Ozark Trail Cooler Parts

This page gathers replacement parts for Ozark Trail coolers, from drain plugs to lid latches and support feet. Compare thread size, fit and included hardware to match a part to your cooler and get it back in service.

Drain plug kits that stop the leaks

Cooler Drain Plug Assembly Replacement for Ozark Trail, Black — 2.25" Thread Kit for 52QT & 73QT

This black drain plug kit uses a 2.25″ thread and fits 52QT and 73QT rotomolded Ozark Trail coolers, plus comparable Dewalt ice chests. The gasket, cap and tether arrive together in one assembly, so a cracked or weeping plug can be swapped in a few minutes and the seal holds through the drive.

Cooler Drain Plug Assembly Replacement for Ozark Trail 52Qt, 73Qt Coolers — Leak-Proof Fit

Built for Ozark Trail 52Qt and 73Qt coolers, this replacement plug pairs a high-sealing gasket with a 2.25″ threaded body and a cap tether. The tight seal matters most on long drives to the campsite, where a slow drip can soak a car boot. The tether keeps the cap attached while you are draining meltwater.

Fatboy Ozark Trail Replacement Cooler Drain Plug Assembly - Fits Ozark and Dewalt — Easy Install

Compatible with both Ozark Trail and Dewalt coolers, this Fatboy drain assembly is a straightforward swap when the original plug leaks or the cap has gone missing. Installation is simple and needs no special tools, which suits weekend campers who want the cooler draining properly before the next trip.

Roto Molded Cooler Drain Assembly - Ozark Trail 52QT and 73QT — Plug, Gasket & Cap Tether

Made for rotomolded Ozark Trail coolers in 52QT and 73QT sizes, this assembly includes the drain plug, the gasket and the cap tether as one set. Having all three pieces together removes the guesswork of ordering them separately, and it restores a clean, drip-free drain after a season of ice and sediment.

LIZIFEQZ Rubber T-Handle Cooler Latches for Yeti, Ozark Trail, Lifetime (4Pcs) — Flexible, Easy Install

Sold as a set of four, these rubber T-handle draw latches suit Yeti, Ozark Trail and Lifetime coolers, so a common size covers several brands. The rubber is flexible enough to stretch over a full lid and then pull it down tight, and installation is simple enough to finish with basic hand tools before a trip.
Trusted everyday fixes

Latches and feet that keep coolers working

Creatyi Cooler Latch Replacements Durable Cooler Replacement Lid Latches — Ozark Trail Fit

These durable replacement lid latches are compatible with Ozark Trail coolers and several other brands, so one part covers a common repair. Replacing a worn latch restores the compression that keeps cold air in and stops the lid working open on a bumpy road out to the trailhead.

Roto Molded Cooler Rubber Latch T-Handle Kit - Ozark Trail Style — 2 Latches, 6 Screws

This kit pairs two rubber T-handle latch assemblies with six stainless steel screws, giving rotomolded Ozark Trail-style coolers a complete two-sided fix. The stainless hardware resists rust in wet gear, and mounting both sides at once keeps the lid closing evenly instead of warping around one worn latch.

Cooler Replacement Foot Compatible with Ozark Trail 52 QT Anti-Slip Feet — Stable Base

These anti-slip replacement feet mount to the base of an Ozark Trail 52 QT cooler and give it a steady, level stance on slick boat decks, wet docks or gravel pull-offs. The durable support keeps the cooler off damp ground, so the base stays cleaner and the cooler does not creep when the lid opens.
Where these parts help

Repairs worth doing before the season

Most shoppers arrive here with a cooler that still works but has one failed piece. Swapping a plug or latch is usually cheaper than a new cooler, and it keeps a trusted setup going for camping, fishing and long beach days.

Fixing a cooler before a camping trip

A slow drain or a loose lid can be repaired in an afternoon. Fit the new part at home, load the ice, and the cooler is ready for a weekend without the cost of a full replacement unit.

Restoring a second-season cooler

Rubber latches stretch and feet wear down after a few seasons. Fresh parts bring an older cooler back to a tight seal, which matters when the ice has to last three full days.

Outfitting a budget camp kitchen

For families building a first setup, affordable parts let a value cooler stay in service longer and put the savings toward the rest of the trip gear instead.

Fit comes down to a few measurements. Cooler size decides thread and mounting pattern, while material determines how the part handles cold and sun. Checking both before you order saves a return trip.

Match the part to your cooler size

Worn drain plug and new drain plug assembly side by side on a workbench next to a caliper, ready for comparison
Cooler size and model first

Drain plugs in this group are listed against 52QT and 73QT rotomolded coolers, and that sizing decides the thread. Measure your existing plug's diameter before ordering.

Thread size and seal quality

A 2.25" thread is common across these assemblies, but the gasket does the sealing. A high-sealing gasket and a tethered cap cut drips and stop the cap being lost.

Rubber that flexes, not snaps

Latches made from flexible premium rubber stretch over a packed lid and return to shape. Stiffer plastics can crack in cold, which matters if you camp late in the season.

Hardware included in the kit

Some kits ship latches with stainless steel screws; others cover only the rubber assemblies. Counting what arrives in the box tells you whether you need fasteners separately.

Kinds of cooler parts

Four parts that fix most cooler jobs

The parts here split by the job they do. Drains handle water going out, latches handle the lid seal, and feet handle how the cooler sits. Matching the broken piece to one of these groups keeps the search short and the repair cheap.
Close view of a rotomolded cooler's open drain port with water draining into a bucket on a garage floor

Drain plugs and assemblies

These assemblies replace the whole drain, plug and cap in one go. Choose them when water leaks from the port or the cap tether has snapped clean off.

Close side view of a cooler lid corner with a rubber T-handle latch stretched over the lid edge and closed

T-handle lid latches

T-handle latches pull the lid down and hold compression. Use them when the lid feels loose or the old latch has stretched and no longer grips the rim.

Front view of a cooler lid with both side latches closed evenly and small hand tools resting on the ground beside it

Complete latch kits with screws

Kits bundling latches with stainless screws suit a full rebuild. They fit rotomolded coolers and are the better choice when the old hardware is rusted too.

Low view of a cooler base corner resting on wet dock boards with a black rubber replacement foot underneath

Feet and base supports

Replacement feet lift the cooler off wet ground and add grip. Pick them when the base is worn flat or the cooler slides around in a truck bed.

What shoppers report

Real notes from the campsite and dock

These accounts stay general to the category rather than naming a single item. They reflect what people tend to notice: whether the seal holds, how the part went on, and whether the cooler survived another full season of trips.
My drain cap tether snapped and the plug started weeping on the drive home. Swapping the whole assembly took about ten minutes and the port has been dry ever since. I would much rather fix this for a small part than buy another cooler.
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Dana R.
Repaired a cooler after three seasons
We run two coolers in the boat, and the latches on one had stretched so far the lid rattled over every wave. New T-handle latches pulled it tight again, and the ice lasted noticeably longer through the afternoon. Simple swap with no fuss.
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Marcus T.
Fishing weekends out on the lake
We are just starting out, and replacing parts is how we keep the budget intact. One cooler needed new feet and another needed a drain plug, both fixed for far less than a single new cooler. Everything drained properly and sat level afterward.
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Priya S.
Building a first camp setup for four
I camp into the colder months, and the older plastic latches had gone brittle. Rubber ones flex even when the temperature drops, and I have not had one crack yet. Installation took longer finding the right screw size than actually fitting the latches.
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Wes H.
Late-season cold weather camping
Questions worth asking

What to know before you order a part

Start with the cooler’s capacity. The assemblies here are built for 52QT and 73QT rotomolded Ozark Trail coolers and use a 2.25″ thread. Measuring the old plug’s diameter confirms the match before you order.
Some do. A few assemblies are listed as compatible with Dewalt ice chests alongside Ozark Trail, and one Fatboy-style plug covers both. Compatibility still depends on thread size, so check the 2.25″ measurement against your existing plug.
They are generally straightforward. Flexible rubber stretches over the lid and pulls down by hand, and kits that include stainless steel screws give you everything needed to mount both sides with basic tools.
Often yes, if the other latches are still sound. A worn latch lets the lid sit up slightly and lets cold air escape. Replacing both sides at once keeps the lid closing evenly, which is why complete two-latch kits exist.
Feet lift the base off wet ground and add grip on smooth surfaces. They help most on boat decks, docks and truck beds, and they keep the bottom of the cooler cleaner after a muddy weekend.
Usually, if the cooler body is intact. A plug or latch kit costs far less than a replacement cooler and restores the part that failed. Reserve a new purchase for cracked shells, broken hinges or lids that no longer close.
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