Camping Trailer Selection for Model X

[GSP]

We ordered our Safari Condo Alto R1723. Caravane Alto 1723. We will get it in May 2016.

Now all we need is our MX. Delivery Specialist at Tesla keeps tell us that we will get our invite to configure very soon.

That looks like the best travel trailer I have seen so far. The specs, options, weight, layout and aesthetics are outstanding. I wonder if they would build it with Li-ion 12 V house batteries instead of the lead acid ones at 54 lbs each? If not it still would be possible to swap them out after delivery, using batteries that are designed to be drop-in replacements for car starter batteries from A123 or other Li-ion manufacturers.

It also would be cool to switch the electrical system from 30 A 120 V to 50 A 240V and install a 14-50 or a hard-mounted UMC on the camper.

GSP

 

[andrewket]

I agree- constructed from single sheets of aluminum, just like the X. Very light, and a great drag coefficient. It says it sleeps 3-4, but I can only see 3. A queen in the back, and a single in the front.

 

[Morristhecat]

It says it sleeps 3-4, but I can only see 3. A queen in the back, and a single in the front.

There is an option for a bunk, per the below screen captures from their instruction video on their website.

 

[andrewket]

Oh, very nice. Thank you.. I missed that. It's tempting. What do you guys do with these trailers when not in use? My garage is full. I'd have to rent a storage facility for it. Probably best for me to just rent one.

 

[ohmman]

Awake, thread! And fill thyself with new ideas and information.

I ordered the towing package, and my interest in this topic has quadrupled.

 

[ohmman]

I've started a wiki thread so we can track Superchargers that would support charging - specifically without unhitching.

Trailer-friendly Supercharger Locations

 

[goneskiian]

I've started a wiki thread so we can track Superchargers that would support charging - specifically without unhitching.

Trailer-friendly Supercharger Locations

Great stuff! Thanks ohmman! Looks like I need to spread some rep around before giving you more (as usual! ;-) ).

 

[tomsky]

Talking about RVp*rn, this is the only thing i could possible imagine being towed by the X:
Pictures - Knaus Tabbert Caravisio: The shape of caravans to come | Examiner.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBsv6kVjaOI&feature=youtu.be&t=49

Unfortunately, it costs more than two Teslas. Fortunately, it's a prototype and won't make it into production.

 

[ohmman]

This looks like a decent option for a hard-sided A frame trailer. Just under 2000 pounds dry and empty. They have other smaller options as well. Thoughts?

Chalet XL 1920 | Chalet, Inc.

 

[AnOutsider]

This looks like a decent option for a hard-sided A frame trailer. Just under 2000 pounds dry and empty. They have other smaller options as well. Thoughts?

Chalet XL 1920 | Chalet, Inc.

On the trailer itself, or how it will tow/affect range? On the latter, it looks about the same size (though lighter) than my High Wall rockwood. I believe I shared the wh/m usage with that... not pretty. Could be the width as well as the height, but I'm going to try it again when we get 20's on

 

[fortytwo]

We got our Alto R1723. Here I am test fitting the LiFePo batteries and battery box.

 

[Canuck]

I love this thread and the thought of camping with an X and trailer --- looking at that LiFePo battery pack above has me drooling. My 3 kids (the oldest now in University) grew up from babies to teenagers camping in the backwoods of BC, from a tent, to a 15' trailer, to a 19' trailer, until I bought a cabin on a lake and sold the trailer (with a porta-boat mounted on the side). When I posted it on Craig's List and sent the listing to my kids, one of my daughters replied "aww... so sad", and my wife replied "yahoo" (I'm not sure she enjoyed it as much as us!). We made so many great memories. If you ask my kids what my favourite movie is, they will tell you RV! (family type movie that is, of course). Reading this thread, I have myself thinking about a Model X and one of those great trailers, until I come to my senses...

 

[EcoHeliGuy]

We ordered our Safari Condo Alto R1723. Caravane Alto 1723. We will get it in May 2016.

Now all we need is our MX. Delivery Specialist at Tesla keeps tell us that we will get our invite to configure very soon.

I would really like to come over and see this after I'm done helping with the wildfires.

 

[EcoHeliGuy]

Trailer I'm interested in:

Airstream
Aliner/chalet
Bigfoot
Escape/scamp
Prolite
Taylor coach
Livin lite


But we cherish our 73 Boler

 

[Eresan]

I have a airstream 16ft Bambi. I saw the x lunch they towed a airstream. They made me pull my trigger

 

[Librae]

We're picking up an r-pod 182G with the bunks next year. The X should have no trouble with it, and our camping destinations are all within 100-150 miles.

 

[JimVandegriff]

I have a airstream 16ft Bambi. I saw the x lunch they towed a airstream. They made me pull my trigger

We are also eyeing a 16 ft airstream Bambi. I'm sure any info you can share about your experiences with it will be helpful (range, wh/mile while towing, destination experiences, the towing experience, etc.) Thanks.

 

[AnOutsider]

We're picking up an r-pod 182G with the bunks next year. The X should have no trouble with it, and our camping destinations are all within 100-150 miles.

That's he one we almost went with. Let us know how it goes!

 

[Eresan]

We are also eyeing a 16 ft airstream Bambi. I'm sure any info you can share about your experiences with it will be helpful (range, wh/mile while towing, destination experiences, the towing experience, etc.) Thanks.

I got Vin on April 19, got all from DS to expect mid june delivery. I will try to tow my 16' bambi as soon as get the car.

From what my research, it only gives about half milage when towing, so that is about 100is miles when charged 90% full for a 90d. We have to plan the distination within 100 miles. I plan to charge tesla at the campground over night. Usually RV park has 4 outlet, see photo below
RV Park Supplies

Airstreem use a 30 Amp (TT30R) plug. I can plug tesla to the 50 apm nema 14-50 at the same time.

 

[Softwizard]

Can I ask a dumb question please? If I didn't order the towing package, can I get it after delivery?? Merci beaucoup