Model Y fridge setup/sub-trunk access

[DonSi]

I have a compressor style fridge that I have sitting in the trunk. I find that it sits best longitudinally as I can fit the most amount of luggage around it this way. However, it makes access to the sub-trunk quite difficult as it sits partially on top of the sub trunk cover/false floor. Does anyone have any workarounds or ideas?

I was specifically thinking that a split sub-trunk lid would solve the problem, but I haven't seen anything like this in the market and I would have no idea how to make one.

 

[Quickst]

Suggest a custom solution via one of those 4wd touring cabinet makers.

 

[ewoodrick]

I just saw in the last few weeks someone was coming out with refrigerators that were built to sit in the subcompartment.
If it's in the back, it's going to block either the front or rear storage pretty much by definition.

 

[Blue heaven]

The 4WD Supercentre 900mm slide drawer fits nicely if 40mm is removed from the top front, no reduction in drawer storage space.

 

[DonSi]

The 4WD Supercentre 900mm slide drawer fits nicely if 40mm is removed from the top front, no reduction in drawer storage space.

Nice one. I'll check it out. Your set up looks like how I was thinking.

Did you make that false floor yourself?

 

[Blue heaven]

Nice one. I'll check it out. Your set up looks like how I was thinking.

Did you make that false floor yourself?

Yes, I didn’t want to cut up the original rear floor cover so popped down to Bunnings a picked up some timber. It’s a bit heavier than the original floor but it’s only being used on holiday trips.

 

[YAnthony]

Fridge:

 

[Zoltrix77]

Fridge:

But does it have a battery to run it when the car stops giving power to the ciggie port?

 

[Blue heaven]

But does it have a battery to run it when the car stops giving power to the ciggie port?

Good question as the power stays on when the car is locked or charging but goes off when the car has a sleep. The other issue is the model Ys 15.6v Lithium battery is not compatible with some devices. To avoid the hurdles I carry a portable 12v pack.

 

[DonSi]

The 4WD Supercentre 900mm slide drawer fits nicely if 40mm is removed from the top front, no reduction in drawer storage space.

Thanks for the ideas. I ended up making a new split floor which does the trick perfectly.