05/31/2026
We now have our own little mobile cruise ship! 😂
Our Ford Explorer tows the camper and acts as our wind blocker for the Tesla Cybertruck that we keep virtually hitched right behind it — kind of like how motorhomes tow a car behind them. By drafting in the camper’s slipstream, the Cybertruck uses only about 30% of its normal electricity while traveling.
Once we’re set up at a new spot, we unhook the Cybertruck and use it for off-roading and driving around town. That lets us save about three-quarters of our fuel costs compared to running around in the Explorer.
Chantel has mastered pulling the trailer, while Dirk drives the Cybertruck behind using virtual cameras looking out the front of the Explorer with two-way communication between the two of them. Chantel also has a rear trailer wide-angle display to monitor Dirk.
On top of the Ford Explorer you’ll see our astrophotography telescope and Starlink Mini dish, along with the battery bank that powers everything all day and recharges from our trackable solar array. The Starlink Mini gets up to 150 megabits per second even way out in the boonies! Chantel did an amazing job putting together the perfect camper.
In total, between the camper and the portable arrays, we have 1,200 watts of solar and a 300 amp-hour lithium battery bank. We can stay completely off-grid indefinitely — except to refill propane in case the end of the world comes! LOL
Stay tuned for more adventures from the road! 🚀