Ever tried sleeping in your Model 3?

[SquirtCow]

Hi guys!

I'm planning on taking my new baby for a spin down Europe this summer, and while I'll be packing a tent and some basics, I realize that I might have to spend some nights in the car itself.

Have any of you guys tried sleeping in your Model 3? If the rear seats are folded down, it should give some space for it.. or no?

PS: Haven't received the car yet, so I can't simply test it myself

 

[MoHazee4]

I'm sure you could -- if you fold the seats down. But - with services like AirBNB and such, I'm not sure why you would.

Seems like it would be uncomfortable.

But yeah -- i'm sure it can be done.

 

[outdoors]

Hi guys!

I'm planning on taking my new baby for a spin down Europe this summer, and while I'll be packing a tent and some basics, I realize that I might have to spend some nights in the car itself.

Have any of you guys tried sleeping in your Model 3? If the rear seats are folded down, it should give some space for it.. or no?

PS: Haven't received the car yet, so I can't simply test it myself

Quite easy. Remove the bottom seat if you won't need. Makes it almost perfect flat Use some type of mattress that fits. I use a Dreamcase. Buy some shades, and or eye covers. That roof can be tough at night under the lights of a parking lot.

I love AirBnB, hotels, Bed & Breakfasts. However when I drive it is usually till 3 or 4 am. Pulling into a hotel or Air Bnb isn't practical. I also might want to drive more or less. Having a reservation. I sleep a couple hours then continue on my day or night. Love to camp, so a car with a/c dog mode and a memory foam mattress is kind of cheating anyway. Instead of driving 7 am to 7pm. Losing a day or so traveling. I can gain those days back fishing, backpacking, or mountaineering.

Try State Forest, National Forest, BLM areas or your equivalent in Europe. There are also some stay free apps out there that help find free spots to camp or sleep. Even a farmers driveway. (people can be very nice with a conversation) Sometimes very low cost or free. Might be a few miles off the road, but tend to be often not occupied, quiet, and lacking in the LED overhead blub department.

To each his/her own. Did it for over 30 days. Found it a wonderful conversation piece with strangers. Got some looks, but had lots of fun.

 

[SquirtCow]

Remove the bottom seat if you won't need.

Thank you for such an extensive answer. When you say "remove", do you mean actually removing it, or just fold it down? Do you have a picture of it removed?

I am fully aware of the AirBNB option, as well as Couchsurfing and similar. Europe during summer season is crazy tourist-y, so unless I book things well in advance - this could be an issue. I will definitely do a few proper accommodations along the trip in ho/motel or similar, but it's nice to know that I can survive without it.

Always wanted to do this, but never had the chance before.. I'll bring a tent and my Biolite Campstove, along with some essentials. Hopefully, that'll be a good starting point.

 

[jeniferkey]

I was comfortable sleeping in back with a couple of comforters and not making any changes to the back seats. There is an incline without the seat cushion removed, but it didn't bother me.

 

[outdoors]

Thank you for such an extensive answer. When you say "remove", do you mean actually removing it, or just fold it down? Do you have a picture of it removed?

I am fully aware of the AirBNB option, as well as Couchsurfing and similar. Europe during summer season is crazy tourist-y, so unless I book things well in advance - this could be an issue. I will definitely do a few proper accommodations along the trip in ho/motel or similar, but it's nice to know that I can survive without it.

Always wanted to do this, but never had the chance before.. I'll bring a tent and my Biolite Campstove, along with some essentials. Hopefully, that'll be a good starting point.

Removing seats in rear takes all of maybe 2 minutes. Two clips that are white and oval. Then unplug heated seats. No tools or anything needed.

 

[CanadianMetal]

Make sure you know how to put the car into Fireplace / Romance mode, before you leave on the trip, just in case .......

 

[Kira]

I love camping in the Model 3 It's amazing how much gear you can fit in this car! I sleep inside the car by folding the back seats down and using this air+foam mattress:

Air Mattress - Canadian Tire

I didn't bother taking the bottom of the back seat out the last time, but I may do it this summer as it doesn't seem difficult.

 

[SquirtCow]

Removing seats in rear takes all of maybe 2 minutes.

Haha, that's crazy! And cool! Thanks for sharing!

Make sure you know how to put the car into Fireplace / Romance mode, before you leave on the trip, just in case .......

That's pretty much why I bought the car.

I love camping in the Model 3

Can't wait to try it out!

 

[edigest]

Have no first hand experience with this, but looks interesting:

Dreamcase – Dreamcase

 

[Kilotango74]

Have no first hand experience with this, but looks interesting:

Dreamcase – Dreamcase

Search this forum, someone here has a review of this.

 

[Kilotango74]

Here you go...
Dreamcase Model 3 Pictures & Review