How much food fits in a 5 cu ft chest freezer?

About 175 lb of frozen food, or roughly a week of groceries for a family of four. A quarter of a cow or a large bulk meat order fits with room to spare.

Do I have to defrost it by hand?

Yes. It is manual defrost, so ice builds up on the walls over months and you empty it, unplug it and let it thaw. There is no drain, so use towels or a pan.

Can it stand in a garage or unheated room?

Spaco does not publish an operating temperature range, so treat it as an indoor freezer. In very cold rooms a standard freezer may not run properly; check the manual before placing it in an unheated garage.

Does it come with a basket or lock?

No. The lid is plain with no interior basket, no lock and no power indicator light. Add a wire basket if you want to keep small items off the bottom.

How do the wheels work?

Two wheels sit on one end, so you tilt the unit and roll it. Once in place it rests on the wheels and the opposite feet; it is not designed to be rolled while full.