The Vango Pinnacle Wheelie 45L cool box combines serious cooling performance with practical mobility for extended camping trips, caravan holidays, and festival weekends. Its high-density polyethylene construction takes knocks and scrapes without complaint, while polyurethane foam insulation genuinely keeps contents cold for up to 100 hours when properly pre-chilled. The 45-litre capacity holds 66 standard cans with room for ice packs, making it suitable for families or groups spending several days at a campsite. Two side handles let you lift it into the car boot or onto a pitch, then flip out the telescopic handle and roll it on sturdy wheels across grass, gravel, or uneven ground.
What sets this apart from basic cool boxes is the built-in accessory compartment in the lid. Store bottle openers, can keys, or keep medications and valuables separate from wet ice. The wheels are genuinely robust, not the flimsy type that snap off after one gravel path, and the soft-grip handle reduces hand fatigue when you're hauling it from the car park to your pitch. You'll need to pre-chill it thoroughly and use quality ice packs to hit that 100-hour mark, but with proper preparation, this wheelie cool box handles multi-day camping trips without needing fresh ice runs. The only real consideration is weight when fully loaded - even with wheels, a 45-litre cool box packed with drinks and ice becomes heavy, so lifting it into a high vehicle or up caravan steps takes two people.
Vango designed this for campers who stay put for several days rather than those doing overnight stops. The cooling time makes it perfect for bank holiday weekends at UK campsites, week-long caravan breaks, or music festivals where you can't easily access shops. It fits through standard caravan doors and sits securely in awnings without tipping. The lid seal is tight enough to maintain temperature but not so stiff that children struggle to open it. For anyone needing reliable cooling beyond a standard weekend, combined with the ability to wheel rather than carry their supplies, the Pinnacle Wheelie 45L delivers practical performance without unnecessary features.
Vango Pinnacle Wheelie 45L-100Hr Cool Box Features
- High Density Polyethylene - Superior in strength and highly durable
- Polyurethane Foam Insulation - This high-quality foam insulation maintains cool temperatures.
- Tough, Impact Resistant Exterior - A strong and durable exterior to protect your goods
- 45 Litre Capacity - Holds 66 cans
- Soft Grip Handle - Makes for easy lifting and pulling
- Sturdy Grip Wheels - Easy to roll along rough terrain
- Cooling Time - 100 hours / 4 days
- In-built Accessory Box - Located in the lid for storing accessories or valuable items.
Specifications
- Weight : 6.3 kg
- Length : 59 cm
- Width : 38 cm
- Height : 44 cm
- EAN : 5059474017347
- Colourway : Grey / Green
Frequently Asked Questions
The 100-hour cooling time is achievable but depends heavily on preparation. Pre-chill the cool box for 24 hours before your trip, use frozen ice blocks rather than loose ice, and keep it in shade with the lid closed as much as possible. In typical UK summer conditions with proper preparation, you can expect 3-4 days of effective cooling. Opening it frequently or leaving it in direct sun will reduce this significantly.
The wheels cope well with grass, gravel paths, and typical campsite surfaces when the cool box is loaded. They're sturdy enough for uneven ground but work best on reasonably firm surfaces. Very soft sand or thick mud will require more effort to pull, and you might need to carry it short distances over particularly rough patches. The wheels are fixed rather than swivelling, so you'll need to tilt and turn rather than steer smoothly.
The 45-litre interior holds 66 standard 330ml cans as stated, but you can also fit upright 2-litre bottles, wine bottles, food containers, and ice packs around them. A typical family shop for a long weekend including milk cartons, sandwich boxes, and several bottles fits comfortably with ice packs. The internal dimensions accommodate standard freezer blocks, and the depth allows you to layer items with ice between them for better cooling distribution.
The empty cool box weighs approximately 5-6kg. Filled with 66 cans and ice, you're looking at 25-30kg total, depending on how much ice you pack. This weight is manageable to wheel across flat or gently sloping ground but becomes challenging to lift into high vehicles or up caravan steps without help. Plan to have two people available for loading into your vehicle or positioning on your pitch if you fill it completely.
The accessory compartment sits in the lid independently from the main 45-litre interior, so it doesn't reduce your cooling space. It's sized for small items like bottle openers, keys, or medication packets. The compartment isn't insulated, so don't store anything temperature-sensitive there. It's genuinely useful for keeping dry items separate from the ice and condensation in the main compartment.
The Vango Pinnacle Wheelie 45L fits through standard caravan and motorhome doorways without difficulty. The cool box is designed with caravan use in mind, so the width and height allow it to pass through typical 600mm wide caravan doors when angled slightly. Once inside, it sits securely on caravan floors and won't slide around during transit when positioned correctly.
Pre-chill the cool box in a garage or cool room for at least 24 hours before packing. Use frozen gel ice packs rather than loose ice as they maintain temperature longer and create less mess. Pack items cold from the fridge, layer ice packs between food layers, and fill empty spaces with additional ice packs to minimise air gaps. Keep the cool box in full shade, ideally inside your awning or under your caravan, and limit how often you open the lid. Opening it once or twice daily rather than constantly rummaging will significantly extend cooling performance.
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