Any recommendations for 12V cooler for frunk?

[rivianguy]

Wanted to check with the community to see if any of you have used a 12V cooler for the frunk.

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[R1Sky Business]

Not since removal of 12V.....

 

[shrink]

@jjswan33 posted this very informative thread a few months ago:

https://www.rivianforums.com/iceco-go20-powered-cooler-sized-up-in-r1t/

 

[jjswan33]

@jjswan33 posted this very informative thread a few months ago:

https://www.rivianforums.com/iceco-go20-powered-cooler-sized-up-in-r1t/

10 months later still using the icego. I’d recommend it but suggest not using one in the frunk in very warm temps (>90F), it can get pretty toasty in there.

 

[rivianguy]

10 months later still using the icego. I’d recommend it but suggest not using one in the frunk in very warm temps (>90F), it can get pretty toasty in there.

I saw in the original thread that someone said the electrical draw from this unit was like charging an iPhone. I find that kind of hard to believe. Can you provide any real world insight on the range you would expect to lose as a result of leaving this plugged in? Thank you!

 

[jjswan33]

I saw in the original thread that someone said the electrical draw from this unit was like charging an iPhone. I find that kind of hard to believe. Can you provide any real world insight on the range you would expect to lose as a result of leaving this plugged in? Thank you!

Warning: math is about to happen

From my original post using DC power it was drawing about 33W when the compressor was on. So worst case scenario the compressor runs non-stop for 24 hours. 33W * 24 hours = 792 Wh or ~0.63% of the 125kWh available.

In any realistic situation you would probably use half that much because the compressor won’t always be on (assuming you don‘t put it in the front trunk on a 100F day).

It gets a little more complicated if you have to put it in camp mode or something to keep the 12V on while the truck for example while camping or something but still mostly negligible next to things like vampire drain, driving , etc.

 

[Prime]

Not since removal of 12V.....

Looks like there's reports the 12V in the frunk is back, a few new deliveries have had them.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...-just-delivered-2023-r1t-mid-18000-vin.12708/

 

[rivianguy]

Looks like there's reports the 12V in the frunk is back, a few new deliveries have had them.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...-just-delivered-2023-r1t-mid-18000-vin.12708/

I was fortunate enough to have one with the 12v in the front trunk (R1S took delivery in Sept 2022)

 

[Riviot]

I love quoting myself ?

Check out the custom C [=0===0=] L 40 quart 12VDC frunk cooler/freezer being developed by the @BoxGods team! We need like 50 more folks onboard to get this project into production. It pairs well with the frunk water tank too!

Here's the Rivian forums link: https://www.rivianforums.com/powere...12-gal-water-tank-w-washdown-sprayer-concept/

And a direct link to the project: https://rivian-aftermarket.proboards.com/thread/10/12vdc-frunk-cooler-freezer-project

 

[Firewired]

Thanks for this thread, I just put my order in. The Iceco Go 20 still looks like the best option. Are there any usage tips those of you who have been using can share?

 

[Neighbors]

There's also this fine potential option if enough people show interest in it.

Here's the original post: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...k-w-washdown-sprayer-concept-by-boxgods.8749/

 

[HighVoltOverland]

So if you were like me an lurked on this thread you might have noticed that the Iceco go20 (white) was on sale for less than 350 through the holidays.

I failed to jump and now the "budget" option is back up to 450.

Not wanting to spend that much I have taken a leap and tried a newer unknown offering.

I recently purchased the Wolfbox 12v Portable Refrigerator.

At time of writing, on Amazon they offer a 19q ($300)or 26q ($330) model.
There is also a $50 coupon lowering it to $250/$280 respectively

I purchased the 26q.

Initial impressions:

has battery protection modes, and displays connection voltage, may use this as a secondary battery monitor if I get brave enough to hard wire to 12v system

It feels on par with the dometic cfx series I have been able to get hands on in REI.

single zone, but the freezer part is consistently 10C colder than main compartment

thermostat seems accurate, buying a little thermometer this weekend to see exact variance

Interior light is nice and missing on many more expensive offerings

The lid can be opened from either side or completely removed

I also like that it is a more rugged/ camping looking as compared to the iceco Tesla interior dystopia vibe, personal preference though.

I haven't been able to verify who makes the compressor, but it is very quiet (my Levoit air filter on low was louder than this on Max to cool to 0F.

I will provide pics of it in the truck later with some live measurements in popular locations.

 

[Matty J]

So if you were like me an lurked on this thread you might have noticed that the Iceco go20 (white) was on sale for less than 350 through the holidays.

I failed to jump and now the "budget" option is back up to 450.

Not wanting to spend that much I have taken a leap and tried a newer unknown offering.

I recently purchased the Wolfbox 12v Portable Refrigerator.

At time of writing, on Amazon they offer a 19q ($300)or 26q ($330) model.
There is also a $50 coupon lowering it to $250/$280 respectively

I purchased the 26q.

Initial impressions:

has battery protection modes, and displays connection voltage, may use this as a secondary battery monitor if I get brave enough to hard wire to 12v system

It feels on par with the dometic cfx series I have been able to get hands on in REI.

Dual zone capable

thermostat seems accurate, buying a little thermometer this weekend to see exact variance

Interior light is nice and missing on many more expensive offerings

The lid can be opened from either side or completely removed

I also like that it is a more rugged/ camping looking as compared to the iceco Tesla interior dystopia vibe, personal preference though.

I haven't been able to verify who makes the compressor, but it is very quiet (my Levoit air filter on low was louder than this on Max to cool to 0F.

I will provide pics of it in the truck later with some live measurements in popular locations.

Does this fit in the Frunk? Thanks!

 

[kylealden]

Warning: math is about to happen

From my original post using DC power it was drawing about 33W when the compressor was on. So worst case scenario the compressor runs non-stop for 24 hours. 33W * 24 hours = 792 Wh or ~0.63% of the 125kWh available.

In any realistic situation you would probably use half that much because the compressor won’t always be on (assuming you don‘t put it in the front trunk on a 100F day).

It gets a little more complicated if you have to put it in camp mode or something to keep the 12V on while the truck for example while camping or something but still mostly negligible next to things like vampire drain, driving , etc.

Just want to highlight the camp mode issue here. The fridge itself uses almost nothing. Keeping the truck energized uses an awful lot by comparison. Camp mode increases my vampire drain significantly (from ~1-2% to ~5+% per day).

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