Hello Everyone.
I Tesla-camped Summer 2021 many nights across the NE USA. I also recently completed a 2-day visit to Key West, FL and stayed at a camp site (that didn’t allow Tesla charging ). My battery drain rate was mostly in the range of 25%-30% on all of my nights in 2021 and 2022 for 8-9 hours of camp mode. The A/C was running most nights at 70°-72°F with a couple of cool nights last Summer that required heat.
I had assumed that this drain rate was normal. However, as I make plans for a possible 2-month Tesla camping trip to the Mountain West, I researched further and noticed that most people seem to only receive a 10-15% battery drain for similar amount of time in camp mode. WTH?! Are there any special settings? I simply place the M3 in Camp Mode, force close the app and then go to sleep. I don’t recall the fan being on a high level or any other settings that are out of the ordinary. I do have my iPhone on the charging pad and my Apple Watch is likely plugged into USB (if it’s not already fully charged).
Are there any special tips that can decrease my drain rate? I mostly do boondocking but do occasionally stay at campsites that may/may not allow charging. Since I’m considering an extensive camping trip starting in July, I need to maximize the efficiencies with the car and a lower drain rate during Camp Mode would be a HUGE benefit.
Thanks for any constructive and informative comments.
Ken
I Tesla-camped Summer 2021 many nights across the NE USA. I also recently completed a 2-day visit to Key West, FL and stayed at a camp site (that didn’t allow Tesla charging ). My battery drain rate was mostly in the range of 25%-30% on all of my nights in 2021 and 2022 for 8-9 hours of camp mode. The A/C was running most nights at 70°-72°F with a couple of cool nights last Summer that required heat.
I had assumed that this drain rate was normal. However, as I make plans for a possible 2-month Tesla camping trip to the Mountain West, I researched further and noticed that most people seem to only receive a 10-15% battery drain for similar amount of time in camp mode. WTH?! Are there any special settings? I simply place the M3 in Camp Mode, force close the app and then go to sleep. I don’t recall the fan being on a high level or any other settings that are out of the ordinary. I do have my iPhone on the charging pad and my Apple Watch is likely plugged into USB (if it’s not already fully charged).
Are there any special tips that can decrease my drain rate? I mostly do boondocking but do occasionally stay at campsites that may/may not allow charging. Since I’m considering an extensive camping trip starting in July, I need to maximize the efficiencies with the car and a lower drain rate during Camp Mode would be a HUGE benefit.
Thanks for any constructive and informative comments.
Ken