SuperPaulie Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Anyone got any 12v cool boxes recommendations for the front boot? Just to keep a picnic cool for a few hours and then to hold beers at the hotel, so 12/240 plug option. I'll fit a power/cig socket in the boot for it. Be nice if it doesnt look like something my Nana used to have in 1984 as well, but looks are secondary to functionality. Much like my Nana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Biggest challenge is it gets so hot in the frunk (and the boot too) as it si surrounded by hot stuff: rads at the front, exhaust, cats and engine at the back. Makes it an uphill battle for anything trying to be kept cool by heat exchange. That said a standard cool box with ice blocks once other stuff is packed around keeps things cool enough for a long distance driver into Europe. I also insulated frunk and boot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 I use a Halfords 24ltr one, works very well for my needs which are similar to what you describe, not sure it meets the nana look criteria though 😂 They sell a 3-pin plug adapter separately but you can use any generic adapter as long as the output is rated high enough Here’s the links along with a pic in the frunk of my 987, as you can see there’s plenty of space for a bigger version Cool Box Link Adaptor Link 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just a thought on use in a hotel…if you’re thinking of running it overnight you might find the constant whine/hum from the fan a bit annoying! Not sure if this is the same across all brands, but I guess it would be similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Whatever, but 1.5 litre plastic bottle nearly full with water then left to freeze for 48h before should keep things cool enough. My frunk has auto cooling linked to the aircon, it is the rear that gets really warm because of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Those coolboxes work by the Peltier effect and are not thermostatically controlled. They cool to around 10-15 degrees cooler than the surroundings. So, in a 20 C frunk you get around the 5C you get in a domestic fridge, but in a 30C frunk it would only cool to around 15C. I’ve had to turn ours off on camping trips as it froze the milk overnight when the temperature dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Menoporsche said: My frunk has auto cooling linked to the aircon, it is the rear that gets really warm because of the engine. Not a feature available on the 986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Sorry, hadn't noticed this was in 986 forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Sorry, hadn't noticed I posted twice. Edited August 21, 2021 by Menoporsche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 You didn't have be that sorry to say it twice. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 23 hours ago, ½cwt said: You didn't have be that sorry to say it twice. 😉 Was just an echo from the confined space I think 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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