Cybertruck should have Fold-Down front seats like the Rivian R2

[Antonius]

I've been a Cybertruck reservation holder since december 2019 and have been a Model Y owner since oct 2021. One of my favorite features of my Model Y is that it's great for road trips and for car camping. Combing all of the trips I've taken, I've probably spent ~2 months sleeping in my Model Y since I got it.

In comparing the Cybertruck to the R1S (the only other EV I'd consider upgrading to at this point) the Cybertruck is better than the R1S in every metric, except for this lack of car camping support. There's no pass-through or midgate, so you can't move A/C from the cab into the bed, where there is a long, flat surface for you to lie down. The fact that the Cybertruck is worse than the Model Y I already own for Car Camping is pretty disappointing.

that said, I do think there is a clear potential fix, for there is enough room in the Cybertruck cab for you to lie down flat...if the Cybertruck front seats were to fold down flat, a feature that we see Rivian is putting in the R2 and R3. Not only would this create enough room, but it would arguably make the CT better than the Model Y because with the front seats folded down, you'd have clearer access to the touchscreen from your bedding area.

I'm putting the question out there if anyone else has thought of this as a "potential fix" to the Cybertruck car camping problem, and how feasible it would be to pursue this fix. Is it possible to modify existing Cybertruck seats so they could fold flat like this? What about developing an aftermarket seat that could be installed as a replacement?

curious what you all think.

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[CyberGus]

To get the full-length bed, the back seats were bolted to the rear wall. Folding them UP instead of DOWN actually provides for more usable cargo space in the rear. There's no "conversion" to be had; I suppose you could remove the back seats entirely, but that's not a trivial chore.

It's true that the in-vehicle camping is sub-par, but there are ample workarounds. Personally I would opt to pull a pop-up lol

 

[Outdoors]

I suppose you could remove the back seats entirely, but that's not a trivial chore.

It's true that the in-vehicle camping is sub-par, but there are ample workarounds. Personally I would opt to pull a pop-up lol

I have thought about it. I don't think the width gained is as valuable as seats that are gone. If one truly desires car sleeping I would think removing the front passenger seat and rails would provide full length and still seat three vs. only two if one removes back bench.

Not feeling the urge now to chop the truck up.

 

[CyberZephyr]

Folding seats are way less comfortable though. The Model X has a six seater option, where the seats are electrically powered (WAY less control then the front seats, but electric nonetheless), but those can't fold flat (the opposite is true for the 5 and 7 seating options). so I can't really imagine Tesla making the front seats folding.

 

[tmeyer3]

I use a 4 season season tent that inflates in 5min. Good workaround for me.

 

[Sethro]

I use a 4 season season tent that inflates in 5min. Good workaround for me.

Curious why this isn't on your accessories page? Guess the tent doesn't fit in the vault?

 

[tmeyer3]

Curious why this isn't on your accessories page? Guess the tent doesn't fit in the vault?

The off-road accessory thread is intended mostly for things that are Cybertruck specific to help consumers find products that are compatible with the CT. I just toss the tent in the bed, same as I would with any truck.

 

[Antonius]

Folding seats are way less comfortable though. The Model X has a six seater option, where the seats are electrically powered (WAY less control then the front seats, but electric nonetheless), but those can't fold flat (the opposite is true for the 5 and 7 seating options). so I can't really imagine Tesla making the front seats folding.

yeah would probably have to be a third party developer, maybe someone like unplugged performance the sponsor of this channel

 

[Antonius]

I use a 4 season season tent that inflates in 5min. Good workaround for me.

definitely works for campsites, but not truck stops or parking lots.

 

[CT_AZ_4x4]

I've been a Cybertruck reservation holder since december 2019 and have been a Model Y owner since oct 2021. One of my favorite features of my Model Y is that it's great for road trips and for car camping. Combing all of the trips I've taken, I've probably spent ~2 months sleeping in my Model Y since I got it.

In comparing the Cybertruck to the R1S (the only other EV I'd consider upgrading to at this point) the Cybertruck is better than the R1S in every metric, except for this lack of car camping support. There's no pass-through or midgate, so you can't move A/C from the cab into the bed, where there is a long, flat surface for you to lie down. The fact that the Cybertruck is worse than the Model Y I already own for Car Camping is pretty disappointing.

that said, I do think there is a clear potential fix, for there is enough room in the Cybertruck cab for you to lie down flat...if the Cybertruck front seats were to fold down flat, a feature that we see Rivian is putting in the R2 and R3. Not only would this create enough room, but it would arguably make the CT better than the Model Y because with the front seats folded down, you'd have clearer access to the touchscreen from your bedding area.

I'm putting the question out there if anyone else has thought of this as a "potential fix" to the Cybertruck car camping problem, and how feasible it would be to pursue this fix. Is it possible to modify existing Cybertruck seats so they could fold flat like this? What about developing an aftermarket seat that could be installed as a replacement?

curious what you all think.

It would be fantastic for the front seats to fold forward & flat. I’m a little surprised that they don’t.

 

[CT_AZ_4x4]

I wish the front seats folded forward to a flat position.

 

[Pops]

"no pass-through or midgate".

I think I saw someone on this forum mention they are getting this done after market, or at the very least replacing the rear window with one that opens. That way you can get AC in the bed while camping.

 

[Woodrick]

I've been a Cybertruck reservation holder since december 2019 and have been a Model Y owner since oct 2021. One of my favorite features of my Model Y is that it's great for road trips and for car camping. Combing all of the trips I've taken, I've probably spent ~2 months sleeping in my Model Y since I got it.

In comparing the Cybertruck to the R1S (the only other EV I'd consider upgrading to at this point) the Cybertruck is better than the R1S in every metric, except for this lack of car camping support. There's no pass-through or midgate, so you can't move A/C from the cab into the bed, where there is a long, flat surface for you to lie down. The fact that the Cybertruck is worse than the Model Y I already own for Car Camping is pretty disappointing.

that said, I do think there is a clear potential fix, for there is enough room in the Cybertruck cab for you to lie down flat...if the Cybertruck front seats were to fold down flat, a feature that we see Rivian is putting in the R2 and R3. Not only would this create enough room, but it would arguably make the CT better than the Model Y because with the front seats folded down, you'd have clearer access to the touchscreen from your bedding area.

I'm putting the question out there if anyone else has thought of this as a "potential fix" to the Cybertruck car camping problem, and how feasible it would be to pursue this fix. Is it possible to modify existing Cybertruck seats so they could fold flat like this? What about developing an aftermarket seat that could be installed as a replacement?

curious what you all think.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

• Someone has already demonstrated a bed that fits cross-wise over in the back seat area. Not quite wide enough for some, but plenty big enough for others.
• While there have been a number of homebrews, one company is about to produce an air extender that can take the air from the cab and redirect into the bed.
• There are a variety of portable AC solutions that can be installed/configured to cool the bed. Many options appear with the 120V outlets.
• And there are lay flat mattresses of different thicknesses already available.

And many would suggest that most of these are far superior to sleeping in a Model Y, with it's ot quite flat sleeping space.
And in the Cybertruck, there's still a lot of space to keep your belonging under lock and key.

 

[Alto]

I've been a Cybertruck reservation holder since december 2019 and have been a Model Y owner since oct 2021. One of my favorite features of my Model Y is that it's great for road trips and for car camping. Combing all of the trips I've taken, I've probably spent ~2 months sleeping in my Model Y since I got it.

In comparing the Cybertruck to the R1S (the only other EV I'd consider upgrading to at this point) the Cybertruck is better than the R1S in every metric, except for this lack of car camping support. There's no pass-through or midgate, so you can't move A/C from the cab into the bed, where there is a long, flat surface for you to lie down. The fact that the Cybertruck is worse than the Model Y I already own for Car Camping is pretty disappointing.

that said, I do think there is a clear potential fix, for there is enough room in the Cybertruck cab for you to lie down flat...if the Cybertruck front seats were to fold down flat, a feature that we see Rivian is putting in the R2 and R3. Not only would this create enough room, but it would arguably make the CT better than the Model Y because with the front seats folded down, you'd have clearer access to the touchscreen from your bedding area.

I'm putting the question out there if anyone else has thought of this as a "potential fix" to the Cybertruck car camping problem, and how feasible it would be to pursue this fix. Is it possible to modify existing Cybertruck seats so they could fold flat like this? What about developing an aftermarket seat that could be installed as a replacement?

curious what you all think.

I’m disappointed the front seats don’t fully recline. Especially for a vehicle. You might need to spend some time in waiting for it to charge.. It would certainly be helpful to get the tall seat back out of the way when trying to position a windshield Sun shade.

 

[Woodrick]

I’m disappointed the front seats don’t fully recline. Especially for a vehicle. You might need to spend some time in waiting for it to charge.. It would certainly be helpful to get the tall seat back out of the way when trying to position a windshield Sun shade.

They recline plenty enough to take a nap.

But Tesla has the games to pass time while Supercharging.

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