Wife is afraid to use frunk

[dloop]

When we picked up our LR RWD a few days ago the Tesla delivery specialist made a big deal about closing the frunk lid. It needs to be gently lowered, hands placed just so, here and here, and then just the right force applied to close it fully.

He said it's just aluminum and they are seeing a lot of repairs because owners are not being gentle enough with them.

"I won't be using that" ...my wife says.

 

[Talax74]

I’m concerned too

 

[Daniel in SD]

Personally I think the frunk is pretty useless except for transporting stinky things. I have only opened it a few times and I keep my tire repair stuff in there.

 

[Foxtrotter]

I keep insulated chests in both of our frunks and use them all the time for leftover meals, frozen foods, fresh oysters, etc. I just put my hands where Tesla says and have seen no damage in over a year on one car and 9 months or so on the other. Just follow the directions and you will be fine.

 

[jjrandorin]

When we picked up our LR RWD a few days ago the Tesla delivery specialist made a big deal about closing the frunk lid. It needs to be gently lowered, hands placed just so, here and here, and then just the right force applied to close it fully.

He said it's just aluminum and they are seeing a lot of repairs because owners are not being gentle enough with them.

"I won't be using that" ...my wife says.

Tell her "thats fine honey, in our old car we never stored anything in that location so its fine not to use it". I have used mine a small handful of times, for bringing takeout back to work or something. Its perfectly ok if she doesnt use it, no real big loss at all.

 

[Daniel in SD]

Also, if you have any rings on your hand you’ll scratch the paint if you’re not careful.

 

[brkaus]

Also, if you have any rings on your hand you’ll scratch the paint if you’re not careful.

Same for the trunk. You can guess how I know...

 

[Daniel in SD]

Same for the trunk. You can guess how I know...

I use a quick underhand pull on the inside handle so that I don’t have to touch the paint.

 

[KG2V]

I put the stuff I rarely need up there - first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and my PPE for work (I only need it when I visit a plant) plus my woobie.

 

[woodisgood]

Don’t use it regularly but it comes in handy on long trips or when hauling lots of stuff.

Also, thieves can’t open it in a quick smash n’ grab so a better location for camera equipment or laptop than the trunk.

 

[steve in socal]

If you really want to worry then install the stronger frunk springs (like me). Ha ha

 

[ChadS]

They gave the same instructions for the S frunk. Over 7 years on that, almost a year on the 3, and a year and a half on the X. No hood issues on any the of cars despite my wife refusing to follow the instructions. She uses the frunk daily.

Yeah, you should be careful, but there is no reason to be afraid of it.

 

[MXWing]

When we picked up our LR RWD a few days ago the Tesla delivery specialist made a big deal about closing the frunk lid. It needs to be gently lowered, hands placed just so, here and here, and then just the right force applied to close it fully.

He said it's just aluminum and they are seeing a lot of repairs because owners are not being gentle enough with them.

"I won't be using that" ...my wife says.

At the risk of sounding like I am “perpetuating the patriarchy” and “mansplaining” I would like to suggest:

Show her yourself how the frunk closes and reinforce its not a big deal.

“A lot of repairs” could mean one person. People are NOT above exaggerating issues OR downplaying them.

I think the former is the truth in this case.

 

[T34ME]

Wife uses frunk almost on a daily basis. It is one of her favorite things about the car. She is a demon about keeping refrigerated items cold (or even frozen) when returning from the grocery store. We keep a high end, soft sided, insulated cooler in the frunk. Absolutely no issues with closing the lid and zero damage.

 

[Evoforce]

Help calm her fears by showing her again how to do it. Then supervise a couple of times. Done...

 

[dloop]

I use a quick underhand pull on the inside handle so that I don’t have to touch the paint.

Can you describe this method a bit more?

 

[Vegas]

I keep my wife in the frunk, never had any damage.

 

[trm2]

Also, thieves can’t open it in a quick smash n’ grab so a better location for camera equipment or laptop than the trunk.

But a screwdriver, a 9 volt battery and a couple of seconds and they are in your frunk. At least you don’t have to replace a window.

 

[Vegas]

But a screwdriver, a 9 volt battery and a couple of seconds and they are in your frunk.

My wife is always ready for the old trick.

 

[Rogue one]

Not that I recommend or promise the same results but I use my frunk all the time and close it with one hand, I just push down on the T logo... my wife just kinda slams it no problems so far. I think we would have an issue if I closed it from the far left or right, it takes some force to close and the frunk lid does look flimsy.