ICE Box

[sambown]

Just posted this to Harris005's frunk focus forum, but had to create it's own as I was interested in what people thought and I was proud of this idea!

Put the spare tire in the Frunk (Per J Alynn's recommendation, even have it slide out with a drop-down grill, per his original post). But also include the jack, on-board air, a flare, tow ropes, etc. in the frunk.

Call it the ICE Box. In this scenario that stands for "In Case of Emergency Box". But this is funny because internal combustion engines cars (ICE cars) would obviously have the engine in that spot normally.

 

[J Alynn]

Would also be cool to line it as a cooler to literally keep ICE in it if you tailgate or are heading out and need to ice several cases of your favorite beverage. Pop open the frunk hood and all your beverages packed in ice-just like the old time ice box coolers (see how I brought it back around). Would have to pull the spare tire but hey-that’s what AAA is for if you get a flat.
In that line of thinking maybe the spare should be optioned as a full size standard, an upgrade to match larger tires or even as a donut style for those not off roading so you could maximize storage space in the frunk. Tire on the bottom, tray/cooler on top

 

[J Alynn]

Then have an Easter egg bottle opener somewhere near by for said beverages

 

[Harris005]

Would also be cool to line it as a cooler to literally keep ICE in it if you tailgate or are heading out and need to ice several cases of your favorite beverage. Pop open the frunk hood and all your beverages packed in ice-just like the old time ice box coolers (see how I brought it back around). Would have to pull the spare tire but hey-that’s what AAA is for if you get a flat.
In that line of thinking maybe the spare should be optioned as a full size standard, an upgrade to match larger tires or even as a donut style for those not off roading so you could maximize storage space in the frunk. Tire on the bottom, tray/cooler on top

Beat me to the cooler as an ICE Box as well

 

[J Alynn]

Back to the Easter Egg bottle opener it could literally be cut into the bottom of the hood cover so when propped open you could just reach up and pop the top. Then maybe have a pull out container to stash the caps. Something simple but just cut out to handle bottle tops.

 

[Chaparral]

Beat me to the cooler as an ICE Box as well

From the point of view of camping in the mountains a cooler needs to be transferred to a bear locker and ice needs to be replenished throughout the trip and often this can mean driving just to pick up ice from a store. Given sufficient electrical power available I’d consider taking an AC powered countertop ice-maker and running it overnight to replenish the icebox every morning. So a Scout ice-maker might be an interesting accessory idea. I’m not sure I’d use a built-in cooler or icebox. Even if you just take a day trip to the beach you’ll want to carry the cooler down to the beach with you rather than it be built into the vehicle.

 

[Harris005]

From the point of view of camping in the mountains a cooler needs to be transferred to a bear locker and ice needs to be replenished throughout the trip and often this can mean driving just to pick up ice from a store. Given sufficient electrical power available I’d consider taking an AC powered countertop ice-maker and running it overnight to replenish the icebox every morning. So a Scout ice-maker might be an interesting accessory idea. I’m not sure I’d use a built-in cooler or icebox. Even if you just take a day trip to the beach you’ll want to carry the cooler down to the beach with you rather than it be built into the vehicle.

Built in slot for a removable (if you wish to) custom "Scout Motors" cooler that can be purchased separately online at the Scout Store. Two models: 1) regular cooler, and 2) upgraded plug in type cooler. All Scouts have the needed plug built into the slot, allowing any future purchase of the upgraded cooler.

 

[tonni6030]

Would also be cool to line it as a cooler to literally keep ICE in it if you tailgate or are heading out and need to ice several cases of your favorite beverage. Pop open the frunk hood and all your beverages packed in ice-just like the old time ice box coolers (see how I brought it back around). Would have to pull the spare tire but hey-that’s what AAA is for if you get a flat.
In that line of thinking maybe the spare should be optioned as a full size standard, an upgrade to match larger tires or even as a donut style for those not off roading so you could maximize storage space in the frunk. Tire on the bottom, tray/cooler on top

That’s a great idea! Using the frunk as a cooler for tailgating or road trips would be a perfect way to keep drinks cold and accessible. By pulling the spare tire out and popping in some ice, you could turn the frunk into a modern-day ice box, giving it a throwback vibe with a functional twist. For those who want to maintain the spare, offering the option of a full-size tire for off-roaders or a donut tire for others would allow flexibility. With the tire stored beneath, a removable tray or cooler could sit on top, maximizing the frunk’s utility for both storage and fun.

 

[R1TVT]

Based on the sheer size and depth (and weight) of a full sized spare, and based on the dimensions of most FRUNKS, and based on the expected nose length of the front end of a Scout, this could be a very tall task. I think a spare in front would also need to fit into that space on an angle, and it would be an engineering feat to do it. Not impossible, but def not easy. The frunk space is also highly desirable space for day-to-day utilization (or for a cooler!). The entire front fascia would need to accommodate that use-case, and also incorporate a slide and retention mechanism (taking more space). It would be impossible to get a spare out of the frunk with a hood opened at a 45 degree angle (if you had to try and lift the spare up and then out).

 

[OleScout]

Based on the sheer size and depth (and weight) of a full sized spare, and based on the dimensions of most FRUNKS, and based on the expected nose length of the front end of a Scout, this could be a very tall task. I think a spare in front would also need to fit into that space on an angle, and it would be an engineering feat to do it. Not impossible, but def not easy. The frunk space is also highly desirable space for day-to-day utilization (or for a cooler!). The entire front fascia would need to accommodate that use-case, and also incorporate a slide and retention mechanism (taking more space). It would be impossible to get a spare out of the frunk with a hood opened at a 45 degree angle (if you had to try and lift the spare up and then out).

I'm really interested to see how the design and engineer team tackles this approach. Scout II's have a little overhang in the front and has the hood open near the A-pillars-curious to see how SM handles this. I would like a spare attached to the rear, maybe even a swing-out tire carrier.

 

[tonni6030]

From the point of view of camping in the mountains a cooler needs to be transferred to a bear locker and ice needs to be replenished throughout the trip and often this can mean driving just to pick up ice from a store. Given sufficient electrical power available I’d consider taking an AC powered countertop ice-maker and running it overnight to replenish the icebox every morning. So a Scout ice-maker might be an interesting accessory idea. I’m not sure I’d use a built-in cooler or icebox. Even if you just take a day trip to the beach you’ll want to carry the cooler down to the beach with you rather than it be built into the vehicle.

Camping in the mountains can be difficult when it comes to storing food and keeping ice fresh, especially when it comes to the transfer of a cooler to a bear locker with the need to replenish ice throughout the trip. This means that sometimes, a trip to the store is only for ice. If you have enough electrical power, an AC-powered countertop ice maker could be a good option. Putting it on overnight would give you freshly made ice to top off your cooler every morning, which would be a big time saver. A portable ice maker such as the Scout could be a useful accessory that you can take anywhere you go as it does not require a built-in cooler or ice box to work. Additionally, it is more convenient to move a portable cooler for day trips to places like the beach than to drive around with one built into your vehicle.

 

[R1TVT]

At the end of the day, this is the type of accessory discussion that I hope SM stays out of.

SM should focus on its core competency (their trucks) and allow companies like https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor (already focused on this) to provide specific accessories, or to partner with SM on co-branding or some form of Scout-specific cooler configuration for a specific space (like the have done with Ford, for example).

 

[61ih80]

Build the truck, then focus on the accessories as needed!