ChillOut Motorsports IceBox 12V Automotive Hardwire Kit
Keep your ChillOut Motorsports IceBox powered directly from your vehicle with the IceBox 12V Automotive Hardwire Kit. Designed as a simple alternative to running the IceBox from a portable power pack, this kit connects the cooler's USB Type-C power input directly to your vehicle's 12V electrical system.
The 10-foot cable provides plenty of length for clean routing through a race car, track car, or support vehicle, while the bare-wire connection allows for a permanent or semi-permanent installation. With direct vehicle power, there is no battery pack to recharge or swap between sessions.
Key Features
- Designed for the ChillOut Motorsports IceBox cooling system
- USB Type-C connector to bare-wire power leads
- Connects the IceBox directly to a vehicle's 12V electrical system
- 10 ft / 3048 mm cable length
- Rated for up to 3 amps
- Eliminates the need to rely on a separate portable power pack
- Ideal for race cars, track cars, and other motorsports applications
- Provides continuous IceBox power while the vehicle electrical system is supplying power
Direct 12V Power for Your IceBox
For drivers who want a more permanent IceBox installation, the 12V Automotive Hardwire Kit provides a clean way to integrate the cooling system into the vehicle. Instead of monitoring and recharging a separate battery pack, the IceBox can receive power directly from the car.
This setup is especially useful for endurance racing, track days, HPDE events, and other applications where the cooling system may be used for extended periods throughout the day.
Specifications
- Connection: USB Type-C to bare wire
- Input application: 12V automotive electrical system
- Cable length: 10 ft / 3048 mm
- Current rating: 3 A
- Application: ChillOut Motorsports IceBox
Installation Notes
The bare-wire end of the harness is intended to be connected to an appropriate 12V power source in the vehicle. Proper circuit protection and wiring practices should be used when integrating accessories into any automotive electrical system.
Route the cable away from excessive heat, sharp edges, moving components, and other areas that could damage the wiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the IceBox 12V Automotive Hardwire Kit do?
A: It allows the ChillOut Motorsports IceBox to receive power directly from a vehicle's 12V electrical system instead of relying on a separate portable power pack.
Q: What connectors are included?
A: The kit uses a USB Type-C connector for the IceBox and bare wires on the vehicle side for installation into a 12V electrical circuit.
Q: How long is the cable?
A: The cable is approximately 10 feet, or 3048 mm, long.
Q: What is the amperage rating?
A: The hardwire kit is rated for up to 3 amps.
Q: Does this replace the IceBox power pack?
A: It provides an alternative way to power the IceBox directly from the vehicle, eliminating the need to use a portable power pack while the hardwired system is supplying power.
Q: Is this intended for permanent installation?
A: It can be used for a clean permanent or semi-permanent vehicle installation depending on how the 12V connection is configured.
