FRUNK on the Cybertruck?

[Ogre]

A frunk is handy. Even on a truck it’s nice to have separated storage for things which are handled differently (tools versus bikes for example). This is why I also love the idea of sail pillar storage as well.

The frunk doesn’t need to be HUGE though. We have a big, secure vault for hauling big things. A bigger frunk would be better, but not so big where it affects the shape of the truck.

Being able to keep tools, accessories, a chainsaw, safety equipment, etc where it’s not bouncing around in the bed would be great.

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[JBee]

What the heck is the big deal with having a big ass frunk in a truck? We've had trucks for over 100 years that didn't have ANY frunk.

IT'S A TRUCK PEOPLE!!!

It's not like the damn thing doesn't have much storage space. The only reason why Ford and the legacy folks are building their trucks like that is because they want to make THEIR EV-trucks look just like their ICE trucks. EVs don't NEED a big front end. I've ALWAYS wondered why EVs aren't made with low stylish front ends like mid-engine or rear engine vehicles. I was really glad to see the Cybertruck front end was lower in 2019. It reminds me a bit of a sand rail buggy. Tesla doesn't need to try and compete with Ford over the size of a Frunk. How big is the bed of the Lightning, or a Rivian. I would imagine the CT even with a tiny Frunk would have more storage space than any of the other EV-trucks. Take advantage of the fact you don't need a big ass front end!

This was my car in 91, it didn't have a frunk, and I was happy without it!

The point is there is heaps of room in the front of the existing CT that is not used for much else, so you might as well have a frunk in it, rather than pushing around a void that has not function to exist. Most of this volume is under the dash, as you can see here in my first post on this thread, with comparable volumes to the Lightning:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/frunk-on-the-cybertruck.5807/post-123620

So the question is how best to access this volume for use by the customer. For camping it would be ideal to have all the kitchen and gear in the frunk so the rear can be laid out for accommodation and gear. For work it would be ideal to have a front tool storage, possibly with work bench. Pull up to the curb, open the frunk and get to work.

 

[Sirfun]

The point is there is heaps of room in the front of the existing CT that is not used for much else, so you might as well have a frunk in it, rather than pushing around a void that has not function to exist. Most of this volume is under the dash, as you can see here in my first post on this thread, with comparable volumes to the Lightning:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/frunk-on-the-cybertruck.5807/post-123620

So the question is how best to access this volume for use by the customer. For camping it would be ideal to have all the kitchen and gear in the frunk so the rear can be laid out for accommodation and gear. For work it would be ideal to have a front tool storage, possibly with work bench. Pull up to the curb, open the frunk and get to work.

I think Ogre's comment above is exactly where I'm at.
My comment was in response to all these people saying "the frunk better be as big and functional as the Ford". All those legacy versions, with the big tall front end are absolutely not what I want! Make use of the fact that your vehicle doesn't have a bunch of junk in the front. And make it sleek, aerodynamic, and maybe have enough room to be functional. One of the reasons why I was hoping for T-Slots in the bed was, so I could mount things in there. Which would include some moveable dividers to break up that bed into smaller cubicles to keep my stuff organized and not sliding around the whole bed. With that in mind, a small area in the frunk would be useful. For sure, use any extra space in the design as storage (come on sail storage).

 

[charliemagpie]

For Me :

Frunk
Store 'clean' items, maybe seasonal clothing, which take up space in the RV. Ad Hoc kitchen things which take up weight in the RV. Portable fridge.

Left Sail
Fishing rods, Drone, beach umbrella, chair. If room, collapsible beach trolley.

Right Sail
Tools, collapsible portable BBQ, privacy screens, RV Cover bitsy RV stuff

Bed
I want to keep clear... maybe sleep in it instead of the tent.
Bikes, Tent , ad hoc water bladder.

Back Seat
Wife

 

[Crissa]

Chauffeur, huh?

-Crissa

 

[JBee]

Chauffeur, huh?

-Crissa

No, back seat driver...

 

[scottf200]

I am fine with outlets as long as they make sense. I can see a few up front and a few in the back and maybe even in the cab but to add more outlets just to beat Ford or Rivian (or whomever) shouldn't be the goal. It would be useful to have a 220 up front and in the bed, as you say.

If they want it to be competitive and an all purpose truck including for people to use on job sites then they should be on par with what the competitors added (evaluted from their customer base use cases over *decades*.) I've seen videos on test of the Ford plugs handling various pieces of construction equipment and did very well. Rivian not as well.

 

[scottf200]

Looks like the Ram Revolution Frunk has some features like low loading (grill+hood), powered open & close, outlets, and even a passthru that goes all they way to the bed (long wood)

UPDATE: added this picture below

FLTruck overview of concept (things they point out are better shown in videos/picts below):
Concept video that shows all the subtle features:
Concept page with a bunch of pictures: https://www.ramtrucks.com/revolution/concept.html

 

[Ogre]

Looks like the Ram Revolution Frunk has some features like low loading (grill+hood), powered open & close, outlets, and even a passthru that goes all they way to the bed (long wood)

FLTruck overview of concept (things they point out are better shown in videos/picts below):
Concept video that shows all the subtle features:
Concept page with a bunch of pictures: https://www.ramtrucks.com/revolution/concept.html

This is one feature which I think is awesome, but I wonder if it would ever pass the safety tests vehicles need to pass. Would they even test this?

 

[Crissa]

This is one feature which I think is awesome, but I wonder if it would ever pass the safety tests vehicles need to pass. Would they even test this?

If there's no test for it, there's no test for it.

But it's below the passengers, and the firewall is underneath, so it should be fine.

-Crissa

 

[SparkChaser]

We had suicide doors on our Continental. I loved it. They really make the interior accessable.

 

[Ogre]

We had suicide doors on our Continental. I loved it. They really make the interior accessable.

If you never need to get people or things in or out of the back seat in a parking lot they are fine. By far the least favorite thing on my tundra

 

[Crissa]

If you never need to get people or things in or out of the back seat in a parking lot they are fine. By far the least favorite thing on my tundra

What's the problem? You have to shut one door twice, if exiting to the front? Or you have to explain how to latch the back door?

-Criss

 

[Ogre]

What's the problem? You have to shut one door twice, if exiting to the front? Or you have to explain how to latch the back door?

-Criss

Replied on another thread where you posed a similar question.

 

[Crissa]

Replied on another thread where you posed a similar question.

Oops. ^-^

-Crissa

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