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Finding a way to charge my Cybertruck from solar panels, two Delta Pros, and a Double Voltage Hub was a challenge. On another thread I described my solar charging setup for off-road range extension. My EcoFlow Power Station Range Extender Solution I didn't expect, though, that plugging the...

With 9.7 kWh of auxiliary battery storage in my Cybertruck including two EcoFlow Delta Pros (3.6 kWh each) and my DIY solar system (2.5 kWh), I'm able to extend off road range by as much as 20 miles. But recharging these batteries once depleted took far too long from one 420W REC Pure Alpha 2...

This is a long post, so to make a long story short, I have decided to replace my dual fuel generator with a large capacity power station to achieve range extension for off-road travel. I’ve chosen to install two EcoFlow Delta Pro power stations with a combined 7200 watts of charging power for a...

I brought my Cybertruck into Tesla Service today because my tonneau cover wouldn't close. I had recently taken an overland trip to the Arctic Ocean on the Dempster Hwy, a 1000 mile trip on gravel roads from Dawson City, YT to Tuktoyaktuk, NT and back. The dust kicked up by my truck and that...

Tesla will not replace the gant rails (Tesla recall) with the Urander bed rack installed on my Cybertruck. I built an overhead frame in my garage a while back to support the bedrack, rooftop tent, spare tire, and solar panel so that it can be removed from the truck without disassembly. The...

I couldn't find a nice way to lock my A2Z CCS1 to NACS adapter to a CSS1 DCFC charging connector when using EVject, so I came up with this "Lock Ring" method. DCFC CCS1 chargers in remote areas are scarce and often charge at low speeds (50 kW or less), so when leaving my truck charging...

In just a week, partner and I will embark on our epic trip to Alaska starting from Havasu, AZ. It's taken a whole year of planning equipment, travel route, charging strategy, etc. The equipment includes a Urander bed rack with an Inspired Overland carbon fiber rooftop tent. I added a 420W...

Harvesting solar energy on overland trips where driving range can often become critically important led me to better understand the limits of what can be accomplished. I have a 420W solar panel mounted to the top of my roof top wedge tent for the purpose of extending driving range, primarily by...

Carrying a spare when taking challenging off-road trips is important in case of a major tire failure and having to call for recovery assuming a recovery service is available. My solution for carrying a spare has evolved over the past year from carrying it in the vault to strapping it to a rack...

Off-road adventure in an all electric vehicle can be risky. Having a portable fossil fuel generator or solar generator can ease the anxiety of running out of battery miles from the nearest charging station. Understanding what constitutes a viable range extending power source is important, and...

After removing the side mirrors on my Cybertruck, I found that using the left, right, and rear multi-camera display feature that's available on the stock Cybertruck problematic for the following reasons: 1) The multi-camera display has to be manually (or verbally) called up on the center...

We're preparing for our annual migration to Arizona for the winter, an 1850 mile trip. There's a lot of camping gear that we take back and forth. Except for bedding and personal things, the cabin is kept free so that we can fully recline the front seats for sleeping. Minimalists will be...

I've been thinking about removing the side mirrors on my Cybertruck ever since I stupidly damaged the driver side mirror and was looking at $500 out of pocket to replace it. I have reasons for doing it other than to avoid that cost though: 1) The Cybertruck looks so much better without mirrors...

We spent five nights camping near Cuyahoga Nat'l Park, Ohio, in our Cybertruck last week, sleeping in the vault. Here are some takeaways: 1) Sleeping in the vault with the tonneau closed will raise the CO2 levels to unhealthy levels. Ventilation is a must to keep CO2 below 1000 ppm and to...

On my off road adventure trips, I generally carry a lot of camping equipment in the vault leaving little if any room in the vault for a spare tire, and the last thing I want is to be stranded miles from civilization with an unpatchable tire. My solution is to install this CybertruckCo roof rack...

I got a call from my Tesla Service Center today informing me that they fixed the vibration problem that occurred at highway speeds since I took delivery of my Cybertruck on Feb 28th. I posted on the problem here. After verifying the existence of the vibration (it was subtle but quite annoying)...

I had a chance to do a real life test of sleeping in the vault this weekend at the Tesla Summer Meetup in Muskegon, MI. The temperatures were not particularly warm Saturday night, so I thought my simple vault vent insert panel would provide sufficient ventilation for a comfortable night's sleep...

I needed a spare tire for when I take my Cybertruck on back country off-road trips. This wheel and tire from @T Sportline fit the bill. It's less expensive than the spare tire that Tesla offers although Tesla includes a tool kit, case, and strap. Both are hard to get. I ordered mine the...

Since taking delivery of my Cybertruck I've felt a slight vibration between 55 and 65 mph. It's subtle, but annoying. I've had my CT in to Tesla twice for the matter. The first time I was told to drive a thousand miles and let them know if it persists. The second time they determined that...