Wife is afraid to use frunk

[jkoya]

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

Do the aftermarket pneumatic lift supports make the frunk noticeably harder to close ?

 

[powaking]

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.

I pretty much do this, one hand smack dab in the middle where the T lines up and its worked well so far. I use the trunk and find that a 20lb propane tank fits nicely in there and has minimal movement when transporting it to get filled

 

[woodisgood]

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.

Well, fortunately the prolific thieves around here haven't yet attended the trm2 School of Vehicle Break-ins. I have yet to hear of break-in victims reporting their frunk was popped in addition to shattered rear quarter glass.

 

[gavine]

Can you describe this method a bit more?

I’ll give it a shot. When trunk is open, reach-up with your palms facing you. There are indents on the inside of the trunk lid that are like handles. Pull-down quickly on these and let-go so the momentum slams the trunk closed. So, you’re closing the trunk without touching the paint.

 

[jkoya]

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.

I did the 9 volt trick last year to see if it works and it really does !! Wanted to try it before a road trip....

 

[Big Earl]

In my frunk, I keep all of my charging equipment and a tool bag with various wrenches and sockets in it.

• 25 foot extension cord
• gen 2 UMC
• all 8 gen 2 UMC adapters
• homemade quick 240 volt setup (plugs into two 120 volt circuits on separate legs and spits out 240 volts)
• tool bag
• caution tape (for marking out-of-order Superchargers)
• zip ties

I open the frunk maybe once or twice a week - more if we're on a road trip and are using the UMC for charging.

 

[Tron 3]

I use one hand sideways at the bottom edge of the lid where the outside sheet metal and the inside are seamed. Put pressure anywhere above the "T" and you can feel the aluminum deflecting, so I'm sure there have been those who dented the panel. Personally, I'm not in favor of slamming anything to close it.

 

[Rich Lee]

The two handed push close works fine...maybe she just needs little demo?

I love the frunk, I put food stuff up there all the time. I wish there were charge ports up there or in the trunk. I’d use it to charge my laptop, drone, camera batteries etc.

 

[Shewillbemine]

I don't use it.

I'm too OCD to have hand prints on the hood.

Definitely a fail design. Seriously, what car doesn't have a hood you can just drop down to close LOL?

 

[silenteski]

We both use the frunk daily. No problems yet.

• Lower the hood (no need to be super careful/gentle, but just set it down rather than letting it free-fall).
• Palms to the left and right of the tesla logo, and an inch or two up.
• Press down firmly.

Show her once or twice and it'll be second nature.

 

[Kkubo12]

I used the two handed method that Tesla described and on the second day I dented the hood (indentation on right side of the emblem). I’ll be having it fixed hopefully via PDR. My plan forward is to never use the front trunk unless absolutely necessary.

 

[banned-66611]

Do Tesla handle repairs for a bent frunk door under warranty? Seems like a design flaw that would be covered under UK law.

 

[Jim R]

If she doesn't use the frunk, then it's all yours. Bonus! Not sure why you posted.

 

[Nina Young]

I am also afraid to use frunk

 

[golfpilot]

I don't let others touch my frunk. If you have something stinky, put it in there and I'll shut it. All my previous cars smelt like a gym bag 2-3k miles into owning the car. I'm at 22k now and the car still looks and smells new inside thanks to the frunk.

 

[diplomat33]

I use the frunk all the time for groceries. I've not had any issues with it.

 

[Galve2000]

I don't use the Frunk on my Model S very often at all b.c I am worried of denting the hood, just like the OPs wife.

if I run out of space in the MS's hatchback, I might use it, and am glad I have it. but it's too risky to constantly use since I might absentmindedly not close it gently enough and damage the hood.

not worth the risk IMHO.

 

[ngogas]

I havne't used mine, but not because of the thin aluminums, but rather leaving palm and finger marks.

 

[TJtv]

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.

I don’t know enough about the model 3 frunk, but the s/x frunk have an emergency release cable that is accessible from
Outside the vehicle. So that makes the frunk the absolute worst place to store something valuable.

 

[steve in socal]

Do the aftermarket pneumatic lift supports make the frunk noticeably harder to close ?

Yes substantially harder to close