2023 Tesla Model Y Sub Trunk Refrigerator & Freezer Upgrade!

[@manamedia]

I actually think this is the best fridge you have reviewed that would fit my needs! Thank you once again man! Always great reviews!

[@dadstoyscars]

I honestly agree with you. My wife love this thing so I’m keeping it in my Model Y and turn it on when I need to use it. Thank you so much for your awesome continuous support!!🙏😃

[@FranciscoPerez-qe8uf]

Watching your videos makes me want to buy everything because you are a great communicator and a Crack.. 💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment Francisco! I’m glad you like the video. Thank you so much for your continuous support!!🙏😉

[@rehabmax]

Looks like a great addition. With the 12V connector it appears it could be used with a back up power supply like a Yeti or Anker outside of the Tesla . Handles make it easy to carry around.

[@dadstoyscars]

Agree, you can use both outside and inside the car. Thank you for watching and your awesome support!!🙏😃

[@John101B]

A bit late to ask, but is it still working well for you, after a year of use? Also, did you ever see the fridge overheat, or struggle to keep the freezer temperature stable and low? Those little tabs probably provide very little ventilation room. Really cool if that is sufficient.

[@dadstoyscars]

@@John101B The refrigerator still works great with no issue at all. I have used it in 90F + heat on the road trip and had it on all day without overheating issue. During the road trip there were lots of luggages on top of the sub trunk too. Thank you for watching John! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@pj4433]

Fantastic, shame they didn’t use a 90 degree 12v plug so it doesn’t out so far but that’s easily fixable

[@dadstoyscars]

@@pj4433 Appreciate your comment. Agreed on your suggestion with the 12V plug. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@NiceGuyEddy00]

I'm curious how this works as a cooler. Like after it is cold, how long will it stay cold for when no longer plugged in. Does it have the same functionality as a cooler if you just throw some ice packs in?

[@dadstoyscars]

It’s well insulated. I think even better than a regular cooler. It usually stays cool for a few hours even after I turned it off. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@jouan1]

I just picked up the Cherry refrigerator for the model Y, based on your recommendation. The fridge is great, but the manual is for the birds. So I started watching your video again, and I tried to scan the code on the front of the manual for the iPhone app, but it wouldn’t work and finally I found an app called Tesla Fridge app, which is different from the app you show in the video, but it works.

[@dadstoyscars]

@@jouan1 I’m glad it worked out. Thank you for the update.

[@jouan1]

I need your help again. The refrigerator seems to be working fine, but even though the app that I download it works to a degree when I went out this morning, I had left it in Eco mode by the app. In the fridge was up to 54° and then while I was driving today the app doesn’t seem to control the refrigerator temperature very well I don’t think it’s the right app. Can you find it in the iPhone App Store and give me the name please

[@Mike965x]

It’s been a year - do you still use this? Has it held up? Still working? I’m considering buying this, i watched your video when it first came out, and I’m thinking of getting one now?

[@dadstoyscars]

@@Mike965x This refrigerator is definitely one of the accessories that I have been using the most especially during summer, road trip and camping. I left it in my sub trunk most of the year and just took it out in winter. The refrigerator never has any issue and still very quiet and cold as the first day. My honest opinion 👍 Thank you for watching and your support. Please subscribe if you haven’t yet.🙏😃

[@Mike965x]

@@dadstoyscars hey, seriously - THANK you, for even replying, and double thank you for replying so, SO quickly - much appreciated good sir!

[@dadstoyscars]

@@Mike965x I used the refrigerator during the whole 3 days road trip moving from California to Colorado and had lots of frozen food in there the whole time and it kept everything about 90% frozen because I turn it off for a few hours every to prevent it from overworking.

[@regmatt]

Nice , i like this product good for road trips , hoping to get it later !!!!

[@dadstoyscars]

Same here. I’ve been using all the time, I just keep it in the sub trunk and turn it on when I need it. It their full retail price is $699 so $350 is a great deal. Thank you for watching and your continuous support!🙏😃

[@donaldmackinnon635]

Great review, thank you!

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@sonyhelmon1197]

Hello I love your channel. I was hoping you could help to answer a few questions if I wanted to use a splitter on my 12v could I have both side and trunk fridge???? In my 2024 Tesla Model

[@dadstoyscars]

I’m not sure that would be enough power for both units from one 12v outlet. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@ronaldfish1569]

Absolutely love it

[@dadstoyscars]

Same here! I still have it in my sub trunk and turn it on when I need to use it. Thank you for watching and your awesome support!!🙏😃

[@dingoman01]

So I am confused about the whole Kickstarter thing. I always thought it was like pre-buying products that have not gone to market yet? But here, you have one. If I pay my $350, when do I get one? Is yours a prototype?

[@dadstoyscars]

They sent out the preproduction version for me to test and review. On their Kickstarter page said they will start to ship Model Y version in mid August. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@worthingtoncp]

When you leave the car do you have to have it on camp mode to keep power to it or can you just turn it on from the app at any time?

[@dadstoyscars]

I tried and left it on. for a few hours without turning camp mode or sentry mode on and it was still working. You can turn on or off via the app but you can control the temperature and turn on Eco mode. Thank you for watching and your great support!!🙏😃

[@scottlee4664]

Which one is better? Old or new? I think this one has better vent system.

[@dadstoyscars]

Definitely this one. Much quieter too with similar compressor size and efficiency. Also bigger storage space. Thank you for watching Scott! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@machine_learning_engineering]

How does it work with the new Tesla Y models that have a 16V battery instead of 12V. Does it overheat because of the over charge?

[@dadstoyscars]

No, it doesn’t overheat. My 23 Model Y has lithium ion 16 v battery and used it for road trip from California for to Denver with no issues. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@chiks44]

After install this refrigerator, are you able to use your truck as usual to put bags/ luggage on top of it?

[@dadstoyscars]

Yes, I was able to use it as normal. As you can see in the video I was able to put a bike weight about 45 lbs on top of it with no problem. Thank you for watching and your awesome support! 🙏😃

[@justink8163]

Does it vent well? I'm currently using a different brand and model that completely shuts under the compartment, & I noticed that it gets way too hot to a point where it might melt.

[@dadstoyscars]

Yes, it does vent very well. You just have to make sure to install spacer pads underneath the sub trunk cover correctly so there is space for refrigerator to radiate the heat. I just left it in the sun trunk since the video and just turn it on when need to use it. I’ve been using it a lot and it’s been great. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@aqua123456q]

Which wheel covers do you have in this video? Is it the rimetrix?

[@dadstoyscars]

There are Aero Pi wheel covers. Here is the full video review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqYd6irj6qJe5o The new Model Y Covers from Rimetrix is releasing tomorrow. Thank you for watching and your great support! :)

[@bac3phi]

Cool idea. How many time do you use it per year? This $350 cooler vs a portable cooler with ice that doesn’t use your Tesla’s battery?

[@dadstoyscars]

I’m using more often than I thought. I’m keeping it in my model Y sun trunk and turn it on when I need it. Thank you for watching and your great support!🙏😃

[@atxhorn]

"Use tesla battery" ... a power fridge like anker everfrost has a 299wh .. a typical tesla has 65000wh. You can run it all week on a 12v. Most ppl have no idea 😂 how much electricity it stores and think it matter 😂😂😂

[@atxhorn]

6500/150 wh ( typical draw a day) = 43.3 days ..theoretical but thats over month. " use tesla power" 😂😂😂😂😅😅

[@dadstoyscars]

@@atxhorn Appreciate your comment Patrick. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@anthonyscott5134]

I’d like it better if the compressor were on the other side. Doesn’t make sense that they make this for the model Y and yet you have to run the power cable around to the opposite side.

[@dadstoyscars]

That was my thought too but the wire is more than long enough to reach the outlet and very easy to manage. Thank you for watching Anthony! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@deldejesus9812]

This would be nice to have.

[@dadstoyscars]

Agree. This is the only refrigerator that I decided to use it full-time in my Model Y and just turn it on when I need it. Thank you for watching and your great support!🙏😃

[@anatolehongtuanha5605]

Hi, i am wondering if there's one for the frunk.

[@dadstoyscars]

I have not seen one for the frunk yet. I think the frunk would take in more heat than the trunk and has less heat isolation. Might not be a good location for the fridge there. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@ronaldip863]

How hot did the unit get after running for an hour?

[@dadstoyscars]

Not hot at all. Thank you for watching and your great support!🙏😃

[@zefa17]

How bad is the hmmm sound while sleeping on camp mode?

[@dadstoyscars]

This refrigerator has the most quiet compressor that I have tested so far. Also it’s underneath the cover. Thank you for watching and your awesome support!!🙏😃

[@kingkong1616]

so if i only use it once a week to do my groceries run, should i only plug it in when i use it? like an hour before I do my shopping?

[@dadstoyscars]

I usually plug it in about 15 mins before putting stuff in the fridge. We just used it for the whole 400 miles road trip to Tesla Takeover and it worked great with no issue. It’s didn’t really affect much on the efficiency too. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@kingkong1616]

​@@dadstoyscars subscribed!

[@dadstoyscars]

@@kingkong1616 Thank you for your awesome support!!🙏

[@imaguglielmo]

If the car is turned off then the fridge won't run right?

[@dadstoyscars]

I tested it and the refrigerator was still running when I left the car and locked it for a few hours. I think only front center console 12V outlet will be off when the car is off. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@faustinoramirez6122]

Is the range affected a lot by working this?

[@dadstoyscars]

This sun trunk refrigerator has a small 45W compressor which is very efficient. It would depend on how low the temperature you want to set to. If you set it around 39-42F then it should affect the range that much. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents. 🙏😃

[@devildog832916]

Does this work on the Model X?

[@dadstoyscars]

They also offer Model X version. Here is the link; www.indiegogo.com/projects/tesfridge-portable-fridge-for-tesla-sub-trunk#/ Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents. :)

[@j9gundayao]

Does this fit 2023 Model X plaid?

[@dadstoyscars]

Unfortunately this refrigerator was made to only fit Model Y. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@ralfkuttner9725]

Super 😊

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@TonyTran-nl7xy]

Quick question does it fit model y 7 seats?

[@dadstoyscars]

This refrigerator will fit both 7 seats and 5 seats. Thank you for watching and your awesome support!!🙏😃

[@TonyTran-nl7xy]

Thanks for the info.

[@dadstoyscars]

@@TonyTran-nl7xy No problem 😉

[@bfjoutdoors]

Very cool but if you use your trunk you have to take everything out each time... nope

[@uncepossocrede]

Is possibile to set Celsius degree ?

[@dadstoyscars]

Yes, you can change from F to C in the app on your phone via Bluetooth. Thank you for watching and your great support!!🙏😃

[@RealEstateNate]

Will this work with the 7 seat model Y?

[@dadstoyscars]

Yes, this sun trunk refrigerator will fit both 7 seat and 5 seat Model Y. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@bruinv3738]

Did you pay for this or was it sent for free vlog review? Like your videos except content is hard to trust unless you make the statement early and up front in the video. Sorry if I missed it in the vid, thanks

[@dadstoyscars]

The refrigerator was sent to me from ACOpower for free before their Kickstarter campaign start for review. However they didn’t pay any money for me to review. All the tests and review were real and my honest opinion about this refrigerator. I’m still keeping it in my Model Y and turn it on when I need it. I hope this help clarify. Thank you for watching and your great support! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@bruinv3738]

@@dadstoyscars cool, nice fridge. I was watching this campaign too, hope it would have been ready before summer. It would be nice if the fridge can be removed from enclosure, to be placed compactly on a countertop. Then the subtrunk box can be repurposed for other use.

[@dadstoyscars]

@@bruinv3738 I think they will start shipping the refrigerator for Model Y in August. You can remove it from sun trunk anytime and use it as regular cooler or plug it into power station to power it outside the car. But for me I just leave it there and put my stuff in the frunk area.

[@blackrebel80]

This is another perfect example of engineering gone wrong. I really can't understand that! An R&D department starts a project to design a perfectly fitting refrigerator for a Tesla. And then they shoot that thing into the sub trunk. Hey - don't get me wrong! The thing is good, but when I need it, it's on a road trip. But on a road trip I have luggage in the trunk... Oh man. Why not in Frunk??! Please dear engineers - start again. And in the next draft - a perfect fit for the frunk, please.

[@John101B]

Won't be easy to make this work in the frunk due to lack of ventilation and during hot seasons, frunk heats far faster. Also, a lack of 12v power in the frunk. We travel and sleep in our Model Y quite a bit, and kinda figured out a way to keep the fridge all the time in the car. But as you said, we need to put some additional thought on what luggage to put where if we need access to the fridge.

[@locvu6076]

This a good idea to ruin your low voltage battery and genereate more heat inside Tesla😂

[@xuyufeng3271]

Makes sense. Could you please explain a bit more? I’m also worried if warranty and insurance would allow us to install these stuff

[@kristenmoon4405]

@@xuyufeng3271it doesn’t void any warranties, it will draw power though.

[@rippedtopshelf6806]

Man, that fake grass is pure CA cringe. My son's father-in-law has it too, so I get it, but yuck.

[@dadstoyscars]

The artificial turf saved me a lot of time and money which I don’t mind at all. You would get it if you saw what it was before the fake grass..😬 Thank you for watching!🙏

[@abadplanner1]

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