Or have better ideas? I haven't done anything for the rubber latches, but probably should.

 

[Caseknife]

Clean it good, let it air dry and store in the corner of the garage away from direct heat or sunlight.

 

[nm.otter]

I prop the lid open to allow fresh air circulation all winter.

Formula 303 on the rubber bits.

 

[naked wombats]

I don't treat mine very well, after 10+ years of it basically living outside, the rubber latches finally got replaced recently. I do prop the lid open to vent it.

 

[Steve O]

On Yetis with two drain plugs, I leave them slightly open for air circulation. For those with no holes, I leave the handles folded in so the lid is propped open slightly. One drain plug, depending on where it is in the stack i will leave the plug ajar and possibly the handles in. I like air circulation.

 

[Sawitrightoff]

Just wash, dry, and stack in the garage for me. I did have one of the latches on one of mine break this year, but it was exposed to the hot Southwest desert sun (in the pickup bed) for months, and the latches are inexpensive and easy to replace.

 

[Kimber7man]

Wash it out, take the drain plug out and stack it in the garage on the shelf. Garage has a heater so stays above 45 all winter.

 

[Tater86]

Keeping it clean inside and ventilated are the best things you can do. I only clean the inside and leave the drain plug off and mine has been holding up well. I have one from when they started selling and never had an issue with hinges, latches or handles.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Pull the drain plug(s) put them in the bottom. Put the handles on the inside close the lid, this will leave the lid cracked open..I dont worry about the latches they are easily replaced.

 

[TaperPin]

I put it in the back of the 4Runner and cover with a painter drop cloth. Keeps cold groceries cold, helps keep warm dishes for pot lucks warm. In freezing weather it helps keep food from freezing. On weekend drives the large size isn’t needed, but it works just as well to hold a few sandwiches, soda and a big container of Costco grapes. If we have a bbq or big family get together it gets loaded with drinks. Coming up we’ll use it to transport the turkey, ham and mashed potatoes, which frees up the stove and oven space at the in-laws for stuffing, green beans, pies, and other things. Even for construction work, it’s hard to beat one of the compact pizza cookers and a Digiorno or two for lunch. The size helps fit those pizza boxes.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Boat has two 75 qt Yetis and whole rig is 12 years old now. Coolers live in the boat on the coast, all I do is remove the drain plug and use the rubber latches to prop the lid open. No smells, they're beat up from use but not from improper storage. I also have a 65qt that lives at home in the garage that's rarely used, for whatever reason I had to replace the latches on that one but they're cheap and easy.

 

[BrentH]

I don’t have Yetis but I have Grizzly coolers. Just clean, dry, and put in the garage. My oldest one is 5 years old. I recently acquired two 165qt Grizzly’s and have wondered about stacking one on top of the other. Wasn’t sure if the weight would warp the lid over time or if it is ok to do?

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I don’t have Yetis but I have Grizzly coolers. Just clean, dry, and put in the garage. My oldest one is 5 years old. I recently acquired two 165qt Grizzly’s and have wondered about stacking one on top of the other. Wasn’t sure if the weight would warp the lid over time or if it is ok to do?

Don't know about Grizzly but I had a Polaris Sportsman 500 on top of my yeti 65 for almost 500 miles in trailer it got a couple of beauty marks but it was fine.