2015 Escalade Cooler

[Omar1]

Anyone tried the 2015 escalade cooler some says it is refrigerator and other says it just cool! is it possible to retrofit it in 2014+ trucks?

 

[The Zip]

Why retrofit? I have an external unit this size or larger, just keeps items cooler than the surrounding temps. I wouldn't call it a fridge though.

[Omar1]

Why retrofit? I have an external unit this size or larger, just keeps items cooler than the surrounding temps. I wouldn't call it a fridge though.

 

External unit is useful for trips, I have one but in city it is difficult to run it (switching it ON and OFF each time I get inside and outside the truck) as well not in my hand reach while driving.

 

Because were I live the temperature reaches 125 degrees in summer

[nadrojcote]

I'd like to retrofit that entire console, the felt on the inside is nice too.

[NitroCherokee]

I was driving a 2015 Escalade ESV Platinum this week for work that had this. It keeps things cool at best, for sure not a refrigerator. There is a button further up on the console to turn it on.

 

Cooler Box Description and Operation

The cooler box is a bin that uses a thermal electric device to cool. The cooled temperature will vary based on the ambient air temperature and the amount of contact to the surrounding box surface.

The ignition must be ON for the cooler box to operate. When the ignition is ON, pressing the momentary switch requests the Center Console Compartment Cooler Control Module to active the box.

The indicator is provided voltage by the Body Control Module. When the box is operating, the Center Console Compartment Cooler Control Module illuminates the indicator by providing ground.

 

Looks like it would be easy enough to install in a truck, doesn't use any fancy modules. It uses the box and a switch that is on a ignition on power source

[nadrojcote]

I actually disagree, the biggest issue is that it requires an update to our BCM to enable the feature, which we also wont have the wiring for. Then there is also a center console compartment module which we dont have. I looked for the part number for the cooler itself but couldnt find it. A simple wired switch would be the easiest way of wiring it.

[NitroCherokee]

I actually disagree, the biggest issue is that it requires an update to our BCM to enable the feature, which we also wont have the wiring for. Then there is also a center console compartment module which we dont have. I looked for the part number for the cooler itself but couldnt find it. A simple wired switch would be the easiest way of wiring it.

Where did you get this BCM info? I have checked the schematics for this feature and do not see the BCM in the equation

[The Zip]

If all it does is cool, my external plug and play cooler does that? Why would you retrofit, rewire, or update the BCM when you could just buy an external cooler, place it into the open space, then plug into one of the power outlets. Really though, you're only talking about a couple bottles of water capacity, you would be finish drinking before you need it to be cooled. The wife likes it to keep meds on ice during a 3 hour or so road trip, practical for me to just use a small classic hand-carry cooler (what do I know I'm just the husband and it's her truck). The GM fullsize SUVs even has a 110 connection behind the center console, at least in the Tahoe. Works great

[nadrojcote]

 

"The indicator is provided voltage by the Body Control Module."

 

 

Now that I re-read it, it is only talking about the indicator.

 

Where did you get this BCM info? I have checked the schematics for this feature and do not see the BCM in the equation

[irish4life8911]

Buy a yeti roadie and call it a day. Enough to carry a 12 pack and 10lb bag of ice. Ice will last a few days. $250 and you can take it with you wherever you go!

[07Softail]

Buy a yeti roadie and call it a day. Enough to carry a 12 pack and 10lb bag of ice. Ice will last a few days. $250 and you can take it with you wherever you go!

Agree... All of this new fangled Bull$hit is ridiculous. Keep it simple guys...and the first time it goes out you will be Bitching about it!

 

RT

[Omar1]

Buy a yeti roadie and call it a day. Enough to carry a 12 pack and 10lb bag of ice. Ice will last a few days. $250 and you can take it with you wherever you go!

 

 

Agree... All of this new fangled Bull$hit is ridiculous. Keep it simple guys...and the first time it goes out you will be Bitching about it!

 

RT

 

sometimes when I park my truck, the interior temperature rises to 160 degree if I forgot to roll down the side windows a little bit. Perhaps ice won't last few days

 

I saw this http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2013-Chevrolet-Silverado-Thermoelectric-Center-Console-Cooler-Refrigerator-/121368299437?hash=item1c421d47ad&vxp=mtr

 

but for the old body style

[irish4life8911]

 

 

 

sometimes when I park my truck, the interior temperature rises to 160 degree if I forgot to roll down the side windows a little bit. Perhaps ice won't last few days

 

I saw this http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2013-Chevrolet-Silverado-Thermoelectric-Center-Console-Cooler-Refrigerator-/121368299437?hash=item1c421d47ad&vxp=mtr

 

but for the old body style

Yeti's have 3" of insulation. This isn't your typical little cooler. Made to withstand anything, including bears!

 

But if you want to waste $300 on something that doesn't keep your drinks cold, go for it. I will stick to my yeti's.

 

Ps..... My yeti 75 holds 60 cans and 32lbs of ice.

[Das Chevrolado]

My $70 solution to this. Fits perfectly here in the double cabs, cable runs neatly into the console and plugs into 12v power.

[Omar1]

thinking I should fold the rear seat and put back the giant ARB fridge freezer.

 

btw didn't find any parts regarding escalade factory cooler