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From a much older thread, I learned of an alternative to the armrests (actually, two... the other is the Steelhorse console, which can be seen at http://www.autobarn.net/premupminvan.html
cost is $99.95
My choice was the Vector portable cooler/warmer. It doubles as an armrest (for both seats) and has cup holders. It can be seen at:
http://www.thecellarstore.com/vec245.html
I looked at two models (both for much less) at Target, the 223 at $59.99, and the 245 at $79.99. The 245 is longer and about 1 1/2" higher. They both fit snugly between the seats, but for me, the 245 with the greater height is more comfortable, and the top opening more convenient than the 223.
Both claim to be able to warm to 140 degrees, and to cool to 40 degrees below the ambient air temperature. Thus, I would expect that, if the car temperature is 72 degrees, my soda should be ice-cold. The manufacturer indicates that it takes a considerable time to get to this point. In my 10 minute drive home from Target, I could feel that the cooling surface had become cold, but that's about it.
I suspect that I will wind up getting an A/C adapter for it, and cooling it overnight in my home and then put it in the car. I will be playing with it, using an as yet uninstalled indoor/outdoor thermometer to get an idea of just what is going on.
It comes with a grey top which fits into my grey interior well.
All of these units simply drop in place.
cost is $99.95
My choice was the Vector portable cooler/warmer. It doubles as an armrest (for both seats) and has cup holders. It can be seen at:
http://www.thecellarstore.com/vec245.html
I looked at two models (both for much less) at Target, the 223 at $59.99, and the 245 at $79.99. The 245 is longer and about 1 1/2" higher. They both fit snugly between the seats, but for me, the 245 with the greater height is more comfortable, and the top opening more convenient than the 223.
Both claim to be able to warm to 140 degrees, and to cool to 40 degrees below the ambient air temperature. Thus, I would expect that, if the car temperature is 72 degrees, my soda should be ice-cold. The manufacturer indicates that it takes a considerable time to get to this point. In my 10 minute drive home from Target, I could feel that the cooling surface had become cold, but that's about it.
I suspect that I will wind up getting an A/C adapter for it, and cooling it overnight in my home and then put it in the car. I will be playing with it, using an as yet uninstalled indoor/outdoor thermometer to get an idea of just what is going on.
It comes with a grey top which fits into my grey interior well.
All of these units simply drop in place.
