OT - RTIC 20 - how to keep it propped open

Sweet100s · January 2016

Any clever ideas for how to keep the RTIC 20 propped open?

I realize it's not supposed to be kept with lid completely shut so the gasket doesn't get compressed.
Mine has grown mold when not propped open if it's not 100% dry inside
Any clever suggestions for how to keep it a little propped open *without* wedging something between lid and bottom.
I don't want to keep it on its side either - don't want the lid to get off kilter.

I tried leaving the lid completely open, but then it will slam shut unexpectedly while accelerating and make me jump a foot out of the driver's seat :-) .

SmokeyPitt · January 2016

How about simply tucking the rubber latches under the lid?

Sweet100s · January 2016

@SmokeyPitt , that would work, except I don't want anything consistently pushing on the gasket when it's not being "used"

Gaskets are always the first cause of failure...

caliking · January 2016

Leave the drain plug open after draining it out.

stompbox · January 2016

I have always put coolers on side or upside down. Works for me.

feef706 · January 2016

I use a rag in my coolers that are stored in my shed, they don't have gaskets and I don't have my rtic yet to know how well that would work, but it keeps my coolers clean.

Thatgrimguy · January 2016

I tuck the rubber clasps into the opening and open the drain plug.

fishlessman · January 2016

open lid 4 inches and the latches will swing back and stand on the rim, they dont need to be folded back on the gasket

Sweet100s · January 2016

@fishlessman
HEY that should work!

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Gaskets have been such a problem for me
- dishwasher gasket sliced by a knife
- washer gasket is a pita
- magic bullet gasket broke

DoubleEgger · January 2016

Stand up a wine bottle inside

SkinnyV · January 2016

I close my roadie shut all the time, you are supposed to leave it open.... Nonsense unless worried about smells.

Lit · January 2016

I always clean my coolers then leave the open upside down over night. Then close as long as you want they won't mold if they are dry.

FATC1TY · January 2016

News to me... My rtic and yetis must be abused. Leave them full of water and crap for weeks on end. Even dried out and closed they haven't molded in the garage or back patio sitting out.

Worse case a wipe down ?? What's to worry

HeavyG · January 2016

FATC1TY said:

News to me... My rtic and yetis must be abused. Leave them full of water and crap for weeks on end. Even dried out and closed they haven't molded in the garage or back patio sitting out.

Worse case a wipe down ?? What's to worry

YETI's are built so tough that if you get mold inside just do a clean burn to get rid of it.

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