Uses for the Frunk

[samcraw]

Hi!

I am trying to conduct a survey on the primary uses of the frunk and if there are ways to better utilize that space. I have a quick 3 question survey that would be very helpful if you could take.

Tesla Frunk Usage

No personal information will be collected or asked, just curious what people are using that space for

Thanks!

 

[schmluss]

Hi!

I am trying to conduct a survey on the primary uses of the frunk and if there are ways to better utilize that space. I have a quick 3 question survey that would be very helpful if you could take.

Tesla Frunk Usage

No personal information will be collected or asked, just curious what people are using that space for

Thanks!

The only use I have found for my frunk is to hold the carpeted liner I ordered for it. Most of the junk I keep in the sub trunk in the back.

 

[XLR82XS]

I use it for pizza and other take-out foods. Keeps the smell out of the cabin.

 

[TW14 9LF]

I use it for pizza and other take-out foods. Keeps the smell out of the cabin.

Exactly. Only problem is with touchless delivery, I don't want the delivery person to try to close the frunk. So I have them put it on the passenger side floor, then as soon as I can, transfer it to the frunk.

Keith

 

[Knightshade]

After all the horror stories about bent frunk lids from closing I just never bothered using it for anything- haven't run out of space in the trunk/sub-trunk yet to where it mattered, and it's easier to open and close than the frunk anyway.

 

[New_Old_Stock]

Emergency kit in a pelican case: tire inflater, tire patch kit, first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, gloves, emergency blankets, triangle, lift pucks

 

[WarpedOne]

After all the horror stories about bent frunk lids from closing I just never bothered using it for anything

These stories are primarily a consequence of a too strong a spring that "resists" closing (and lifts the hood when you press the button).
I guess it is designed to lift the hood with 2 feet of heavy snow on top of it.
As we do not get much snowfall where I live I've modified the spring to be a bit weaker.
Now the hood pops up with less noise and I can close it with one hand with no bending or fear of bending.

The modification is simple... the spring was quite stretched even in open position.
I've added a 0.5" diameter spacer to its end to lessen its 'pretension'.
I can post some pics later if anyone is interested.

 

[BMW740iL]

These stories are primarily a consequence of a too strong a spring that "resists" closing (and lifts the hood when you press the button).
I guess it is designed to lift the hood with 2 feet of heavy snow on top of it.
As we do not get much snowfall where I live I've modified the spring to be a bit weaker.
Now the hood pops up with less noise and I can close it with one hand with no bending or fear of bending.

The modification is simple... the spring was quite stretched even in open position.
I've added a 0.5" diameter spacer to its end to lessen its 'pretension'.
I can post some pics later if anyone is interested.

Yes please, I am interested in your pictures

 

[WarpedOne]

Yes please, I am interested in your pictures

Here it is

 

[Noodles]

Lesson number 1 - never ask the people what they want. make a product that makes them want it. No need for survey

 

[Hyperion M3P-]

Exactly. Only problem is with touchless delivery, I don't want the delivery person to try to close the frunk. So I have them put it on the passenger side floor, then as soon as I can, transfer it to the frunk.

Keith

Solution: Auto Frunk by Hansshow

 

[Hyperion M3P-]

After all the horror stories about bent frunk lids from closing I just never bothered using it for anything- haven't run out of space in the trunk/sub-trunk yet to where it mattered, and it's easier to open and close than the frunk anyway.

Solution: Install Auto Frunk or weaker spring in the latching mechanism; YouTube video out there to show you exact size spring to purchase for a few bucks and how to install it. If you can't find it, reach out and I'll send you a photo of the packaging I bought from Lowes for the spring, installation is a breeze.

 

[Hello7]

Thought I would add my two pennies worth here. I don't care too much about the powerlifting side of things, quicker to just lift a boot or frunk manually plus getting your app out to open a lid is ANNOYING!
I don't ever use the frunk because I don't want to get the app out so I attached a secret button to the frunk opener button (the one inside the lid in case you get trapped). No one would ever find it and it acts just like the rear boot button, plus it only opens if the phone is close by. Add that small washer idea and its great - Sorted!

 

[Petermcg]

I rarely used the frunk because of hand prints and the hassle of careful closing until I got the Hansshow power lift. Now I use the frunk all the time for groceries, smelly takeout, and anything that would otherwise go on the floor or the back seat.

 

[DrSmile]

My wife keeps her Bed Bath and Beyond coupons in the frunk... trust me there is no room for anything else!

 

[Trevor B]

Exactly. Only problem is with touchless delivery, I don't want the delivery person to try to close the frunk. So I have them put it on the passenger side floor, then as soon as I can, transfer it to the frunk.

Keith

Touchless is a misnomer. How does the bag get to the frunk from the passenger side floor "soon as I can"?

 

[LionXng]

I just tell the curbside people I'll close it. They are happy to put it in the frunk and walk away. Once they do, I get out and close it.

 

[smatthew]

The AutoFrunk is amazing. Especially since the frunk is the only storage in the car that is safe from a determined dog........
When camping, the frunk serves as my dry good pantry.

 

[TW14 9LF]

Touchless is a misnomer. How does the bag get to the frunk from the passenger side floor "soon as I can"?

I get out of the car and do it myself. Going to have to touch it sooner or later anyway.

 

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