🇨🇦 4000 km BC to Vegas roadtrip while sleeping on cab floor

[TL4]

I just completed a 5 Day Road trip from British Columbia to Las Vegas and back. Made it down in 2 days and back in 2.

Slept in the cab of the truck. I had a small mattress that fit perfectly across the floor with the back seats folded up. I’m 5‘9“ tall so it was doable but not perfect. However, I managed to sleep well with camp mode, a couple pillows and a duvet.

This is my first Tesla and I was completely blown away by how well the truck handled this trip. This thing is an incredible road tripping vehicle. FSD is a game changer! Being able to turn it on, recline the seat a bit and stretch your legs while listening to podcasts made the time go by and the drive effortless. Also being able to use the outlets in the back to boil water, make fresh coffee, and grill some snacks was awesome! To be fair, it isn’t necessary as there are coffee shops and restaurants all along the highway. For me it was great, as I was cutting weight to compete in a jiu-jitsu tournament.

The roads were bare all the way down and most of the way back. I did encounter a bit of snow on the way home and I feel like the DRL was impeding visibility by lighting up the snowflakes similar to having high beams on. I still need to test this by driving in the snow with duct tape over the DRL and without to confirm, but I’m pretty sure the DRL is not helping in snowy conditions. I think we really need an option to be able to turn this off! I didn’t experience any snow buildup on the bumper around the headlights.

I’ll definitely be doing more road tripping with this thing, although I would much prefer to sleep in the back.

What I’d like to see available is a good canopy so I can outfit a full-size mattress in the back. Also a way to feed heat and air conditioning through camp mode into this area. I saw there’s a new window replacement with a grill, which could work. As I was driving and designing in my head, I was thinking even just a 4 inch hole cut into the back glass where you can attach a hose and also screw a cap back over it when not in use.

Also, I never once felt range anxiety. The truck tells you where and when to stop and that coincides pretty well with bathroom breaks and getting out to stretch your legs.

I didn’t really keep track of my kilowatt hours but when I did check, it I seemed to be running 400 to 600, give or take. The entire trip there and back cost me $740 Canadian (about $500 US).

I think I covered everything but let me know if you have any questions. After one month of ownership, I’ve put 6800 km on this thing… And loving it!

Great review!

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[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

I just completed a 5 Day Road trip from British Columbia to Las Vegas and back. Made it down in 2 days and back in 2.

Slept in the cab of the truck. I had a small mattress that fit perfectly across the floor with the back seats folded up. I’m 5‘9“ tall so it was doable but not perfect. However, I managed to sleep well with camp mode, a couple pillows and a duvet.

This is my first Tesla and I was completely blown away by how well the truck handled this trip. This thing is an incredible road tripping vehicle. FSD is a game changer! Being able to turn it on, recline the seat a bit and stretch your legs while listening to podcasts made the time go by and the drive effortless. Also being able to use the outlets in the back to boil water, make fresh coffee, and grill some snacks was awesome! To be fair, it isn’t necessary as there are coffee shops and restaurants all along the highway. For me it was great, as I was cutting weight to compete in a jiu-jitsu tournament.

The roads were bare all the way down and most of the way back. I did encounter a bit of snow on the way home and I feel like the DRL was impeding visibility by lighting up the snowflakes similar to having high beams on. I still need to test this by driving in the snow with duct tape over the DRL and without to confirm, but I’m pretty sure the DRL is not helping in snowy conditions. I think we really need an option to be able to turn this off! I didn’t experience any snow buildup on the bumper around the headlights.

I’ll definitely be doing more road tripping with this thing, although I would much prefer to sleep in the back.

What I’d like to see available is a good canopy so I can outfit a full-size mattress in the back. Also a way to feed heat and air conditioning through camp mode into this area. I saw there’s a new window replacement with a grill, which could work. As I was driving and designing in my head, I was thinking even just a 4 inch hole cut into the back glass where you can attach a hose and also screw a cap back over it when not in use.

Also, I never once felt range anxiety. The truck tells you where and when to stop and that coincides pretty well with bathroom breaks and getting out to stretch your legs.

I didn’t really keep track of my kilowatt hours but when I did check, it I seemed to be running 400 to 600, give or take. The entire trip there and back cost me $740 Canadian (about $500 US).

I think I covered everything but let me know if you have any questions. After one month of ownership, I’ve put 6800 km on this thing… And loving it!

'Duvet'......F A N C Y
Glad l'm NOT a Boy from Nancy!
'Nancy Boys' 'n all that!
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[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

You sound like my wife! ?

This wasn’t a vacation. I was on a mission. Get to Vegas, fight a bunch of dudes and become a world champion. Mission accomplished. I’ve flown down a few times and that was fine but with all the hassle/waiting of flying internationally, I figured I’d try driving. It worked out well and I’d do it again ?

SUPER Outcome .....more blokes and Sheilas should take a page out of YOUR BOOK!

'Every day, every day, every day l write the book' ( Elvis Costello )

 

[Jack27]

I wonder what the power draw/heating efficiency would be between using built-in HVAC and a ceramic heater? I know those ceramic heaters can really "burn" through some electricity. Speaking of burn, that would be my biggest concern about using one in an occupied bed, the ceramic heater getting accidentally covered and starting a fire as a result.

I don’t know about the power drain but they do make some nice little heaters that are pretty safe as far as catching on fire goes. You could also mount one to a mole rack in the side. They also have this infrared heaters.

 

[swengl]

I don’t know about the power drain but they do make some nice little heaters that are pretty safe as far as catching on fire goes. You could also mount one to a mole rack in the side. They also have this infrared heaters.

I like the idea of using the Molle panels to position the heater. I just bought some panels for mine for keeping some items off the bed floor (and out of the way).

 

[jimbobb23]

Yes...but how did you do in the competition.

Great write up. About to take a 2000 mile roadtrip next week.

 

[Lincabe]

I like the idea of using the Molle panels to position the heater. I just bought some panels for mine for keeping some items off the bed floor (and out of the way).

Space heaters in the back would work, but waaaaay more efficient would be to use an electric blanket or electric mattress pad. I got the pad for a camping trip with my son and it worked great!

 

[Carlos Thomas]

Any pics of the inside with the bed? Link to the products for sleeping?

 

[kharlm]

I just completed a 5 Day Road trip from British Columbia to Las Vegas and back. Made it down in 2 days and back in 2.

Slept in the cab of the truck. I had a small mattress that fit perfectly across the floor with the back seats folded up. I’m 5‘9“ tall so it was doable but not perfect. However, I managed to sleep well with camp mode, a couple pillows and a duvet.

This is my first Tesla and I was completely blown away by how well the truck handled this trip. This thing is an incredible road tripping vehicle. FSD is a game changer! Being able to turn it on, recline the seat a bit and stretch your legs while listening to podcasts made the time go by and the drive effortless. Also being able to use the outlets in the back to boil water, make fresh coffee, and grill some snacks was awesome! To be fair, it isn’t necessary as there are coffee shops and restaurants all along the highway. For me it was great, as I was cutting weight to compete in a jiu-jitsu tournament.

The roads were bare all the way down and most of the way back. I did encounter a bit of snow on the way home and I feel like the DRL was impeding visibility by lighting up the snowflakes similar to having high beams on. I still need to test this by driving in the snow with duct tape over the DRL and without to confirm, but I’m pretty sure the DRL is not helping in snowy conditions. I think we really need an option to be able to turn this off! I didn’t experience any snow buildup on the bumper around the headlights.

I’ll definitely be doing more road tripping with this thing, although I would much prefer to sleep in the back.

What I’d like to see available is a good canopy so I can outfit a full-size mattress in the back. Also a way to feed heat and air conditioning through camp mode into this area. I saw there’s a new window replacement with a grill, which could work. As I was driving and designing in my head, I was thinking even just a 4 inch hole cut into the back glass where you can attach a hose and also screw a cap back over it when not in use.

Also, I never once felt range anxiety. The truck tells you where and when to stop and that coincides pretty well with bathroom breaks and getting out to stretch your legs.

I didn’t really keep track of my kilowatt hours but when I did check, it I seemed to be running 400 to 600, give or take. The entire trip there and back cost me $740 Canadian (about $500 US).

I think I covered everything but let me know if you have any questions. After one month of ownership, I’ve put 6800 km on this thing… And loving it!

Remove the Front passenger seat it only like 4 screws and then put it behind the drivers seat. You’ll have plenty of space to put a regular size mattress and stretch out. This guy did it here:

 

[J.Graham]

Yes...but how did you do in the competition.

Great write up. About to take a 2000 mile roadtrip next week.

Double gold. IBJJF Nogi Worlds, Masters 6 Purple Belt Lightweight & Open-weight.

Enjoy your road trip!
Merry Christmas ?

 

[J.Graham]

Any pics of the inside with the bed? Link to the products for sleeping?

Sorry, I didn’t get a photo with the bed. I just used a foam kids mattress from IKEA we had kicking around in the garage.. No other products except what I brought in the truck bed.. Some cooking utensils and roadside emergency gear in case I got stuck on the side of a highway in a snowstorm!

 

[J.Graham]

Remove the Front passenger seat it only like 4 screws and then put it behind the drivers seat. You’ll have plenty of space to put a regular size mattress and stretch out. This guy did it here:

This looks like a good option! Someone needs to refine it. Make a fold out base with built in mattress. At least until we can get something like this https://spacecampers.com/products/the-cap/

 

[CeskyCT]

Double gold. IBJJF Nogi Worlds, Masters 6 Purple Belt Lightweight & Open-weight.

Enjoy your road trip!
Merry Christmas ?

Great job!!!

 

[Ljhughes8]

Huh? That makes no sense.

Protect it from rust? ?

Do you own one. Just info But there is iron in the air .and they pieces get on the truck and rust since there is not paint you see it . It's no biggie with bars keeper friend it wipes off. With the wrap you may get it but you won't see it .

 

[noobla3]

I like the idea of using the Molle panels to position the heater. I just bought some panels for mine for keeping some items off the bed floor (and out of the way).

I think this personal oil heater is safer to use in the vault.

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