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How to Organize Your Model Y for Camping—From Kitchen to Bed

If you’re thinking of camping in your Model Y, you’re not alone. Across the Tesla community, owners have been sharing genius ways to turn their electric SUVs into efficient, cozy, road-ready homes—complete with kitchen stations, portable fridges, power supplies, and restful sleeping spaces.

Tip 1: The Trunk Kitchen That Just Makes Sense

Your Tesla’s trunk (and frunk!) can do more than carry groceries. Many campers repurpose it as a minimalist kitchen zone—with a single burner stove, foldable sink, and stackable boxes for dry food and cooking utensils.

One Redditor uses a pull-out drawer system to keep cookware organized. Another keeps water in collapsible BPA-free tanks and a gravity-fed faucet system for easy handwashing.

Want something cooler? A compact 12V fridge fits neatly behind the rear seats—and uses little power when your vehicle’s in Camp Mode.

Tesla Model Y trunk kitchen setup with stove, food bins, and cooler

Tip 2: Power + Cooler = Meal-Ready at All Times

A must-have: a power station like Jackery or Bluetti for running your cooler, lights, and even charging devices. Many owners store it between the rear seats or just behind the center console—within easy reach.

A cooler or portable fridge with thermal insulation ensures you always have fresh food and cold drinks, especially in warmer months. Bonus: store it in the frunk if you’re short on trunk space.

Tip 3: Sleeping Space That Feels Like Home

Let’s talk comfort. When it’s time to rest, every inch matters. That’s why Tesla campers unanimously agree: invest in a well-fitted mattress.

We recommend the Havnby 4.5” Foam Mattress for Model Y, designed to match the interior contours of the car. It offers:

Flat, firm support with adaptive foam
Fast setup & compact roll-up for daytime storage
Noise-free sleep—no bouncy air chambers

It’s the kind of upgrade you didn’t know you needed until you sleep on it.

Tesla Model Y sleeping setup with fitted foam mattress and storage underneath

Tip 4: Storage Like a Pro

The secret to camping sanity? Divide your items by use-case:

Frequently used (e.g. cooking gear, water, electronics): stash behind seats or in door pockets
Occasional items (e.g. extra clothes, gear): store in bins under the mattress or in the frunk
“Leave it and forget it” stuff (e.g. extra shoes, tools): bottom well or under-seat space

Redditors also suggest soft duffel bags over rigid suitcases—they conform better to car curves and maximize every inch.

💡 Final Thoughts

Camping in a Model Y isn’t about roughing it—it’s about redesigning comfort, mobility, and independence. With smart layouts and the right gear, you can turn your Tesla into a true escape pod, whether for weekends or extended road trips.

Looking to upgrade your sleep game? Try a Havnby mattress—the one Tesla campers trust to turn the back of their car into a mobile bedroom.