Safety: Camping

[kazenodoragon]

I’m thinking of camping inside my Model X. I browsed the net and though I didn’t find any stories of Tesla owners camping in their cars falling victim to any crimes, I am still a bit weary of the idea. While campers and RVs can be quite expensive, they are not as exposed as a Model X, nor do they carry the “prestige” sort of say.

Anyone have data or stats I wasn’t able to find, or thoughts in general? I’ve done plenty of tent camping without an issue, and have read about / watched vids from plenty of others doing it too. Yet there’s a gut feeling of uncertainty with the though of camping inside a Model X I cannot seem to place or shake.

 

[ecarfan]

I think your fears are unwarranted. But there is no “data or stats” that I am aware of on the risk of sleeping in a Model X in a campground.

On the plus side, you can turn on Camper Mode to stay warm with zero risk of CO poisoning.

 

[Sandiegodoug]

The only fear I would have is bears braking into your car. If you camp where there are bears make sure to put food into provided bear boxes.

 

[NHK X]

I’ve done plenty of camping. No problems. Sure some people might stare, others might come up to ask questions.

If your gut gives you bad vibes then your options are: 1. Don’t go camping. 2. Arm yourself. By that it can vary in spectrum from portable motion detecting lights, to pepper spray (kimber pepper blaster vs traditional mace), to an actual firearm. Of course know your local/state laws and regs.

Personally I take my concealed carry with me anytime I’m out with my fam in the woods. And as another user posted above, it’s mostly for wildlife than protection from fellow man.

 

[aesculus]

Maybe I am old school but with the exception of some So Cal seaside campgrounds I don't see an issue with camping. Heck we just use a tent.

Worse reports I have ever heard of was where people had stuff stolen during the day when they were away from the campground, but that has been only 1 or 2 reports over decades of camping. Maybe I am just going to the right places.