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Patch repair kit from AO Coolers?

Has anyone tried the patch repair kit yet? I've already sent one cooler back and it got another pin size hole in it months after. Now, my other cooler has the same defect. Not real impressed with the longevity of these coolers! And I'm REAL careful with what and how things are put inside. Or if anyone else has another repair idea, I'm all ears.......thanks

Originally Posted by Trim it up

Has anyone tried the patch repair kit yet? I've already sent one cooler back and it got another pin size hole in it months after. Now, my other cooler has the same defect. Not real impressed with the longevity of these coolers! And I'm REAL careful with what and how things are put inside. Or if anyone else has another repair idea, I'm all ears.......thanks

send them back, repair is free

Originally Posted by Trim it up

Has anyone tried the patch repair kit yet? I've already sent one cooler back and it got another pin size hole in it months after. Now, my other cooler has the same defect. Not real impressed with the longevity of these coolers! And I'm REAL careful with what and how things are put inside. Or if anyone else has another repair idea, I'm all ears.......thanks

I've had 3 of the soft sided carbon coolers for over 3 years now.I use them for boating,camping and tailgating....no leaks and zippers are still workin great !! u must of got a bad batch or something who knows ...i do know I beat the shit out of mine and there still hangin in there !!!! the good news for u is,they stand behind there product....send em back !!

Originally Posted by Jake

send them back, repair is free

Not free. I emailed them about mine a couple months back and they quoted me $12 for the liner and that it would take about 4 to 5 weeks to be sent out to their factory and returned.

Originally Posted by Music to my Ears

Not free. I emailed them about mine a couple months back and they quoted me $12 for the liner and that it would take about 4 to 5 weeks to be sent out to their factory and returned.

And shipping and handling too. Thats why I just want to patch it myself...

Originally Posted by Green Envy

I patched my AO cooler with a Park Tool Super Patch you can buy at your local bicycle shop. Works awesome. Been in place several years (at least 4 or 5 years) without a hitch. Don't let a leak ruin your weekend. Here's a link: Park Tool Co. » GP-2 : Super Patch Kit : Tube & Tire
Since I quit throwing empty beer cans in the cooler, I haven't had problems with leaks

AO coolers rock.

I'll try it. Thanks man

All 3 of mine leak. I need to send them back. Can they just be dropped off at their Corona location?

Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

All 3 of mine leak. I need to send them back. Can they just be dropped off at their Corona location?

You can drop it off in Corona but they still ship it out to the factory and they told me 4-5 weeks turn around.

Originally Posted by Music to my Ears

Not free. I emailed them about mine a couple months back and they quoted me $12 for the liner and that it would take about 4 to 5 weeks to be sent out to their factory and returned.

what changed? they did mine for a $12.00 shipping fee last spring.

Originally Posted by Music to my Ears

Not free. I emailed them about mine a couple months back and they quoted me $12 for the liner and that it would take about 4 to 5 weeks to be sent out to their factory and returned.

Are these coolers really top notch and worth the trouble?

Originally Posted by PBR1

Are these coolers really top notch and worth the trouble?

Top notch? Absolutely. Worth the trouble? What trouble? I've got 4 of them and use the hell out of them. Not a single leak in about 5 yrs and I've never seen a cooler that keeps ice and can be thrown around and stored as easy. Best cooler ever.

Originally Posted by PBR1

Are these coolers really top notch and worth the trouble?

I like the coolers but if they leak, I feel with the exception of any shipping charges, they should fix them free of charge. And the 4-5 week turn around time is a bit excessive imo.