Shower/Bathroom Setup: I know I mention in the video I wasn't bringing my shower/bathroom on these initial couple trips because it's still too cold out, but if anyone wants to see what gear I'm using, you can view it here in my Yellowstone video: ua-cam.com/video/LJdkI-BiHQs/v-deo.html //TESLA REFERRAL PROGRAM: Support my channel and get up to $1000 off your purchase by using my link when buying your Tesla: ts.la/bryan62838
Funny enough I went back to a bed that takes up the whole space and now have a cooler in the sub-trunk. I will say for a solo person that was probably the best setup I had, but the mattress I have now (EXPED MEGAMAT AUTO linked in description) is so comfortable and I've also really cut down on the amount of items I bring with me. Back then I was bringing way too many things and now it's just the essentials for each trip.
Thanks Jimmy! Yours is way more professional and just cool, but I do change mine back to a regular car every week or two. How long does it take to remove and convert yours back?
@@bryanhauer For the front unit on mine, it takes 5-10 mins to remove. But the back unit kinda intends to be there permanently. It can still be removed but will most likely require 2 people due to weight.
Hey Neil - I really appreciate that. Glad my videos have helped. Let me know if you ever have questions and congrats on the new Model Y 😀 They sure are fun!
That looks fantastic! For northwest/west ideas: Crater Lake is pretty (there's a Tesla charger at the lodge), Mt Shasta is amazing, Redwoods (I want to try camping at Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park), and there's a lot of explore in the Olympic National Park (Hoh Rainforest is neat, Ruby Beach is beautiful, lots of hiking, hot springs at Sol Duc). Once the Makah Tribe opens up, Near Bay is beautiful. You could take ferries in WA - maybe go up to the San Juan Islands, or between Coupville (after driving over Deception Pass, where there are lovely photo ops) and Coupville (to get to the peninsula and Olympic NP), or between Downtown Seattle and the peninsula (Bainbridge or Bremerton).
Oh the ferries in Washington sounds fun. I think I've seen a few people do that. All those sound great. I've added them to my list. Thank you! What's the best time do you think weather wise for the great northwest?
@@bryanhauer The weather here tends to be nice Memorial Day to Labor Day. Less rain and it’s usually not too hot (though we have had some heat waves in the last few years). If you’re going to stay near Sol Duc in the NP, start looking for reservations soon for camping sites. It’s very popular. I’ve thought about stealth camping at Ruby Beach (it has a pit toilet) and taking star photos with the rock formations as a landmark. Not sure if anyone would sweep the parking lot, though. The Forks supercharger is close to Ruby Beach so camping without hook ups (at Ruby Beach or in the NP) would probably require you to stop there beforehand.
Thanks Christina! I really appreciate all the great info. I think I need to plan out some of these trips now so I’m not scrambling in the spring. Good call on that.
Great content and a cool channel. Love your setup as well. IMHO you should swap sides with bed and gear… balance out the car better with you in drivers seat the cooler and jackery offsets your weight on drivers side plus you can access cooler from drivers seat. Hey, believe me, no criticism here from me, this is great content!! I just bought a 2022 Model Y performance and I’m envying your adventurers!! You’ve got a new subscriber here!!
Hey Leon! Thanks so much and congrats on the new Model Y. All good too on the suggestion. I welcome them 😀 I did actually think about that exact thing, but the issue was that lots of times when I'm "stealth camping", I pull up to a spot, watch tv/UA-cam/Netflix for a bit to observe the area and then slide into the back from the front seat. I wouldn't be able to do that if things were reversed. I also thought about it as a security issue. One of my rules is to always keep the front drivers seat clear so if there was ever a weird situation where I needed to jump in the seat and take off that I could and if things were reversed it would be harder due to the angle. I typically don't grab food often from the fridge while in the back, but there is enough room now in case I do, but it's usually when I'm camping at a spot and am cooking/grilling outside so then I would just access it from the back left door. Same goes for if I'm grabbing a drink at a rest area. I'd just grab it by opening the back left door. When my 7 gallon/each water jugs are filled up those go on the passenger side floor in the back seat and my luggage/camera gear will go on the front passenger side floor so that should help offset some of the weight issues. I do appreciate the comment and totally see where you're coming from and again is the same as I thought. What works for one person might now work for someone else. What's funny is once you stay in a small space like this for an extended period of time, you notice all these tiny things that can make or break how comfortable you are and you think of all the ways moving something might break that. Anyways... really appreciate you watching and feel free to always suggest something. I love when people do cause it often opens my eyes to different possibilities.
Hey Bryan, production quality on this video looks awesome! Really looking forward to seeing your adventures this year. I'm taking delivery of a long range Model 3 next week and definitely taking some inspiration from your videos for a future car camping setup. If you do end up spending some time in the southeast I'd highly recommend Devils Fork State Park in the upstate of South Carolina. The water on Lake Jocasee is crystal clear and great for kayaking and the park itself is nestled between the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Out west - Bryce Canyon National Park can't be beat.
Thanks so much, Josh! I really appreciate that. You'll love your Model 3. These cars are just fun 😀 I also really appreciate the travel tips. I will put those in my notes and take a look as I get out that way. Bryce Canyon was also on my list so that one is for sure. Congrats on the new Model 3 and make sure to let me know if you have any questions when you do take delivery. Thanks for watching!
Great new set up Bryan! Looking forward to the new places. And when you come through Texas, I can give you plenty of tips. As far as this season, any place just really remote, those are the coolest ones IMO!
Thanks Nick! I'll hit you up on here or Instagram as I head that way. I appreciate it. I do plan to do plenty of remote BLM camping. That's actually my favorite. Less people and usually the scenery is way better. Zion National Park was probably my favorite camping spot. Thanks for the support!
Im going camping in my Y this weekend in NC and I just happened across your video. Your layout is fantastic. I have been trying to figure out a layout that works and you have given me some great ideas. I have the bed in the whole back also and now I see how to minimize it. I bought a Kelty Backroads Awning from REI that I put off the side of my Y for a spare room. I highly recommend it and did a review of it on REIs website. Great Video and I will keep watching.
Awesome! Thank you! I go back and forth between setups, but if you watch a few of my new videos, you'll see I now use the EXPED MegaMat Auto as my mattress (it's awesome) and it takes up the whole back area and I now keep a fridge/freezer in the sub-trunk (little spacers used for airflow). I do wish EXPED made a MegaMat Auto in a single though as I do like having one side open for my Jackery, camera/laptop bag etc and do plan to talk with them soon about adding that. I appreciate you watching and let me know if you have any questions as you get traveling. Oh and I'll check out that awning you mentioned too. Thanks.
Seeing how much of a hit you take on range with that box on the roof, I think it was a good move to skip the trailer. You hit a lot of great spots last year and can't wait to see where you take your audience this year!
First time viewer. I'm starting to do some camping in my Model 3, great to learn new ways to camp easily and conveniently, as well as gear that makes camping even better. One suggestion: we're all watching a video, no need to say "as you can see." Cheers!
Hey Toni - I wasn't going to bring it on the first couple trips this year as it's still too cold, but will for sure when I head out west again in a month or so. If you do want to see my shower/bathroom setup you can view it here from my Yellowstone trip. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any questions. 😀 ... ua-cam.com/video/LJdkI-BiHQs/v-deo.html
Oh nice 👍🏻 Congrats! You'll absolutely love it! Hope to see you on the road 😀 New video coming most likely later tonight and as a soon to be owner, you won't want to miss it.
Liked and subbed, I saw your vid on someone keyed your Tesla, and I love your car camping set up. I camp in my leaf and I love it. Show my car at car shows, and people can't believe where I've been in my leaf NO doubt! Hello From Golden Colorado 👋🏼💜🔌🚗
Oh cool. Thank you! I'll check out your channel too. I see you have some videos about your Leaf posted. I used to work with a company years ago called EAS when I had a health club that was headquartered in Golden. Beautiful area! Also have family in the Denver area. I appreciate you watching subscribing 😀
Awesome, excited for season 2! Hope to see another stealth camp. For west, you could do Yosemite or go all the way up to Eureka to see the big trees in the Sequoia Park. I can’t wait to get my Model Y LR in May, def want to try going to some of the locations you have.
Thank you! Definitely going to do Yosemite. I missed it last year so it's a must for sure and great idea on the giant Sequoias. Hopefully your MY arrives on time 🙏 Thanks for watching!
Hey Robert - Welcome aboard and thank you for watching! That makes two of us waiting for the Cybertruck 😀 Once it starts shipping (hopefully later this year or early next), it will open up a lot more opportunities for true off-roading in an EV. I like the look of the Rivian R1T, but the range leaves a lot to be desired. Lots of camping trips coming up so stay tuned.
So Bryan, when I grow up I wanna be like you! If it wasn’t for getting dinged with a lawsuit for copyright infringement, your theme song could be “I’ve been everywhere”. We’re fortunate in the US that there’s so many cool destinations to visit and for the most part, superchargers are pretty well placed with more on the way. We didn’t get our Y until mid September, and we’ve taken a few nice road trips but I think this is the year we’ll try to take advantage of camping out some. You should know that a lot of us benefit from your videos because you’re not just a guy in his garage advertising products that he never intends to use in the wild. Appreciate the authenticity. Thanks for another informative video covering all of the essentials for traveling and camping out in a Tesla.
Haha 😀 Thanks so much! I'm glad my videos have been so helpful and it's so cool hearing that from people all over the world. Spring isn't too far away so you should definitely get out there and do some camping in your MY. I hope to see you out on the road 😀
@@bryanhauer Right! Can’t miss me, I’ll be the guy driving a white MY that looks just like yours! 😀 I actually like the white, but boy where I live, there’s a ton of white MY’s. With the Giga Austin so close to cranking out Y’s, they’re gonna be ubiquitous. Since we have family in Golden, Colorado, we can take advantage of camping in the Rocky’s while having a home base of sorts. Never know, we could run across one another. I’ll buy you a beer!
@@bluedog9935 Haha! So true. I'm actually getting a unique wrap soon on my MY just because of that. My brother lives in CO too so plan to spend some time there this summer as well.
Absolutely! It's so nice to just set the temp and no matter if it's cold out or super hot and muggy it's perfectly comfortable inside. Also no bugs although I occasionally will crack a window if I want a night fresh air breeze.
I really like Your idea of camping in an EV ! We are using a small RV now, we just traveled around the country for 9 weeks and 10200 miles. Gas costs were prohibitive! We loved the trip ! In a few years when Tesla extends its range and hopefully becomes more affordable, I hope to get one. Keep camping, and keep us updated !
Thanks Hans! Agree on the range especially if pulling a trailer. Cybertruck should solve some of that with 500+ miles to a charge although I don't expect costs of EV's to drop much in the immediate future. The look of Cybertruck is also rather polarizing so hopefully other EV makers get SUV's or even Sprinter Vans out soon. I'll be the first in line 😀 Appreciate you watching & am working on new videos at the moment with new ones coming out tomorrow.
Absolutely loving the content. New to the channel and instantly a fan! Have to ask, what do you do for work and how old are you? I ask as a fan whose inspired and always making excuses on why I can’t thinking it’s only for 20 year olds! Love that your out there doing it!
Thanks so much! I run a web development company and can work remotely so it lends itself to this lifestyle. Never too late to do what makes you happy. I for instance don’t want what most people want in life so this lifestyle is a great fit for me.
The Napier sports cove may work as a place to stand up under. It attaches to the rear hatch. Also an induction hot plate uses very little power. I use one with my Jackery 1000.
Thanks! I'll check that one out. I do have a screened-in tent that I used in earlier videos like my Moab video, but it just took up so much room in the cargo box I stopped bringing it. It was nice for cooking as it kept the bugs out. How much power does that induction hot plate use? I currently use a Elite Gourmet Countertop Coiled Electric Hot Burner I got on Amazon. It's worked great so far. Uses 1000w of power so the Jackery 1500 works great with it. I show it in my Smoky Mt video.
Looking forward to the season. Took delivery of my Y in November and love it. Starting to kit it out so thanks for the gear list! Going to snag a number of the items and also plan on going with the cut down bed.You will love Glacier National Park. Nowhere near as touristy as Yellowstone (though Yellowstone is still amazing). If coming through Billings MT let me know.
Thanks Nathaniel! Your comment went to spam as you accidentally combined 2 words with a period so it thought you were linking to something. I'll be hitting you up when I head that way. 👍🏻
I like that set up. Looking forward to hit it works. I think it would be good to have a small tent off the back so you can stand and change and cook in the rain if need be
Thanks Chris! That's a good idea. I have seen a few for SUV's, but haven't come across any specifically made for the Tesla Model Y. Have you? I'll have to do some searching. With that said... I do have a tent I used in a few of my earlier videos. It's a screened in tent that will keep light rain off you when cooking and the bugs out. I did use that, but it was pretty big so I've not taken it on recent trips. I'd probably bring it for camping in Minnesota because of the mosquitoes, but probably leave it at home when out in the desert southwest. Good idea though and thanks for watching!
Hey Brian, cool setup. You're the Electric Nomad. Have you thought about getting an Ioniq5 or EV6 with AC power built-in? Smart idea to head south for the winter and north for the summer. Moab ROCKS! I'm in St. Augustine FL, and I can put you up for a day. Hit me up.
Thanks Johnny - No plans on either of those cars, but they look great. While AC built in is nice (my old 2016 Chevy Malibu Premier had that) I'm able to charge everything from cameras to phones to laptops through the USB-C ports on the Model Y and of course have the Jackery 1500 that has 3 AC ports with 2x100watt solar panels if I need to power things like cooking devices or charge up a bit faster. I have an order in for a Cybertruck, but may switch to a Rivian or another brand if some other models come out in the next year or so that are more compelling. I'd prefer something that allows me to do a bit more off-roading so we'll see what is released. Right now... lots of announcements from companies, but let's see if they can deliver actual production. I'd go with the Rivian R1T, but I'm not happy with the range offered currently and I'd like to tow a trailer so their current offering won't cut it. Also no plans to visit FL anytime soon, but appreciate the offer 😀
I have a 2020 MYLR and I have been towing a t@B 320 the smaller version of the 400. It adds a lot of time to you trip! it is ok for shorter trips but it also depends on where the SC are located. I had to charge at 40% to make it to the next Charger ! I am going to try car camping in three weeks. I do have a small motorcycle trailer/pop up camper because I have heard some campgrounds do not allow car camping. It will be my back up in case they ask or enforce no car camping. The trailer weights around 400 lbs so it should not drain my range. I love ur swing out yakama !
Thanks! Yeah, I looked at getting a t@b 400 myself, but was just too much of a battery drain and some of the remote places out west are too far in between Superchargers where I almost can't make it with a cargo box on top although the rear swing out cargo has mostly solved that. For nearby or within state I think it's a great choice, but longer trips it seems to burn about half of the range when towing. As for camping... I've camped at dozens of places all over the US and never once had an issue with car camping at a campground so you should be good to go there, but RV parks on the other hand will usually not allow it.
@@bryanhauer I have a Thousand Trails zone pass for the South East since I am still working ! I figured that was enough. I am starting to get into the car camping and Boone docking. Since I have the membership I am defiantly going to use it. I have seen a few of ur videos. I really like your style. thanks for all u do I am sure it is ALOT of work !
I think you should update your wheel set up to a more rugged combination so that you can take the model Y to a more hard to get places to camp. You should try going to Alaska also 👍👍.
I may do that in the next couple months (update the tires). I'm getting to around 25k miles and they'll probably be due for a change in the next 3 or so months. Good idea! 😀
Nice setup. I don’t see a link to the mattress topper that you put on top of the Tesmat. Do you keep your back seat in? It look like you do because your bed is not completely flat. Have you tried anything to make the bed more flat than it is by default? With the model 3, many people take out their back seat, but in the model Y manual, Tesla says to not take out the back seat.
Hey Steve - I realized that shortly after uploading. Try refreshing the page. Should be there now. I do keep keep the backseats in. They just fold down. It almost goes flat, but not perfectly. Not enough to bother me. I usually just try to park so it evens out a bit or will use the yellow parking blocks if needed at a campsite. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching!
Looks cool. Will be interesting to see how it all works out. Maybe Mono Lake would be something. I was super imprssed when I was there (ok, that was 2008 but the lake itself will not have changed; Lee Vining though seems to have, all very modern and upscale now it seems compared to the more 80s style the place had back then; which was actually nice).
Thanks Uwe! That's a great suggestion. I haven't been there and see it's next to Yosemite National Park. Looks beautiful! I'll put it on the list and plan to visit it in the summer.
@@bryanhauer yeah it is a biological wonder. Only two species living there feeding off each other in a totally poisonous environment for any animal. Really worth it
I started camping last Summer in my 2020 M3 across the US Eastern Seaboard (up to Acadia). I’m tentatively planning on a 2-mo trip to the Mountain West (from Fort Lauderdale, FL) in July. I love your new setup and I will now remove one panel of my TESMAT mattress and remove my back seat for a lie flat sleep and also purchase an exercise mat. I need to view more of your videos (I’ve now sub’d with 🔔) but was wondering if you boondock or stay at campgrounds? As a solo traveler, I mostly prefer to boondock with the occasional stay at a campground (or hotel/AirBnB).
Hey Kenneth - Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it. Sounds like you have a full adventure coming up. As for my setup... I'm actually testing a new cooler & bed (full width) this week and should have those videos up in the next 2-3 weeks tops. I love my current setup, but this one might make me change so stay tuned. I generally prefer to stay at dispersed camping spots (BLM Boondocking) as there's more room and you can find cool out of the way spots that are a bit more private. I do campgrounds occasionally as well as ones with electrical hookups if I know charging is going to be a pain in a certain area (I did a video on campground charging with a Tesla as well). When I'm on the road for multiple weeks I definitely do hotels/Airbnb's probably ever 4 days. That gives me a chance to do laundry, edit videos and just relax/recharge. Check out some of my recent videos from the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire and I talk about some of this. Feel free to ask any questions as you get ready for your long journey. I'm more than happy to help.
Hey Bryan, where did you go camping last? I just bought a car fridge and a power station. The fridge is perfect and cools down pretty low. All the way down to zero. Perfect for the six seater X too. Will put between the seats and can act as an arm rest. Bought a 2000 Watt power station. Both inexpensive items. Ready to explore.
Nice 👍 That’s awesome! You’re gonna have a blast! I last camped near Mt Whitney in California. Btw… where do you find an “inexpensive” 2000 watt power station cause I want it too 😆 Enjoy nature 👍
@@bryanhauer im super torn between the Model Y or a F150 hybrid. Your channel has provided me with some great insight and I appricat you putting it all together.
what are your thoughts on a rivian (instead of cybertruck)? For one, its actually on sale and it has an auto-leveling feature for your car-camping comfort.
Hey Calvin - I think Rivian is great! I love the look & would buy one, but I haven't for two reasons... price (over $100k) & that's too much for a truck that can only tow about 100-150 miles (this has been thoroughly tested by other UA-camrs). I'm still not 100% sure I'll get a Cybertruck even though I do have an order in. This is also for a number of reasons, but a few being... who knows when it'll actually come as Elon isn't truthful when talking about products or many other things for that matter, my guess is the price will be drastically higher than announced & I'm not 100% sold the current Supercharging stations will be able to accommodate such a large truck especially if one is towing. The one reason I might still get one is the expected range of over 500 miles per charge. If that ends up being true and one can tow and legitimately get over 300 towing a small-medium sized travel trailer... that will be hard to pass up, but we'll see. I also have my eye on the newly announced GMC Sierra Denali (love the exterior look, specs are decent, interior dash is terrible), but that price is also said to be north of $100k. Luckily it seems like we'll have a number of options coming in the next few years. Thank you for watching and the comment 😀
I put them in a small suitcase that sits on the passenger front floor. I mention in the video I used to put them in the frunk, but now will keep them in the car.
At this point, yes, I had an official Tesla roof rack rails with a Yakima box. I now have the Yakima Exo Swingbase and Gearlocker rear hitch box as it only loses about 5% range and is silent whereas the rooftop box lost about 25% and was noisy. I’ve done a video on the rear hitch box here: ua-cam.com/video/uksUjlU5bjk/v-deo.htmlsi=8neShbptHpD8B8Fg
@@bryanhauer I am deciding either do what you did, or use the hitch mount to carry my stuff (where you use to put starlink on), just because the roof mount box has such a noticeable impact... I gotta think about it lol.
@@davidg140 I looked at that too. Stowaway 2 makes a great one. My only reservation was any rear cargo setup would block important Autopilot sensors/cameras. Just something to think about.
I like this new set up! It’s more cozy and practical !! I just came back from Joshua tree / Palm Springs this weekend , it was lovely ro take my model y for a road trip from LA ! My friend and I each drove our own model Y and we saw quite a bit of people driving Tesla inside the park! Tesmat also just shipped out my Tesmat today!! I am hoping to go back to Joshua tree and try out my mattress when it’s a bit warmer. I still haven’t been able to find a camp site that has electricity plug in tho 🤨 do u know any good deals for Jackery or if any place would let me rent them ?
Thanks Lisa! Yep, sometimes less is more 😀 Glad to hear your Tesmat finally shipped. Please let me know how it is once you test it. I'm super curious since you mentioned it was thicker in this model. I hope to get to Joshua Tree this spring. For campsites just check the Campendium app or website and you can use the filter to only select ones with either 30amp, 50amp or both and of course regular 110v for cooking, lights etc... Jackery runs deals occasionally and the units are expensive. I wouldn't go below the Jackery 1500 model if you plan to use it to cook. I have links in the Description to their Amazon page and you can usually select 12 or 18 month no interest payments if you have an Amazon Prime credit card. That's probably the best deal where you don't have to fork over everything at once. It also comes with a 3 year warranty from Jackery. Hope that helps!
About 30% on average. I ended up getting rid of it and instead replaced it with the rear hitch cargo box from Yakima which only decreases the range by about 5%, is completely quiet and is more versatile as well as easy to get into. You can view that review here: ua-cam.com/video/uksUjlU5bjk/v-deo.htmlsi=HP02u4jORYj2DD6R
Yes you can. I actually keep mine plugged into the rear 12v almost all the time and the Tesla main 75 kWh battery constantly tops off the 12v which keeps the Jackery near 100% at all times. On a regular gas car it would of course drain the 12v if always left in or you'd have to drive the car to charge it back up.
I would be careful as you can open the frunk by attaching a battery to the pins under the circular panel. Just saw a video of that and it also says so in the emergency handbook. It’s so that rescue can open the frunk and cut the high voltage cables even if power is gone.
@@bryanhauer ah ok now I get it. The method works but only if there is no 12v power i.e. the car is dead after an accident. So yes in normal operation it is safe.
What is the actual model and name of the mattress you're using? The one in the link description is not what you have in the video. The one in your video is a solo single person mattress. Your link description is for a completely different model for full size
That's because after trying dozens of them I've come to conclusion EXPED makes the best so updated links so people didn't buy products that were inferior to ones I've tested now. I probably should have included the single version in the link as well. If you're interested in the single version, EXPED makes this one which I'd highly recommend and fits great into the Model Y and if you use the promo code BRYANHAUER15 at checkout, you'll save 15%: EXPED SOLO MEGAMAT 10 MW: bit.ly/3MQ4do5
The Frunk is safe, as you say. However it is not climate controlled. I won't put such things as a computer or camera up there if the weather might get really cold, or if the sun might bake it into an oven.
Obviously one has to take conditions into account, but if you’re looking for a safe place to put your computer for 30 minutes while you run into a store it’s a great option. Appreciate the comment 👍
That one is on my list for sure. I did go there a couple times last year and even filmed part of one trip (never uploaded), but ended up just working the whole time so didn't get to really enjoy it. Although I did stay at a cool place. This year I will for sure and will film. Thanks for the suggestion and watching! 😀
@@bryanhauer Hit me up if you make it here, I work at one of the mountains and can hook you up with some free passes. Also, I should have my MY by may or june 🥳
👍🏽 Very cool I recently sold my 2022 Tesla model Y to Carvana they made me an offer I could not refuse, but today I ordered the new four-wheel-drive Van from CANOO👍🏽👍🏽
@@bryanhauer I have a bad habit of not keeping cars too long so I figured I try out this new van it’s supposed to be released this spring in the meantime I just bought a random Fiat 500 X 😂back to a combustible motor
@@JerseyStyle7 I hear ya! Me too. I have the Cybertruck order in and am still thinking I might put in a Rivian order as well. That issue right now is these are all so new, they're all selling out and it comes down to what will actually ship on time and be available. I like the idea of an electric van so hoping there's a lot of those choices coming soon.
@@bryanhauer did you look into the Frod 150 Lightning? He seems to have some things that are better designed than Rivian (eg I wonder how people of average height load stuff into the Rivian Frunk since the edge is so high. The opening of the 150 seems totally flat, comparatively low and huuuuuuge (like 400+ litres?). Fun fact: although not planned to even be sold any time soon here in Europe , I saw a test 150. Lightning here in the middle of Prague a month or so ago.
I know you've probably been asked this before, but as a new viewer; I'm curious... has that rooftop cargo box affected your overall range and if so (I'm assuming it would) to what degree?
Hey Devin - I have, but don’t mind answering again. Typically it’s about 20-25% range loss. Adds an extra Supercharger stop on long travel days, but I don’t mind too much. Wouldn’t be able to keep the back ready as a bed and still have all my camping gear. I am looking forward to the Cybertruck’s 500+ mile range.
@@bryanhauer thank you! I definitely see its benefit for sure, I think you have a great set up there! My wife and I just put our names in the queue for a Model Y LR as we hope it will ease the long distance travel burdens of my current truck and this was something we considered, too. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures!
@@bryanhauer I think someone did some testing, and its more efficient to mount the cargo box facing the other way. Somehow it's more aerodynamic. Have you looked into that?
@@TheRealMartin I have. It’s slightly better, but every manufacturer says not to do it for safety reasons & would void any warranty. Plus don’t like the look.
How you charge your Jackery with Tesla? Do you need something like AC adpater? To charge it full in 1-2 hours with model Y. I am using 12 volt dc inverter but thats very slow. It takes almost 9-10 hours to charge it back.
To fast charge you either need an AC adapter which comes with it or max out and use all 4 200w solar panels. Usually I just charge it up before leaving for a trip and then just leave it plugged into the rear 12v on the Tesla. On a Tesla the 12v battery is constantly topped off by the full 75kWh main battery so it basically works as a pass through.
@@zumezoom9593 Awesome! I'd be interested in seeing it when you're finished 😀 It sure is a lot of fun and so nice to have Camp Mode and never have to worry about the weather.
I think you might be onto something here. Kinda like the Swiss Army knife of Tesla campers it’s really hard to find just what you need and avoid the stuff you don’t.
That will likely be a feature on the Cybertruck and once it is I expect it to start showing up on the other models as well. What I like about the Jackery is it’s mobile regardless of what vehicle I’m using. I do expect that as a feature on most models though. All that stuff will get ironed out over time.
Awesome work man! I just got done building my camping setup in my truck! Cant wait to start making content like this! You'll have to check my channel out! Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks Taylor! I appreciate the kind words. Nice work on the videos. You'll grow fast! Look forward to seeing the final results of your truck build. Any plans for areas where you want to camp?
@@bryanhauer I'm hoping to do another road trip out west and live in my truck for the next few months. Plan on going to PNW. So the Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state areas. Going to be boon docking and overland camping with my pup!
Shower/Bathroom Setup: I know I mention in the video I wasn't bringing my shower/bathroom on these initial couple trips because it's still too cold out, but if anyone wants to see what gear I'm using, you can view it here in my Yellowstone video: ua-cam.com/video/LJdkI-BiHQs/v-deo.html
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@@talon310calif Those are great suggestions and will go on my travel list for the summer 👍 Thanks!
Never thought about putting my valuables in the frunk - amazing idea!
Yep, it’s the one spot not accessible by breaking a window. Glad it helped 😀
You have REALLY found your place on UA-cam. This season looks like a well organized, informative and entertaining winner. Thanks
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. 🙏
Real soon I plan to do what you’re doing in my 2020 Model Y so thank you for the wisdom. I’ll stay tuned so, please keep the content coming.
Thanks Ray 🙏 Your wish is my command. New video coming on about 15 minutes 😀
you're genius to make the bed smaller to give space for storage. Have not thought of it
Funny enough I went back to a bed that takes up the whole space and now have a cooler in the sub-trunk. I will say for a solo person that was probably the best setup I had, but the mattress I have now (EXPED MEGAMAT AUTO linked in description) is so comfortable and I've also really cut down on the amount of items I bring with me. Back then I was bringing way too many things and now it's just the essentials for each trip.
Love the cinematic intro! Minimalism is the way to go! Great new setup Bryan!
Thanks Jimmy! Yours is way more professional and just cool, but I do change mine back to a regular car every week or two. How long does it take to remove and convert yours back?
@@bryanhauer For the front unit on mine, it takes 5-10 mins to remove. But the back unit kinda intends to be there permanently. It can still be removed but will most likely require 2 people due to weight.
Your videos getting better and better. Keep up the great work bro
Thanks Mike! That means a lot. Appreciate it. 🙏
Can’t wait to see more of your travel ventures. Just got my Y delivered. Will very much to use your trip as my guidance.
Hey Neil - I really appreciate that. Glad my videos have helped. Let me know if you ever have questions and congrats on the new Model Y 😀 They sure are fun!
That looks fantastic! For northwest/west ideas: Crater Lake is pretty (there's a Tesla charger at the lodge), Mt Shasta is amazing, Redwoods (I want to try camping at Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park), and there's a lot of explore in the Olympic National Park (Hoh Rainforest is neat, Ruby Beach is beautiful, lots of hiking, hot springs at Sol Duc). Once the Makah Tribe opens up, Near Bay is beautiful. You could take ferries in WA - maybe go up to the San Juan Islands, or between Coupville (after driving over Deception Pass, where there are lovely photo ops) and Coupville (to get to the peninsula and Olympic NP), or between Downtown Seattle and the peninsula (Bainbridge or Bremerton).
Oh the ferries in Washington sounds fun. I think I've seen a few people do that. All those sound great. I've added them to my list. Thank you! What's the best time do you think weather wise for the great northwest?
@@bryanhauer The weather here tends to be nice Memorial Day to Labor Day. Less rain and it’s usually not too hot (though we have had some heat waves in the last few years). If you’re going to stay near Sol Duc in the NP, start looking for reservations soon for camping sites. It’s very popular. I’ve thought about stealth camping at Ruby Beach (it has a pit toilet) and taking star photos with the rock formations as a landmark. Not sure if anyone would sweep the parking lot, though. The Forks supercharger is close to Ruby Beach so camping without hook ups (at Ruby Beach or in the NP) would probably require you to stop there beforehand.
Thanks Christina! I really appreciate all the great info. I think I need to plan out some of these trips now so I’m not scrambling in the spring. Good call on that.
Love it. Your staying at the "Y".LOL. Keep it up enjoying the adventures. Smart move on the trailer.
Haha 😀 Thanks Beth! Appreciate you watching.
Oh man can't wait to see your future adventures. You're living the dream! I also have a model y and these videos help a lot with ideas, thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great content and a cool channel. Love your setup as well. IMHO you should swap sides with bed and gear… balance out the car better with you in drivers seat the cooler and jackery offsets your weight on drivers side plus you can access cooler from drivers seat. Hey, believe me, no criticism here from me, this is great content!! I just bought a 2022 Model Y performance and I’m envying your adventurers!! You’ve got a new subscriber here!!
Hey Leon! Thanks so much and congrats on the new Model Y. All good too on the suggestion. I welcome them 😀
I did actually think about that exact thing, but the issue was that lots of times when I'm "stealth camping", I pull up to a spot, watch tv/UA-cam/Netflix for a bit to observe the area and then slide into the back from the front seat. I wouldn't be able to do that if things were reversed.
I also thought about it as a security issue. One of my rules is to always keep the front drivers seat clear so if there was ever a weird situation where I needed to jump in the seat and take off that I could and if things were reversed it would be harder due to the angle.
I typically don't grab food often from the fridge while in the back, but there is enough room now in case I do, but it's usually when I'm camping at a spot and am cooking/grilling outside so then I would just access it from the back left door. Same goes for if I'm grabbing a drink at a rest area. I'd just grab it by opening the back left door.
When my 7 gallon/each water jugs are filled up those go on the passenger side floor in the back seat and my luggage/camera gear will go on the front passenger side floor so that should help offset some of the weight issues.
I do appreciate the comment and totally see where you're coming from and again is the same as I thought. What works for one person might now work for someone else. What's funny is once you stay in a small space like this for an extended period of time, you notice all these tiny things that can make or break how comfortable you are and you think of all the ways moving something might break that.
Anyways... really appreciate you watching and feel free to always suggest something. I love when people do cause it often opens my eyes to different possibilities.
Great new setup and looking forward to Season 2!!
Thanks Ross! Appreciate it 👍🏻
Hey Bryan, production quality on this video looks awesome! Really looking forward to seeing your adventures this year. I'm taking delivery of a long range Model 3 next week and definitely taking some inspiration from your videos for a future car camping setup.
If you do end up spending some time in the southeast I'd highly recommend Devils Fork State Park in the upstate of South Carolina. The water on Lake Jocasee is crystal clear and great for kayaking and the park itself is nestled between the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Out west - Bryce Canyon National Park can't be beat.
Thanks so much, Josh! I really appreciate that. You'll love your Model 3. These cars are just fun 😀 I also really appreciate the travel tips. I will put those in my notes and take a look as I get out that way. Bryce Canyon was also on my list so that one is for sure. Congrats on the new Model 3 and make sure to let me know if you have any questions when you do take delivery. Thanks for watching!
Nice minimalistic setup, looking forward to seeing how it all works in season 2.
Thanks! It should be fun 😀
Great new set up Bryan! Looking forward to the new places. And when you come through Texas, I can give you plenty of tips.
As far as this season, any place just really remote, those are the coolest ones IMO!
Thanks Nick! I'll hit you up on here or Instagram as I head that way. I appreciate it.
I do plan to do plenty of remote BLM camping. That's actually my favorite. Less people and usually the scenery is way better. Zion National Park was probably my favorite camping spot. Thanks for the support!
Im going camping in my Y this weekend in NC and I just happened across your video. Your layout is fantastic. I have been trying to figure out a layout that works and you have given me some great ideas. I have the bed in the whole back also and now I see how to minimize it. I bought a Kelty Backroads Awning from REI that I put off the side of my Y for a spare room. I highly recommend it and did a review of it on REIs website. Great Video and I will keep watching.
Awesome! Thank you! I go back and forth between setups, but if you watch a few of my new videos, you'll see I now use the EXPED MegaMat Auto as my mattress (it's awesome) and it takes up the whole back area and I now keep a fridge/freezer in the sub-trunk (little spacers used for airflow). I do wish EXPED made a MegaMat Auto in a single though as I do like having one side open for my Jackery, camera/laptop bag etc and do plan to talk with them soon about adding that. I appreciate you watching and let me know if you have any questions as you get traveling. Oh and I'll check out that awning you mentioned too. Thanks.
Awesome setup dude. Super pumped for season 2.
Thanks so much! It's gonna be a fun one. Thank you for watching!
Seeing how much of a hit you take on range with that box on the roof, I think it was a good move to skip the trailer. You hit a lot of great spots last year and can't wait to see where you take your audience this year!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching since the beginning. This year's going to be a lot of fun 😀
First time viewer. I'm starting to do some camping in my Model 3, great to learn new ways to camp easily and conveniently, as well as gear that makes camping even better.
One suggestion: we're all watching a video, no need to say "as you can see."
Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Planning on going from SoCal to Washington then back to Michigan and then back to SoCal! About a 10 day road trip plan
Oh wow! That'll be a nice trip. Autopilot will come in handy 😀 Safe travel!
Perfect set up Bryan...Well done!!! Where is your shower/bathroom? :) Looking forward to your next videos with the new set up!
Hey Toni - I wasn't going to bring it on the first couple trips this year as it's still too cold, but will for sure when I head out west again in a month or so. If you do want to see my shower/bathroom setup you can view it here from my Yellowstone trip. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any questions. 😀 ... ua-cam.com/video/LJdkI-BiHQs/v-deo.html
Just found your page. So very good information so far. I'm planning on doing the same thing you are and you are I'll be receiving my model 3 In may.
Oh nice 👍🏻 Congrats! You'll absolutely love it! Hope to see you on the road 😀 New video coming most likely later tonight and as a soon to be owner, you won't want to miss it.
Scratch that... new video coming tomorrow around 11AM Central Time. Just finishing it up in the next couple hours. Hope you enjoy it!
Liked and subbed, I saw your vid on someone keyed your Tesla, and I love your car camping set up. I camp in my leaf and I love it. Show my car at car shows, and people can't believe where I've been in my leaf NO doubt! Hello From Golden Colorado 👋🏼💜🔌🚗
Oh cool. Thank you! I'll check out your channel too. I see you have some videos about your Leaf posted. I used to work with a company years ago called EAS when I had a health club that was headquartered in Golden. Beautiful area! Also have family in the Denver area. I appreciate you watching subscribing 😀
Awesome video man, love the minimalism in your setup.
Appreciate it! Maybe I'll see you on the road 😀
@@bryanhauer For sure! if your ever in Las Vegas, hit me up!
I live there part-time. Have for about 15 years. I'll be back in about a month.
Awesome, excited for season 2! Hope to see another stealth camp. For west, you could do Yosemite or go all the way up to Eureka to see the big trees in the Sequoia Park. I can’t wait to get my Model Y LR in May, def want to try going to some of the locations you have.
Thank you! Definitely going to do Yosemite. I missed it last year so it's a must for sure and great idea on the giant Sequoias. Hopefully your MY arrives on time 🙏 Thanks for watching!
Just found your channels and looking forward to following your adventures. I hope to tour the country with my cybertruck a lot like you are doing.
Hey Robert - Welcome aboard and thank you for watching! That makes two of us waiting for the Cybertruck 😀 Once it starts shipping (hopefully later this year or early next), it will open up a lot more opportunities for true off-roading in an EV. I like the look of the Rivian R1T, but the range leaves a lot to be desired.
Lots of camping trips coming up so stay tuned.
Hi again I really like your vids on the model y I subscribed to your channel
I appreciate it 🙏
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Love your setup! I’m currently building mine in my Model Y. If you come up to New Hampshire we can have a model Y camper rally.
Let's do it, Kyle! I'm in 😀 I actually am thinking about a few weeks in the North East later this summer so will message you if I do.
So Bryan, when I grow up I wanna be like you! If it wasn’t for getting dinged with a lawsuit for copyright infringement, your theme song could be “I’ve been everywhere”. We’re fortunate in the US that there’s so many cool destinations to visit and for the most part, superchargers are pretty well placed with more on the way. We didn’t get our Y until mid September, and we’ve taken a few nice road trips but I think this is the year we’ll try to take advantage of camping out some. You should know that a lot of us benefit from your videos because you’re not just a guy in his garage advertising products that he never intends to use in the wild. Appreciate the authenticity. Thanks for another informative video covering all of the essentials for traveling and camping out in a Tesla.
Haha 😀 Thanks so much! I'm glad my videos have been so helpful and it's so cool hearing that from people all over the world. Spring isn't too far away so you should definitely get out there and do some camping in your MY. I hope to see you out on the road 😀
@@bryanhauer Right! Can’t miss me, I’ll be the guy driving a white MY that looks just like yours! 😀 I actually like the white, but boy where I live, there’s a ton of white MY’s. With the Giga Austin so close to cranking out Y’s, they’re gonna be ubiquitous. Since we have family in Golden, Colorado, we can take advantage of camping in the Rocky’s while having a home base of sorts. Never know, we could run across one another. I’ll buy you a beer!
@@bluedog9935 Haha! So true. I'm actually getting a unique wrap soon on my MY just because of that. My brother lives in CO too so plan to spend some time there this summer as well.
Very cool Bryan ! I'm looking at my first model Y next week......my tent-camping days are over, I need the luxury of a Tesla's climate control 🙂
Absolutely! It's so nice to just set the temp and no matter if it's cold out or super hot and muggy it's perfectly comfortable inside. Also no bugs although I occasionally will crack a window if I want a night fresh air breeze.
I really like Your idea of camping in an EV ! We are using a small RV now, we just traveled around the country for 9 weeks and 10200 miles. Gas costs were prohibitive! We loved the trip ! In a few years when Tesla extends its range and hopefully becomes more affordable, I hope to get one. Keep camping, and keep us updated !
Thanks Hans! Agree on the range especially if pulling a trailer. Cybertruck should solve some of that with 500+ miles to a charge although I don't expect costs of EV's to drop much in the immediate future. The look of Cybertruck is also rather polarizing so hopefully other EV makers get SUV's or even Sprinter Vans out soon. I'll be the first in line 😀 Appreciate you watching & am working on new videos at the moment with new ones coming out tomorrow.
Absolutely loving the content. New to the channel and instantly a fan! Have to ask, what do you do for work and how old are you? I ask as a fan whose inspired and always making excuses on why I can’t thinking it’s only for 20 year olds! Love that your out there doing it!
Thanks so much! I run a web development company and can work remotely so it lends itself to this lifestyle. Never too late to do what makes you happy. I for instance don’t want what most people want in life so this lifestyle is a great fit for me.
@@bryanhauer love it! Keep up the awesome videos. Definitely a new fan !
The Napier sports cove may work as a place to stand up under. It attaches to the rear hatch. Also an induction hot plate uses very little power. I use one with my Jackery 1000.
Thanks! I'll check that one out. I do have a screened-in tent that I used in earlier videos like my Moab video, but it just took up so much room in the cargo box I stopped bringing it. It was nice for cooking as it kept the bugs out.
How much power does that induction hot plate use? I currently use a Elite Gourmet Countertop Coiled Electric Hot Burner I got on Amazon. It's worked great so far. Uses 1000w of power so the Jackery 1500 works great with it. I show it in my Smoky Mt video.
Looking forward to the season. Took delivery of my Y in November and love it. Starting to kit it out so thanks for the gear list! Going to snag a number of the items and also plan on going with the cut down bed.You will love Glacier National Park. Nowhere near as touristy as Yellowstone (though Yellowstone is still amazing). If coming through Billings MT let me know.
Thanks Nathaniel! Your comment went to spam as you accidentally combined 2 words with a period so it thought you were linking to something. I'll be hitting you up when I head that way. 👍🏻
I like that set up. Looking forward to hit it works. I think it would be good to have a small tent off the back so you can stand and change and cook in the rain if need be
Thanks Chris! That's a good idea. I have seen a few for SUV's, but haven't come across any specifically made for the Tesla Model Y. Have you? I'll have to do some searching.
With that said... I do have a tent I used in a few of my earlier videos. It's a screened in tent that will keep light rain off you when cooking and the bugs out. I did use that, but it was pretty big so I've not taken it on recent trips. I'd probably bring it for camping in Minnesota because of the mosquitoes, but probably leave it at home when out in the desert southwest. Good idea though and thanks for watching!
@@bryanhauer Cool. I also have a Y. I will look. Sorry for the typos. Looking forward to season 2
Hey Brian, cool setup. You're the Electric Nomad. Have you thought about getting an Ioniq5 or EV6 with AC power built-in? Smart idea to head south for the winter and north for the summer. Moab ROCKS! I'm in St. Augustine FL, and I can put you up for a day. Hit me up.
Thanks Johnny - No plans on either of those cars, but they look great. While AC built in is nice (my old 2016 Chevy Malibu Premier had that) I'm able to charge everything from cameras to phones to laptops through the USB-C ports on the Model Y and of course have the Jackery 1500 that has 3 AC ports with 2x100watt solar panels if I need to power things like cooking devices or charge up a bit faster.
I have an order in for a Cybertruck, but may switch to a Rivian or another brand if some other models come out in the next year or so that are more compelling. I'd prefer something that allows me to do a bit more off-roading so we'll see what is released. Right now... lots of announcements from companies, but let's see if they can deliver actual production. I'd go with the Rivian R1T, but I'm not happy with the range offered currently and I'd like to tow a trailer so their current offering won't cut it. Also no plans to visit FL anytime soon, but appreciate the offer 😀
I have a 2020 MYLR and I have been towing a t@B 320 the smaller version of the 400. It adds a lot of time to you trip! it is ok for shorter trips but it also depends on where the SC are located. I had to charge at 40% to make it to the next Charger ! I am going to try car camping in three weeks. I do have a small motorcycle trailer/pop up camper because I have heard some campgrounds do not allow car camping. It will be my back up in case they ask or enforce no car camping. The trailer weights around 400 lbs so it should not drain my range. I love ur swing out yakama !
Thanks! Yeah, I looked at getting a t@b 400 myself, but was just too much of a battery drain and some of the remote places out west are too far in between Superchargers where I almost can't make it with a cargo box on top although the rear swing out cargo has mostly solved that. For nearby or within state I think it's a great choice, but longer trips it seems to burn about half of the range when towing. As for camping... I've camped at dozens of places all over the US and never once had an issue with car camping at a campground so you should be good to go there, but RV parks on the other hand will usually not allow it.
@@bryanhauer I have a Thousand Trails zone pass for the South East since I am still working ! I figured that was enough. I am starting to get into the car camping and Boone docking. Since I have the membership I am defiantly going to use it. I have seen a few of ur videos. I really like your style. thanks for all u do I am sure it is ALOT of work !
Very cool!
Thanks Caleb 😀
I think you should update your wheel set up to a more rugged combination so that you can take the model Y to a more hard to get places to camp. You should try going to Alaska also 👍👍.
I may do that in the next couple months (update the tires). I'm getting to around 25k miles and they'll probably be due for a change in the next 3 or so months. Good idea! 😀
Nice setup. I don’t see a link to the mattress topper that you put on top of the Tesmat. Do you keep your back seat in? It look like you do because your bed is not completely flat. Have you tried anything to make the bed more flat than it is by default? With the model 3, many people take out their back seat, but in the model Y manual, Tesla says to not take out the back seat.
Hey Steve - I realized that shortly after uploading. Try refreshing the page. Should be there now.
I do keep keep the backseats in. They just fold down. It almost goes flat, but not perfectly. Not enough to bother me. I usually just try to park so it evens out a bit or will use the yellow parking blocks if needed at a campsite. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Can you elaborate on the air fryer idea? You don't make camping out of your MY scary. I'm still looking for courage.
Here's a video showing my air fryer in action. ua-cam.com/video/ZRtC8Sl_R7U/v-deo.html
Thx
Looks cool. Will be interesting to see how it all works out. Maybe Mono Lake would be something. I was super imprssed when I was there (ok, that was 2008 but the lake itself will not have changed; Lee Vining though seems to have, all very modern and upscale now it seems compared to the more 80s style the place had back then; which was actually nice).
Thanks Uwe! That's a great suggestion. I haven't been there and see it's next to Yosemite National Park. Looks beautiful! I'll put it on the list and plan to visit it in the summer.
@@bryanhauer yeah it is a biological wonder. Only two species living there feeding off each other in a totally poisonous environment for any animal. Really worth it
Oh weird! And interesting. Just read that.
I started camping last Summer in my 2020 M3 across the US Eastern Seaboard (up to Acadia). I’m tentatively planning on a 2-mo trip to the Mountain West (from Fort Lauderdale, FL) in July. I love your new setup and I will now remove one panel of my TESMAT mattress and remove my back seat for a lie flat sleep and also purchase an exercise mat. I need to view more of your videos (I’ve now sub’d with 🔔) but was wondering if you boondock or stay at campgrounds? As a solo traveler, I mostly prefer to boondock with the occasional stay at a campground (or hotel/AirBnB).
Hey Kenneth - Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it. Sounds like you have a full adventure coming up.
As for my setup... I'm actually testing a new cooler & bed (full width) this week and should have those videos up in the next 2-3 weeks tops. I love my current setup, but this one might make me change so stay tuned.
I generally prefer to stay at dispersed camping spots (BLM Boondocking) as there's more room and you can find cool out of the way spots that are a bit more private. I do campgrounds occasionally as well as ones with electrical hookups if I know charging is going to be a pain in a certain area (I did a video on campground charging with a Tesla as well).
When I'm on the road for multiple weeks I definitely do hotels/Airbnb's probably ever 4 days. That gives me a chance to do laundry, edit videos and just relax/recharge. Check out some of my recent videos from the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire and I talk about some of this. Feel free to ask any questions as you get ready for your long journey. I'm more than happy to help.
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Hey Bryan, where did you go camping last? I just bought a car fridge and a power station. The fridge is perfect and cools down pretty low. All the way down to zero. Perfect for the six seater X too. Will put between the seats and can act as an arm rest. Bought a 2000 Watt power station. Both inexpensive items. Ready to explore.
Nice 👍 That’s awesome! You’re gonna have a blast! I last camped near Mt Whitney in California. Btw… where do you find an “inexpensive” 2000 watt power station cause I want it too 😆 Enjoy nature 👍
@@bryanhauer You can even trickle charge your car with it. Lol
Great channel man! #subscribed
Thanks Adam! Appreciate that 👍🏻
@@bryanhauer im super torn between the Model Y or a F150 hybrid. Your channel has provided me with some great insight and I appricat you putting it all together.
@@Adamcfyfe Glad I could help although those are two totally different vehicles. I'm interested in testing out the Ford Lightning when it comes out.
what are your thoughts on a rivian (instead of cybertruck)? For one, its actually on sale and it has an auto-leveling feature for your car-camping comfort.
Hey Calvin - I think Rivian is great! I love the look & would buy one, but I haven't for two reasons... price (over $100k) & that's too much for a truck that can only tow about 100-150 miles (this has been thoroughly tested by other UA-camrs).
I'm still not 100% sure I'll get a Cybertruck even though I do have an order in. This is also for a number of reasons, but a few being... who knows when it'll actually come as Elon isn't truthful when talking about products or many other things for that matter, my guess is the price will be drastically higher than announced & I'm not 100% sold the current Supercharging stations will be able to accommodate such a large truck especially if one is towing. The one reason I might still get one is the expected range of over 500 miles per charge. If that ends up being true and one can tow and legitimately get over 300 towing a small-medium sized travel trailer... that will be hard to pass up, but we'll see.
I also have my eye on the newly announced GMC Sierra Denali (love the exterior look, specs are decent, interior dash is terrible), but that price is also said to be north of $100k. Luckily it seems like we'll have a number of options coming in the next few years.
Thank you for watching and the comment 😀
Nice video! What do you use for editing?
Thanks! I use Final Cut Pro.
Where did you put your clothes?
I put them in a small suitcase that sits on the passenger front floor. I mention in the video I used to put them in the frunk, but now will keep them in the car.
What roof rack do you have? Tesla brand?
At this point, yes, I had an official Tesla roof rack rails with a Yakima box. I now have the Yakima Exo Swingbase and Gearlocker rear hitch box as it only loses about 5% range and is silent whereas the rooftop box lost about 25% and was noisy. I’ve done a video on the rear hitch box here: ua-cam.com/video/uksUjlU5bjk/v-deo.htmlsi=8neShbptHpD8B8Fg
@ nice. But I don’t have a trailer hitch on mine. Just trying to get more cargo in my model y
Hi, how was the range affected with the yakima you have on the top? Thanks!
Hey David - I lose between 15-25% range with the cargo box. Usually adds an extra Supercharger stop on travel days.
@@bryanhauer Thank you!
@@bryanhauer I am deciding either do what you did, or use the hitch mount to carry my stuff (where you use to put starlink on), just because the roof mount box has such a noticeable impact... I gotta think about it lol.
@@davidg140 I looked at that too. Stowaway 2 makes a great one. My only reservation was any rear cargo setup would block important Autopilot sensors/cameras. Just something to think about.
I like this new set up!
It’s more cozy and practical !!
I just came back from Joshua tree / Palm Springs this weekend , it was lovely ro take my model y for a road trip from LA ! My friend and I each drove our own model Y and we saw quite a bit of people driving Tesla inside the park!
Tesmat also just shipped out my Tesmat today!!
I am hoping to go back to Joshua tree and try out my mattress when it’s a bit warmer. I still haven’t been able to find a camp site that has electricity plug in tho 🤨 do u know any good deals for Jackery or if any place would let me rent them ?
Thanks Lisa! Yep, sometimes less is more 😀 Glad to hear your Tesmat finally shipped. Please let me know how it is once you test it. I'm super curious since you mentioned it was thicker in this model. I hope to get to Joshua Tree this spring.
For campsites just check the Campendium app or website and you can use the filter to only select ones with either 30amp, 50amp or both and of course regular 110v for cooking, lights etc... Jackery runs deals occasionally and the units are expensive. I wouldn't go below the Jackery 1500 model if you plan to use it to cook. I have links in the Description to their Amazon page and you can usually select 12 or 18 month no interest payments if you have an Amazon Prime credit card. That's probably the best deal where you don't have to fork over everything at once. It also comes with a 3 year warranty from Jackery. Hope that helps!
What is th decreased range w/ th roof box??
About 30% on average. I ended up getting rid of it and instead replaced it with the rear hitch cargo box from Yakima which only decreases the range by about 5%, is completely quiet and is more versatile as well as easy to get into. You can view that review here: ua-cam.com/video/uksUjlU5bjk/v-deo.htmlsi=HP02u4jORYj2DD6R
Can you charge the jackery with the 12V plug like you would in a normal car?
Yes you can. I actually keep mine plugged into the rear 12v almost all the time and the Tesla main 75 kWh battery constantly tops off the 12v which keeps the Jackery near 100% at all times. On a regular gas car it would of course drain the 12v if always left in or you'd have to drive the car to charge it back up.
@@bryanhauer Thank you!
I would be careful as you can open the frunk by attaching a battery to the pins under the circular panel. Just saw a video of that and it also says so in the emergency handbook. It’s so that rescue can open the frunk and cut the high voltage cables even if power is gone.
Nope. That's been fixed in an update as far back as 2020. ua-cam.com/video/Jl6sNgs0USA/v-deo.html
@@bryanhauer ah ok now I get it. The method works but only if there is no 12v power i.e. the car is dead after an accident. So yes in normal operation it is safe.
What is the actual model and name of the mattress you're using? The one in the link description is not what you have in the video. The one in your video is a solo single person mattress. Your link description is for a completely different model for full size
That's because after trying dozens of them I've come to conclusion EXPED makes the best so updated links so people didn't buy products that were inferior to ones I've tested now. I probably should have included the single version in the link as well. If you're interested in the single version, EXPED makes this one which I'd highly recommend and fits great into the Model Y and if you use the promo code BRYANHAUER15 at checkout, you'll save 15%: EXPED SOLO MEGAMAT 10 MW: bit.ly/3MQ4do5
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The Frunk is safe, as you say. However it is not climate controlled. I won't put such things as a computer or camera up there if the weather might get really cold, or if the sun might bake it into an oven.
Obviously one has to take conditions into account, but if you’re looking for a safe place to put your computer for 30 minutes while you run into a store it’s a great option. Appreciate the comment 👍
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That one is on my list for sure. I did go there a couple times last year and even filmed part of one trip (never uploaded), but ended up just working the whole time so didn't get to really enjoy it. Although I did stay at a cool place. This year I will for sure and will film. Thanks for the suggestion and watching! 😀
@@bryanhauer Hit me up if you make it here, I work at one of the mountains and can hook you up with some free passes. Also, I should have my MY by may or june 🥳
@@francoremardlf Oh nice! I for sure will. Thanks so much!
👍🏽 Very cool I recently sold my 2022 Tesla model Y to Carvana they made me an offer I could not refuse, but today I ordered the new four-wheel-drive Van from CANOO👍🏽👍🏽
Nice! Those look super interesting. The next 5 years is going to be huge for EV camping vehicles. Thanks for tuning in 😀
@@bryanhauer I have a bad habit of not keeping cars too long so I figured I try out this new van it’s supposed to be released this spring in the meantime I just bought a random Fiat 500 X 😂back to a combustible motor
@@JerseyStyle7 I hear ya! Me too. I have the Cybertruck order in and am still thinking I might put in a Rivian order as well. That issue right now is these are all so new, they're all selling out and it comes down to what will actually ship on time and be available. I like the idea of an electric van so hoping there's a lot of those choices coming soon.
@@bryanhauer did you look into the Frod 150 Lightning? He seems to have some things that are better designed than Rivian (eg I wonder how people of average height load stuff into the Rivian Frunk since the edge is so high. The opening of the 150 seems totally flat, comparatively low and huuuuuuge (like 400+ litres?). Fun fact: although not planned to even be sold any time soon here in Europe , I saw a test 150. Lightning here in the middle of Prague a month or so ago.
What did you get for an offer from Carvana? Just curious.
Just heard it’s so cold in Florida the iguanas are falling out of trees.
I can't catch a break 😢 I can't seem to outrun it by going south 🤷♂️ Maybe going west will help.
@@bryanhauer True, but only lasted a couple of days, and iguanas are sensitive to cold, and by mid-morning it's warmed up.
I know you've probably been asked this before, but as a new viewer; I'm curious... has that rooftop cargo box affected your overall range and if so (I'm assuming it would) to what degree?
Hey Devin - I have, but don’t mind answering again. Typically it’s about 20-25% range loss. Adds an extra Supercharger stop on long travel days, but I don’t mind too much. Wouldn’t be able to keep the back ready as a bed and still have all my camping gear. I am looking forward to the Cybertruck’s 500+ mile range.
@@bryanhauer thank you! I definitely see its benefit for sure, I think you have a great set up there! My wife and I just put our names in the queue for a Model Y LR as we hope it will ease the long distance travel burdens of my current truck and this was something we considered, too. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures!
@@bryanhauer I think someone did some testing, and its more efficient to mount the cargo box facing the other way. Somehow it's more aerodynamic. Have you looked into that?
@@TheRealMartin I have. It’s slightly better, but every manufacturer says not to do it for safety reasons & would void any warranty. Plus don’t like the look.
How you charge your Jackery with Tesla?
Do you need something like AC adpater? To charge it full in 1-2 hours with model Y.
I am using 12 volt dc inverter but thats very slow. It takes almost 9-10 hours to charge it back.
To fast charge you either need an AC adapter which comes with it or max out and use all 4 200w solar panels. Usually I just charge it up before leaving for a trip and then just leave it plugged into the rear 12v on the Tesla. On a Tesla the 12v battery is constantly topped off by the full 75kWh main battery so it basically works as a pass through.
@@bryanhauer I really appreciate your quick response.
** I enjoy your videos a lot and the exerience you share is amazing.
Rear seat delete?
Ha! Just regular old seats under that camping gear 😀
@@bryanhauer prolly wouldn't make a big difference anyhow
Yeah and I use it as my normal car part of the week when not traveling so the current setup allows me to switch it back in 10 minutes.
@@bryanhauer nice. I'm gonna set up my EV for weekend warrior as well. Just doing a bunch of research and getting stuff ready
@@zumezoom9593 Awesome! I'd be interested in seeing it when you're finished 😀 It sure is a lot of fun and so nice to have Camp Mode and never have to worry about the weather.
I think you might be onto something here. Kinda like the Swiss Army knife of Tesla campers it’s really hard to find just what you need and avoid the stuff you don’t.
Yep 👍 I’m constantly refining my setup. It’s fun trying new configurations. 😀
It's a real shame that Tesla's don't have vehicle to load with a power point in the rear so that you don't need to have the Jackery.
That will likely be a feature on the Cybertruck and once it is I expect it to start showing up on the other models as well. What I like about the Jackery is it’s mobile regardless of what vehicle I’m using. I do expect that as a feature on most models though. All that stuff will get ironed out over time.
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Awesome work man! I just got done building my camping setup in my truck! Cant wait to start making content like this! You'll have to check my channel out! Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks Taylor! I appreciate the kind words. Nice work on the videos. You'll grow fast! Look forward to seeing the final results of your truck build. Any plans for areas where you want to camp?
@@bryanhauer I'm hoping to do another road trip out west and live in my truck for the next few months. Plan on going to PNW. So the Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state areas. Going to be boon docking and overland camping with my pup!
Oh cool! I look forward to that series. Just subbed. 😀