Frunk MG5 (EP)

[MaoMaoCake]

Has anyone tried to fabricate a Frunk for the MG5 there are mounting points in the back of the hood, However I'm no engineer and have no idea if its structurally sound.



PS. In Thailand the MG5 is called MG EP EV

 

[Deleted member 823]

A few have tried on the ZS, not sure if that's any help, but if it is you can find them in the ZS section

 

[MaoMaoCake]

A few have tried on the ZS, not sure if that's any help, but if it is you can find them in the ZS section

The front looks more spacious than the ZS, Ill take a picture when i get the chance to

 

[Severnless]

Yep there’s just a little bit of space in there....

 

[MaoMaoCake]

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Yep there’s just a little bit of space in there....

is that H shaped thing stock? Also is that ZS EV or the 5

 

[MaoMaoCake]

heres what it looks like in mine

 

[Severnless]

is that H shaped thing stock? Also is that ZS EV or the 5

Yep it’s the mg5 and it supports the middle of the cover

 

[MaoMaoCake]

Yep it’s the mg5 and it supports the middle of the cover

hmm the Thai version doesn't come with that H-bar

 

[Jomarkh]

I have put my type 2 lead on the Frunk cover just about fits and think I can get my hi Viz in there too. Has anyone monitored how warm it gets, if at all, in there as I haven't been far since trying it out.

 

[n8sail]

Also very interested in this. The Thai version has so much space I think a 'donut' type spare tire might even fit in there. Would help with traction having a little extra weight up front.

I was thinking of finding a wire basket or similar to mount on the brackets to store things that are able to get wet as I kitesurf and always have wet stuff coming back from the beach. As a bonus, wet things would probably dry out some due to motor heat/air flow.

With regards to heat... I will bring my infrared thermometer home with me after work today, been meaning to do it. There is a brand-new, always nearly empty motorway just before my condo on my route home, with no speed checks, so I can really push the car hard for the last 8km. I will check temps under the 'bonnet' (It's a HOOD! ) and report back. Ambient temps should be 31-32C this afternoon.

 

[Jomarkh]

Thanks.
I am not sure a wire basket would be the best thing for wet stuff as the are electrically bits below ?

 

[n8sail]

Thanks.
I am not sure a wire basket would be the best thing for wet stuff as the are electrically bits below ?

I see your point, but let's think about this rationally. What happens when you drive over a wet road at 70mph? You don't think at least some water sprays around the inside of the motor compartment? Battery pack is IP67 rated. How would the motor/drivetrain/'electrically' bits be any different? All of the connectors, LV and HV have rubber o-rings or seals, just as on any ICE car.

Back to the topic... I checked temperatures yesterday:

48km driven, last 8km driven hard as I could. Hit 170+kph for a 1.5 minute section. Temps taken about 2 minutes after this with ~1km slower driving (condo approach road). Ignition turned on. Fan was running slow speed, AC compressor running on slower speed (from the noise it makes, not really sure)

Ambient Temperature: 28C (Nice and cool! Got some cloud cover for once)
Main Coolant Hose to Radiator: 38C
Small Coolant Hose from Motor to AC heat Exchanger: 41C
Top of Motor Controller (the one one the motor itself): 39C
Side of Motor: 41C
Exposed section of Reduction Gear Housing: 50.5C
Highest temp I could find everywhere else is 37C

So... While it wasn't the hottest of days, I would say the motor compartment is definitely not too hot to keep items in a 'Frunk'. Compartment wasn't even convecting warm air upwards.

As a side note, if I had driven my 2.2l Turbo Diesel Ford Ranger this hard, parked and immediately opened the bonnet, it would have been extremely uncomfortable to even reach the oil dipstick, and massive amounts of heat would be convecting off the top of the engine.

No wonder these things are so efficient!

 

[Archev]

I’ve had my homemade frunk in my ZS for a couple of months now. - Read “faff with a frunk” elsewhere - I’ve not taken actual temperatures but the whole thing always feels as cool before a journey when checking washer fluid as after when charging. So any rising heat from the clever gubbins below seems to be minimal.

 

[Jomarkh]

I see your point, but let's think about this rationally. What happens when you drive over a wet road at 70mph? You don't think at least some water sprays around the inside of the motor compartment? Battery pack is IP67 rated. How would the motor/drivetrain/'electrically' bits be any different? All of the connectors, LV and HV have rubber o-rings or seals, just as on any ICE car.

Back to the topic... I checked temperatures yesterday:

48km driven, last 8km driven hard as I could. Hit 170+kph for a 1.5 minute section. Temps taken about 2 minutes after this with ~1km slower driving (condo approach road). Ignition turned on. Fan was running slow speed, AC compressor running on slower speed (from the noise it makes, not really sure)

Ambient Temperature: 28C (Nice and cool! Got some cloud cover for once)
Main Coolant Hose to Radiator: 38C
Small Coolant Hose from Motor to AC heat Exchanger: 41C
Top of Motor Controller (the one one the motor itself): 39C
Side of Motor: 41C
Exposed section of Reduction Gear Housing: 50.5C
Highest temp I could find everywhere else is 37C

So... While it wasn't the hottest of days, I would say the motor compartment is definitely not too hot to keep items in a 'Frunk'. Compartment wasn't even convecting warm air upwards.

As a side note, if I had driven my 2.2l Turbo Diesel Ford Ranger this hard, parked and immediately opened the bonnet, it would have been extremely uncomfortable to even reach the oil dipstick, and massive amounts of heat would be convecting off the top of the engine.

No wonder these things are so efficient!

Thank you, very helpful and informative.
Don't mind squeezing a few bits on top of the bay cover. I might at a later date try making something that may hold more.
I wouldn't be surprised if someone starts selling something to fit like AliExpress ?

 

[Jomarkh]

I’ve had my homemade frunk in my ZS for a couple of months now. - Read “faff with a frunk” elsewhere - I’ve not taken actual temperatures but the whole thing always feels as cool before a journey when checking washer fluid as after when charging. So any rising heat from the clever gubbins below seems to be minimal.

I have read that but it was for ZS. Did you have a bay cover to remove?

 

[Archev]

I have read that but it was for ZS. Did you have a bay cover to remove?

No there aren’t any covers on the ZS under bonnet area.