Tesla Accessories - Model Y Camping Mattress

Anyone who often travels with their Tesla will sooner or later consider using the integrated camping mode. This controls the interior lighting, the temperature and the ventilation in the vehicle interior and turns electric vehicles into real camper vans. Thanks to the foldable rear seats, the Tesla offers a sufficiently large sleeping area and thus offers numerous advantages over a traditional tent. To make camping and especially the nights in the car relaxing, the use of camping mattresses is a good idea. For our month-long Norway road trip, we therefore searched online for the most comfortable and high-quality sleeping mattresses possible for our Tesla Model Y.

Since the Tesla Model Y is already equipped with camping mode and some other useful functions (such as the numerous USB ports), we wanted to upgrade our upcoming camping experience with the help of a comfortable sleeping surface. After a short research of the products available and a comparison of price and performance, we finally decided on the TessiMat from the Tess-Supply website. In addition to many other Tesla accessories, this website also offers sleeping mattresses for the Model Y and the Tesla Model 3.

There were many reasons for our choice, but what convinced us most was the fact that the company manufactures its products in Germany, that they are made of high-quality materials and that they are tailored exactly to the dimensions of our Tesla Model Y.

Another highlight: the mattresses come with a practical storage bag, which can be perfectly stored in the storage space under the load compartment cover in the trunk. This feature was particularly useful for us, as we wanted to travel without a roof box or trailer and had to stow all of our luggage in the Model Y.

Once we had decided on the right Tesla accessories, all the other steps went smoothly. We could simply add the mattress to our shopping cart and order it via the website. The item also seemed to be in stock, because the camping accessories found their way to our home within a very short time. Since we were worried that setting it up in the interior of the Tesla might prove complicated, we wanted to test this step before we started our vacation and were again pleasantly surprised. The mattress was easy to set up on the first attempt within two minutes and nestled comfortably into the interior of our Model Y. It is connected to the vehicle via Velcro fasteners, which are already incorporated into the product. Thanks to the precisely tailored mattress shape, no space is lost in the interior, there is no unnecessarily large gap on the sides and access to the cigarette lighter in the trunk was still effortless.

Dismantling the mattress was at least as quick and uncomplicated as setting it up. With a good feeling and the right product for us, everything related to our travel preparations was done and our camping trip could finally begin.

We spent the first night in our Tesla at a campsite near a Norwegian fjord. It was already dark when we arrived, but even without light we were able to set up the camping mattress in the Model Y without any problems. After activating camping mode, we were immediately ready to spend the first night in our Tesla Model Y.

After a wonderful night, we woke up the next morning from a deep sleep in the Tesla Model Y. The first night in our electric vehicle had been more than restful. The bed is firm enough to lie comfortably on without touching the hard surface of the car. The Tesla accessories also ensure that no cold is felt from below, but the bed does not heat up excessively either. These functions contributed to the fact that we did not need the cooling of the air conditioning or the heat of a heater at night. This meant that we were able to save a little electricity and use a little more range the next day. The first aha moment for us: With the right camping equipment, camping in an electric car is not only more fun, but also more economical.

Since we had been traveling in our car for a few weeks and our Tesla Model Y needed a thorough cleaning due to rainy weather and mud, we decided to clean the cover of our sleeping mattress. To do this, we used the washing machine at a campsite where we had stayed overnight. Removing the mattress cover was easy and the mud stains that had gotten on the cover did not penetrate to the mattress core thanks to the high-quality material.

Since the mattress covers are made of cotton, the usual machine wash cycle at 40°C was no problem. The laundry also dried quickly in the fresh air. After the wash cycle, the covers were just as soft as before, were not warped in any way, were easy to put back on the cold foam core and then found their place again in our Tesla Model Y.

In total, we spent about a month traveling around Scandinavia with our Tesla Model Y. The mattress not only had to bear the weight of two adults, but also withstand the claws and sharp teeth of our family dog. During this time, the camping equipment also withstood a lot of dirt and mud and survived a few rainstorms, as moisture got into the vehicle interior through side windows that had been accidentally left open.

However, none of this seemed to have any effect on the product. Even today, after a few more short trips, the mattress looks almost as good as new. Thanks to the accompanying transport bag, the product can also be stored safely and taken anywhere. This means that the bed pad in the Model Y is not only extremely robust, but also versatile and flexible.

The sleeping mattress has revolutionized camping in the Tesla Model Y for us, completely replacing sleeping in a conventional tent. The Model Y's numerous functions, such as camping mode, USB C ports and the ability to adjust the climate in the Tesla's interior, are now complemented by the feel-good character and comfort of a bed at home. We have already been able to answer many questions from some Tesla Model Y owners about this product, and the mattress is now very popular among our circle of friends too.

There is only one thing we will do differently on our next trip with the Model Y. We will also purchase a privacy screen from the same website, which will be attached to the windows of the vehicle and thus offer more privacy. By combining these two products, the ultimate camping experience in the Tesla Model Y will be possible.