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Gladiator - Portable Beverage Cooler - Silver Tread
Average customer rating
4.5
(37 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 37 reviews
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Gladiator - Portable Beverage Cooler - Silver Tread
Customer Rating
5
Very Versatile Cooler
on May 12, 2021
Posted by: GiddyUp14
from Lancaster, OH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have this cooler in my garage. Overall, it has a great appearance and would go well in a garage or even indoors. I noticed while setting up the cooler, that there was a lot of thought put into the design. The shelves are positioned just right to allow over 150 12oz cans. However, you can adjust the shelves to accommodate larger drinks. I did that with my cooler and there was still plenty of room to lay 16 bottles of water on their side, in the smaller space. The shelves also slide out to a point, in order to easily reach drinks towards the back of the cooler. The caster wheels are great, two of which have a lock to keep the cooler in place. I did take advantage of the feature which allowed me to reverse the door. The instructions to do this were understandable and only required a Phillips screwdriver.
This doesn't pertain to the cooler, but to the instruction manual. It provides directions for removing and replacing the base grille, but doesn't describe when or why you would do that, I'm guessing to clean it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A must buy!
on May 22, 2021
Posted by: David Good
from Utica NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The fridge is well constructed and very durable. It has a very nice elegant look, with profound blue lights when you open the door. I highly recommend this product to anyone. This fridge was built to last!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Gladiator Beverage Cooler - So nice.
on May 25, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
from Boca Raton, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a few Gladiator products now, and one day I plan on doing one of those unboxing videos, because their packaging is incredible. 1st impression, it's bigger than I expected, and looks awesome. It holds a LOT of drinks. It has 4 shelves that are adjustable and slide out for easy loading. It's quiet, I mean like is it on quiet. It is, and if you set the LED to come on when you open the door you'll see that it's on. It keeps your beverages cold, with an adjustable temperature setting. If you spend anytime in your garage, this is a must have. No more tracking what you're working on into the house for a drink. I've been there, I know.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Beverage Cooler!
on May 26, 2021
Posted by: Jeremy
from Connecticut
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] SHIPPING/RECIEVING:
- Unit arrived by freight: JB Hunt Last Mile service
- Box came undamaged and the unit showed no signs of damage when unboxed
- Packaging was stout: foam on all sides of the unit, including top and bottom
- Box can be lifted up making the unit easy to remove and no need to cut the box - well designed
- Unit arrived by freight: JB Hunt Last Mile service
- Box came undamaged and the unit showed no signs of damage when unboxed
- Packaging was stout: foam on all sides of the unit, including top and bottom
- Box can be lifted up making the unit easy to remove and no need to cut the box - well designed
SETTING UP:
- Strong odor when first opening the fridge, typical of new plastic and electronics
- Wheels and mounting hardware located on the lower shelf inside the fridge in a box, hinge for opposite door swing also included
- All glass shelves are lined with foam to prevent breakage
- Followed instructions and lowered fridge on its back to remove feet and attach wheels (I wanted the unit mobile)
- Only issue I saw was that a a lower bolt wasn't fully seated - I attempted to reseat the bolt, but it looks like it was bent (see picture). Won't impact functionality of the fridge, so a non-issue for me
- Cleaned the fridge per instructions (warm water and mild detergent) and cleaned the shelves the same way
- Strong odor when first opening the fridge, typical of new plastic and electronics
- Wheels and mounting hardware located on the lower shelf inside the fridge in a box, hinge for opposite door swing also included
- All glass shelves are lined with foam to prevent breakage
- Followed instructions and lowered fridge on its back to remove feet and attach wheels (I wanted the unit mobile)
- Only issue I saw was that a a lower bolt wasn't fully seated - I attempted to reseat the bolt, but it looks like it was bent (see picture). Won't impact functionality of the fridge, so a non-issue for me
- Cleaned the fridge per instructions (warm water and mild detergent) and cleaned the shelves the same way
FUNCTIONALITY:
The Good:
- Shelves have a nice aluminum front edge and an aluminum bar across the back to keep bottles/cans from falling off the back of the shelves as the shelves can be slid in and out. This bar works very well (see picture)
- I had to remove one shelf from the fridge in order to fit certain sized bottles and cans. You should be able to use all 3 shelves if you're just storing standard 12oz cans. If glass bottles or 20oz bottles, you'll have to reconfigure the shelves to your liking.
- Wheels work well on my garage floor and two of them are locking - they aren't large wheels, so getting over obstacles (cords, hoses, etc.) would be tough
- Unit is decent sized - larger than I expected (see picture next to standard fridge/freezer)
- Currently have the unit set at 37 degrees (its lowest setting)
- Unit cools well - have it pretty well stocked with a variety of items - even put some food items in there for short term storage with no issues
Potential Improvements (none of these are deal breakers):
- Power cord seems a bit short, at least for my setup. Power cord is approximately 6FT.
- Sides of the shelves aren't covered/lined with anything, just finished glass - shelves could be thicker glass or the edges could be covered to make them feel more substantial
The Good:
- Shelves have a nice aluminum front edge and an aluminum bar across the back to keep bottles/cans from falling off the back of the shelves as the shelves can be slid in and out. This bar works very well (see picture)
- I had to remove one shelf from the fridge in order to fit certain sized bottles and cans. You should be able to use all 3 shelves if you're just storing standard 12oz cans. If glass bottles or 20oz bottles, you'll have to reconfigure the shelves to your liking.
- Wheels work well on my garage floor and two of them are locking - they aren't large wheels, so getting over obstacles (cords, hoses, etc.) would be tough
- Unit is decent sized - larger than I expected (see picture next to standard fridge/freezer)
- Currently have the unit set at 37 degrees (its lowest setting)
- Unit cools well - have it pretty well stocked with a variety of items - even put some food items in there for short term storage with no issues
Potential Improvements (none of these are deal breakers):
- Power cord seems a bit short, at least for my setup. Power cord is approximately 6FT.
- Sides of the shelves aren't covered/lined with anything, just finished glass - shelves could be thicker glass or the edges could be covered to make them feel more substantial
I have plans to bring this outside this summer under a covered area away from the elements, and we'll see how it holds up in hotter weather.
All-in-all, a great addition to the garage. Ties in nicely to my other Gladiator GarageWorks cabinets, toolboxes and appliances.
If you're looking for a versatile, well sized garage beverage cooler, don't hesitate to pick this up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
5
A fantastic beverage cooler
on June 5, 2021
Posted by: SD Mike
from San Diego
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At first I was disappointed that it didn’t fit under my gladiator work bench. I quickly realized that I could adjust my bench to make it fit. I flipped over the bench and adjusted my bench by about an inch. Flipped it back over and it fit!! It’s just a bit taller and slimmer than my gladiator premier toolbox. If I were to make any changes to it I would make it the same size. The fact that it’s built for very cold to very hot makes this superior to having a fridge. One recommendation I have is to wait to put your shelves in until after you put the wheels on. You will need to flip it on it’s back to put them on. I didn’t have a problem though just be careful with that. At fist I thought the wheels were too small as I could really use my feet but I just knelt down and used my hands. No problem. It has a cool blue light when you open the door and matching exterior to my other gladiator products. I highly recommend the gladiator beverage cooler.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
“No milk or juice boxes allowed”
on June 5, 2021
Posted by: Steve C
from Up North, Michigan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Beverage Cooler was the final touch for my Gladiator garage. My friends were impressed with my garage previously, but the Cooler is truly envy worthy. I have it filled with local Michigan beers and with the lighting on, I almost don’t want to disturb the look. I love that the Cooler can handle a wide ambient temperature range (0-110 F) with a built in heater and also can be set to cool in a range for the coldest beer or the proper temperature for red wine. Temperature and Open Door Alarms are great features as well.
The Cooler fits under the Gladiator Workbench and with the provided casters, you can roll the Cooler to any part of the garage or patio.
I have another Whirlpool refrigerator and trust that my investment is backed not only by Gladiator’s durability but has the high trusted technology of Whirlpool’s expertise powering the Cooler.
The need or want justification says you need the Gladiator Cooler.
The Cooler fits under the Gladiator Workbench and with the provided casters, you can roll the Cooler to any part of the garage or patio.
I have another Whirlpool refrigerator and trust that my investment is backed not only by Gladiator’s durability but has the high trusted technology of Whirlpool’s expertise powering the Cooler.
The need or want justification says you need the Gladiator Cooler.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
5
Keeping Cold - White Claws and Favorite Beverage
on June 8, 2021
Posted by: MDFish
from Cincinnati, Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like all Gladiator products I have purchased, the Beverage Cooler is well built, durable and fits in great with the rest of my products. The Beverage Cooler weathers the temperatures fluctuations that are present in my garage. Perfect for one's SheShed or ManCave.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This thing weighs a ton!
on June 9, 2021
Posted by: dr halftone
from Lexington KY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own a lot GG's work benches and mobile toolboxes, and this cooler offers the same heavy gauge steel frame that I've come to expect. The weight of the material was the first thing I noticed when I tried moving the shipping box. It is a perfect compliment to my workspace. I have zero complaints and only compliments for this thing. The interface is easy to use for adjusting temperature. The blue LED lighting looks great in a dark room, and the door alarm has helped me more times than I care the mention.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com