Tesla Model Y - Camp Mode Road Trip 3k Miles Part 1

Over the holiday season, I took an epic solo trip in my Tesla Model Y. I was afforded the opportunity to go anywhere I wanted to go and ultimately decided to drive to Key West.
This journey was about 3,000 miles over just a few days. Along the way, I decided it was a great opportunity to document what it is like living in the car, using camp mode.
For the mattress, if you have the space, the 6" tri-fold foam mattress is the most comfortable option. I was fortunate enough to be solo on this trip and slept so well in the Model Y.
Along the way, I was able to really disconnect and recharge by getting some alone time. Road tripping in a Tesla is so much fun, and the fact that they Tesla Model Y has so much room in the back makes it the ideal car to travel in. No need for hotels when you can sleep comfortably in the car.
Part 1 is the journey down to Key West. This 2 day trip encompassed over 1,500 miles and included some quick stops along the way. Overall efficiency was excellent on this trip, despite the very cold temperatures early on.
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[@Milanesa2010]

Moved to FL from the Pacific NW and lived there for 10 years before moving back home. A family member visiting once told us "it is amazing how terrible service is in a state that depends 100% in tourism". I could not agree more. I'd like to say that ass at that place was the exception; but our experience has been that he is pretty much the rule.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

eventually it will get better when EV's are the norm. Until then, there is a lot of education that needs to happen.

[@BioGimp]

Bro your excitement is infectious. Keep up the great work!!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers!

[@captpeady2176]

I camp in my model Y at State Parks. To create the illusion of camping, pitch a small pup tent to put stuff in over night. Get a site with 50 amps (no sketchy outlets I have seen melted ones) and wake up with plenty of range.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Smart

[@blazeduke9714]

love your videos ,keep up the good work

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thanks so much, cheers!

[@Kazz52321]

First video I've seen of yours. Great video. I can't wait for part 2. I have camped in my Model 3 and plan on a trip to Florida soon myself!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

First video?!?! Well, welcome to the channel! Part 2 comes out Friday! Hope to see you there

[@j-racing5321]

Thank you for all your vids, keep them coming. Getting my YLR in about 4 week and your videos have been so helpful to prepare for the upcoming differences against an ICE :D

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

cheers

[@denischick2519]

Brilliant! I’m in UK but spent a year working in Miami with regular weekends in Key West, loved it. Seems the chickens are a new thing! Look forward to the trip home.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So cool, bet it was a nice year for you!

[@stipe5534]

Such a great video! Thanks

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@habiblamptey5629]

“You can get your stuff and get out” what a jerk he was... 🤣🤣 Glad it all worked out!!🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, total jerk. but yes, it all worked out ok in the end thankfully.

[@paulfosse]

What time stamp is that?

[@habiblamptey5629]

@@paulfosse Start 42:48

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

@@Ziptieguy at their expense? I paid $150 for the night...hardly the issue

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

@@Ziptieguy he was just being a total jerk. Some of those RVs pull way more power than my measly Tesla would. Power trip

[@nicholaskaufmann9645]

Heartbreaking to see you so disappointed at that Florida dude! Awesome videos keep em coming!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Total jerk, but refused to let it ruin the day. Had such an amazing time!

[@JC-gw4jl]

Sorry you had to go thru that, I can understand denying you entry (despite no valid reason), but the rudeness, totally uncalled for. Keep up with the awesome vids.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That was my rub with the situation, no need to be a total jerk

[@prashanthnatarajan89]

Carry On My Wayward Son + Mary Janes Last Dance; classics! Q95 would play EVERYDAY on my drive back home from work Mt Comfort to north Indy. AM was always The Bob and Tom Show Great Video!!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Lol, sometimes a great tune hits and you just can’t help yourself

[@TeslaBlaine]

Sorry you had that issue at the camp site! But I'm glad you still had fun and keep up the great work!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So much fun!

[@makatv8792]

Epic. I’ve done the Key West down and back before, but only from here in Miami. Great stuff. Sorry about the 🚿 at the campground.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was such a great trip overall

[@TheTechofTech]

What a fun road trip!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It sure was

[@chrisy941-]

Awesome video, just subscribed. Sorry about your RV experience here in Florida. Your videos are super helpful as i’m researching for my next car purchase. Love your vibe.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers!

[@joewilson9274]

Bearded Tesla Lady is so nice for letting you take the trip...

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

100%!!

[@do47m]

Great treat. Enjoyed it a lot. Special thanks for doing without ff-sequences.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jacobleonard9238]

Great video BTG!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers!

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Gotta love all the chickens in Key West! They make it more homey and they help keep the bugs and weeds down.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was fun to see

[@theelegantthread7464]

I'm new to your channel and it is fantastic! Thank you for doing such a great video. I pick up my MY next week and I will be driving from Houston, TX to Camden, ME via DC. I really learned a lot from you. Subscribed and looking forward to part two!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Part 2 is up! Check it out. I try to include all the details to help figure out what road tripping is like in the car. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@arrowlogproductions2509]

Key West is awesome! Great destination choice! Another great place to stay is in Stuart, Florida, right next to Port St. Lucie.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was a great trip

[@dominicanoloko]

Get out and show us the superchargers, talk about what's around the superchargers and can we done around there, talk during your trip, tell us how autopilot is doing along the way, more content other than you arriving at the supercharger and that's it...thanks man

[@FallenShamsiel]

Also, I am dying to know more details about sleeping in the car, first night was good I take it, but how is it over time... That's the real test.

[@marysaade4343]

I’m enjoying this video

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

glad to hear it!

[@joycemartin8354]

Isn't that the greatest, driving south into Florida!? My home state, though I LOVE western NC where I currently live .

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I don’t know why, but I just get a feeling when I’m in Florida and I like it

[@SWMOBartman]

FYI for future reference, we are RVers as well as Tesla M3P owners and our experiences over the years dealing with Thousand Trails RV parks, which Sunset Key RV Resort is a part of, has not been favorable. We will avoid them at all cost and usually you have to be a member of Thousand Trails to stay there anyway. Sorry you had to go thru that. I enjoyed the rest of the trip and look forward to part 2.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers thanks for the insight, I was hoping it was isolated to just this location but sounds like an organization wide issue

[@laneburkhammer9666]

Fellow Indianapolis person here :) love the channel!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers indeed

[@BigToe_84]

Dang I am a firefighter in the keys and that’s my zone! I totally would have come and bugged yah to say hi. You helped us pull the trigger on our model Y which is being delivered next week!!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Hell ya! Enjoy it!

[@jpmkiv]

Did you get your Y? If so could you provide follow up from this EV park?

[@BigToe_84]

@@jpmkiv I got my MY and love everything about it. I haven’t stayed at this site due to BTG’s experience however I just finished a 4 day camping trip with my MY. I stayed at KOA campgrounds and couldn’t have been happier. They were more than accommodating and let me plug right in! I just made sure to ask when I booked that it was ok for me to stay in my car. They had no issues.

[@jamesyao9199]

Great! I’m also going to there with Tesla model 3 by my own in next couple of days!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So awesome! You’re gonna love it!

[@brianjohnson2650]

Well done presentation!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Thx for the vid. I enjoyed watching. What I do when glamping in the car is to skip the window shields and just cover my eyes with a sleep head band. If someone wants to watch me sleep, they are welcome to. I am old and ugly, so I bank on it not being a pretty sight.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Haha. I block out the windows more for security. I don’t want people seeing me sleeping in there

[@TallTeslaGuy]

Sounds like it was at the very least a great adventure : )

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Oh my gosh yes it was!

[@WU6H]

Road trip cuts, music, charging info, etc ala Out of Spec Motoring. I like Out of Spec so made this enjoyable too.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Lol, glad you liked it

[@chadwickwood9843]

I was thinking the same thing although I perceived it as a pure copycat

[@fredsmodel3n192]

Great video! Glad you exposed that campground for who they really are, also note that you will get the same results from most campgrounds and I’m getting this from RV video’s unfortunately. I think I would call ahead and ask about charging at a camp ground, I saw somewhere where cars are not allowed to camp even here in San Diego in some locations. It’s probably a extra spot you are taking up and they can make more money with an RV that is staying longer. Take care.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, I will be checking ahead in the future

[@DivineDart]

Stone Cold Stun that Camping Dude

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Lol

[@OrganicStuff1]

Great video hope I can do a road trip soon

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s so much fun to road trip in a Tesla

[@Innerhype]

It looks like this was before the holiday update, so that camp site dude was being quite the Grinch.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was the Sunday before Christmas, so yea, total Grinch.

[@brianyoung4380]

Awesome! Looks like you're in Indianapolis. So am I. Unfortunately I have a model 3 so it's a lot harder to camp in. But love the video! Isn't Key West amazing!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Key West was a blast, wish I would have had more time. There are people that fold the rear seats down in the 3 and sleep in there just fine.

[@henrycruz45cal]

Good stuff, thanks! My wife and I take my 2015 Model S 85D to fla (Ormond Beach) from MA a couple of times a year. It adds a few more hrs but it's a real comfortable ride and free Super Charging all the way down. We want to go all the way to the keys soon and I was hoping to stop at the RV site; I know better now ;)

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Indeed! And yes, avoid the RV parks. Just get a camp site somewhere with power

[@iPigee]

Honestly, I cannot believe I watched this entire video. Great job! It was very insightful. One takeaway - I'd like to know the difference between charging locations and WH numbers. You spoke a lot about V2 or 3, etc. I have no idea what that all means. I am very familiar with MPG, but not so much with EV lingo. I hope to take delivery of my Y in May. Thanks for your videos. Very good source of info. I remain excited.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So V2 charger peaks at 150 kw charge rate, V3 is 250 kw charge rate. Much faster. The wh/mi is just like your MPGs in an ICE car, except the higher the number the less efficient. It’s how much energy you are using per mile

[@joellagerquist1791]

It is nice to see what it is like to go on a long trip. How you have to plan your stops along the way. How much charge you have to have when you leave station and how much you have left when you get to the next one. Very informative. Thanks

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@TheCarGuyWV]

BTG, wow!! I just got time to watch this and it was great. We go to Cape Canaveral FL twice a year and I can’t wait to take my Model Y, I’m excited to stop at Brunswick. LOL

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea man, huge supercharger. Cape canaveral is on the list when the boys get a little older so they can see NASA

[@VampireOnline]

All I want is a Tesla Model Y and the ability to road trip! Love the video!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Its so much fun to do! Love road tripping in this car, if you couldn't tell.

[@scottworcester2693]

get one!!!!!

[@Wilsonthernsby]

Trying to convince my parents to order a Tesla and your channel is helping the cause

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Once you go all in, you will NEVER go back!

[@marcelsilveira1117]

Alex, me too. My dad almost pulled the trigger on a Y before the 31st but got cold feet at the last second. The older people are more hesitant to make the leap to electric.

[@Wilsonthernsby]

@@marcelsilveira1117 My dad is enticed by the electric aspect, even more when I explained to him the cost and the supercharger network. It being the safest car on the road (I think) also helps a lot.

[@Geckogold]

@@Wilsonthernsby Teslas are some of the safest cars on the roads. Aside from numerous safety features in Autopilot, it also has a very good crash safety rating. There are numerous videos on youtube showing Teslas getting into accidents, and the occupants getting out slightly bruised/battered but otherwise fine. There was also one where a Model X was T-boned at various speeds, and never rolled over, instead just falling back down due to the low center of gravity from the battery pack. Aside from that, there's also the over the air updates where the car gets new features over time, the convenience of parking in your garage or driveway, plugging in, and letting the car charge while you sleep. And let's not forget the performance, which is just one of the things that makes Teslas cool. Of course, the best way to see this is to test drive one. It's one thing to just say all this stuff, it's another to actually see how they drive and perform.

[@AG-ef5tz]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy Actually the main problem is infrastructure problem. In Country like India there is extremely few charging station so definitely convincing any1 to buy ev over here is tough especially if someone do long term traveling so much !!!

[@keithknight3167]

My wife and I enjoyed part 1 of your Birthday solo road trip to the Keys. Before we moved to Fort Collins, CO, we lived in Jacksonville, FL. Ironically, we are now enjoying a Birthday getaway in Estes Park, CO which is at the Rocky Mountain National Park. I highly recommend you take a trip here. Please let me know if we can assist with this opportunity! Nothing like taking a 5 mile Rockies hike and returning to watch your video. Until part 2, be safe and thanks.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers indeed! Colorado is on our list for 2021! Problem is Ft Collins is north of Denver, we may have to revisit our plans for destination.

[@keithknight3167]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy Driving the Rockies at 10,000 ft. elevation can really show the advantages of an EV in an environment with thin air and steep roads. No problem with sleeping in cars here, people are friendly and the scenery is breath taking. Keep in touch...

[@NA-nt8iz]

Nice video Remind me my trip to Miami. I drove to Miami in Thanksgiving form Charlotte nc to visit family in my model y With 3 kids was amazing and easy The charge on the way it take my 14 hours trip . Autopilot was a big help in my back was Raining so bad . It’s not Quiet wind Noise from the roof above 70 mile . Sitting position not that good For long trip .

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I love road trips in this car!

[@test01lovesci-fi73]

Nice happy life:)

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Absolutely!

[@KMasters2015]

Wow that was an amazing trip. That RV resort looks like the type I stay away from. Too many rules to be twisted around as they please.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was an awesome trip! And now I have learned my lesson on RV parks

[@Lifeofpye314]

I didn't know Brunswick got a supercharger!!! Gonna check that out when I visit again!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, it’s a big one!

[@Lifeofpye314]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy yeah I saw that. 24 stalls in my little hometown. Quite impressive!

[@myziot]

Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers. So glad you liked it and thanks so much for the applause!

[@Epearson02130]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Sad to hear that the campsite on the keys wouldn’t let you camp. I hope you could file a complaint. I wanted to confirm that you were able to use autopilot while driving at night.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yep. Used autopilot basically the entire trip

[@Epearson02130]

That is awesome, I can’t wait to get mine.

[@SuperSxeMatt]

Leaving a comment before watching, but this is exactly why I want a model Y! for the hatchback makes camping out of it so much better. I live in California and my wife and I are both from Michigan. We did the drive twice and it's not bad but hotels are what killed me. I do stay at somewhat nicer hotels nothing under $100 but the average was about $160 a night but I thought if I had a Tesla I would just camp out in it at a Supercharger saving me about $500 in hotel fees and in total saving about $1000 considering the drive back.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea for sure. Completely doable sleeping in the car for a trip

[@SuperSxeMatt]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy Just finished the video, and I would just camp out at Walmart/Target parking lots. I see lots of campers do it and it's allowed. But I been really considering the standard range model Y but I don't know that range is too low.

[@joshoowa]

Cool video! I'd love it if, while you were driving, you snagged some footage from the actual car camera just to add some nice cut shots to it!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I wish the dash cam was high quality, because I totally would. The images are pretty bad in comparison.

[@joshoowa]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy That's true. Still, maybe a shot showing 3 cameras at once with yours in the middle all blended clean would be snazzy :P but I'm a greedy viewer!

[@themeach011]

I don't think my model y will ever take more than about 160 ish regardless of the temp. But I only got it before Christmas so I haven't had it in warm weather. Fun vid

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was a blast!

[@marcelsilveira1117]

Another great video. I felt my temperature and blood pressure rise when you were talking about being turned away at the camp site by Bahia Honda state park. The Florida law thing was just a lame excuse. The guy must have some sort of bias against EV’s or Teslas. Please let us know the name of this establishment as I’m from Miami and would like to know where not to spend money when I’m in the Key West area. Again, great video man!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea. You and me both brother! It was Sunshine Key. I can tell you that the feeling you get, 1,500ish miles from home, when you are turned away where you’re supposed to be crashing for the night is not a good one.

[@jamesyao9199]

I’m going to south all the way from Toronto Canada to keywest!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That is going to be an epic trip!

[@stbr0510]

I read through section 513 and I didn't see anything that would have prevented an EV driver from utilizing the facility.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Same for me. Couldn’t find anything

[@timothyjacobs8991]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy That Guy sounds like a butt. awe man sorry to hear abou that, But thanks for sharing great videos and content. I'll be using your code when i order my Model Y. You're amazing God Bless you Bro

[@bikesqump]

section 513 clearly states that if you blast out on trumpanzee conspiracy theories provided by well funded meme farms then you are against Tesla cars and their owners.... I ran into a bunch of activists on my trip to Florida but thankfully there are still plenty of sane people out there still!

[@DonLandis]

Private property owners can have their own rules. But in Florida, you can sleep in your car on public property, like a highway rest stop, except in the Florida Keys. Camp grounds are private so state rule does not apply. So are Hotel Parking lots. The Keys restriction only applies to public property. I like your using the Evannex full window reflectors. I have the set too but they take some time to put in place. Enjoy all your videos! Do not camp yet. Own M S and M Y.

[@allajunaki]

If I have to guess, the RV parks could be worried about electric vehicles being power hogs while recharging at camp site. They could have clarified no recharging at camp site, rather than outright denying. Great video nevertheless!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Oh well, now I know!

[@scottworcester2693]

BTG great vids.. questions: 1. How do you crawl into the back, through the doors or from the hatchback? I read in manual to not put more than 150lbs on the back covers..2. Did you ever figure out where you can park and camp when on the road like Walmart, Pilot? Rest stops? etc? Sucks you had to deal with that guy in the Keys. I just got my Y and am itching for long road trip. Thanks, Scott

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I climbed in through the tailgate. I have to do the same when latching car seats so I can’t imagine the bottom failing. Most of your weight is distributed over the folded seats for any long period of time. I like staying in big name hotel chain parking lots. Don’t know why but just feels more secure. I’d do a rest stop too

[@fredsmodel3n192]

Ok from what I read online, only RV’s built at a certified factory can park at the RV park, even DIY vans won’t be allowed. Some Class B vans are not allowed even, it all depends on the park.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thanks for sharing

[@WillN2Go1]

Many RV parks seem to be run by bigots and mean middle school girls. Does give me a line should a highway patrolman ever tap on my Tesla and ask why I'm sleeping in a turn off. "Like Mary and Joseph sir, I was refused at the RV park"

[@dm94024]

Might be easier to use the car cover as an alternative to interior window coverings. You could just let it hang loose or maybe rig it to the rear liftgate for easy entry and exit. What do you think?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That could work as well, just assuming no one comes over and tries to peek in

[@staalearne]

Nice video! Even though you´re shooting in 4K, the quality is a little grainy.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, the iPhone selfie camera is not 4K unfortunately so its back and forth throughout the video. Night time is tough for these phones.

[@spatel431]

Great trip video with some real tips. Wondering total trip miles, total charging stops and total cost.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

At the very end of the video I included all those stats. Part 2 will have the full trip details as well

[@joycemartin8354]

lot of times you got to have a tent. I carry my little backpacking tent to throw up if its required. Though this place was RV right? Anyway, that's travel. It'll work out.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@OMeuTesla]

Enjoyed the videos and the music used. Where did you got the music ?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

The music came straight from the creator studio here on KZbin. Hard to find great music so find the best I can. Copyright issues if you use real music lol

[@kev.367]

I actually slept on the center field in Daytona once while there was the 24 hour of Rolex

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That’s pretty cool

[@wendelinnugent68]

Wow, whole reason I want a model y specifically is so I can tow a Bambi or teardrop trailer, planning on getting the towing package. Don’t want a big pick up and Jeep’s struggle towing too. Tesla is like I got this. Why wouldn’t you allow the kindest car to nature stay near to nature? Going to stay in San Padre with it some day and see star ships take off and land. Love your channel. Thank you for sharing. The window covers you used, go on inside right?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Really glad you are enjoying the content. The window covers do go on the inside.

[@williamdavidson4576]

You should have found a Walmart or camped in a hotel parking lot at Marathon. I thought that was the whole idea, to camp in the Tesla. It seemed like such a long drive just for such a short visit to Key West. Also, waay too many short stops to charge. You should have planned this when you would have had more time for the trip, and slooowed it all down to enjoy the experience.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I had a finite time to do this trip, and I added a couple stops to visit family along the way. Never enough time to really experience

[@tfishr]

How do you like to spend all that time on the road? I like audio books myself, with occasional music breaks.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I listen to the radio for about an hour and a half, then I go to podcasts

[@kentgabriel3572]

regardless off the law/regulations....the rudeness was just uncalled for. PERIOD! He's probably one of those anti Tesla/EV vehicles, gas/diesel lovers...lol

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That’s the issue. Not the policy, not the law, the way he handled this with zero care in the world

[@WillN2Go1]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy His rudeness indicates he already knows his dislike of EVs is baseless. There are going to be people driving 50 miles to fill up old beater ICEs because they 'just don't believe electricity should be used in vehicles,' Ah, do you use headlights? Only when I'm forced to.

[@ronbyrd1434]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy maybe we should all call there and ask what it would cost to spend the night in our Tesla. LOL

[@VampireOnline]

I think you want the shiny side facing you. It reflects the heat back into the car.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

When its cold outside, it doesn't matter too much, but when its hot, you want that shinny side out to reflect the sun away

[@elayea7642]

Great video! I’ve always been curious, how safe is it/do you feel safe sleeping in your car?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Well, you are usually in an unfamiliar place at night so...just use good judgement on where to set up shop

[@stbr0510]

huh, That's prettymuch the same trip time and distance from DC to MN.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

MN...why go there when the sun is shining in Florida?

[@dennisrogers5106]

What if you got low on charge, range anxiety set it, I would assume you could of used a non Tesla charger? Was that a consideration. Good informative sight. Thanks for the information.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, I could have done that but on my way in I overcharged just in case I had an issue, and I paid off

[@ricksmith2149]

Love your videos, been watching them all in prep for my model Y. With the 6” mattress can you leave it out so that you don’t have to unfold it every night? Is there a decent amount of space in the storage underneath the mattress? Planning on doing a long 2 week road trip living in it but don’t wanna unfold the mattress every night. Thanks

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That’s exactly what I did every day. I just folded over the one section closest to the front seats in the morning. Left everything else in place

[@ricksmith2149]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy awesome thanks me so much, just wanted to be sure the mattress was partially foldable. Will be using your referral code, thanks!

[@Geckogold]

My guess about the RV park is they probably cover the electricity if you're not doing a long stay of a month or more. They probably got tired of Teslas using their park as a charging area and didn't make a lot of money off them, hence their rudeness and refusal to let you stay. Oh well, their loss, and they're also throwing a lot of business away as more EV's show up on the roads.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, could be, but they were charging like $150 a night so I can’t imagine the electricity is the issue.

[@alice23139]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy Wow, for that just stay in a motel and super charge.

[@illietw]

Carry on my wayward son! (Supernatural fan?)

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

No, just like the song

[@thomassoch7874]

They’ll be peace when you are done

[@mario373a]

Awesome trip. Wish I could get away like that too. I like the Eddie Bauer jacket. I think that rude guy just didn't like your Tesla. There are dumb, rude judgmental people like that.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, I know I sure did. Still had a great time regardless of that guy

[@weakbruteforce]

Crazy what happened at the camp site. Foolish because I was super interested in your experience, rudeness just lost potential business.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

100%. So frustrating. Some people are just not cool with what the EV future looks like

[@WillN2Go1]

Thanks. Like your charging schemes. My general attitude is 'you never know...' (you know Key West? might be a sharknado..) so I always fill up. Now that I'm driving a Tesla Model Y Long Range, I'll go 80-90% unless I need a nap - love those Tesla naps. Or if I need the range and the margin. (So why the heck can't Tesla give you a split charging time x minutes to 80-90% and then the x * 1.4 to get to 100%?? (you know where it says 23 minutes remaining for 30 minutes), and why isn't there an alarm in the car when it's charged? ) I've added another factor, if people are waiting for the chargers, then I'll just charge for the range I need so I can clear the space sooner. Probably going to use your link for the insulated panels. I am wondering about the hassle vs energy savings trade off. I loved boon docking in my Prius V when it's snowing outside. The Tesla should be even nicer ... but I can see after the first half inch installing the panels on the roof window - you can't see anything except cold snow. At least in the Model Y I'm not going to get stuck. (I've got chains for both the Prius and the Y, the Prius was still pretty wonky, I expect the Y should be great.) What jackasses at the RV park. When I think RV I think off-road. RV parks seem to be run by bigots - On KZbin it is an endless litany of nonsense. If your rig is 10 years old - get lost. If someone said, 'Explain to me why a Tesla is good?' you'll smile and talk to them for as long as they're willing to listen. The rudeness shows that he knows he's being a jerk, probably an EV bigot. Why do some people think the best American engineered and made car in history is somehow bad?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So the window covers are totally worth it if you camp in the car a few times or more. If it’s just 1 night 1 time, it’s probably too big an investment. They are insulated, and I believe it would make a difference on keeping the climate comfortable in the car. It’s funny how much hate there is on Tesla’s. These “good ol boys” who love their American made (insert truck) but hate ALL EVs. I don’t know why more people don’t support Tesla as they are an actual American company!

[@WillN2Go1]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I wonder if a US Flag sticker will back them off. The Cybertruck is going to be so Dukes of Hazard they won't be able to resist. Especially after we pull them out of the mud a few times. Here's a video idea for the Cybertruck. "Running with the big dogs!" A Cybertruck is hammering along behind all the big Fords, Chevys and Dodges, They go plowing into a stream water kicking up, on the other bank the Cybertruck struggles up the bank, mud flying. Behind it everybody else, stuck. (At least I hope it's like this....)

[@FreedomToRoam86]

My guess is that they didn't want you taking up a space that an RV would otherwise fill, and because people who camp in their cars or trucks often pee on the ground at night, and are often homeless. And they want their campground to be family friendly and spending money at their store. All of which they see single people as not being. I'm saying that because while taking care of COVID-19 pt's all spring, I built a bed and shelves/cupboards into the back of my pickup to have something to do between shifts. Come summer and few COVIDs, I bugged out for vacation to camp across the country. I found that if I wanted to camp at a campground, when I showed them my Portapotty in the truck, and told them I was just there for 1 night on my way to whichever National Forest or park, then they were usually OK with it. Fortunately, out west there is far more dispersed camping areas where you can just pull over and camp and wake up happy in some quiet beautiful place. I am looking forward to doing some similar camping in my Cybertruck when it comes. BTW, if you are in the midwest, you can camp the night cheap at tons of little town parks that have camping spots. I used Allstays Camp and RV to find camp sites across the country going west from Wisconsin.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, I get it. Is what it is and I know what to avoid in the future. It was awesome to live in the car on this trip and made it feel kind of special and disconnected from the real world if that makes sense.

[@kc4463]

I travel from Washington DC to Orlando FL every year. It’s at the Brunswick stop that I feel tired. I have always checked into a hotel there but I feel it’s a waste of money and time. I would love to sleep for a few hours in my M3 then carry on as it’s only 3 hours before I reach my destination. Was it really comfortable there? Did you try to find a specific spot to sleep at? What about toilet facilities the next morning?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So right next to the charger is a new hotel with a TON of bright lights. I parked under one of those lights and slept there for the night. I did use their lobby restroom

[@juukyj]

Love your videos! Sorry the Rv site event happened, I know it would frustrate me as well. I did some digging, this rule is on their general rules section: “Pop-ups and truck campers allowed as long as they are certified RVs. No Tents Allowed.” And while I’m no lawyer, reading some of Florida statute section 513.117 says “Park rules and regulations.-Any operator of a recreational vehicle park may establish reasonable rules and regulations for the management of the park and its guests and employees; and each guest or employee staying, sojourning, or employed in the park shall conform to, and abide by, such rules and regulations so long as the guest or employee remains in or at the park.”

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thanks for doing some digging. I’m thinking if it’s an RV park, I will avoid it in the future.

[@LLMiller1]

Does RV stand for recreational vehicle? I think since a Tesla has camp mode it’s a camper and thus an RV.

[@DirtyMelodies]

@@LLMiller1 Yes, but to play devil's advocate, Teslas are not officially classified as RVs by DMVs.

[@Knowledge9998]

Sounds like that camp ground manager is a serious Tesla hater.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Possibly, for sure a jerk though

[@mscolli3]

8:21 Thanks, if I get a Tesla definitely not getting a short-range. :)

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Get as much range as you can afford

[@joycemartin8354]

Enjoy road trip vids! I don't understand though (I don't have my MY yet) why do you guys stop so much? Never stop it off/90%? Sorry but a word of advise, how can you possibly "recharge" yourself when you are rushing so much?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I know it seems like I’m rushing around, but I choose to live life as much as I can, and this is what I can fit in the work schedule lol. Charging more frequently is way faster than “filling it up” less frequently. Charging 10-50% takes about 15-20 min on a V2 charger. 50-90% takes about 30 minutes.

[@Ken-yu1vv]

Dude I live in Noblesville too!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

have ya seen me around? lol

[@Ken-yu1vv]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I think so. There aren’t many white model Ys around.

[@mplafferty]

This video helped me decide AGAINST a Tesla or EV. 20-30 minute stops for fuel? No thanks.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thats good! Nothing at all wrong with that and its important to know what will and will not work for you.

[@BenBrand]

Great videos! I may have misunderstood, but it looked like you didn't have regen on the first part of your trip because the battery was cold. You were advising navigating to a supercharger to precondition the battery to get regen faster. That will work, but if you schedule your morning charge to 100% to start automatically rather than changing the limit to 100% when you wake up, in addition to starting the charge in the morning it will precondition the battery so it is already warm when you leave the house. You still won't have much regen because the battery is full, but it will be warm and you will get it sooner. Also, the heat pump / octovalve uses heat from the battery to heat the cabin while you are driving so with the Model Y and new Model 3's it's especially important to preheat the battery with scheduled charging so that the battery can start warmer for regen.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea no regen because I wasn’t confident what time I was going to leave in the morning. I usually don’t schedule because of that so the car isn’t at 100% for long.

[@BenBrand]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I love how many comments you read and respond to! Leaving the car at 100% for a couple hours just a couple times a month for long trips won't be bad at all. If anything it can be good for balancing cells but at worst it wouldn't do any harm.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

If you took the time to leave a comment, and I didn’t have the time to respond, how could I expect you to keep coming back to watch our content? I appreciate you all

[@TonyG310]

Question... Does your battery automatically begin to precondition for supercharging if you have a route input and you are getting close to a "scheduled" supercharger stop or are you manually setting the preconditioning status?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

yes, its automatic, and only when it is needed.

[@FreedomFinanceFun]

You might even find a destination charger you could use over night

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, it all worked out ok in the end

[@someguyonaguitar]

Love this content. What was the total "fuel" cost to go that far? Thanks!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

If I remember correctly, about 90-95. I have the full breakdown at the very end of each video

[@someguyonaguitar]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy wow that's like 6 cents per mile?!

[@slu1]

Sorry I’m new to long range trip planning with Teslas. It seems like you have to stop every 150 miles or so, or almost every 2 hrs. That seems much more frequent and inconvenient than refueling. Is there any way to make less frequent stops? (Or what do you sacrifice?)

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

You can stop less and increase charging time, it just charges slower. This is the fastest way to travel in a Tesla. Make no mistake, it is longer travel time in an EV than a gas car.

[@gdawg809]

Do you have the standard model y, Performance, or long range? Great vid!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Long range

[@gdawg809]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy awesome! I ordered one. I was amazed on how variable the range was dependent on the temperature.

[@fredsmodel3n192]

Can you tell me what software you use to make your videos and edit them, do you find the software you use easy? Thanks.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s easy, iMovie is all I use. No need for anything more complicated yet.

[@Mike_Malloy]

The campsite website does not specifically exclude electric cars from using the site. It says you can have an RV, trailer and up to 2 cars on site. And you can use the on-site golf cart to get around. www.rvonthego.com/florida/sunshine-key-rv-resort-marina/ Also says "Guests must be in compliance with Chapter 513 and Chapter 83, Florida Statutes, in accordance with duration of their tenancy. A copy of these statutes is available in the office." Google search of Florida's 513 Chapter has no mention of Electric Vehicles, Tesla or otherwise being prohibited, at least that I could find. I think the site manager has a thing against Tesla.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I was looking for anything to show where I couldn’t stay there but came up empty as well. I don’t want to assume the dude had a thing against EVs, but man it sure felt like it at the time

[@spacetrout]

I haven't finished the video yet but am currently planning a trip What would you have done differently?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, its long, but there's a lot of detail in there. Should be really helpful to learn from what I do well, and what I don't do well. Camping in the car was great by the way! The only thing I would have done differently is better managed my time. Avoiding Atlanta and the mountain road through Chattanooga would have saved a boat load of time.

[@spacetrout]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy The mountain road was AWESOME. I let autopilot do a lot of very sketchy things but conditions were ideal. So I let it ride until I got too nervous and I did the rest. Damn beautiful.

[@lindsay.deneault]

What campsite did you end up finding that worked? I'm planning a trip down and want to test out camp mode as well!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was like 1 bridge closer to Key West, it was a tent site without power I ended up getting. They had 1 spot available when I pulled in.

[@lindsay.deneault]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I stayed at the Big Pine camping lodge too - it was great! Camp mode used ~60 miles of range overnight but I had charged up at Marathon beforehand so it was all good.

[@claysnextel]

Where did you get the han solo dice. Which version did you buy , the shiny or antique?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Hollywood studios. Antique version

[@Officialjusten]

Hey Justin!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Hello