Trunk as a Cooler

[j45p3r]

Has anyone used the trunk as a cooler (filled with ice). I'm wondering how long I can expect it to stay mostly frozen since it isn't insulated. Outside temps are supposed to be in the mid-upper 60s and I have a 3 hour drive to my destination.

 

[ISCI Billy]

Has anyone used the trunk as a cooler (filled with ice). I'm wondering how long I can expect it to stay mostly frozen since it isn't insulated. Outside temps are supposed to be in the mid-upper 60s and I have a 3 hour drive to my destination.

We have used the trunk as a cooler at different shows around the country. It's not an ice chest by any stretch but it will get you through most of the day.

 

[NancysToy]

Has anyone used the trunk as a cooler (filled with ice). I'm wondering how long I can expect it to stay mostly frozen since it isn't insulated. Outside temps are supposed to be in the mid-upper 60s and I have a 3 hour drive to my destination.

People have posted about this, since there are drain holes in the bottom of the trunk, but I don't know if it has actually been tried. Several people have inserted a collapsable cooler or insulated bag. I normally just use a six-pack or twelve-pack soft cooler. If you do use the frunk directly as a cooler, be careful how much you put in it. It only has a 35 pound weight capacity. Even within capacity, all that weight up front will affect handling. Just be aware.

 

[Firefly]

The Spyder does indeed handle differently with a lot of weight up front.

I've exceeded the weight limits a few times......:yikes:

Recently using the Spyder to deliver some USPS mail.......

 

[boborgera]

I use a rain cover [plastic] from my soft side bags, I Don't use ice instead i put frozen water bottles in the bag put the bag in the trunk, stays cold all day. And no mess. :2thumbs:

 

[j45p3r]

Thanks guys, I guess I'll just fill 'er up and see what happens. I'm going to be handing out Freeze Pops to runners in a Marathon on Sunday.

 

[Bitten]

I put the flat sports rack in the trunk, since I had the back rest on, and drove to the Race Track which is about a block away from my studio (I know sounds lazy but it was an excuse for a quick ride)...

I bought a Monster Energy Drink and a Snickers and put them in the trunk.
By the time I got back to my studio, the Monster had been pierced by the Sports Rack and was spewing energy drink all over the inside of my trunk...
Doh!