Anyone have a link to share for those of us who would like to see what this thing looks like?
The webpage for the Tesla Offer electric frunk-hood device is here:
Model X Electric Frunk - Tesla Offer
Tesla Offer, which in my opinion is currently the
best device on the market so far, has frunk-device models for all four Models S, 3, X, and Y, with either Mark 3.0 or 4.0 frunk-device versions (available depending on the Tesla Model).
Brief History
From its 2016 beginning Model X provided key fob and display screen power control of FWDs, front doors, and the rear hatch-lid. But while the front hood could be popped open automatically, it had to be manually opened fully and closed, which was inconvenient and left hand-prints and even risked hood damage.
I started seeing YouTube videos about powered front-hood (frunk) devices in 2019. Early on, attention was on the Hansshow/Hautopart device.* YouTube was and is still loaded with videos about it. Personalities like
Frugal Tesla Guy (FTG) installed and recommended the Hansshow product. Then the trouble began. Last I looked,
FTG now warns people away from the Hansshow and towards the
Tesla Offer device, which appears to have the better track record for quality, longevity, and customer support.
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Note: To his credit, YouTube personality
Tesla Raj was promoting the Tesla Offer device from as early as September 10, 2019. He and
FTG have joined forces and done side-by-side YouTube comparisons of Hansshow and Tesla Offer products. FTG is now onboard with the Tesla Offer frunk device.
Significant numbers of TMC members have purchased and/or installed both models. There have been large group-buy discount efforts for both products (with big Forum threads generated)--so loads of info here on the TMC Forum. Also on the Tesla Owner's Forum. A quick search of TMC posts disturbingly reveals a growing number of complaints about the Hansshow device. Tellingly, Hansshow is fighting back with significant discounts. Also, I see installers in the SF Bay Area, for example, offering the "
Match" automatic frunk device. Be aware that the Match product is the
same as (or similar to) the Hansshow device. I'm told that Match is the manufacturing company in China that makes the Hansshow/Hautopart device. My feeling is, what good is a large discount if the device stops working properly within a year?
Things may change, but right now I plan to purchase a Model X device from Tesla Offer. It is a small, young, dynamic company in Hong Kong partnered with Amp Tech in Hamburg, Germany.
See an introduction to their hard-working staff here:
When you "WhatsAPP" with Tesla Offer customer service or tech support, more than likely you will be talking directly to "Warren" or to "Raymond," respectively.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that I have
no relationship (other than as a possible future customer) with any of these companies. Unlike YouTube personalities, I am getting
no remuneration from anyone for providing this information. (Darn it.)