Camping / Overland Ideas

[Harris005]

With the typical Scout enthusiast likely to venture off road, I figured a thread throwing out ideas on just that might be useful. I found myself watching the below video today, which had a couple ideas to think about.

1. The Tesla apparently has a "Camping Mode". *What functions would you the consumer like to see within this mode?
2. The Camping Mode heater did not keep his feet warm, only the front seat area
3. The ability for the back seats to fold down flat for sleeping would be a plus.
4. Was interesting with the different charging rates based on using the 30amp (20+ hours to charge) or 50amp (9+ hours to charge). Something to think about if you pull your camper there and your camper uses the 50amp hook up slot.

 

[white298]

I think the cover that is over what is usually the spare tire should double as a camping table and also there should be a flashlight that when on its docking station in the trunk or storage area it recharges so it is always available even for daily use

 

[R1TVT]

Here's Rivian's take on Camp Mode for ideas and reference: https://stories.rivian.com/software-update-camping

 

[Harris005]

Here's Rivian's take on Camp Mode for ideas and reference: https://stories.rivian.com/software-update-camping

I know we have had the talk a number of times regarding the advantages/disadvantages of suspension types, but the camping mode self leveling was never brought to the table. That is a unique option the air suspension can offer.

 

[R1TVT]

In all honesty, and for the number of times Camp Mode / Self-Leveling will be used by the average owner, and given the potentially significant maintenance / replacement / repair costs, I'm not sure that air suspension is the right choice for the Scout - particularly given the "no-nonsense" desire for simplicity and the ability to customize with things like larger tires. I could see a Scout owner leveling with rocks or Scout recovery boards that could serve as shims

 

[JohnBills]

My GV60 has a "utility mode" for camping and for powering a campsite (or any 120-volt accessories) but I have yet to try it out. It's not a large vehicle so sleeping in it would be cramped. But I do like the idea of a mode that allows for a low draw on the battery pack to power accessories or climate control.

 

[btw1549]

I want the bed of the truck version to have a big enough bed and a high enough payload for a pop-up slide in camper. I have a Northstar 850sc that I would want to put on the truck.
Then having the ability to plug the camper into the truck so you could plug the vehicle in at a campsite or into a generator in the outdoors and it charges the truck while also powering the camper.
Maybe even allow for the solar on the camper to charge the truck? Wouldn't charge a lot but could give you some range while sitting in a field all day.

 

[JohnBills]

it charges the truck while also powering the camper.

I love the idea of flow-through power at campsites. Brilliant!

 

[OleScout]

A reservoir to hold water with the ability to heat for rinsing hands, washing dishes, showering, etc.

I have a dilemma where I goto crossfit which doesn't have a shower and then have to goto another gym to use their shower facilities. Costly and time consuming. This would be a huge convenience on my end and seems simple.

 

[JohnBills]

This would be a huge convenience on my end and seems simple.

I'm liking this idea, but help me picture it better. Would you use it to shower in the parking lot of your CrossFit gym?

 

[OleScout]

I'm liking this idea, but help me picture it better. Would you use it to shower in the parking lot of your CrossFit gym?

Haha, not to be too visual but to have a privacy tent or curtain that attaches to the rear lift gate. There are several aftermarket accessories out there at the moment. I've looked at area parks and considered pilots truck shops ($7 per shower).

 

[JohnBills]

Haha, not to be too visual but to have a privacy tent or curtain that attaches to the rear lift gate. There are several aftermarket accessories out there at the moment.

Oh! Haha! That makes a lot more sense. Would it still be useable in the winter?

 

[OleScout]

Oh! Haha! That makes a lot more sense. Would it still be useable in the winter?

I think the only way this would be successful to a mass market in the US would to include a heater to have access to hot water. While people in other countries are adapted to cold water showers, I think we have been accustomed to the comforts of hot running water.

 

[GotScout]

With the typical Scout enthusiast likely to venture off road, I figured a thread throwing out ideas on just that might be useful. I found myself watching the below video today, which had a couple ideas to think about.

1. The Tesla apparently has a "Camping Mode". *What functions would you the consumer like to see within this mode?
2. The Camping Mode heater did not keep his feet warm, only the front seat area
3. The ability for the back seats to fold down flat for sleeping would be a plus.
4. Was interesting with the different charging rates based on using the 30amp (20+ hours to charge) or 50amp (9+ hours to charge). Something to think about if you pull your camper there and your camper uses the 50amp hook up slot.

What is 'overlanding'? That must be a gender neutral jeep thing...

 

[GotScout]

Haha, not to be too visual but to have a privacy tent or curtain that attaches to the rear lift gate. There are several aftermarket accessories out there at the moment. I've looked at area parks and considered pilots truck shops ($7 per shower).

Lol dude in the 90's I copper tubing wrapped a waterneck and used an RV water pump to push from rear container, I had hot showers on demand. Use a push to release sink style faucet as shower head trigger. Later I had big black tubes mounted on roof filled with water. This gives you solar shower and gravity fed, no pump needed. (But can get TOO hot!!!)

 

[absentEE]

As I suggested in a previous thread, its a potential accessory that could change a real or perceived weakness of EVs in regards to overlanding into a strength... should price allow. Imo.

 

[GotScout]

As I suggested in a previous thread, its a potential accessory that could change a real or perceived weakness of EVs in regards to overlanding into a strength... should price allow. Imo.

If that fell in the water you'd get electrocuted... and I go camping to AVOID that many people!!!

 

[absentEE]

If that fell in the water you'd get electrocuted...

Hopefully it would be designed to do a “handshake” to confirm proper connection before it enables the main contacts, same reason why one can safely plug in a fast charger while its raining.

and I go camping to AVOID that many people!!!

Having solar to charge the main battery and power stuff is useful whether overlanding alone or with many. imo.



All of the above could be great accessories for overlanding/camping in combination with an EV/battery as well.

 

[GotScout]

All of the above could be great accessories for overlanding/camping in combination with an EV/battery as well.

So is a generator!!

 

[NitroMudder]

I imagine if EV camping ever takes off there will need to be drastic changes made to camp grounds to handle charging and billing of power usage from charging. Would be a huge cost increase for mom and pop campgrounds. That or some how limit the current draw to keep cost down.