What do you keep in your sub-frunk?

[FirstF150InCasco]

This isn't going to sound right... so please forgive me.

I need to keep my frunk clean/clear. We usually go grocery shopping as a family, and I am glad to use this instead of the bed to haul groceries around. The straps and other misc stuff can stay in the cab of the truck, under the rear seat.

I agree. My Frunk is 100% clear so I can fill it up with groceries, etc. I also don't use the "under seat" storage in the back (I have flicked the two levers so the storage area colapses to a neat, flat floor). I do this because my seats are always folded up and my 11 month-old Fox Red Lab has a 4 inch dog bed that fills that entire back area floor area. So the stuff you folks are saying you put in the Frunk (or under seat), i put in a bin in the bed. It's held in place with a bunji cord. LOVE this truck!!!

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[FirstF150InCasco]

I find the "secret" compartment in the frunk to be a good place to put things that you'll want to keep in the truck, but are not used that frequently and don't fit well in the main cabin's storage areas. Right now I keep:

- Portable EVSE (I use a gen2 Tesla UMC with several adapters)
- TeslaTap J1772 adapter for use with the Tesla UMC and Tesla L2 destination chargers
- 14-50 extension cord
- 14-50 to 14-30 adapter (to plug in at parents' place)
- 6-20 extension cord
- Can of Invisible Glass + microfiber towel for cleaning the windshield while charging

I used to keep a can of tire sealant and a 12v air compressor in my Model S as well, but with the truck's full size spare onboard, I don't think I really need those.

I am considering adding a 12v jump pack since the 12v battery seems to be the root of all evil, and maybe an L14-30 to 14-30 or 14-50 adapter to charge another vehicle.

My Frunk is 100% clear so I can fill it up with groceries, etc. I also don't use the "under seat" storage in the back (I have flicked the two levers so the storage area colapses to a neat, flat floor). I do this because my seats are always folded up and my 11 month-old Fox Red Lab has a 4 inch dog bed that fills that entire back area floor area. So the stuff you folks are saying you put in the Frunk (or under seat), i put in a bin in the bed. It's held in place with a bunji cord. LOVE this truck!!!

 

[rlbussard]

I will be keeping 2 disc golf bags, carts, and disc golf shoes in my trunk. That way they will always be with me when I go to play a round.

 

[F150LER]

I have my tow hitch, ratchet straps. All the charging stuff and a three way extension cord.

 

[hdeitzer]

I store all the bottled water and other cold drinks for the construction crew on a daily basis. Big problem is that the ice melts and drains by mid morning. Haven't found a good solution to keep the sub-frunk from draining. Any good ideas out there???

 

[beatle]

As cool an idea as it is (no pun intended) to fill the sub frunk with ice and drinks, it's not insulated, or it's not insulated very well. A regular cooler is probably your best bet to keep things cold and the ice from melting too quickly.

Others have mentioned plugging in a mini fridge or electric cooler into the outlets, but again, a cooler would probably work just as well to keep drinks cold for a day, though of course you'll need ice there. A powered fridge would not.

 

[PV2EV]

Is your jump pack lithum

I find the "secret" compartment in the frunk to be a good place to put things that you'll want to keep in the truck, but are not used that frequently and don't fit well in the main cabin's storage areas. Right now I keep:

- Portable EVSE (I use a gen2 Tesla UMC with several adapters)
- TeslaTap J1772 adapter for use with the Tesla UMC and Tesla L2 destination chargers
- 14-50 extension cord
- 14-50 to 14-30 adapter (to plug in at parents' place)
- 6-20 extension cord
- Can of Invisible Glass + microfiber towel for cleaning the windshield while charging

I used to keep a can of tire sealant and a 12v air compressor in my Model S as well, but with the truck's full size spare onboard, I don't think I really need those.

I am considering adding a 12v jump pack since the 12v battery seems to be the root of all evil, and maybe an L14-30 to 14-30 or 14-50 adapter to charge another vehicle.

Is your jump pack lithium, and if so how often do you charge it?

I would like to use the AC port in the frunk to jump the 12v with a standard charger/booster, but I assume you can't use ProPower without the 12v working. My lithium jump pack does not seem to hold enough charge.

 

[beatle]

To answer your questions: "yes," and "not as often as I should." I'm guessing I charge it maybe once a year - usually in the spring when all my toys are dead. It's not a high end jump pack. I bought it 4-5 years ago as one of the lower priced but still decently-reviewed options on Amazon. It's no longer available though.

Your assumption about the AC receptacle is correct. You'd be in a catch-22 trying to use the AC outlet to power a plug-in battery charger/starter. The AC outlet will not receive power if the HV contactors can't close, and the contactors can't close if the 12v is dead.

 

[rlbussard]

I store all the bottled water and other cold drinks for the construction crew on a daily basis. Big problem is that the ice melts and drains by mid morning. Haven't found a good solution to keep the sub-frunk from draining. Any good ideas out there???

I had the same problem with my Mach E. I was thinking that maybe one of those dish water stoppers might help to slow it down. I haven't tried it yet though.

If only for drinks, it would be okay for the water to stay inside.

 

[nash_diego]

I'm leaving it empty for the beer and ice, lol. Most of my miscellaneous stuff went under the back seats.

Woah. Is it water tight and/or has a drain on the bottom? If so....

 

[FlasherZ]

Woah. Is it water tight and/or has a drain on the bottom? If so....

There is a drain on the bottom!

 

[hdeitzer]

There is a drain on the bottom!

Yes it drains but not to a hose that could be clamped but to a panel that protects the air inlet for the battery cooling system. I tried a plastic cover but it only added about an hour before the sub frunk drained. I want my crew to have cold drinks at 3 PM. May have to go back to the Yeti!!

 

[nash_diego]

Yes it drains but not to a hose that could be clamped but to a panel that protects the air inlet for the battery cooling system. I tried a plastic cover but it only added about an hour before the sub frunk drained. I want my crew to have cold drinks at 3 PM. May have to go back to the Yeti!!

Now there's an aftermarket accessory that would do well! A cooler insert for the sub-frunk. And even better if it has a drain right above where the drain is in the sub-frunk.

 

[FirstF150InCasco]

My large Yeti soft-sided cooler fits perfectly in the frunk.

 

[MM in SouthTX]

I store all the bottled water and other cold drinks for the construction crew on a daily basis. Big problem is that the ice melts and drains by mid morning. Haven't found a good solution to keep the sub-frunk from draining. Any good ideas out there???

Wouldn't a sheet of plastic work?

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