wanted low profile esky

[Eug]

hi all,

i'm after a low profile esky, have looked at usual brands and have found nothing to suit. not too keen on custom as i'd like a polyethelene construction.

rough external dimensions would be around 800mm (L) x 400mm (W) x 300mm (H), around the 60-80L mark. give or take.

any suggestions? thanks.

[neal82]

techniice has a 70L one that is 900x450x430 (LxWxH) $174 + 28 delivery. mates had one for a few years and it works a treat. not sure if its too tall for you (43cm) though.

[Eug]

thanks, i'll see if they have other dimensions available. 430mm is a bit too tall, the height is my main concern.

even if others could suggest known brands i can check out their website for other models.

[Bri The Pom]

Big chilli coolers, i have a 70 ltr which is 36cm high.

[Eug]

excellent Bri, where did you get yours from? I've tried loading their website but it's unavailable

[mick fillet]

i think there made at nerang.have seen them on ebay every now and again

[Bri The Pom]

Eug wrote:

excellent Bri, where did you get yours from? I've tried loading their website but it's unavailable

I got mine off ebay, knowing that I could collect from the depot at Worongary, just this side of Robina. They did have a store at Labrador opposite BCF, but they have closed.I got a good price.

[dhess]

I have one of the larger big chillie's and it has been a good esky. The quality of the finish (cosmetics only) isn't fantastic but it is very solid and keeps ice well.

They are great bang for buck. They are made in Thailand BTW.

[Eug]

thanks. i'll keep an eye out, having a hard time tracking down the big chillis - but will keep looking. any more ideas shoot em this way.

[faulked]

there are bags available that will take whole snapper and bigger they can be very good in space crittical situations

[Eug]

i'd like to incorporate it as a bench seat faulked, i have a design which i'd like integrated with the esky and a long low profile one would suit my target fish, i.e. barra and threadies

[ellicat]

Eug wrote:

i'd like to incorporate it as a bench seat faulked, i have a design which i'd like integrated with the esky and a long low profile one would suit my target fish, i.e. barra and threadies

Me too. So far the wife's purse has been adequate unfortunately.

I'm watching this thread closely as I have been on the lookout for a low and long one as well. Ideally I'd like one the same length and width as the back bench seat and about 30cm high.

[Smiderman]

I've been search ebay for an esky and there a re a few manufacturers on the sunshine coast that make eskys that fit the bill

search "ice box" the companies are Blizzard, Subzero & The ice box company

The Ice Box co & Blizzard come from the same manufacturer and costs about $165 - $175 collect and measures 1350l x390w x 430h 100 Litres

[Bri The Pom]

Hey Eug,

Went to Bunnings harourtown today and looked at an esky measured it and it was approx,300 high x 1100 long it was 90ltr dark blue.Outer mark was the make.

Bri

[Eug]

Thanks Bri, didn't even think about Bunnings - will drop in to have a look.

Cheers

[ellicat]

Saw these at Bunnings during the week too but forgot to post up.

The seals don't seem to be great quality. One I looked at the lid was warped and the seal was affected accordingly. They're not all like that though, but I'd be a bit wary of them warping in the sun if the plastic quality isn't there.

The price was pretty good too - $179 I think for the one Bri described.

[Eug]

were they all crappy brian or just the one off?

i'm surprised there isn't much more available on the market especially for fishing as i would only take 2 fish tops and i'm sure plenty of the mackerel types would be using them.

[ellicat]

I visited two Bunnings - Caloundra and Mansfield.

The Caloundra store had the better range but also the roughest stock.

I only noticed the dodgy seals on the two I looked at at Caloundra. SO decided to keep my money and keep looking. The Mansfield store didn't have the dimensions I was after so didn't pay close attention.

It might pay to suss them out at Cannon Hill which is one of their larger local stores so should have a good range.

I don't know if they have a decent warranty or not, which could help to sway the decision.

[Eug]

sweet... cheers mate.

[Dano]

http://www.icey-tek.com.au/range/long_boxes.htm

they have one long box @ 420mm high

[AZZA]

I bought two off the bunnings 70L ones years ago for a replacement bench seat in the Stacer. They hold ice well and did not seem to warp and have been going strong.

[mick fillet]

ahh hear it is

bump for daveylad

[doss]

hey,

have u looked on ebay there is a guy on there that sells them really cheap and there really good make we buy all of ours from him. plus you can pick it up from him hes on the sunny coast

cheers doss
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