While the world waits for Tesla fulfill the promise to start mass-producing the cyber truckits electric pickup truck, a company has decided to go ahead and offer an accessory to turn it into a motorhome. Is named Space Camper and it consists of an addition that promises to turn the rear of the vehicle into a kind of tent equipped with a bed, kitchen, shower and even solar panels.
According to the manufacturer, the Space Camper is a structure that is placed on the roof of Tesla’s Cybertruck. The equipment is equipped with pneumatic actuators They use the vehicle’s built-in air compressor to deploy or retract. The company ensures that the process to open or close it does not take more than 30 seconds.
Once fully extended, the user must unfold the front of the tent and tie it to the rear of the vehicle. The structure is nearly 2.5 meters tall at its highest point, which promises enough space for anyone to stand inside.
The Space Camper promises to accommodate a bed with space for two people. While some sections of the mattress can be reused as tables or armchairs. In addition, the device incorporates enough space to store everything you need for camping days. And the manufacturer ensures that it does not limit access to the rear box of the cyber truck from Tesla, and that seamlessly integrates with your battery to power the various accessories.
Space Camper wants to make the Cybertruck the ultimate motorhome
The Space Camper weighs just over 213 kilograms and is installed on the roof of the Cybertruck using a structure that keeps it “hanging” when not in use. According to the company in charge of its development, the accessory for Tesla’s vehicle is made of “aerospace-grade composites.” However, buyers can choose to include a stainless steel cover. This adds another 60 kilos of pesos, and a few thousand dollars more to the final bill.
Despite the almost 300 kilograms that I would add to the electric van, The manufacturer ensures that its autonomy will not be affected. However, so far they have not provided too many details about it. The firm has even published a video showing how its product will work once the Cybertruck is available. On paper, it’s a real luxury. It remains to be seen if all the promises are fulfilled.
As for its price, get ready for the saber. The base price of the Space Camper is $24,000. Those who want the stainless steel cover will have to pay an extra $4,000, and prices for the additional accessories are yet unknown. Among them things like kitchen, shower, toilet and modular extenders for solar panels. A ridiculous sum, considering that the cheapest Cybertruck was originally announced at $39,900. Although Elon Musk has accepted that it is an impossible price to meet, and it will be more.
Those who wish to reserve it, you can do it now, upon payment of a minimum of 100 dollars. Although much higher sums must be allocated to have priority in orders and discounts on accessories. the most optimistic can give up to $10,000although there are also levels of 5,000 and 1,000 dollars.
Regarding availability, the Space Camper will be available when the Cybertruck hits the market. If there are no further delays, Tesla will only begin mass production of its electric truck in mid-2023. So the camper accessory still has a couple of years to go before it can be seen in action.