I want to install a cooler into my mini bus, I have been offered a 240v16can chiller display unit. On e-bay I can buy a 12v to 240v inverter with 80watt output, would this be sufficient to power the above chiller and what about the drain on the battery? the chiller is some distance away and the seller does not know the power needed.

first question,.. Is 16 cans enough?

Seriously, the first question:
is it a fridge with a compressor or a chiller with a heat pump and fan?

The former will require 3x the current to start the compressor than to run but will keep stuff cold, the later will pull 5amps DC and cool by about 20C max.

If you ask the donor of the chiller unit for a model number then a quick google will reveal all. After that it should be possible to determine the suitability or otherwise.

Hth

As far as the drain on the battery it's a good idea to run all interior electrics off of a leasure battery charging through a split charging relay, that way the vehicle battery isn't discharged when using lights /fridge etc. Would one off the portable cool boxes be able to cope with 16 cans?

Thanks guys.

Cool bag or a fridge?

Test in this months Landrover whatever mag puts Mobicool U26 as best budget buy...

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/170881787671?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla

While the Waeco Coolfreeze CDF-25 took the temp down to -18deg in 45 minutes!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waeco-coolfreeze-CDF-25-12-24v-fridge-freezer-/140813270384?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item20c91ffd70 />
Depends how much wonga you want to blow!