@@bryanchannell7715 Yeah It’s completely doable with any vehicle with enough space in the back and then it’s really next level once combined with Camper mode.!
As a new Tesla owner, and a person wanting to camp in the future, the video was very informative. I especially appreciated the information on camp mode, climate control usage and its effects on range.
Great video! I hope this inspires more people to get out there & give it a shot. Covers the things Tesla owners should really know when camping. We've been camping in our M3 every month since March of this year. As mentioned, it is a little tight for 2 adults & a pup but we make it work , it's actually pretty cozy. Our 10lb dog Jarvis absolutely loves it. Only complaint is the locking situation when there's no reception but it's not a problem. Battery does hold up well after a few nights of camping.
That is so wonderful hear you guys go out car camping. It’s such a joy to do 😊. The locking situation is definitely a bit of a pain with out service. There are a few place I go that are signal less and have to do the reach up maneuver. Cheers to many more car camping adventures 🥂
@@ronnielloyd4676 that would definitely help. I was thinking about asking if they could blue tooth connect our phono to the car for camper controls but I think your suggestion would be easier
This is awesome I want a Tesla. My daughter is graduating hs I think this would be a fun adventure Can you do a video on safety while camping Please 🤗✨💕
Great guide! I can only add my experience from 2019. I took a trip in my MS from CO to CA (factory tour) to WA and back. My Hwy101 route took me thru Forks WA. I had planned to charge at the Sequim WA SuC but got too tired, so I found an overflow site (no electric!)at the Elwah River CG (great people!). My calculations had me with ~55 miles range with 22 miles to the SuC - no problem. Sadly, when I reached forward to turn on camp mode, I inadvertantly turned on a ***seat heater***! At sunrise, I was shocked to discover I was down to ***8 miles***!!! I couldn't find an open RV power box! Sooo... I used PlugShare to locate a Clipper Creek charger in Port Angeles only 7.5 miles away! I made it but was coasting the whole way. Lesson learned!
Im going car camping for the first time this summer with my girlfriend in our newly bought Tesla S, 2015 mod. Going from south of norway to the north. Not all the way up, but almost. The nature there is incredible. We are going to buy a premade foam mattress specially designed for the model S (Yes it can be rolled back together and applied some some straps to keep it "small" when not in use. We are probably going to be travelling for about 7-10 days and we are really looking forward to this. Thx for a great and informative video
Once you lock the car and you are on the insight with your phone next to you, can anybody go up to the car and open it? Or do you switch Bluetooth off during sleep?
Such a great and well done video!! Much needed! Plus the scenic views are epic from the inside of the lift gate! Great seeing you at takeover and keep up the great work my friend!!!
Should also mention that most campgrounds have RV or small camper hook ups. Even if you can only get a 15 amp connection at least it would reduce the overnight drain, if not completely fill the battery when using 30 amp or higher. $25 - $45 a night, get a full charge, shower and bathroom access. Who needs hotels? Lol
I don't have a Tesla yet. But I guess you can't camp many days in a row? Since you normally can't charge overnight in a campground. After one night camping, the next night you have to find a place to charge
Where did you find the matterss? My model s the rear seats don't fold completey flat so I am not able to find udjustable matterrss to make the rear trunk usable to laydown flat
Tesla has made some changes to the app since I made this video. I'll do some tests and see if its possible to do both. Last I tried it you couldn't do both which was unfortunate.
_G'Day Eli, this is an AMA2!NG go anywhere, stay wherever you 'can can!'_ _With two in a Tesla, it's kinda cute like 'sardines in a tin can' but VERY COMFY!!!!_
It’s especially sardine like when it’s two adults and my small child, but with just two adults it’s definitely comphy. I love it. Every time I camp in my Model S and I open up the trunk in the morning it makes me smile just appreciating how cool it is 😎
I camped in my M3 last Summer quite a bit and again recently for two nights. My battery drain has been between 25-30% each night. I presumed this was normal until I started reading that it s/b in the 10-15% range. I have the temp set @ 70°-72°F and the fan is low. I run Camp Mode for 8-9 hours. The only thing that I haven’t done is change my climate setting from Auto to Manual and adjust the fan speed. Is there anything else that I can do to reduce my battery drain?
Thankfully Tesla is finally installing a supercharger in The Smokey Mountains. Until then, even using just your 10% of the battery for camping mode at night would produce range anxiety in trying to get back out of that area. Fun times ahead!
I’ve camped multiple times in my S, had to bring towels to cover the displays as I like it dark. Even dark mode isn’t dark enough. Did you do this or figure out something better? Also I’m not crazy about the incline of the seats when they’re put down in the S, did you take your bottom seat out? Thanks! I learned a few things
Great questions. The case solves the leveling problem. And for side sleeping, if I'm laying hard on my side after an hour or two I have to rotate my sleeping position. At 220lbs there is a limit to how much concentrated weight it can support if Im flat on my side.
@@MyTeslaAdventure Interesting. Thanks for the insight there! I’m only 180 pounds, so hopefully I don’t bottom out when side sleeping. Does the mattress feel comfortable, or kind of just “good enough”?
Great video. I'm curious, during your wrap-up, 6:44 I thought I could see a 110 Volt outlet behind you. Is it possible to plug in (with appropriate cable) and charge while in Camp Mode? This could be real handy when you have power available in a commercial campsite or other place where you intend to over-night. 2nd Question: Regarding locking - Do the doors lock when you are driving? I ALWAYS keep my vehicle doors locked at all times. You can never be too safe in today's world. Don't want to get car-jacked or dragged out of the car.
It most definitely is. Some times I use RV camping sites so I can plug into a 220 and wake up with a full charge even with camper mode running. I always keep the doors locked, you can never be too careful - I agree.
One thing I highly recommend is tinting the back windows. But Also yes I do have solutions for the windows on top of that. How soon is your trip? I have a new solution actually that both sun reflects and blocks the inside from you. Just need to set it up and make a demonstration
With the dreamcase the case fills the gap making the sleeping surface flat so I hadn’t thought about trying to remove the rear seat cushion. I suppose that might work? Although it does sound like a lot of effort, it would also disable the backseats which is where my daughter sits.
It shuts off at 20% so you don't run out of battery, but the navigation will take you to a location with only 10 % battery, with no chargers in the area. Go figure.
I did that exact combination when my daughter was younger, it was snug but still worked. More idea with just 2 adults but my daughter loved it then time we did all 3 of us.
I actually don’t. I have a dark tint on the back windows but I typically don’t bother with covering the front ones. I do have a solution for that though which I’m going to make a video about soon
I’ve been on his channel many times including following my trio to Europe. He’s has done a lot to personally support my success and he is also a friend. He has done as many positive videos about Tesla as negative. I’m a Tesla fan so my coverage of Tesla is always positive. His is a news channel so his job is to be objective as he can which I can say, I don’t agree with his takes sometimes but he is saying what he believes, it’s not targeted FUD.
@@MyTeslaAdventure He is not objective, how can he be when he has been paid by Byton and now Xpeng. I just to be subscribe to him back when his channel was call everything Tesla, now he is always negative on Tesla, and to my view, he spreads FUD.
It’s paraphrased but at 6’2 230 I am much bigger than most people. The most common thing I hear when meeting people in person the first time is either “wow you are a lot taller than I realized”. Literally.
Tesla car camping is a great experience, and if you own a Tesla and you like getting out into nature I high recommend that you give it a try.
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Tell him I said hello 👋🏻
I can't wait I used to do it for months with my work , I didn't have a Tesla then tho but the nature part is amazing!!
@@bryanchannell7715 Yeah It’s completely doable with any vehicle with enough space in the back and then it’s really next level once combined with Camper mode.!
As a new Tesla owner, and a person wanting to camp in the future, the video was very informative. I especially appreciated the information on camp mode, climate control usage and its effects on range.
I’m in exactly the same situation. New Tesla S owner, LOOOOVE CAMPING!!! 👍🎉
Great video! I hope this inspires more people to get out there & give it a shot. Covers the things Tesla owners should really know when camping. We've been camping in our M3 every month since March of this year. As mentioned, it is a little tight for 2 adults & a pup but we make it work , it's actually pretty cozy. Our 10lb dog Jarvis absolutely loves it. Only complaint is the locking situation when there's no reception but it's not a problem. Battery does hold up well after a few nights of camping.
That is so wonderful hear you guys go out car camping. It’s such a joy to do 😊.
The locking situation is definitely a bit of a pain with out service. There are a few place I go that are signal less and have to do the reach up maneuver.
Cheers to many more car camping adventures 🥂
@@MyTeslaAdventure Couldn't Tesla let you lock the doors using the key when in Camp mode? Sureley that would be a simple fix?
@@ronnielloyd4676 that would definitely help. I was thinking about asking if they could blue tooth connect our phono to the car for camper controls but I think your suggestion would be easier
This is awesome
I want a Tesla. My daughter is graduating hs
I think this would be a fun adventure
Can you do a video on safety while camping
Please 🤗✨💕
I can most definitely do that. It’s going to take me a couple months but I’ll definitely make a dedicated video about safety
Great guide! I can only add my experience from 2019. I took a trip in my MS from CO to CA (factory tour) to WA and back. My Hwy101 route took me thru Forks WA. I had planned to charge at the Sequim WA SuC but got too tired, so I found an overflow site (no electric!)at the Elwah River CG (great people!). My calculations had me with ~55 miles range with 22 miles to the SuC - no problem. Sadly, when I reached forward to turn on camp mode, I inadvertantly turned on a ***seat heater***! At sunrise, I was shocked to discover I was down to ***8 miles***!!! I couldn't find an open RV power box! Sooo... I used PlugShare to locate a Clipper Creek charger in Port Angeles only 7.5 miles away! I made it but was coasting the whole way. Lesson learned!
Oh wow man I'm glad you were able to make the charger without a tow. Thanks for sharing your story!
Im going car camping for the first time this summer with my girlfriend in our newly bought Tesla S, 2015 mod. Going from south of norway to the north. Not all the way up, but almost. The nature there is incredible. We are going to buy a premade foam mattress specially designed for the model S (Yes it can be rolled back together and applied some some straps to keep it "small" when not in use. We are probably going to be travelling for about 7-10 days and we are really looking forward to this. Thx for a great and informative video
Once you lock the car and you are on the insight with your phone next to you, can anybody go up to the car and open it? Or do you switch Bluetooth off during sleep?
Is it safe to just go to a rest stop and sleep on the back or should it only happen in camping areas?
Such a great and well done video!! Much needed! Plus the scenic views are epic from the inside of the lift gate! Great seeing you at takeover and keep up the great work my friend!!!
It was an absolute pleasure. And thank you! More videos to come. Car camping is amazing and I hope we can get everyone to try it once
Should also mention that most campgrounds have RV or small camper hook ups. Even if you can only get a 15 amp connection at least it would reduce the overnight drain, if not completely fill the battery when using 30 amp or higher. $25 - $45 a night, get a full charge, shower and bathroom access. Who needs hotels? Lol
Great suggestion! I will make a video dedicated just to this type of car camping option.
SO cute!! Let's go camping!!
Excellent
I don't have a Tesla yet. But I guess you can't camp many days in a row? Since you normally can't charge overnight in a campground. After one night camping, the next night you have to find a place to charge
Where did you find the matterss? My model s the rear seats don't fold completey flat so I am not able to find udjustable matterrss to make the rear trunk usable to laydown flat
The dreamcase solves that problem, the case foldes open in half to make the space between the trunk and seats the flat. It's what I use.
I have a question me and my wife did camp mode but unfortunately It disables sentry mode is there a way to keep sentry mode on while in camp mode ?
Tesla has made some changes to the app since I made this video. I'll do some tests and see if its possible to do both. Last I tried it you couldn't do both which was unfortunate.
Are you going to order the refreshed Model X?
Plaid + S was my plan but now I’m just going to go with the tri motor Cybertruck
I'd like to know all of the plug adapters that I should have, just in case
I’ll be sure to cover that. It turns out to be different in different regions
Nope Just “Camp” mode - not “Camper” mode
Is it the same for the Model X 5-seat configuration?
_G'Day Eli, this is an AMA2!NG go anywhere, stay wherever you 'can can!'_
_With two in a Tesla, it's kinda cute like 'sardines in a tin can' but VERY COMFY!!!!_
It’s especially sardine like when it’s two adults and my small child, but with just two adults it’s definitely comphy. I love it. Every time I camp in my Model S and I open up the trunk in the morning it makes me smile just appreciating how cool it is 😎
@@MyTeslaAdventure
_Star Man: 'The Future's so Bright l gotta wear shades' ( song line in his head )_
I camped in my M3 last Summer quite a bit and again recently for two nights. My battery drain has been between 25-30% each night. I presumed this was normal until I started reading that it s/b in the 10-15% range. I have the temp set @ 70°-72°F and the fan is low. I run Camp Mode for 8-9 hours. The only thing that I haven’t done is change my climate setting from Auto to Manual and adjust the fan speed. Is there anything else that I can do to reduce my battery drain?
What is an M3?
well was in Italy couple of weeks ago, camping mode with 34 Degrees outside and 21 inside took only 25 km of range over the night, but i was on AUTO
That is great! Wow super low range consumption there. Awesome to hear it.
@@thescibsters2049 that would be Celsius I think. So 93 F
Thankfully Tesla is finally installing a supercharger in The Smokey Mountains. Until then, even using just your 10% of the battery for camping mode at night would produce range anxiety in trying to get back out of that area. Fun times ahead!
That’s great to hear they are adding chargers in the smokies.
I’ve camped multiple times in my S, had to bring towels to cover the displays as I like it dark. Even dark mode isn’t dark enough. Did you do this or figure out something better? Also I’m not crazy about the incline of the seats when they’re put down in the S, did you take your bottom seat out? Thanks! I learned a few things
One option might be to turn on “screen clean” mode from the Display setting.
What's the pillow on your head rest?
How do you find the comfort of the Dreamcast when sleeping on your side? Also, does the case help to make the bed much more level?
Great questions. The case solves the leveling problem. And for side sleeping, if I'm laying hard on my side after an hour or two I have to rotate my sleeping position. At 220lbs there is a limit to how much concentrated weight it can support if Im flat on my side.
@@MyTeslaAdventure Interesting. Thanks for the insight there! I’m only 180 pounds, so hopefully I don’t bottom out when side sleeping. Does the mattress feel comfortable, or kind of just “good enough”?
Great video. Can you recommend a good mattress for a Model S please. I need to purchase one. Thank you
I recommend Dreamcase.
Great video. I'm curious, during your wrap-up, 6:44 I thought I could see a 110 Volt outlet behind you. Is it possible to plug in (with appropriate cable) and charge while in Camp Mode? This could be real handy when you have power available in a commercial campsite or other place where you intend to over-night.
2nd Question: Regarding locking - Do the doors lock when you are driving? I ALWAYS keep my vehicle doors locked at all times. You can never be too safe in today's world. Don't want to get car-jacked or dragged out of the car.
It most definitely is. Some times I use RV camping sites so I can plug into a 220 and wake up with a full charge even with camper mode running.
I always keep the doors locked, you can never be too careful - I agree.
Only 1 week?
Thanks Eli, this will come in handy on a 2 month roadtrip I have planned. Question: Do you have anything to block people looking in the windows?
One thing I highly recommend is tinting the back windows. But Also yes I do have solutions for the windows on top of that. How soon is your trip?
I have a new solution actually that both sun reflects and blocks the inside from you. Just need to set it up and make a demonstration
@@MyTeslaAdventure I'm flying back to America August 24 and should pick up the Model Y within the following week. I look forward to your solution.
Honestly I really want to do this, all I gotta do is figure out a place for my cat to be taken care of while I'll be gone for a week...
Please let me know once you try. It’s such a great experience.
I know dog sitters are a thing, cat sitters must be too right?
What do you think about removing the rear seat cushion, making the bed perfectly flat?
With the dreamcase the case fills the gap making the sleeping surface flat so I hadn’t thought about trying to remove the rear seat cushion. I suppose that might work?
Although it does sound like a lot of effort, it would also disable the backseats which is where my daughter sits.
@@MyTeslaAdventure it's not worth the trouble, just get a dreamcase
It shuts off at 20% so you don't run out of battery, but the navigation will take you to a location with only 10 % battery, with no chargers in the area. Go figure.
2 adults and a 4yrs child, will it be tight?
I did that exact combination when my daughter was younger, it was snug but still worked. More idea with just 2 adults but my daughter loved it then time we did all 3 of us.
@@MyTeslaAdventure we’ll try 🙏
Is there a way to cook omelettes in the morning ? 😉
That depends on if she wants her eggs friend or fertilized! (hahaha)
Do you cover the windows with something or not?
I actually don’t. I have a dark tint on the back windows but I typically don’t bother with covering the front ones. I do have a solution for that though which I’m going to make a video about soon
Eli, I really like you, but Alex is a FUD seller, not good look at your video.
I’ve been on his channel many times including following my trio to Europe. He’s has done a lot to personally support my success and he is also a friend. He has done as many positive videos about Tesla as negative.
I’m a Tesla fan so my coverage of Tesla is always positive. His is a news channel so his job is to be objective as he can which I can say, I don’t agree with his takes sometimes but he is saying what he believes, it’s not targeted FUD.
@@MyTeslaAdventure He is not objective, how can he be when he has been paid by Byton and now Xpeng. I just to be subscribe to him back when his channel was call everything Tesla, now he is always negative on Tesla, and to my view, he spreads FUD.
“Hey Eli, you’re a big guy”. Sorry can’t hear many people saying that. You might be a little disillusioned.
It’s paraphrased but at 6’2 230 I am much bigger than most people. The most common thing I hear when meeting people in person the first time is either “wow you are a lot taller than I realized”. Literally.
First and hello
Hello 👋🏻 😊